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The Squarepeg Podcast

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

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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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

Toni Borneo was formally recognised as autistic two years ago, at age 42 - something that has saved and completely changed her life. For her, the process of unmasking uncovered complex, long term mental and emotional health issues. And more recently ... more

Phoebe Taylor is a Canadian writer and artist whose work attempts to translate the experience of autism from the inside out. 'Fired from every job she ever had', she decided to explore self employment during the pandemic. Now 32, she was formally ide... more

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Recent Guests

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
Helen Shaddock
Multidisciplinary artist and PhD researcher
Independent/ArtEd
Episode: 148 [S11 E3] Unexpected autism: art journalling, mental health and reframing eating distress
Hannah Breslin
Originally from Dublin, now in London; autistic, with dyscalculia, ADHD; runs Coaching for Difference
Coaching for Difference
Episode: 147 [S11 E2] Complex lives in a binary world: reflections on the autistic experience
Emma Marsh
Executive Director of Digital Technology, Campaigns and Communications at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
RSPB
Episode: 146 [S11 E1] The rhythm of nature is my natural rhythm: autism, conservation and being a 'tenacious comet'
Laura Richmond
Writer and researcher, Southampton, diagnosed autistic last year
Independent author/researcher
Episode: 144 [Re-release] From psychiatric trauma to autistic joy: a journey of healing and self discovery

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 States2 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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154 [S11 E9] Finding a really cool rock: figuring out life and work without an 'autistic starter pack'
Q: What has been the biggest gift of autistic recognition?
The guest emphasizes community and relationships as the biggest gift, noting how diagnosis helped her connect with partners and friends who understand her communication style and needs.
154 [S11 E9] Finding a really cool rock: figuring out life and work without an 'autistic starter pack'
Q: How did you come to be formally recognized as autistic?
Phoebe describes a long diagnostic journey, including prior diagnoses (ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder), a late-life formal identification around January 2024, and a process that felt traumatic but ultimately provided a framework for understanding herself.
152 [S11 E7] Sparkly things and heavy loads: autistic menopause, academia and lived experience
Q: How has being autistic changed your work in academia?
Being autistic reshaped her social approach, deepened empathy, and reinforced the value of involving autistic people in the research process, while presenting ongoing challenges in social management and workload.
152 [S11 E7] Sparkly things and heavy loads: autistic menopause, academia and lived experience
Q: So how did you come to find out you were autistic?
Her early suspicions, supported by decades of research, culminated in a diagnosis after a lightbulb moment when conversations with her mother and the field of autism highlighted how the condition could present in girls and women.
150 [S11 E5] A little candle burning: survival, healing, and the small nourishments of autistic life
Q: What was the impact of receiving the diagnosis later in life, particularly during the burnout period?
The diagnosis helped explain years of stress, contributed to a three-year burnout, and ultimately led to major life changes including leaving certain work environments and reorienting priorities around well-being.

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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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1. Phoebe Taylor
2. Rachel Mosely
3. Mrinal Gokhale
4. Sue Scotting
5. Emily Nyrop
6. Helen Shaddock
7. Hannah Breslin
8. Emma Marsh

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