The host of the podcast, Elizabeth, talks excitedly about what it’s like to navigate life with neurodivergence on her show Femme on the Spectrum. In this episode, she centers the discussion around the struggle of autistic burnout, particularly during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. This burnout is more than just tiredness, it is a significant loss of skills and can be extremely debilitating, due to sensory overload. She breaks down the gap of misunderstanding between neurodivergent and neurotypical people on socializing, showing how each views the concept of energy differently. Elizabeth provides important facts and statistics about the struggles of Autistic women in society, such as higher suicide rates and the fact that by age 25, 77% of autistic women have at least one psychiatric diagnosis. The podcast concludes with the promise of a lifeline for such individuals, an upcoming resource called “The Autistic Burnout Tool Kit.” It will contain scripts, science, and permission slips needed to set boundaries. The episode wraps up by emphasizing the importance of self-care while trying to navigate a world not typically made for neurodivergent individuals.
