About this episode

Comedian AJ Wilkerson discusses autism, ADHD, and the role of stand-up comedy in embracing his identity with host Anjelah Johnson-Reyes.

This week comedian AJ Wilkerson sits down with Anjelah and talks all things autism and ADHD, the burnout that comes from masking, and how stand-up comedy gave him a place to embrace the way his brain works. Anjelah and AJ also share their various pre-show rituals and how they have each found a way to combat their anxiety in any situation. Plus they each give the ultimate shout out to Tarryn (tag her) for bringing them together and also making AJ a dad, of which he is most grateful.

People in this episode

Host: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Guest: AJ Wilkerson

Topics covered

• autism
• ADHD
• comedy
• anxiety
• pre-show rituals

Keywords

• autism
• ADHD
• comedy
• anxiety
• masking
• stand-up
• pre-show rituals

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