S2E30: Staying Out For The Summer - a 1995 throwback chat

S2E30: Staying Out For The Summer - a 1995 throwback chat

From Autistic Licence by autisticlicence

September 22, 2025 · 1h 14m · Season 2 · Episode 30

About this episode

The episode features a nostalgic conversation about 1995, exploring themes of autonomy, justice, and the challenges faced by autistic individuals.

Trigger warning for Christian evangelical culture, mention of suicidal ideation. If you have particular sensitivities around these subjects, please consider carefully whether and / or when you might listen to this episode. This episode was recorded while Siana was visiting Leo in his new house in August. Most of the conversation ended up being a trip down memory lane, to 1995, with the usual tangents and some niche cultural reference points. We speak about autonomy and independence, taking into account autistic needs and challenges. Themes such as the significance of justice, burnout and the toll of masking emerge through our discussion. The conversation finishes with a discussion about autistic needs verses wants, within the context of balancing ethical values with the limits of managing daily life and overwhelm as an autistic person. Thank you to our lovely listeners for all your support - we love to hear from you with comments, feedback and reflections: autisticlicence@gmail.com 💛🧡----more----LINKS Odd One In group information Black Books TV show Our YouTube channel Our Facebook Our website Podcast home Our socials Get in touch at: autisticlicence@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: Siana

Guest: Leo

Topics covered

  • autonomy
  • independence
  • autistic needs
  • justice
  • burnout
  • masking
  • ethical values

Keywords

  • autism
  • 1995
  • mental health
  • Christian culture
  • suicidal ideation
  • burnout
  • masking
  • independence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian evangelical culture

Books & works: Black Books

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