This Week on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network #2 | Medical Gaslighting, World Cups & Theatre Life

Meet the creator-led shows launching as part of the next chapter of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Welcome to the second edition of This Week on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Each week, we’ll guide you through what’s new across the network, highlight upcoming episodes, and help you discover new autistic-led podcasts and creators.

This week we’re celebrating an incredible first week of the network, reflecting on our launch party, and looking ahead to a packed schedule of new episodes covering theatre, education, addiction, football, healthcare, fishkeeping, neurodivergent life, and more.

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Monday 29th June

Theatrically Authentic – Episode 2: Predictably Chaotic

Sarah Atherton Knight and Simon Scott explore why theatre can feel both regulating and overwhelming for neurodivergent people, sharing stories from rehearsal rooms, tech weeks, previews, and life behind the curtain.

Mindful Mondays with Ashley Dupuy

Ashley returns with another mindful reflection and guided meditation to help neurodivergent listeners begin the week with intention and regulation.

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Tuesday 30th June

Drinking to Mask and Unmask – Episode 2: Looking for the Perfect Fix

Chelsey Flood speaks with musician Rosalie James about addiction, recovery, creativity, quick fixes, and finding solutions that actually work for you.

Regulation Station – Episode 2: Finding the Right School Too Late

Becca Engle explores the transition from structured education into university life with Mitch Grace, discussing support systems, independence, and navigating higher education as a neurodivergent student.

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Wednesday 1st July

Hyperfocus FC – Episode 3: The 2014 World Cup

Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban revisit Brazil 2014, discussing iconic goals, unforgettable moments, Germany’s 7-1 victory over Brazil, and one of football’s most dramatic tournaments.

Clinical Misfits – Episode 2: Endocrine Dysregulation

Dr Mary Sims examines the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and the body’s hormone systems, helping listeners better understand the connections between neurodivergence, health, and regulation.

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Thursday 2nd July

Autistic Rant Hour – Episode 3: Medical Gaslighting

Dr Gal Shkolnick tackles one of the most frustrating experiences many neurodivergent people face: medical gaslighting. A cathartic conversation about healthcare, chronic conditions, and being dismissed by the systems meant to support us.

The Neurodivergent Experience - Episode 117

Sophie James joins Simon Scott for a conversation about advocacy, coaching, young neurodivergent people, and building a career that works with your nervous system rather than against it.

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Friday 3rd July

Hot Topic Friday

A new discussion from The Neurodivergent Experience team, tackling a fresh topic from the world of neurodivergence.

Collecting Fish– Episode 2: A River in Your Living Room

James Hepworth explores the creativity, beauty, ethics, and accessibility of freshwater aquariums, explaining how fishkeeping can become an immersive ecosystem-building hobby.

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Saturday 4th July

Autistic Culture Podcast Rewind – Welcome to Autistica

Travel back to one of the earliest episodes of the Autistic Culture Podcast as Dr Angela Kingdon explores the foundations of autistic culture, identity, community, and belonging.

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July 4th is Independent Podcasters Day

This week, we also celebrate Independent Podcasters Day and the incredible creators, networks, and communities helping independent voices thrive. Independent podcasting allows diverse stories and perspectives to reach audiences without being filtered through corporate gatekeepers.

Thanks to Matt Allen and the team at Mercury Podcasts for giving us a new reason to make July 4th Special!

#IndiePodDay

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Thank you for joining us for this first edition of This Week on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. We’ll be back next week with another roundup of everything new on the network.

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