The Thought Spot
The Thought Spot
Irene
A safe space for neurodivergent souls to feel understood and represented. This is where I give advice on how we can embrace our Autism and empower ourselves with our neurodivergencies. Here I look to be vulnerable and honest. Thanks for being present with me.
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How can you tell when you're beginning to trust yourself more?
How can you tell when you're beginning to trust yourself more?
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: Β Β /Β irene_selfembarkΒ Β  🌿 Instagram: Β Β /Β self_embarkΒ Β  🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com
Jan 10, 2024
20 min
an Autistic's take on your 'aita' scenarios
an Autistic's take on your 'aita' scenarios
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com
Dec 19, 2023
35 min
Reacting to Unhelpful Advice
Reacting to Unhelpful Advice
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com Timestamps: Whispering 00:00-02:09 Intro 02:10-05:02 01. Invisible Expectations 05:03-15:25 02. Body Signals 15:26-18:51 03. Body Language: Eye Contact 18:52-27:48
Dec 12, 2023
27 min
Dressing for Sensory Sensitivities
Dressing for Sensory Sensitivities
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com Products Mentioned: Leggings/ top: https://shorturl.at/iktEZ https://shorturl.at/duMPU Overalls: https://shorturl.at/moxPV Funky Fleece: https://shorturl.at/fsxyY Beige Pants: https://shorturl.at/eDTY1 Crewneck: https://shorturl.at/dlAJS Waffle-knit Shirt: https://shorturl.at/ilCL7 Waffle-knit Pants: https://shorturl.at/hOQRX Timestamps: Intro 00:00-02:05 Show & Tell 02:05-22:57 Wrap up 22:58-25:06
Dec 5, 2023
25 min
let's learn about PDA autism together
let's learn about PDA autism together
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com Tik toks: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinrackham/video/7290926309436378410 https://www.tiktok.com/@anautisticguide/video/7201328282590088491 https://www.tiktok.com/@mynameis.april/video/7296680922429066497?q=pda%20autism&t=1700174827303 https://www.tiktok.com/@audhd_formerteacher/video/7253062837310901550?q=pda%20autism&t=1700174827303 Article: https://theactgroup.com.au/pathological-demand-avoidance/#:~:text=Pathological%20Demand%20Avoidance%20is%20a,causing%20meltdowns%20and%20violent%20outbursts. Timestamps: Intro 00:00-02:00 What is PDA 02:01-04:14 Social Constructs 04:15-08:34 Inconsistent Expectations 08:35-11:04 Contradicting Roles 11:05-12:06 Nonsensical Rules 12:07-14:45 Compliance 14:46-24:03 Consistency 24:04-30:09 Tik toks 30:10-51:09 Wrap up 51:10-52:25
Nov 28, 2023
52 min
Autism & why we can sometimes struggle with hygiene🫧
Autism & why we can sometimes struggle with hygiene🫧
πŸŽͺ𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: yourparade.com/THOUGHT40 π‚π¨ππž: π“π‡πŽπ”π†π‡π“πŸ’πŸŽ for 40% off sitewide (does not apply to 70% off sale) Intro 00:00-00:05 Parade 00:05-01:28 Dispelling Shame 01:29-02:50 Childhood 02:51-09:09 Sensory Struggles 09:10-12:42 Adulthood 12:43-19:22 My Accommodations 19:23-24:52 Wrap up 24:53-26:01 ♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com
Nov 15, 2023
26 min
let's explore the abstract idea of how being Autistic is inherently linked to Ego Death
let's explore the abstract idea of how being Autistic is inherently linked to Ego Death
🍡𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐒𝐜 𝐌𝐒𝐧𝐝: https://www.magicmind.com/thoughtspot IRENE20 gets you up to 56% off your first subscription for the next 10 days tiktoks: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRv1TLN7/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRv1aTrY/ Timestamps: Intro 00:00-03:06 Magic Mind 03:07-05:13 What is Ego Death? 05:14-06:02 Negative impacts of no Ego 06:03-07:05 Ego Death in childhood 07:06-09:27 Fear of being perceived 12:48-13:42 Painfully self-aware 13:43-15:23 Links to masking 15:24-15:56 Links to BPD 15:57-16:52 Being perceived accurately 16:53-17:43 Part of survival 17:44-20:13 Scapegoating 20:14-21:50 Questioning your reality 21:51-21:41 Positive effects 21:42-30:14 Closing thoughts 30:15-33:00 ♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com
Nov 6, 2023
32 min
Dispelling Autistic Stereotypes pt 2 Β· Infantilization, savants, anti-social
Dispelling Autistic Stereotypes pt 2 Β· Infantilization, savants, anti-social
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com
Nov 2, 2023
15 min
Dispelling some Autism stereotypes β€’ We CAN make eye contact β€’ We CAN empathize
Dispelling some Autism stereotypes β€’ We CAN make eye contact β€’ We CAN empathize
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com
Oct 26, 2023
19 min
Seeing the rheumatologist, TMJ replacement, chronic pain, moving againπŸ¦‹
Seeing the rheumatologist, TMJ replacement, chronic pain, moving againπŸ¦‹
♑𝗠𝗬 π—˜π—§π—¦π—¬ 𝗦𝗛𝗒𝗣♑ Rest & Regulation Guided Workbook for Neurodivergents https://www.etsy.com/listing/1550174351/ Discovering your Masks ADHD & Autism Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1333179566/ ADHD & Autism Uncovering Your Stims Workbook https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263026080/ ADHD-friendly Weekly Planner Β· Helps with Executive Dysfunction https://etsy.me/3NigpLR β™‘π—’π—‘π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—’π—‘π—˜ π—–π—’π—”π—–π—›π—œπ—‘π—šβ™‘ https://selfembark.com β™‘π—–π—Όπ—»π—»π—²π—°π˜ π˜„π—Άπ˜π—΅ 𝗺𝗲♑ 🌱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irene_selfembark 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_embark/ 🍊 Self Empowerment Coach: https://selfembark.com
Oct 18, 2023
16 min
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