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The Apparently Autistic Podcast

The Apparently Autistic Podcast

By: Keith and Bridget Holloway
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 Welcome to the Apparently Autistic Podcast! Our goal is to unmask the spectrum with real voices and real experiences. On the podcast, we hope to educate people about autism, and provide our personal experiences as well as advice and strategies both from a neurodivergent and neurotypical point of view.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Autism and Mental Health: Unpacking the Overlap

    Autism and Mental Health: Unpacking the Overlap
    May 21 2025
    Episode 6: Autism and Mental Health – Unpacking the Overlap Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of depression, anxiety, and self-harm. Please listen with care. What if your biggest struggles weren’t from being autistic—but from being misunderstood? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, we peel back the layers of how autism and mental health intertwine. From the silent weight of anxiety and burnout to the emotional aftermath of masking and late diagnosis, we explore why so many autistic people are fighting battles nobody sees. We’re not just talking symptoms—we’re talking systems. Misdiagnosis. Stigma. The therapy that hurts. And what healing could look like if it truly honored neurodivergent minds. Whether you’ve been there, love someone who has, or are finally seeing your own story in a new light—this episode is the conversation we all need to hear. Show Notes https://researchautism.org/oaracle-newsletter/the-intersection-of-autism-and-mental-health/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%202021%20study%20by%20the,*%20**Obsessive%2Dcompulsive%20disorder%20(OCD)**%2022%%20lifetime%20prevalence https://researchautism.org/oaracle-newsletter/at-the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-autism/ https://undivided.io/resources/autism-and-co-occurring-diagnoses-1320 https://neurobridge.co.uk/whats-the-difference-between-mental-health-issues-and-neurodivergence/ https://www.adult-autism.health.harvard.edu/resources/anxiety-and-depression/ https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/12/us/autistic-teen-idaho-police-shooting-dies https://aane.org/autism-info-faqs/library/anticipation-anxiety/ References Brenda Dater, M. M. (2023, May 4). Autism and Depression. Retrieved from AANE.org: https://aane.org/autism-info-faqs/library/autism-and-depression/ Cathy Pratt, P. B.-D. (2021, July 13). At the Intersection of Mental Health and Autism. Retrieved from researchautism.org: https://researchautism.org/oaracle-newsletter/at-the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-autism/ Dania Jekel, M. (2020, August 3). Anticipation Anxiety. Retrieved from AANE.org: https://aane.org/autism-info-faqs/library/anticipation-anxiety/ Lorentz, B. (2021, August 4). The Intersection of Autism and Mental Health. Retrieved from researchautism.org: https://researchautism.org/oaracle-newsletter/the-intersection-of-autism-and-mental-health/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%202021%20study%20by%20the,*%20**Obsessive%2Dcompulsive%20disorder%20(OCD)**%2022%%20lifetime%20prevalence Credits Executive Producer: Keith Holloway Co-Executive Producer: Bridget Holloway Hosts: Keith and Bridget Holloway Produced & Edited by: Keith Holloway Theme Music: "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo Design: Nathan McConnell (Growing up Autie) https://www.facebook.com/growingupautie A Dispatch Central Production © 2025 Follow Us: Facebook: Apparently Autistic Podcast Website: https://apparentlyautistic.podbean.com/ Subscribe, share, and leave a review—your support means the world. Video Recording: Panasonic HC-WX991: https://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/camcorders/consumer-camcorders/hc-wxf991k Editing and Production Software: PowerDirecteor 365 https://www.cyberlink.com/products/po... Audio Recording and Editing Software: Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/ Disclaimers This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis or treatment of autism or any related condition. The views and experiences shared here are personal and may not reflect those of everyone on the autism spectrum. Autism is a broad and diverse spectrum, and each individual's journey is unique. Some episodes may contain discussions of mental health, trauma, or other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. We aim to create a respectful, inclusive space for autistic individuals, their families, professionals, and allies. If we ever get it wrong, we welcome thoughtful feedback. This podcast may feature sponsored content or affiliate links, which will be disclosed during the episode.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Not Just a Hobby: Understanding Autistic Special Interests

    Not Just a Hobby: Understanding Autistic Special Interests
    May 14 2025

    Episode 5 – Not Just a Hobby: Understanding Autistic Special Interests

    To some, they’re just hobbies. To us, they’re lifelines.

    In this episode, we explore autistic special interests—the deep passions that often define our focus, bring us joy, and help us make sense of the world. Far from being “obsessions” or distractions, special interests are a powerful part of the autistic experience. We discuss how they’ve impacted our lives, shaped our identities, and provided comfort through chaos. Whether your interest is music, airplanes, history, or something wonderfully niche, this episode is a celebration and validation of the things that light us up.

