Best Autistic VOICE Project Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 23: Vaccines, Disinformation, and Why Autism Is Not Worse Than Death 32:56

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Matt and Erin are back this week, and we’re taking on the zombie myth that refuses to stay dead: the claim that vaccines cause autism. It’s blunt, it’s necessary, and yeah—we’re not being cute about it. This episode breaks down where the lie came from, why it keeps resurfacing politically, and how it harms autistic people, public trust, and actual …

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Episode 22: Invisible Disabilities, Chronic Illness, and the Kind of Pain That Rewrites Your Life 1:33:33

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Content note: This episode is heavier and much longer than usual. It runs about an hour and a half, and it covers medical trauma, chronic illness, and the grief that follows years of being dismissed. If you don’t have the spoons for that right now, it’s completely OK to skip it entirely or come back when you have more capacity. Matt and Erin are he…

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Episode 21: Food Sensitivities, Colonial Myths, and the Chaos of Family Tables 38:38

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Matt and Erin are back this week with a Thanksgiving episode that’s… honestly, a lot. Food sensitivities, MCAS, sensory overload, historical truth-telling, and why beige food is basically an autistic love language. We also get into the real history behind the holiday, the weirdness of family gatherings, and how to make eating day actually work for …

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Episode 20: Executive Dysfunction, Bottom-Up Brains, and Why YouTube Broke Us Before We Even Hit Record 43:11

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Matt and Erin come in hot this week after a 30-minute derailment caused by YouTube’s brand-account labyrinth. Which, of course, turns into a very on-brand deep dive into autistic executive dysfunction, bottom-up processing, and why chaotic systems wreck us more than most people realize.We cover: What executive functions actually are, and why autist…

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Episode 19: Tiny Joys, Big Feelings, and the Radical Art of Being Too Much 48:43

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Matt, Erin, and returning guest Hunter Hammersen (of Tiny Nonsense) are here this week — and we dive straight into the joy of doing small, “impractical” things that make the world softer. Hunter talks about the sensory comfort and connection of knitting, why autistic joy matters, and how choosing authenticity over “palatable” professionalism change…

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Episode 18: Self-Compassion, Sunglasses, and Why Pants at 8:55 a.m. Still Count 37:10

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Matt, Erin, and guest Becca Lory Hector are here this week — talking about what it means to rebuild your life after a late autism diagnosis, why “shoulds” are poison, and how self-compassion can literally save lives. Becca shares her story of getting identified at 36, how autism gave her the information she needed to stay alive, and what she’s lear…

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Legends of Autistica- Chapter 3- The Halloween Dragon 6:24

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Smokescale meets what appears to be a small human, until the Dragon saw through the mask.

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Episode 17: Neurotypical Privilege, Rocks, and the Autistic Love Language of Info-Dumping 43:47

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Matt and Erin are back this week talking about mixed-neurotype relationships — what happens when one partner learns they’re autistic, and the other isn’t. They get into the messy, funny, and very real ways brains collide (and connect) when communication styles, sensory experiences, and love languages don’t quite match up. We cover: The shock of rea…

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Episode 16: Algorithms, Time Travel Emails, and Why Autistic Creativity Isn’t for Sale 35:59

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Matt, Erin, and guest Shawn Coots (creator of the webcomic "Future Emails") are here this week — and we get into the weirdness of algorithms, the curse of self-promotion, and the joy of making art just because it feels good. From time-traveling emails to the autistic creative process, this episode dives into why making things matters even when capi…

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Episode 15: Fibromyalgia, Shark Boobs, and the Fine Print of Medical ‘Understanding’ 39:37

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Matt, Erin, and guest Dr. Stacey Greeter (psychiatrist and fellow autistic human) get real about the chaos of telling your doctor you’re autistic. From medical gaslighting to communication breakdowns, they unpack what happens when autistic patients meet a healthcare system built for everyone else. We cover: When (and whether) to disclose autism to …

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Episode 14: Insurance, Burnout, and Why Autistic Care Still Costs Too Damn Much 39:31

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Matt and Erin sit down with psychiatrist and fellow Autistic professional Dr. Stacy Greeter to talk about what it’s really like navigating healthcare — as both the patient and the provider. Together they unpack why medical systems feel so broken, how shame and burnout shape the doctor–patient dynamic, and what it takes to actually be heard when you…

