Meet My Autistic Brain

Allie Memery never imagined that a late autism diagnosis at age 57 could be the launching pad for a whole new, satisfying life. In this episode she talks about the thing that became her special interest, the path to self-regulation and the social life that she couldn’t have expected.
She did it all while handling menopause, taking care of her aging mother and facing her own personal challenges. 
Alllie talks candidly about:
How menopause amplified her sensory sensitivities long before she had any framework to understand why
The physical toll of years of unaccommodated autistic needs — and how the body keeps score
What it took to actually slow down when you've masked for decades
The unexpected source of regulation and community she discovered after her diagnosis
How her life was changed by a nature-inspired special interest
The peer support she now offers other late-diagnosed adults, and why she built it the way she did
This one is practical, honest, and genuinely warm — exactly what you want from someone who's a few steps ahead on a path you might just be starting.

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June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

What does thriving actually look like for a late-diagnosed autistic adult?
Alexis Kruel gives a pretty specific answer from a life of contradictions.
Alexis is a commercial model and actor who was diagnosed autistic at 53 and ADHD shortly after. But this isn't really a diagnosis story. It's a story about what happens when your whole life suddenly plays back differently, and every awkward moment, every friendship that went cold, every dinner party you wanted to escape, finally makes sense.
She's built a life that genuinely fits her brain. In this conversation she talks about how she did it — and what she'd tell anyone who's still figuring that out.
In this episode:
The video that stopped her cold and started everything
Sensory life in the 70s — polyester, crinolines, a doomed trip to Stride Rite
Why she was simultaneously popular yet seen as “different”
How the fear of being seen inspired her to become a model
How two autistic people built a marriage that works — and why she thinks that's not an accident
Her advice for finding your comfort after late diagnosis
Find Alexis: 
Instagram & TikTok: @alexiskruel_official 
YouTube & Facebook: Alexis Kruel
Alexis Kruel website
Resources mentioned:
@whileyouwonderau 
theartofautism.com 
Prosper Health — telehealth autism assessments for adults

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June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

Have you ever felt like the world's volume is turned all the way up — and no one else seems to notice?
For autistic people, sound sensitivity isn't just a quirk or an overreaction. It's a daily, exhausting reality. In this episode, you’ll hear what it actually feels like when everyday sounds become unbearable — and learn the science behind why it happens.
In this episode:
Why between 50–70% of autistic people experience sound sensitivity at some point in their lives
The elements of sound that can push an autistic brain into overdrive: frequency, duration, quantity, repetition, and volume
What's happening in your brain when a disturbing noise sends your nervous system into fight-or-flight
Why the common advice to "just get used to it" can actually make things worse for autistic people
Practical tools and strategies that can help — from noise-canceling headphones to acoustic wall panels to earplug alternatives

Meet My Autistic Brain is a podcast for late-discovered autistics and anyone who wants to understand what life on the spectrum really looks like — no filters, no sugarcoating.
Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this one.

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June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

Did you know that AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD co-existing? In this episode Megan Griffith, author of Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD, gives us the inside look at AuDHD from her lived experience. Some of the things Megan talks about:
 Why AuDHD is its own unique experience, not just autism plus ADHD stacked on top of each other
How autism and ADHD can mask each other, leading to late or missed diagnoses
Practical advice on employment, salary negotiation, and finding work that fuels rather than drains you
Why autism and ADHD are often misunderstood as behavioral issues instead of neurodevelopmental disabilities
Misdiagnosis and what to look for in an autism/ADHD assessment
Learning to make accommodations instead of trying to “fix” yourself
Why many autistic and ADHD people struggle with self-trust
There’s so much more!
The book: Welcome to AuDHD: How to Survive and Thrive as an Adult with Autism and ADHD
The Neurocuriousity Club
Megan Griffith website 

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June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together

Something a little different this week! Natalie Diggins, former guest and author of the Autistic Adults Toolbox, reached out with a guest suggestion for the show — and that guest was me. So we turned the tables, and Natalie took over the hosting chair.
In this episode, Natalie pulls back the curtain and asks the questions I usually ask everyone else. We talk about how and why I started this podcast as a sitting judge — anonymously, and with a lot of hope — and what it was like to finally have an explanation for a lifetime of feeling different. We also dig into the moment that changed everything for me, how my understanding of autism has shifted over the years, and what I've learned from the incredible guests and listeners who have been part of this journey.
We also get into:
What it's like to keep your autistic identity private when your whole life requires masking
Why I don't think we can "learn our way out of" autism — and why that's actually okay
The episodes and topics that have resonated most with listeners
Navigating jury duty as an autistic person
What's coming up next for the show
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June 24-28, 2026 In Rewilding Together