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194 - UnVeiling Your Story, How Autistic Women Use Narrative Therapy to Reclaim Their Truth
Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for Autistic Women & Their Helping Professionals
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For many autistic women, being believed is a battle. From childhood, we’re told our experiences aren’t real, that we’re “too much” or “not enough.” It’s time to change that.
This week, we explore narrative therapy—how storytelling fosters self-trust, validation, and healing. Whether you’re autistic or a helping professional, this episode is for you.
✨ Includes:
✅ Guided meditation for self-validation
✅ A powerful journaling exercise
✅ Subscriber-only research on narrative therapy
🎧 Listen now & let’s reclaim our stories
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RESOURCES FOR EPISODE 194
🌱 Plant the Seed Questions:
Ask yourself:
"What strengths did I use to navigate this situation?"
"What did this experience teach me about my needs and boundaries?"
"If I were talking to a close friend who had this experience, what compassionate things would I say to them?"
"What is a more accurate and empowering interpretation of this situation?"
"How can I use this experience to affirm my own validity and build my confidence?"
"What evidence do I have that my feelings were valid in this situation?"
"How can I use this experience to inform how I advocate for myself in the future?"
💧 Water and Nourish Questions:
Ask yourself:
"What stories have I been afraid to share?" and
"How can I validate my own experiences more often?"
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📅 Coming Next Week:
Do you ever wonder how to truly understand your unique needs as an autistic woman? Next Wednesday, we're exploring the concept of your "autistic blueprint" and how building foundations for self-intimacy (no not that kind, LOL) can transform your life.
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