My Autistic World: Authentic Stories of Late Diagnosis

Welcome to "Adult Autism: My Autistic World," a podcast exploring autism discovered in adulthood. Matt, diagnosed at 42, shares personal experiences and challenges faced by late-diagnosed autistic individuals. Inspired by Melissa Tacia’s "Oh, that's just my autism," Matt discusses masking, burnout, job struggles, relationships and self-acceptance. Join Matt for an honest, insightful look into living as an autistic adult. Subscribe to "Adult Autism: My Autistic World" for an enlightening journey of self-discovery and understanding.https://linktr.ee/myautisticworld

My Autistic World: Authentic Stories of Late Diagnosis is a health podcast hosted by Matt Kandik, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Kandik hosts My Autistic World: Authentic Stories of Late Diagnosis, a health show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Cater. Challenge. Repeat.

  Jun 4, 202518 minS2

  <p>Are you stuck in burnout-mode, constantly wondering if you’re doing too much or not enough?</p><p><br></p><p>This episode dives into the messy truth of self-growth for late-diagnosed autistic adults—where resting too much feels like failure, but pushing too hard just leads to another crash. If you've ever questioned whether you're making excuses or respecting your limits, you're not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Matt unpacks:</p><p><br></p><p>The hidden dangers of both over-catering and over-challenging</p><p><br></p><p>How burnout warps your sense of what...

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  Episode #2

  #ActuallyAutistic: Beyond Awareness

  Apr 25, 202515 minS2

  <p>In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Matt explores the gap between performative autism awareness and the lived experiences of autistic adults. With April bringing the usual wave of blue lights and puzzle pieces, this episode is a clear-eyed call to go deeper- to move beyond slogans and into real understanding, action, and inclusion.</p><p><br></p><p>Through honest storytelling, Matt reflects on the impact of late diagnosis, the cost of lifelong masking, and the grief and relief that come with finally being seen. He unpacks the history of public autism narratives, the invisibility of autistic adults...

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  Accommodations: Making Life Work

  Mar 20, 202518 minS2

  <p>What if the difference between struggling and thriving wasn’t about working harder—but working smarter? In this episode, we’re breaking down what accommodations really are and why they matter for everyone—not just those with official diagnoses.</p><p>I’ll share what I’ve learned about self-advocacy, the surprising ways accommodations have reshaped my work and home life, and why balance—not just ease—matters when making things more accessible. Plus, we’ll dive into the myths, misunderstandings, and pushback that often come with asking for what you need.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing...

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  Episode #11

  S1 FINALE: My Autistic Holiday Special

  Dec 27, 202427 minS1

  <p>This Holiday Special and Season 1 Finale aims to take everything that we covered this season and stitch it together into one cohesive big picture with some new insight and juxtaposition of these themes. Resources mentioned in the episode: Embrace Autism</p> <p>Help and Healing Center</p> <p>Melissa Tacia</p> <p>Trevor Carroll </p> <p>Sol Smith</p> <p>Morgan Foley</p> <p>Hyperveridical</p> <p>Michelle and Andrew Preston</p> <p>Toren and Serenity Wolf</p> <p>Generic Art Dad</p> <p><br /></p> <p>I need your help... Did you know that more than 70% of autistic...

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  Episode #10

  S1:E10 My Special Intersts

  Nov 7, 202448 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt dives into the fascinating world of special interests- those unique and intense passions that bring so much joy and purpose to many autistic and neurodivergent individuals. He shares some of the special interests that have shaped his life, from ancient civilizations to cults, and his obsession with Tori Amos. He also shares his latest and dominant special interest- neurodivergence, which has consumed his focus for the past two years.</p> <p>Matt also discusses the struggle of suppressing and hiding special interests for years, feeling pressure to “leave childish th...

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