The Autistic Mystic Podcast

I know I’m not the only one who immediately read Bella Baxter as autistic! In this episode I explore all the ways I took Poor Things to be an allegory for autistic womens’ coming of age. There will be spoilers.

For those of you who don't know (get to know! Watch it, it's fabulous): 'Poor Things' is a movie about a woman "brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist. She runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation." Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael. It wont 4 Oscars at the Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

02:16 Exploring Autistic Traits Through Bella's Journey

06:24 Naivety and Sincerity

18:08 “Polite Society” and Ridiculous Social Norms

21:35 Difficulty Navigating Friendships and Relationships

25:35 Hyperfixations and Sexuality

26:57 Challenging Gender Norms and Societal Expectations

32:02 Concluding Thoughts on 'Poor Things' and Its Impact

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My life has changed for the better due to entering my thirties and understanding my brain more (autism). I'v begun the process of building authentic self-esteem and discuss this in depth. Namely:

• The tenets of improved self esteem
• Tools to reframe self care if you’re struggling to take your needs seriously
• Putting respeck on your name: not diminishing your talents
• When is self deprecation appropriate
• Disassociation as a coping mechanism
• Learning what boundaries are and tuning to my needs
• Parentification, Codependence and Emotional incest
• Sexual advocacy
• How autism has shifted my personal style
• Getting better at self advocacy
• Trusting my intuition
• Rejecting the idea of ‘coming out’
• The guilt of prioritising my needs

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On this episode I discuss:

• autistic burnout vs. Depression
• Affirmations feel like lies
• the emotional cost of managing everyday life
• The cost of hidden disabilities
• Moral imperatives
• The selfishness of Nihilism
• Thought distortions
• The applications of optimism, hope, pessimism and nihilism

References:

Rebecca Solnit interview - https://open.spotify.com/episode/45Qgrl4kcHVap19qqVc2G6?si=7989f4dd4f044276

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Having to work to live sucks, least of all when how your brain is built doesn't support consistent productivity. In this episode I discuss how difficult I find entrepreneurship and employment, and how much I resent having to betray myself at work just to maintain basic human rights (food, shelter). I get into:

• Entrepreneurship and how it triggers our fear of being perceived
• Capitalism and the illusion of choice
• Workplaces wanting your time and not your productivity
• The unfairness and impossibility of monetizing a passion
• Fundamental incongruities of autism and conventional offices

References:

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

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This episode is a detailed review of the themes in Helen Hoang's "The Kiss Quotient". It's an ICONIC book which inspired a lot of thought. I discuss autistic self-esteem, sexual exploration and platonic intimacy. More specifically:

00:00 Overview of the book 'The Kiss Quotient' with spoilers

00:15 Exploring Sexual Content in Literature vs. Pornography

04:22 Discussing the Emotional Journey of Reading 'The Kiss Quotient'

08:12 Stella's Story: Autistic Representation and Love

15:24 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Autistic Experiences

23:29 Navigating Social Interactions and Misunderstandings

25:04 Sensory Overload and Emotional Challenges during sex

26:41 Exploring Intimacy and Consent as an autistic woman

30:27 The Journey of self-understanding and Acceptance

45:36 Reflections on Work, Life, and Autistic Representation

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