Ticcing My Way Through Life – with Britney Wolf
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
05/30/22
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Britney Wolf is a passionate Tourette Syndrome advocate who is trying to beat the stigmas surrounding the disorder. Through social media, speaking events and more, she takes every opportunity to let the Tourette Syndrome community know that they aren't alone and teach those outside of the community what the disorder is actually like to live with.
During this episode, you will hear Britney talk about:
- Her experience growing up with Tourette's
- How she became an advocate for Tourette Syndrome during her school years, and then on social media
- How she responds to people online who accuse her of faking her Tourette's
- Some of the biggest stereotypes about Tourette Syndrome
- Her experience with OCD and anxiety
- What inspired her to write her new book, "Ticcing My Way Through Life"
For more information about Britney and her work, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and learn about her new book, Ticcing My Way Through Life.
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Fabulously Tourette – with Peter Zhao
May 16, 2022
•43m
Content warning: Mentions of racism/racist language, suicidal thoughts and auditory hallucinations
Peter Zhao grew up in Nanjing China and then in Bayside Queens, New York. Now he lives in Long Island, New York, works in Healthcare, and is a husband and father of two sons.
Peter has Tourette Syndrome, ADHD and OCD, and recently got his bipolar diagnosis. He started to advocate for Tourette's after he fought back against bullies in 7th grade and continues to advocate for Tourette Syndrome awareness and mental health every day.
During this episode, you will hear Peter talk about:
- The different cultural expectations he faced in China and the US regarding his tics and mental health
- How he finally received his bipolar diagnosis as an adult
- His experience with managing his tics and mental health, both with and without medication
- His journey of becoming an advocate for Tourette Syndrome and mental health, starting from 7th grade into adulthood
Connect with Peter on social media:
IG: @fabulously_tourette TikTok: @fabulouslytourette Twitter: @FabulouslyTour1 Facebook: FabulouslyTourette
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The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook – with Haley Moss
June 13, 2022
•42m
Haley Moss is a neurodiversity expert, public speaker and author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges.
We talk about Haley's latest book, "The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook," which shares the "unwritten rules" of adulthood and life advice for autistic young adults. Haley also talks about her own experience as an autistic child and adult:
- How she learned she is autistic at the age of 9, and gave her first public talk about autism at age 13
- Her career journey to become the first openly autistic lawyer in Florida
- Why interdependence and asking for help are important parts of young adulthood
- The power of being an advocate in your local community
Find out more about Haley and her work on HaleyMoss.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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