AUTISTIC PEOPLE TALKING Ep. 2 PODCAST ft. Thomas Henley

[@ThomasHenley]

Such a pleasure to speak with you Claire, I’m looking forward to having you on my podcast! 🎉

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me - I am also looking forward to being on your podcast

[@Catlily5]

Cool combo!

[@Noemi-u2m]

'Nobody triggers an autistic person as much as another autistic person.' Thank you for saying that. It's validating to me.

[@JuliaW_2023]

Same. My wife often has physical stims, leg twitching. I find that motion really unsettling and makes me feel sick. But obviously it's unkind of me to ask her to stop. A whole lot of compromise and mutual respect and empathy goes on

[@WoodshedTheory]

i'm glad you both agree - so much compromise and respect that has to happen

[@joeydendron]

Partner loves bright all-over lighting, I love dark with pools of warm light. Crazy.

[@NeurodiverJENNt]

Great job Claire and Thomas! 👏❤️

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you Friend - I am so glad you got to be the first guest - I knew after our talk this thing had legs --- or arms ---- or something.

[@apennyforyouraspiethoughts23]

I completely agree with the statement: it is less about the quality of content, and more about how good it is delivered. Speaking from my experience, friendship is extremely tough in real life. But on KZbin it allows a sense of friendship, so I am watching just to catch up with a friend.

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks for sharing - happy to have you

[@ginadelfina5887]

I’d never heard of Thomas Henley before, but he seems like a really calm & positive person - I will have to take a look at his channel. This was a really enjoyable conversation to listen to. I’m also really excited to hear about the upcoming one with Meg from I’m Autistic Now What.

[@WoodshedTheory]

def check out Thomas he has a very even and fair perspective on things

[@Paisley...]

Wow! Two of my favourite KZbinrs in one podcast. A big thank you to both of you doing that, I could go on listening to you for hours! Megan is also one of my favourits so I'm very exited about you having her on your podcast as well. Thank you Claire for your channel and all the work you put into creating your content. I find it to be very helpful, inspiring, entertaining, funny and so many other things. ❤

[@WoodshedTheory]

OH wow that is so nice - I am so glad to have you listening - I guess you could always put us on repeat - also check out my convo with @Neurodiverjennt

[@Thought.I.Was.Clever]

I enjoy hearing other autistic points of view. I’m late self diagnosed, at 53 or so. I am lucky in that I have held employment at one place for nearly 30 years. College for me was 8 years of special interest focus. No friends, no breaks, just work.

[@WoodshedTheory]

that is cool that you have been able to stay somewhere for so long - any tips?

[@humanBonsai]

This was such a great video, with two of my favourite KZbinrs. Claire, these first two podcasts have been fantastic, I am really looking forward to future podcasts.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenie44]

It’s been really annoying trying to find a therapist as an autistic person with a special interest in trauma and dissociation. I may not have their degree, I may not know what to do with my emotions, but I know the theory of their therapeutic techniques more than they do, and I know if they break protocol and it’s really distracting from actually focusing on my emotions in therapy, because I just wanna discuss theory.

[@WoodshedTheory]

That is interesting stephanie, i hope you figure out a solution

[@AspieADog]

Another Podcast, ANOTHER Autistic Content Creator to Subscribe to! Keep them coming. ❤

[@WoodshedTheory]

i'm so glad - we will keep them coming!

[@Jenna.g.85]

I definitely can’t relate to the “being really smart” trait, I struggled in school. I appreciate people being real and showing that they struggle too. Being vulnerable is hard but helps us relate to each other.

[@WoodshedTheory]

we all had different experiences but i think that it what makes us beautiful - i appreciate you Jenna!

