E188: Emer Maguire on Autism, Coming Out and becoming a Comedian
About this episode
Emer Maguire discusses her experiences with autism, coming out, and her journey as a comedian.
Emer Maguire is a comedian, musical performer, content creator and singer from Strabane, best known for her relatable comedy, viral songs and live shows across Ireland and the UK. A funny, honest conversation about growing up painfully shy, being diagnosed with autism, coming out, family acceptance, online trolls, life on stage and the rescue dog who changed her life. Emer opens up about feeling different as a child, the challenges of social anxiety, why education around autism matters, and how her assistance dog Dougal has given her more confidence and independence. Emer shares the story behind her comedy, her love of music and the Irish family WhatsApp group song that had everyone laughing. A brilliant episode about identity, resilience, family, autism, acceptance and finding your place in the world. Links from Episode Emer Maguire Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emermaguireofficial/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@emermaguireofficial Show dates and tickets… https://www.emermaguire.com/ Brought to you in Partnership with… Voduz Hair - Digg Mama Bounce Back Bundle - https://www.voduzhair.com/products/digg-mamas-bounce-back-bundle?_pos=1&_sid=2d1de0746&_ss=r No…
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