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The Squarepeg Podcast

Amy Richards
Autism
Neurodiversity
Mental Health
Burnout
Neurodivergence
ADHD
Healthcare System
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Coaching
Self-Acceptance
Self-Compassion
Gender Identity
Internalized Ableism
Writing
Trauma
Self-Advocacy
Self-Discovery
Masking
Disability Inclusion
Productivity

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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Victoria Gray is an artist and a coach to neurodivergent artists. She lives in York in the UK and was formally diagnosed as autistic in 2017, aged 34.

Victoria has spent two decades making and performing solo performance works. She initially traine... more

Lucy Hogg was formally recognised as autistic in 2018. She describes her life as 'messy', impacted by PTSD from an accident and years of trying to convince therapists that she is autistic, as well as lifelong struggles with not feeling heard or seen,... more

Carolyn Kiel is the host of Beyond 6 Seconds, a multi-award-winning neurodiversity podcast. She started her podcast in 2018 as a general interest interview show, but in 2022 she shifted the focus to neurodiversity, after receiving an autism diagnosis... more

Abs Lee is a carer, gardener and cleaner from Suffolk in the UK. Now 54, she was formally identified as autistic early in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic and lockdown. She's a parent to an AuDHD, queer adult human, and cares for her elderly mother... more

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Recent Guests

Lucy Hogg
Autistic woman sharing her life and work journey
Director of Partnerships and Influencing, Norwich-based charity
Episode: 158 [S11 E13] Listening to myself at last: autistic midlife, grief and new beginnings
Carolyn Kiel
Host of Beyond 6 Seconds, neurodiversity podcast
Beyond 6 Seconds
Episode: 157 [S11 E12] Talking to strangers: podcasting my way into a late autism discovery
Abs Lee
Carer, gardener and cleaner from Suffolk, autistic individual and guest on the episode
Independent guest
Episode: 156 [S11 E11] Coming home to myself: feeling 'good enough', unmasking and moving towards self love
Toni Borneo
Autistic advocate and health policy advocate
Health policy advocacy; former health trade union
Episode: 155 [S11 E10] Unravelling: masking, personality adaptation and meeting my real self
Phoebe Taylor
Writer and artist, co-founder and creative director of Do You Ever Media
Do You Ever Media
Episode: 154 [S11 E9] Finding a really cool rock: figuring out life and work without an 'autistic starter pack'
Rachel Mosely
Aut autism researcher, principal academic in psychology at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University
Episode: 152 [S11 E7] Sparkly things and heavy loads: autistic menopause, academia and lived experience
Mrinal Gokhale
Author, writer, and speaker focused on South Asian and Asian American mental health
Based in Wisconsin, United States
Episode: 151 [S11 E6] The same type of different: autistic identity, South Asian stories and the model minority myth
Sue Scotting
Poet, writer, artist, retired National Trust archivist
Independent artist/archivist in the UK
Episode: 150 [S11 E5] A little candle burning: survival, healing, and the small nourishments of autistic life
Emily Nyrop
Leadership coach for ambitious high-performing women, specializing in neurodivergence and queer communities
Elable Leadership
Episode: 149 [S11 E4] Going away to come home: From outward success to an authentic autistic life

Host

Amy Richards
Host of The Squarepeg Podcast; leads conversations with late-identified autistic women and nonbinary people about autism journeys, life, and self-advocacy

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 442 ratings
  • Comfort on hard days

    So thankful for this podcast. A place where I can feel at home, it helps me so much on the hard days. So much gratitude to Amy for making this place for us in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Birdie Bel
    United States3 months ago
  • 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
    Canada10 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Still appreciate and get so much from these.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jlk
    2 years ago

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Conversations are tender, informative, and empowering for ND folks.
Compassionate, validating space for autistic adults.
Listeners feel seen, supported, and less alone by the host and guests.
High-quality discussions with diverse autistic lived experiences.

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155 [S11 E10] Unravelling: masking, personality adaptation and meeting my real self
Q: What has helped you most in your healing journey after unmasking?
Acknowledging PDA and other neurodivergent patterns, pursuing proper assessment and therapy, and finding creative outlets and medication that stabilize mood and reduce compulsive need for control, which together allowed me to rebuild a more authentic life.
155 [S11 E10] Unravelling: masking, personality adaptation and meeting my real self
Q: Can you describe the moment you realized you might be autistic, and what happened next?
I realized after watching videos about autistic experiences in adulthood; it clicked that the traits I'd struggled with were common autistic experiences, which led me to pursue an official assessment and a long journey of self-understanding.
157 [S11 E12] Talking to strangers: podcasting my way into a late autism discovery
Q: What are the biggest challenges you still face now in relation to your autism?
Carolyn discusses dealing with change, rejection sensitivity, and the difficulty of advocating for her needs, especially when feedback is harsh or unclear, and emphasizes building support networks and practicing honest self-expression.
157 [S11 E12] Talking to strangers: podcasting my way into a late autism discovery
Q: How did the diagnosis feel when it finally came, and how did your relationship to it evolve over time?
She describes a whirlwind of emotions—hopeful validation mixed with doubt—followed by periods of adjustment, acceptance, and the realization that her autism is a part of her identity that can be navigated with support and self-understanding.
157 [S11 E12] Talking to strangers: podcasting my way into a late autism discovery
Q: So let's start by asking you a little bit about how you came to be formally recognized as autistic.
Carolyn explains that she started with a general interest in neurodiversity through a separate podcast, gradually connected with autistic communities, and after encountering evolving understandings of autism in girls, pursued a diagnosis in her mid-40s. The process involved cautious hope for validation and some worry about the assessment itself.

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What is The Squarepeg Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A thoughtful, intimate interview series focused on late-identified autistic women and nonbinary people, exploring diagnostic journeys, daily life, career paths, and strategies for thriving with neurodivergence. Conversations blend memoir, practical self-advocacy, and community-building, often touching on burnout, masking, relationships, creativity, and workplace inclusion.

- Notable strengths include a calm, empathetic interviewing style, a wide diversity of guest backgrounds (artists, researchers, coaches, activists, and professionals in conservation, education, and healthcare), and a consistent emphasis on authenticity, resilience, and practical guidance for living an autistic life. A recurring theme is redefining success on personal t... more

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Recent guests on The Squarepeg Podcast include:

1. Lucy Hogg
2. Carolyn Kiel
3. Abs Lee
4. Toni Borneo
5. Phoebe Taylor
6. Rachel Mosely
7. Mrinal Gokhale
8. Sue Scotting

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