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The Squarepeg Podcast

Amy Richards
Autism
Neurodiversity
Burnout
Neurodivergence
ADHD
Mental Health
Healthcare System
Community Health
Support Systems
Dance
Productivity
Disability Inclusion
Community Support
Neurodivergent Therapy
Nonprofit Organizations
Access Needs
Intersectionality
Social Anxiety
Internalized Ableism
Asian American Identity

Squarepeg is a podcast in which I talk to other late identified autistic women and nonbinary people about their lives, their autism journeys, and what they’ve learned along the way. I’m Amy Richards, and I was diagnosed autistic in 2016, when I was 37. I’ve been sharing my conversations with other autistic adults since 2020. I hope you’ll find these conversations inspiring and thought provoking, a... more

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Lara Schaeffer taught high school English for 28 years until her autism identification at age 47 - and her school’s resistance to her being open about her autism to her students. She waited three years for them to change their stance, before eventual... more

Marian Schembari is an author and essayist whose first byline was at age eleven. It was a poem about dragons. Since then, her essays about travel, friendship, money, and love have appeared in many well known publications, including The New York Times... more

Shazzy Tharby is a Disability & Neurodiversity Leader, Mental Health & Neurodivergence Consultant, counsellor and psychotherapist, the Founder of Positively Living, a worldwide therapeutic service, and Vice President of the Australian Clinical Superv... more

My guest this week is Clara Törnvall, an author and journalist who lives in Stockholm, Sweden with her two children. Clara was diagnosed autistic five years ago at age 42, leading her to write her first book, The Autists - Women on the Spectrum, a pe... more

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Recent Guests

Shazzy Tharby
A disability and neurodiversity leader, mental health and neurodivergence consultant, and founder of Positively Living.
Positively Living
Episode: 136 [S10 E8] 'Undercover autistic': shaping a more just and inclusive future for autistic care users & practitioners
Clara Törnvall
Author and journalist living in Stockholm, Sweden
Episode: 135 [S10 E7] A blessing and a curse: autism, masking and miscommunication
Dr. Michelle McQuaid
A well-being researcher in her early 50s
Honorary Fellow at Melbourne University Center for Wellbeing Science
Episode: 133 [S10 E5] The Mess and the Magic: from the good girl narrative to autistic self compassion
Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli
Head of People Ops, Comms and Employee Engagement at Apple
Apple
Episode: 132 [S10 E4] “Layers of unravelling”: autism, leadership and belonging with Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli
Dr. Stephanie Aspin
Therapist, educator, and writer based in Norwich, UK.
Co-founder of A-typicats
Episode: 131 [S10 E3] Working at the edge of what we know: autism, trauma and identity
Sam Brown
Late-diagnosed ADHD advocate, trustee of ADHD Adults UK charity, and co-presenter of the ADHD Adults podcast.
ADHD Adults UK
Episode: 129 [S10 E1] "I thought I was just disorders": navigating autistic and ADHD traits and challenges - with Mrs AuDHD
Ellie Trier
Artist, writer, podcaster, and founder of Elinor Trier Studio
Elinor Trier Studio
Episode: 128. Art and autism math: healing and connecting after a late autism diagnosis
Hannah Brockway
A violinist in her 30s from Australia, passionate about music and navigating her autism diagnosis.
Episode: 126. Letting go of self hatred: the impact of an autism diagnosis
Cloie Parfitt
Psychotherapist with a focus on trauma-informed therapy for autistic individuals
Diverse Minds Therapy
Episode: 124 [Bonus] Autism and therapy: connection, validation and using our strengths to heal our lives

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Amy Richards
Host of the show, who shares her own journey as a late-identified autistic individual, fostering a community of neurodivergent individuals through thoughtful conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 419 ratings
  • Tender and informative

    I appreciate how tender the conversations are. Listening gives me a time I can soften and accept. I learn a lot about myself and autism listening to each person’s experiences. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julinetrou
    Canada22 days ago
  • Utterly poignant and empowering

    Every interview touches my heart and reveals a piece of me that needs healing and love and reparation. So much love for the host and guests whom bare their souls to help us all feel seen and safe enough to heal as ND folk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    randyrec
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast Resource for all ND Adults!

    I love Amy’s cadence and the delivery of her information. She shares so much in each episode, but my auditory processing can take it all in, versus some podcasts that increase my anxiety. I have learned more about my autism through Amy’s honest stories about her life and the guests she interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Nicole Theron Parkes
    United States2 months ago
  • Still appreciate and get so much from these.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jlk
    10 months ago
  • So helpful for those who are late-diagnosed

    I haven’t been able to find any support after diagnosis in my 40s, but this podcast has helped more than I can say. Thank you to Amy and everyone who visits the podcast for sharing your experiences!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kittie20
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Provides a supportive and relatable space for late-diagnosed autistic individuals.
Encourages community building and feelings of belonging among neurodiverse individuals.
Highlights the need for more nuanced conversations about autism, particularly for women.
Has a calming and inclusive approach that resonates with many listeners.
Listeners appreciate the candidness and authenticity of personal experiences shared.

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136 [S10 E8] 'Undercover autistic': shaping a more just and inclusive future for autistic care users & practitioners
Q: What happened on Tuesday?
Shazzy experienced the systemic failures faced by suicidal autistics while supporting a client who faced barriers in accessing immediate help.
136 [S10 E8] 'Undercover autistic': shaping a more just and inclusive future for autistic care users & practitioners
Q: How did you come to self-identify as autistic?
Shazzy self-identified while working in the neurodivergent field, realizing their own identity through their professional experiences.
135 [S10 E7] A blessing and a curse: autism, masking and miscommunication
Q: What's been the best part of having published these books?
The sense of community and connection with other autistic individuals has been the most rewarding aspect for Clara after her books reached a wider audience.
135 [S10 E7] A blessing and a curse: autism, masking and miscommunication
Q: Can you share with us a little bit about the story of how you came to be diagnosed autistic?
Clara discusses her late diagnosis at age 42, reflecting on her childhood feelings of being different and her journey of understanding her autism.
134 [S10 E6] Making your body a nicer place to live: autism and a different approach to physical fitness
Q: What advice would you give to someone struggling to start a fitness regime?
Start easier than whatever you're assuming you need to start, focus on imperfect action rather than no action, and consider going into the gym just to observe during your first session without pushing yourself too hard.

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1. Divergent Conversations
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3. Meet My Autistic Brain
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1. Shazzy Tharby
2. Clara Törnvall
3. Dr. Michelle McQuaid
4. Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli
5. Dr. Stephanie Aspin
6. Sam Brown
7. Ellie Trier
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