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474 episodes
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Autism Personal Coach/Doug BlecherExplicit
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Date created
2018/11/11
Latest episode
2026/09/21
Average duration
28 min.
Release period
8 days
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Autistic people are the true experts of the autistic experience. Autism Stories will help you to live your best autistic life by interviewing autistic people and others in the autism community who share their experiences, stories, and advice with you. Learn how coaching can help you then book a free call with Autism Personal Coach https://autismpersonalcoach.com
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Autism Stories: Hans Bruintjes
2026/09/21
"I do understand why it’s so hard for many autistic lawyers to open up about their neurodivergence, because if you are open about your neurodivergence, you are more likely to be rejected when you are job-seeking", says Hans Bruintjes. Hans joins this episode to discuss being an attorney and researcher. To learn more about Hans visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-bruintjes-llb-292939163/ .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Bridgette Hamstead
2026/09/07
"Something is not working, and I would argue that what is not working is the framework. Neurodiversity justice asks a different set of questions. Instead of asking how neurodivergent people can navigate systems that were not built for them, it asks who built those systems, what choices produced those outcomes, and what would it actually take to change them at a structural level?", says Bridgette Hamstead. Bridgette returns to Autism Stories to to discuss creating the Neurojustice Summit happening this October. To learn more about the Neurojustice Summit and purchase tickets visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurojustice-summit-2026-virtual-october-9-10-11-all-dates-included-tickets-1993026207036?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Gerene Keesler
2026/08/31
"You can be college capable on paper, but not college ready. You can have that 4.5, 5.5 weighted GPA, but if you’re not college ready with the social-emotional piece of it, and you don’t know how to navigate getting accommodations or asking a teacher for help because Mom and Dad have always done that for you, it’s a lot", says Gerene Keesler. Gerene joins this episode to discuss supporting high school students and their families in the college admissions process as an independent educational consultant. To learn more about Gerene and her services visit https://admissionsuntangled.com/
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Doug Solo Episode
2026/08/24
"Our coaching flows around obstacles rather than through them, just like water. Instead of pushing straight at a barrier, we reframe that obstacle itself, leaning into interdependence rather than independence. It’s the path of least resistance, not the path of most force", says Doug Blecher. Join Doug on this solo episode as he shares some his most recent writing. To read all of Doug's writing visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-blecher/ .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Bruce Petherick and Paula Holmes-Rodman
2026/08/17
"“Oncology nurses need to think about how they communicate before what they communicate. No matter how much incredible knowledge that oncology nurse has, unless and until they know how that patient communicates, they’re useless. They can’t just walk in, impart knowledge, hand over a pamphlet, ask a one-to-ten scale, and walk out", says Paula Holmes-Rodman. Paula and Bruce join me to discuss he resource they have created regarding Supporting Neurodivergent Cancer Patients. To learn more about this resource visit https://www.autismcanada.org/acresources/advocacyguide .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Meg Eden Kuyatt
2026/08/10
"I felt really strongly about this title because I wanted that idea of perfectionism. Neurodivergent folks, we are often so hard on ourselves. A phrase my husband and I have that’s been really mind-blowing for us is, ‘If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly.’ We can get so daunted by excellence that we don’t do anything", says Meg Eden Kuyatt. Meg returns to Autism Stories to discuss her new book Perfect Enough. To learn more about and purchase Meg's book visit https://www.megedenbooks.com/perfect-enough-good-different-companion-mg .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Kate Rigby
2026/08/04
"Being AuDHD, I think the autistic part of me is more organized and likes an element of organization, whereas the other part lets it evolve as I go along. I like to have some shape and idea before beginning a book, even if it doesn’t stay that way", says Kate Rigby. Kate joins this episode to discuss the intersection of autism and fibromylagia and being an author for 40 years. To learn more about Kate and her writing visit http://kjrbooks.yolasite.com/ .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Tempest McDonald
2026/07/27
