This came about after my nephew, at 17, was finally diagnosed as Autistic after years and years of his Mom going to various government therapists and agencies to try and find out why her son had obvious difficulties in various aspects of life.

Synaesthesia - A sensory symphony.

Aug 3rd, 2023 37m 32s

In this episode I explore the world of synaesthesia and the different types, definitions and percentages of the prevalence in society. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peelingbackthemask/messageSupport t

To mask or not to mask...

Jun 18th, 2023 36m 16s

That is the Autistic question.In this episode I talk about why we should or shouldn't mask or stop masking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peelingbackthemask/messageSupport this podcast: https://podca

Update, Music Therapy and animals.

May 17th, 2023 49m 54s

In this episode I give an update about what happened after my last episode, talk about music therapy and how I saw it work with my daughter and a short bit about having more empathy for animals than humans. If you want to connect on FB you can

STORY TIME - SUICIDE, RELATIONSHIPS AND DIVORCE. Explicit Content!

Apr 3rd, 2023 1h 34m

Taking about suicide, relationships and divorce. BTW I deleted all of my social media except for Facebook. If you want to connect on Facebook you can find me as JayGeeDee1971--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh

Socializing and Converssrions

Feb 14th, 2023 54m 54s

In this episode I give some tips and tricks to help you socialize, start conversations, keep them going and what to avoid.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peelingbackthemask/messageSupport this podcast:

Update.

Nov 8th, 2022 57m 9s

It's been 7 months since my last podcast. So, in this episode I give an update as to what's going on with me and what's been happening in my life.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peelingbackthemask/messag

Meltdown

Apr 23rd, 2022 1h 12m

Yesterday, it seemed like no matter what I did, I was the bad guy. I was assaulted by people I considered friends for a post on Facebook about adopting pets rather than buying them. I suspected tat they were into the whole puppy mill thing, but

Before and After my diagnosis.

Apr 2nd, 2022 1h 14m

In this episode I talk about how my life was, how I felt, what I thought when I was younger and growing up and how my diagnosis changed my life, my self-esteem, confidence and how it changed my understanding not only of my past, but my outlook

Warning for anyone who conforms to the mainstream media narrative - this will go against everything you've been told.

Mar 4th, 2022 1h 8m

In this episode I talk about the hypocrisy surrounding what is happening in the Ukraine right now and the history behind the conflict that the main stream media won't report, hasn't reported and doesn't want you to know. The information is easi

Finally able to put up a new episode.

Jan 26th, 2022 37m 14s

It's been quite a while since I uploaded an episode and in this one, I explain why.It's been a tough few months and at one point I was starting to doubt my sanity and thoughts of suicide started creeping in.I talk about why and touch on a few

Another episode!? Already!?

Oct 15th, 2021 1h

I have had a little more time on my hands since my wife has been working double shifts and my daughter is at daycare, so, my mind has been churning away.On this episode, I talk about critical thinking and how it seems that we have just given u

Are Autistic people better at information gathering and confirmation? Can we be better Psychologists and scientists?

Oct 13th, 2021 39m 32s

In this episode I pose some questions that I have about Autistic people being better at gathering information and confirmation, confirming or denying common news stories and in general? Also, could we be better at being Psychologists and Scient

Interview with Dr. Ali Arena.

Oct 5th, 2021 1h 11m

In this episode I talk with the wonderful Dr. Ali Arena.Dr. Arena is both a Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.For her Doctorate, she addressed the dating intricacies of those on the Autism Spectrum which lead h

What is next for us? *Announcement for upcoming podcast next week*

Sep 30th, 2021 1h 3m

In this podcast, I am talking more about the state of the world right now and how it is and may affect us in the future.I want to open up the forum for discussion and debate amongst my viewers. Please feel free to visit my Facebook page for Pe

Update - Why am I in Burnout?

Aug 24th, 2021 28m 7s

After my last episode, a listener contacted me and suggested that I am in burnout. I thought about it and realized I am, but the question was, why?Well, a few nights later, I found out...--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot

Black Spots in memory and some rambling...

Aug 13th, 2021 43m 22s

In this episode I talk about something I call Black Spots in my memory, problems with Executive Function and some other ramblings.I'm just maintaining and finding it really really hard to focus on something, my brain is just rejecting everythi

Interview with a very Special Guest - Carol Jean Whittington

Jun 13th, 2021 1h 28m

This interview has been long in the process, but we finally managed to do it, and I am so honored to have her on my podcast.Carol Jean is the founder of Mind Your Autistic Brain, created to help Late Diagnosed (and self-diagnosed) Autistics on

Interview with Ron Davis

May 22nd, 2021 1h 20m

In this interview, I talk with Ron Davis, a paramedic for 25 years, Instructor and now Life Coach and Counselor, specializing in treatment of addictions.We talk about medications for anxiety, depression, ADHA and in general, their affects on t

Autism Advocacy and how I think we can make it ours.

Apr 24th, 2021 42m 46s

In this episode of Peeling Back The Mask I talk about why April should be called Autism Education and Acceptance Month and what I feel we need to do as a community to make the changes we want, as well as the why and how.Feel free to contact me

One midedness on the spectrum.

Mar 30th, 2021 20m 34s

In this episode I talk about being one-minded and forgetting (or purposely) putting other things aside that we previously did, and the reasons why.I also talk about the need for some wind down time and what I believe is a helpful tool for ever

I'm back and 90% recovered from COVID

Mar 12th, 2021 13m 16s

It's been a while since I've uploaded an episode because I was battling against COVID. Thanks to the swift actions of my wife, I was able to stay out of the hospital and recover.I had severe problems breathing, was very exhausted and needed to

Autistic Superpowers!

Feb 5th, 2021 38m 46s

We hear and talk a lot about our difficulties as Autistics, but did you know we have Superpowers?There are things that we can do far better than the Neurotypical population and they just come naturally!On this episode I talk about some of the

Interview with Samuel Huber

Jan 22nd, 2021 52m 59s

On this episode of Peeling Back The Mask, I talk with Samuel Huber, Father, husband, Public Speaker on Autism and YouTuber about Autism.We talk about Sam and his experiences as a husband, father, about societies views on autism, the benefits o

Communication between Autistics and Neurotypicals and Is getting a late diagnosis a good thing?

Jan 7th, 2021 29m 11s

On this episode I talk about the difficulties of communication between Autistics and Neurotypicals and what I think are some of the benefits of getting a late diagnosis.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pe