{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/635d6ed66c76fa00119338e4/6a61e5fb22500f7120038f23?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Autism, EDS and the Art of Being Unapologetically You: Alex Morgan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/635d6ed66c76fa00119338e4/1784798538043-2b696f63-8c54-448e-9203-c2e147ec284e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Alex Morgan founded <a href=\"http://theautisticwoman.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">theautisticwoman.co.uk</a>, the UK’s only comprehensive online autism resource written by an autistic woman. <em>Mothertongue:</em> <em>A Meditation on Memory, Truth and Love </em>(Thorn &amp; Haw, 2026), her memoir about spending almost sixty years with undiagnosed autism, was shortlisted in the Northern Writers' Awards. A journalist on national newspapers and magazines for forty years, she blogs about autistic joy on Substack and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. Her first novel, <em>Tandem</em> (Hookline, 2014), won the Hookline Novel Competition judged by book groups from around the UK, and she co-authored <em>A Practical Guide to Camping</em> (White Owl, 2022). Alex lives with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos and Mast Cell Activation syndromes. She organises her bookshelves by the colour of the spines and loves pattern, detail and order. When not reading, swimming, rowing or doing yoga, she is working on a second novel.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://theautisticwoman.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">theautisticwoman.co.uk</a></p><p>Buy Mothertongue: <a href=\"http://theautisticwoman.co.uk/books-on-autism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">theautisticwoman.co.uk/books-on-autism</a></p><p>Substack: @theautisticwoman</p><p>Instagram: @the_autistic_woman</p><p>Facebook: Alex Morgan – The Autistic Woman</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for anyone who has ever felt out of the box or isolated by society's expectations. This is a space for creatives going it alone, entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels they are on a different path. Join Caroline as she shares her personal journey and delves into the interconnected experiences of Autism and ADHD as well as creative differences.</p><p>I believe that our unique story, our lived experiences and the understanding of our mind’s unique wiring, are the steps to uncovering our soul's true purpose. This podcast is now a companion to my book, “The Neurodivergent Soul” where </p><p>I explore the sacredness of difference and the beauty of the neurodivergent mind. Through personal stories, expert interviews, and a deep sense of compassion, you'll find a community of people who truly understand and a path to embracing your authentic self.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for you if you're looking to:</p><p><br></p><p>Join a community for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who thinks ‘out of the box.’</p><p>Find conversations on Neurodivergence and difference.</p><p>Learn how to use your unique wiring for a purposeful life.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit Middle Earth Medicine to learn more and connect with me, Caroline.</p><p><br></p><p>The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect my perspectives. My aim is to create a space for open enquiry, diverse experiences, and thoughtful conversation. As always, I invite you to reflect on what resonates, question what doesn't, and trust your own wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p>Your donations directly fuel the growth of this podcast! They allow me to bring in even more wonderful and inspiring guests, expanding my reach to uplift even more listeners. </p><p>Please show your support and become part of the magic! Donations of any amount are deeply appreciated. </p><p>You can make a secure donation through PayPal using the link below.</p><p>Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference! <a href=\"https://paypal.me/carolinecarey60\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">paypal.me/carolinecarey60</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for your support in spreading the light of soul journeys.</p>","author_name":"Caroline Carey"}