{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6908dcfde39c05e31ce8cb76?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Late Diagnosis Club: How Phoenix Made “No” a Care Tool, Not a Crime","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1762437300942-aab57967-d1b9-4fcf-aca4-bdb117fc2b56.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes artist and illustrator Phoenix Goodson, whose journey through misdiagnosis, hospitalisation, and burnout eventually led to a powerful late diagnosis of autism and ADHD.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they explore how Phoenix rebuilt her life through art, self-advocacy, and community — turning survival into creativity, and chaos into colour.</p><p><br></p><p>🪑 Attendees</p><p>Chair: Dr Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate</p><p>Guest: Phoenix Goodson — Autistic/ADHD artist, illustrator, and memoirist from the UK</p><p>You: The Listener!</p><p><br></p><p>🗒️ Meeting Agenda</p><ul><li>Opening remarks from the Chair</li><li>Member introduction: Phoenix’s 15-year road from misdiagnosis to discovery</li><li>Discussion: Healing, identity, and art as sanctuary</li><li>Key learnings from the meeting</li><li>Club announcements</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🧾 Minutes from the Meeting</p><p><br></p><p>1️⃣ Opening Remarks</p><p>Angela welcomed attendees and introduced Phoenix as this week’s guest. Angela highlighted the importance of recognising misdiagnosis as a barrier to care and community connection.</p><p><br></p><p>2️⃣ Member Introduction: Phoenix's Story</p><p>Phoenix shares her experience of 15 years of psychiatric misdiagnosis before discovering she is AuDHD. She reflects on how art, writing, and structure became essential tools for healing and communication.</p><p><br></p><p>3️⃣ Discussion Highlights</p><ul><li>The impact of repeated misdiagnosis on self-worth and identity.</li><li>The role of creativity in rebuilding trust in oneself.</li><li>How community spaces can offer safety and validation for AuDHD adults.</li><li>The importance of accessible language when talking about neurodivergence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>4️⃣ Key Learnings</p><ul><li>Misdiagnosis can delay self-understanding, but doesn’t erase it.</li><li>Creative practice supports emotional regulation and belonging.</li><li>Autistic and ADHD experiences often overlap — support needs to reflect that.</li><li>Late discovery can mark the beginning of self-trust, not the end of struggle.</li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4>📌 Notice Board</h4><p><strong>Into The Light </strong> — by Phoenix Goodson</p><p>A luminous, textural piece exploring self-discovery, resilience, and the transition from survival to creative freedom.</p><p>💷 <strong>Price:</strong> £895 — Foil and acrylic paint on canvas board, includes professional framing and UK postage.</p><p><br></p><p>For purchase or exhibition enquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with Phoenix directly: <a href=\"mailto:phoenixgoodsonart@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">phoenixgoodsonart@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>📣 Club Announcements</p><ul><li>🎧&nbsp;<em>The Late Diagnosis Club</em>&nbsp;is available on all major podcast platforms.</li><li>💬 Join our online meetups and community at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://latediagnosis.club/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">latediagnosis.club</a>.</li><li>📌 Check the <a href=\"https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/t/noticeboard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LDC Notice Board</a> for Member Contributions</li><li>💜 There is a small charge — but no one is turned away for lack of funds.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AutisticCulturePlus.com</a></p><p>🌐 Visit<a href=\"http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.autisticculturepodcast.com</a></p><p>📲 Follow us on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @autisticculturepodcast</a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Institute"}