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Episode 13: Tylenol, Smoke Screens, and Why Awareness and Acceptance Doesn’t Require Suffering 56:50

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Matt, Erin, and guest Tiffany Hammond (of Fidgets and Fries and A Day With No Words) are here this week — and we dive into the Tylenol conspiracy circus, the politics of distraction, and why autistic advocacy has to push past dehumanizing narratives. We talk about balancing anger with connection, what happens when parents are left isolated in “seve…

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Episode 12: Routines, Chaos Buffers, and Why Your To-Do List Is a Hydra 31:11

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Matt and Erin dig into the everyday architecture of autistic life — routines, habits, systems, and the sacred chaos buffers that keep us from falling completely apart when the coffee runs out. We unpack why neurotypical “just make it a habit” advice fails us, how to tell the difference between Herculean and Sisyphean tasks, and why living well ofte…

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Bonus Episode (11.5)! Autistic Professionals respond to Tylenolgate 23:05

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Matt and Erin along with Kade Sharp, PhD, LCSW; Rachel Kraus LCSW-C; Stacy Greeter, MD; and Kat Flora, MA - all Autistic and all professionals, discuss the recent declaration that Tylenol causes autism. Spoiler alert! We disagree.

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Episode 11: Scaffolding, Doom Piles, and the Autistic Art of Doing It Your Own Damn Way 35:29

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Matt and Erin are back for Part 2 of the identity conversation — diving straight into how to autistify your life so you can function in a world that was definitely not built with you in mind. From dismantling bad assessment practices to designing LEGO-level organizational systems, we get into the nitty-gritty of scaffolding your environment, your r…

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Episode 10: Self-Identification, Spoons, and the Myth That Girls Can’t Be Autistic 33:06

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Matt and Erin go full “autistic agenda” this week — planning breaks, managing meat-body needs, and calling out the diagnostic nonsense that’s been gatekeeping autism for decades. From James Gunn’s echolalia table moments to the staggering scarcity of autistic clinicians, we dismantle how bias, racism, sexism, and outdated stereotypes warp who gets …

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Episode 9: Murderbot, Masks, and the Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon 40:02

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Matt, Erin, and guest Hunter Hammersen go deep into why Murderbot Diaries is peak autistic representation—both in Martha Wells’ books and Apple TV’s adaptation. We compare notes on Murderbot’s layers of literal and figurative masking, its deep loyalty to a few trusted people, and its preference for fictional drama over real-life feelings. We cover:…

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Episode 8: Love, Muffin Baskets, and the Myth of “Too Sensitive” 39:48

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Matt, Erin, and returning guest Dr. Kade Sharp tackle the messy intersections of self-knowledge, love, and trauma. We break down why RuPaul’s “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell [are] you gonna love somebody else?” isn’t the full story, how neglect can be invisible until you see what other people had, and why kids aren’t “too sensitive”—th…

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Episode 7: Two Genders? That’s Cute. Let’s Talk Reality. 31:05

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In this episode, we pull the lid off the “just two genders” box and set it on fire—politely, with data, and some Weird Al references. Matt, Erin, and guest Dr. Kade Sharp dig into: Why autistic folks are 6–9 times more likely to be trans How bottom-up processing makes “two boxes” thinking look absurd The messy overlap between gender, sex, and what …

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Legends of Autistica Chapter 2- The Christmas Dragon 3:37

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This was a story I wrote for my son. It's largely biographical, and it's why we have presents delivered by The Christmas Dragon each year!

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Legends of Autistica, Chapter 1 (the Legend of Autistica) 13:04

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This is the legend of the Autistic people. It features a mighty warrior, a dragon, and people being forced to make small talk. Who will save them?!

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Legends of Autistica Introduction 0:57

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A while back, I wrote some stories about dragons and the Autistic people. I recorded two of these stories on other podcasts, but now they're here, uninterrupted and free of commentary! Enjoy the Legends of Autistica!