"Autistic minds and a PhD go together like bread and butter. As far as doing the research, thinking about the concepts, and all of that, many of us have strengths that are perfectly aligned. But it’s the environments of the PhD that can be challenging to navigate", says Tempest McDonald. Tempest joins this episode to discuss new five part podcast that chronicles her life story up to this point. To learn more about Tempest and the podcast about her life visit https://www.thetransmitter.org/when-autistic-kids-grow-up/when-autistic-kids-grow-up-trailer/ .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: V Liwai Garcia
2026/07/20
"Sixty-two percent said that after they disclosed [their autism], colleagues privately expressed support but publicly failed to intervene or advocate… When it mattered in public, where everyone could see that you were being humiliated, that’s where the support was withdrawn. It is crushing", says V Liwai Garcia. V joins us to discuss her research study in which she interviewed 45 Autistic and AudHd Leaders who disclosed their disability in the workplace. To learn more about V visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/v-liwai-garcia/
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Zoe Darazsdi
2026/07/13
"We don’t have to hate ourselves just because we’re having a hard time functioning in the system. The system wasn’t made for us. Of course we’re not thriving in it… At the very least, it invites dignity, because we can understand ourselves to be just a valid version of human", says Zoe Darazsdi. Zoe joins us to discuss her work as a mental health counselor empowering neurodivergent people. To learn more about Zoe and her services visit https://www.zoedarazsdi.com/https://www.zoedarazsdi.com/
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Cyndi Gerlach
2026/07/06
" I think the reason I’m drawn to governance or being on boards is because they’re often within a structured environment… it’s about making sure that the voices of autistic people who are often overlooked have their voices or perspectives heard", says Cyndi Gerlach. Cyndi joins this episode to discuss her experience regarding being a board of director and how public school can be improved for autistic students. To learn more about Cyndi visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-gerlach-67ab209/
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: James Cleves
2026/06/29
"A conventional virtual assistant will go off and do the things you delegate. But when you’re neurodivergent, there is so much nuance. There is so much other stuff going on which is impacting you", says James Cleves. James joins this episode to discuss his work as a virtual assistant for neurodivergent entrepreneurs.
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Dylan Aguilar and Dr. Laurie Stephens
2026/06/22
"When I first saw Love on the Spectrum, I said, I want to do that show someday… years later, I did the show, and I’m so happy about it", says Dylan Aguilar. Dylan and Dr. Laurie Stephens joins us to discuss Love on The Spectrum and how The Help Group is supporting 25,000 neurodivergent people and their families each year. To learn more about Dylan visit https://www.instagram.com/king_dylan_01/ . To learn more about Help Group visit https://helpgroup.org/ .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Amirtha Sureshbabu
2026/06/15
"She’s already feeling that pressure of, I need to be as performant as my male colleagues. But to add on to that, she’s struggling with ADHD symptoms, autism symptoms, sensory overload… that forces neurodivergent women in tech to be extremely high-functioning to the point of exhaustion", says Amirtha Sureshbabu. Amirtha joins this episode of Autism Stories to discuss being software engineer and how being a neurodivergent women impacts that experience. To learn more Amirtha visit https://www.instagram.com/amirthasureshbabu/https://www.instagram.com/amirthasureshbabu/
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Autism Stories: Alex Morgan
2026/06/08
"It amazes me, the resilience [autistic people] have, that we’ve built over these decades of awful experiences… we’re incredibly tough in so many ways. We keep on going", says Alex Morgan. Alex joins us to discuss her new book, being a journalist, and learning about her autism at 60 years old. To learn more about Alex and her new book Mothertongue visit https://theautisticwoman.co.uk/books-on-autism .
If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com.
If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to [email protected].
Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode. if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: https://bitly.cx/6Ib2
Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit https://www.amyscurria.com .
Podcast reviews
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Sarina Moore 2023/04/13
Every story is unique!
I am a parent, and hearing stories from autistic people helps me to understand my child’s experience so much better. Thank you!
SNL&JazzBuff 2021/06/21
Recommended
I discovered this podcast this evening & I’m sure glad that I did. I’m (mildly) autistic myself and I think there needs to be more shows like this to ...
eaa744 2021/01/05
Great resource
This podcast is a great resource for all people not just people on the spectrum
Dadof2Ts 2020/10/15
So Many Great Autism Stories!
I so appreciate the connections Doug shares on the podcast. Great guests with engaging and diverse stories to tell about themselves, their work, famil...
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