[@Jenna.g.85]

@@WoodshedTheory I appreciate you too Claire 💜

[@madberry]

I noticed it’s kind of harder for me to do leather work and really follow the video. But my brain has decided I will listen to podcasts as I do leather work so….. Overthinking is a real problem for me. Starting a KZbin channel I’m overthinking everything. From I’m not interesting enough to why would someone want to watch me. And that’s despite the fact that I am well aware, by doing videos with others, that people do like to listen to me. I’m overthinking the editing process if I’m going to make leaders or not what the lower thirds will look like what the channel banner…… etcetera etcetera. I’m working on going back to the K.I.S.S principle(Keep It Simple Stupid for those that don’t know). I’m working on some video ideas and I’ve slowed the whole process down compartmentalization might be key here. We’ll see if it works. Lol

[@Tom_Hamm]

Not every upload is always relatable but when one is it can lift spirits and even create a sort of social kinship. Keep up the good work

[@WoodshedTheory]

I would agree with that - I have a lot of different types of content so I know I am not always for everyone but I try my best to have a well rounded channel

[@Tom_Hamm]

@@WoodshedTheory just keep doing what you’re doing

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks dude @@Tom_Hamm

[@malapropia]

I value both of your channels so much and the thoughtfulness you both bring to them. When I'm having a hard time, you two are my go-to channels. You both bring the calm and the kind.

[@WoodshedTheory]

I'm so glad this was helpful for you

[@JuliaW_2023]

Thank-you Thomas, I'm going to check out your content. I appreciate slower-paced speakers. I find that shorts are often fast-speaking and noisy and a real chaotic assult on my senses lol. I like calmer, slower communicators. Having said that I also love Meg "I'm Autistic so now what" who can be a bit hyper sometimes. So excited you're having her on in the future Claire

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you Julia, you will like his content im sure

[@isabellammusic]

This was very interesting, thank you both for everything you do!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks Isabella

[@kennethknowles8922]

Haha I also had that feeling during Thomas's reaction videos of him being so calm and generous when I am flipping tables

[@Noemi-u2m]

Great interview! I like him! 😊

[@WoodshedTheory]

Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to check out his other videos

[@Thought.I.Was.Clever]

Hello world! Great to see Claire, and to meet Thomas.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Hello there! Great to see you!

[@PossumMedic]

I found you from Thomas' show so it's great to see him on your show! 🥰

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yay! Thank you! That is amazing

[@ghill8587]

Such a good conversation. Thomas seems like a really interesting person.

[@WoodshedTheory]

i think so!

[@vik5648]

I have saved this until i can sit down and really enjoy it and it was definitely worth the wait. I notice that quite a few other commenters mention that Claire and Thomas are their favourite KZbinrs. I have to agree. Such a great conversation and really enjoyable to listen to. Thank you to both of you. I look forward to more of these in the future Claire.

[@WoodshedTheory]

I'm so glad you enjoy or content that means a lot

[@whitneymason406]

Thank you both! I love hearing from all these different people! 💞

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks whitney you are always a bright spot on the feed

[@kellyschroeder7437]

“Work smarter not harder”- that is so perplexing to me - I just try to figure things out and watch others ….

[@WoodshedTheory]

this is something i try to implement when i can - like the example in the video - taking cuts from longer videos in order to make shorts instead of making brand new videos saves times because i already did the work

[@marisa5359]

Relate to lots of this! So good. I ran in a panic from the concept of college, regrettably, but striving to support my spectrum kiddos better in these pursuits, so tucking away these perspectives for future reference. And as to the OCD, get that, too. I would feel sooo guilty, berate myself, and have such intrusive thoughts if any single part of my daily plan was missed for so long. I know a large piece is childhood trauma and, as I extend more self-grace, the less I am hearing the old tapes in my head. Or, at least, shutting them off sooner. Thanks for this. An excellent help! ❤

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks for sharing - OCD is the worst and it's really hard to recover

[@hoflandmm]

I found this really interesting as I am interested in pivoting to self employment! I'm an autistic nurse, with a degree in psych so my brain is designed to observe, adapt but I live with a very "spiky profile" and struggle get my ideas off the ground

[@WoodshedTheory]

I also have a spikey profile - I started my LLC a around three years ago now - I would say right now I make a part time income but i feel good that i am growing something

[@hoflandmm]

I appreciate your input so much, wishing you much growth and comfort this coming year!

[@AM-sw9di]

Really glad you mentioned having OCD while being autistic, it really is hard to see whats happening while youre going through it. I am a little bit allergic to having any kind of heavy routine because i know how i can spiral if im not well. Its difficult as well having such strong emptions as well as having intrusive thoughts. It often plays off of my shame related to my autism.