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Episode 6: Stimming, Scripts, and Why “I’m Fine” Is the Biggest Lie Ever Told 31:46

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In this episode, we dig into what autism actually looks like outside the narrow DSM lens—and how trauma, masking, and sensory life shape our identities and relationships. We call out the biases baked into the system and talk about what an autism-affirming perspective can look like in practice. We also wander into some very real, very relatable terr…

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Episode 5: Autistic Identity vs. Diagnosis, and Comic Con 40:41

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This week's episode, we’re diving headfirst into autistic identity—what it means, how it differs from a medical diagnosis, and why the DSM criteria kind of miss the point. We’re also calling out the neurotypical gatekeeping that makes getting a diagnosis way harder than it needs to be. Here’s what we get into: Why you’re still autistic even if no d…

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Episode 4: Cassandra Syndrome, Misattunement, and Tangents We Refuse to Edit Out 28:08

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In this episode, we talk about Cassandra Syndrome - what it is, why it’s a problem, and how it shows up in cross-neurotype relationships. We get into the double empathy problem, developmental trauma, and the kinds of anxiety that come from being chronically misunderstood. We also go off on some very real tangents about: - Trains and chicken nuggets…

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Episode 3: Anxiety, Neuroculture, and Pizza 29:37

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In this episode, Erin and Matt talk about the causes of Autistic Anxiety, Expectation Sensitivity, Cross-Neurotype relationship therapy, and ask the age-old question, "Is it anxiety, or did I just eat at [restaurant redacted]"

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Episode 2: Meet Erin and Matt! 29:58

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Meet your new co-hosts, Erin Findley PsyD, and Matt Lowry, LPP! We talk about who we are, the Autistic Accent, Opera, Superman, Autistic Centered Therapy, Weird Al Yankovic, and stimming. It makes more sense when you hear it than this synopsis would suggest.

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Episode 1: The Beginning! 0:41

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We're back and better than ever!

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Nobody Cares is the Lie You Tell Yourself | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 40 18:00

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Nobody Care is the Lie You Tell Yourself is about how we justify doing something outside our comfort zone by saying that nobody cares, or who cares.... but is that actually true? I dive into why I think this is a false statement and one that is NOT beneficial. There is a better way to frame this, find out how I do that for myslef. Watch the video v…

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The Universe Has No Speed Limit | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 39 27:10

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The Universe Has No Speed Limit is about the convergence of events that signal a shift in the Universe for me. I have learned that the Universe loves expedience and when it is ready to align with your intentions then its going to be a fast and wild ride. Join me to learn about all the strange thing s that are coming together on a future date. Lets …

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Autistic Meltdowns | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 38 14:17

2+ y ago14:17

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Autistic Meltdowns is my verbalization and explanation of what a meltdown feels like for me while I am in the process of experiencing one. It is a honest and authentic look at what I go through when my brain has decided it has had enough. Its a bit disjointed but that is an honest and truthful articulation of the experience. Watch the video version…

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Soul Soother | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 37 18:41

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Soul Soother is about being the type of person who has an uncanny ability to sooth and calm people in crisis. Its an interesting ability that combines empathy and patience to help bring calm and balance back to other people. Its a gift I watched my mother perform, my grandmother, and me. Its a strange set of skills but one that keeps coming in stra…

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Letting Go & Embracing Minimalism | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 36 26:52

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Letting Go & embracing Minimalism is about trying to sort out a life of things. Stuff we accumulate over the years, or even the lifetimes of things were are left with after someone dies. Its an overwhelming amount of stuff. Trying to let go of lives, memories, and just things is challenging. This is my battle to let go of not only my own abundance …

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We Will Always Have Paris Wont We? | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 35 19:17

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We Will Always Have Paris, Wont We? Is about by first and only trip to Paris France. A country and city I desperately wanted to fall in love with. The trip was a heartbreakingly experienced tarnished with racisms, cruelty, and unexpected hostility. I still want to love Paris, and am trying to get my courage up to try again, just to prove that first…

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At the Intersection of Fear and Love | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 33 28:52

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At the Intersection of Fear and Love is about seeing a very cruel bullying event at the gym. I really wanted to distill why some people behave so badly, and what we can do to really insulate ourselves against the cruelty of the world. There is a better way, I dont have all the answers, but I think I have a place to start.Watch the video version on …

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YouTube Paradox | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 32 29:46

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The YouTube Paradox is about the conflict I face when posting these podcasts. YouTube rewards creators who are seeking attention and trying to manipulate and monetize their audiences. I am not trying to do that at all. I am exactly the opposite. I am authentic, honest, quiet, and simply here to talk and create a conversation. This started to help a…

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Looking for Love | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 31 29:33

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Looking For Love is about my desire for a life partner to share this magical existence with. Its not about needing someone but wanting someone. There is a difference, and it extends from your inner peace and security. Sharing our adventures in life is one of the biggest and most beautiful gifts we can extend. I hope someday to do that. I ponder the…