    Show Notes

    2:05 DSM05 https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm

    20:50 Runway DFW https://www.youtube.com/@RunwayDFW

    20:52 Airline Videos Live https://www.youtube.com/@AIRLINEVIDEOS

    25:28 The Martian https://a.co/d/3ODrIVc

    25:54 FDR and Churchill book https://a.co/d/90aZRLW

    34:00 FlightRadar24 https://www.flightradar24.com/

    46:06 Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by: Devon Price PhD https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688819/unmasking-autism-by-devon-price-phd/

    Credits

    Executive Producer: Keith Holloway

    Co-Executive Producer: Bridget Holloway

    Hosts: Keith and Bridget Holloway

    Produced & Edited by: Keith Holloway

    Theme Music: "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo Design: Nathan McConnell (Growing up Autie) https://www.facebook.com/growingupautie

    A Dispatch Central Production © 2025

    Follow Us: Facebook: Apparently Autistic Podcast Website: https://apparentlyautistic.podbean.com/

    Subscribe, share, and leave a review—your support means the world.

    Video Recording: Panasonic HC-WX991: https://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/camcorders/consumer-camcorders/hc-wxf991k

    Editing and Production Software: PowerDirecteor 365 https://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...

    Audio Recording and Editing Software: Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/

    Disclaimers

    This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis or treatment of autism or any related condition. The views and experiences shared here are personal and may not reflect those of everyone on the autism spectrum. Autism is a broad and diverse spectrum, and each individual's journey is unique. Some episodes may contain discussions of mental health, trauma, or other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. We aim to create a respectful, inclusive space for autistic individuals, their families, professionals, and allies. If we ever get it wrong, we welcome thoughtful feedback. This podcast may feature sponsored content or affiliate links, which will be disclosed during the episode.
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    55 mins
  • Behind the Mask: Separating Ourselves from the Facade

    Behind the Mask: Separating Ourselves from the Facade
    May 7 2025

    Episode 4 – Behind the Mask: Separating Myself from the Facade

    For many autistic people, masking becomes a survival strategy—something we do to fit in, avoid judgment, or stay safe. But over time, that mask can become so deeply ingrained that we lose track of who we really are underneath.

    In this episode, we explore the experience of autistic masking: what it looks like, how it develops, and the emotional toll it takes. We open up about our own histories with masking, the burnout it caused, and the difficult but freeing process of unmasking—of figuring out what was the act… and what was us all along.

    Whether you’re late-diagnosed, currently questioning, or supporting someone on this journey, this episode offers an honest and compassionate look at the often invisible burden of masking—and the power of finally letting it go.

    Show Notes

    18:38 Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by:Devon Price PhD

    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688819/unmasking-autism-by-devon-price-phd/

    37:15 The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery : Flourishing as a Neurodivergent Adult by: Sol Smith

    https://newworldlibrary.com/product/the-autistics-guide-to-self-discovery

    References

    National Autistic Society. (2025, May 1). Masking. Retrieved from Autism.org.uk: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/masking

    Credits

    Executive Producer: Keith Holloway

    Co-Executive Producer: Bridget Holloway

    Hosts: Keith and Bridget Holloway

    Produced & Edited by: Keith Holloway

    Theme Music: "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo Design: Nathan McConnell (Growing up Autie) https://www.facebook.com/growingupautie

    A Dispatch Central Production © 2025

    Follow Us: Facebook: Apparently Autistic Podcast Website: https://apparentlyautistic.podbean.com/

    Subscribe, share, and leave a review—your support means the world.

    Video Recording: Panasonic HC-WX991: https://shop.panasonic.com/cameras-and-camcorders/camcorders/consumer-camcorders/hc-wxf991k

    Editing and Production Software: PowerDirecteor 365 https://www.cyberlink.com/products/po...

    Audio Recording and Editing Software: Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/

    Disclaimers

    This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis or treatment of autism or any related condition. The views and experiences shared here are personal and may not reflect those of everyone on the autism spectrum. Autism is a broad and diverse spectrum, and each individual's journey is unique. Some episodes may contain discussions of mental health, trauma, or other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. We aim to create a respectful, inclusive space for autistic individuals, their families, professionals, and allies. If we ever get it wrong, we welcome thoughtful feedback. This podcast may feature sponsored content or affiliate links, which will be disclosed during the episode.
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    54 mins

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