Dissociative identity disorder (DID), psychotic depression and Mad Liberation – with Kantu
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
08/10/26
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Kantu (they/he) is the founder and co-owner of the social media presence known as the Angry Autist. Indigenous to the Andes in Abya Yala, Kantu is Quechua and is racialized as a visibly Native person. Kantu is autistic, has dissociative identity disorder (DID) and has experienced psychotic depression.
When founding the Angry Autist, it was their goal to bring awareness to their experience as a multiply and visibly disabled, racialized, and medium support needs autistic person. Since then, he has become further radicalized as explicitly anti-racist, anti-ableist, and anti-saneist, drawing inspiration from the ten principles of disability justice, the CripplePunk movement, Indigenous philosophy, mad liberation, and fat liberation.
During this episode, you will hear Kantu talk about:
- How they discovered they have DID
- How DID stereotypes affect real-life perceptions of DID
- How their autism affected their own experience of DID
- Their experience with psychotic depression symptoms and treatments
- The meaning and significance of mad liberation
To find out more about Kantu and his work, follow them on Threads @angry_autist and Instagram @angry_autist. They can also be reached by email at angryandautistic [at] gmail [dot] com.
Other Beyond 6 Seconds episodes about dissociative identity disorder (DID):
- Amber Louise Ainsworth (episode 194): beyond6seconds.net/194
- Crystals Multifaceted (episode 215): beyond6seconds.net/215
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DEĀ EX MACHINĀ advocates for the arts, LGBTQIA+ rights and Environmental and Disability Justice. Their debut EP, APO/THECARY, comes out on July 29, 2026.
During this episode, DEĀ EX MACHINĀ discusses:
- Their work as a musician before and after being disabled by a brain injury
- Why it's important to have disability representation in music
- The main themes of their debut EP
- How joining RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) influenced their work as a musician
- Their EP release party on July 29 in Des Moines, Iowa
Learn more about DEĀ EX MACHINĀ at www.DeaExMachina.music and listen to their music on Subvert, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
Learn more about Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD) at RAMPD.org.
Listen to other Beyond 6 Seconds episodes with neurodivergent musicians:
- Adin Boyer (episode 227): https://www.beyond6seconds.net/227
- Kaishawna (episode 187): https://www.beyond6seconds.net/187
Support or sponsor this podcast: BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds
Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=IldZ1PQYP4E
Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/dea-ex-machina
Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player: pod.link/1336740192
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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*
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