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More Than The Sum Of Your Parts | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 30 26:02

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More Than The Sum of Your Parts is about how we are MORE than what happens to us. We are all more than our traumas or past. We chose who we are and how those experiences, good and bad, shape us. We control who we end up becoming in life. So I challenge you to think about those negative experiences and turn them into your superpower.Watch the video …

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To One Person You Might Be The Whole World | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 29 27:38

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To One Person You Might Be The Whole World started as a conversation about motivation and consistency. But it soon became more about the importance of finding your inspiration and motivations. For me this comes in the form of a friend who unknowingly serves as both inspiration and accountability partner without him even knowing it. The title comes …

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Perception is Key | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 28 24:29

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Perception is Key is about how we view the world and how we view ourselves. It is a discussion about how the concept of perception shapes our reality and our vivid, or lack thereof, impression of reality. If reality is based on perception, then why do we not actively try to embrace a perception based around joy, magic, and happiness?Watch the video…

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Haircolour Complication | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 27 17:37

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Haircolour Complication is about the fact that I color my hair. This is seemingly innocuous but it is a direct reflection of my personal self. It is not about vanity but about being able to understand self perception, self worth, and marrying the inner and outer selves into one whole. Lear about my thoughts on how the inner self and outer self need…

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Prison Tattoo | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 26 27:32

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Prison Tattoo is about a real tattoo I have. It is about my horrible sense of humor and incredible lack of common sense. So how did I get a prison tattoo? Well its a weird story and it did not involve me ever going to prison. Listen to this weird story of my odd adventures and bizarre outcome.Watch the video version on YouTube here. Life is short, …

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Giftgiving Gone Wrong | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 25 29:02

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Gift Giving Gone Wrong is my problem with accepting and giving gifts. Seems I am all screwed up at understanding this common basic concept. I tend to offend people or even ostracize myself easily when it comes to this topic. Find out why this happened and what I am trying to do to get my head straight.Watch the video version on YouTube here. Life i…

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Sauna Caliente | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 24 23:16

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Sauna Caliente is about my absolute love for Saunas. I find them cathartic and magnificently soul healing. However sauna takes time to get used to, and there are also rules on how to politely and respectfully sauna. Sadly most people just dont know these things. But this is my brief but spectacular take on hot saunas.Watch the video version on YouT…

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My Autistic Life | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 23 35:46

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My Autistic Life is about being diagnosed (self-diagnosed due to costs) as Autistic as an adult. Its a challenge to accecpt and one that is compounded by social stigma, insane costs of official diagnostics, and just being a woman. This 'disorder' has been classified historically as a male issue, so there is very little information of documentation …

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Obligatory Guilt | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 22 21:11

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Obligatory Guilt is the interesting concept of payback we as adult children feel toward our parents. Its something we all face in some aspect but is it even necessary or is it a construct we created? For some cultures it is expected, but others not, and still this concept of boundaries between our lives as children and adults is blurred. This is my…

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Trust Thy Self | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 21 25:18

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Trust Thy Self is about a friend who second guesses his creative instincts. Its my take on why we need to learn to try ourselves and how the creative process evolves as we learn to do so. I want to express how important it is to try and learn from experiences. We evolve and learn to hone our instincts as we learn to trust the process.Watch the vide…

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Loneliness is a Symptom | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 20 27:47

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Loneliness is a Symptom is my take on how being alone is not a bad thing but loneliness is a side effect of constant false and disingenuous relationships online. We have lost the context of what a friend is, or what a real relationship feels like. From Facebook to hook-up culture, our concept of what a human bond is has been warped. Watch the video…

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Time, A Brief Thought | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 19 14:28

2+ y ago14:28

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Time, A Brief Thought was very random. It was just this feeling that I needed to talk about time, our perception of it and the fact that it is way too limited. This is my take on time and why we need to be grateful for the present moment and learning to appreciate every second of life. Watch the video version on YouTube here. Support the show Life …

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Gut Punch Drunk | The Life Authentic SE 01 EP 06 59:56

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Gut Punch Drunk is the insane story of the most profound gut reaction I ever experienced. It was the single most earth-shattering moment I ever experienced. It felt like the story of a cheap drugstore novel, but it was my life and it was really happening. This single moment in time destroyed everything, changed my life and set me on a new course I …