{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a19c24ff7ef775958856f74/6a3531da4a187774acfdddcf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Understandable Reasons Why Autistic and Neurodivergent People Find Alcohol Useful","description":"<p>Why can alcohol feel so useful for autistic and neurodivergent people?</p><p>Chelsey Flood speaks with Associate Professor Dr Felicity Sedgewick about friendship, belonging, and the social challenges that can make alcohol feel helpful, necessary, or even protective. Together they explore loneliness, connection, and the pressures that shape social experiences for many neurodivergent people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Friendship and belonging</li><li>Social challenges and connection</li><li>Alcohol as a social tool</li><li>Loneliness and isolation</li><li>Neurodivergent experiences of community</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Content Note: </strong>This episode includes discussion of mental health and loneliness.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Subscribe now to hear future episodes.</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\"><strong>AutisticCulturePlus.com</strong></a></p><p>🌐 Learn more about the network at <a href=\"https://acpn.base44.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}