[@cupofteawithpoetry]

Great podcast! Thanks guys 😊👍

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks friend

[@kellyschroeder7437]

Thanks Claire. So relate to the college thing. So hard to police myself and organize …..💞💙👊👊

[@WoodshedTheory]

It really is!

[@FiguringItOut7]

Autistic people chatting 😊 I appreciate the series

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks happy to have you

[@Kristoss01]

For the algorithm

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks!

[@Never_sleepnn]

U just explained my work life. Hit it right on the nose. Work life is so complicated multifaceted hell to be honest. Not good at peopling. Not a word i know

[@ashleyien1222]

Interesting chat. 😅 I'm not a fan of short form content... it seems to be what all platforms are going to. I prefer videos that are like 30 minutes long. (but I'm old..) I'm kind of annoyed that Instagram, KZbin, Facebook, etc all want to be tiktok... I don't even have a tiktok account and have no interest in getting one. I think I've seen Thomas before on my youtube recommendations but I've not followed. I shall follow. I do follow Meg. I relate a lot to her. A lot of what she says I'm like "me too! I do that!" (or did that)... 😅 Taylor's was the first channel I found where I was like "I think I might be autistic", but I didn't relate to everything she said which left a lot of "maybe I'm not"... but I relate a lot to Meg's experiences so that kind of gave me a little more... I don't know... maybe helped with imposture syndrome a little.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yes I find that watching other asd content creators helps me with my imposter syndrome

[@TisticPhil]

Maybe don't mind me because currently I am half deaf but, I think the intro needs work but on the whole, it's a very wonderful podcast.

[@WoodshedTheory]

it def does need work - it will continue to improve

[@stephaniesummerhill8918]

Hey Claire! What else do you crochet or knit? Actually first question, do you crochet or knit? Or do you just use the machine? Because I noticed on your Etsy, you only had that one blanket and your hats are usually really nice fibers, so what do you use the mandalas for?

[@WoodshedTheory]

I crochet and use a knitting machine. I have knit but it hurts my hands and is really slow for me. I'm not sure what the mandalas will be yet! I let inspiration strike me!

[@stephaniesummerhill8918]

@@WoodshedTheory awesome! I crochet too…that and yarn are definitely my special interest!!! I can’t knit yet but maybe one day. I have a whole tub of nova and a whole tub of gnome waiting for inspiration 😆 I wish I could share pics here….My crochet album is public on my Facebook….i LOVE your hats!

[@AgtGaleforce]

It is really weird to hear you speaking about attending Cambridge University. In my mind Cambridge University or the University of Cambridge is the university close to where I live her in the UK. I'm sure you have heard of it as one of the top Universities here in the UK. When you mention it all I can imagine is you attending university at Cambridge UK.😂😂. It's a bit like going to Hogwarts 😂😂Don't get me wrong I am sure that you are more then capable of getting a place at Cambridge. 😅

[@WoodshedTheory]

I did mean that Cambridge :) The one in the UK that is like Hogwarts :)

[@AgtGaleforce]

@@WoodshedTheory Wow that's amazing. Such a small world. Which college were you in? I do apologise for not even thinking that you spend time here in the UK. How long were you here for? Did we look after you well? Bee Jesus I'm lost for words and a little embarrassed 😳. I have the greatest respect for you. What did you study? My son went to Anglia Ruskin. Clearly I didn't 😂😂

[@WoodshedTheory]

@@AgtGaleforce it’s alright I spent around a year there and I loved being in the UK. I’m not sure I want to share what college I was in but it was one of the older smaller ones! I studied ancient languages.

[@WoodshedTheory]

@@AgtGaleforce also no need to be embarrassed:)

[@AgtGaleforce]

@@WoodshedTheory amazing. I'm glad to hear that you loved your time here.

[@zacharyarmstrong7527]

You're such a good listener Claire 🥲. Loved this episode!

[@WoodshedTheory]

i'm not sure if you are being serious cause it's something i struggle so much with

[@zacharyarmstrong7527]

@@WoodshedTheory I was being sincere! I struggle with it as well, so seeing you move through it in real time is comforting 💜

[@WoodshedTheory]

oh good! i was hoping i wasn't screwing it up - i've worked really hard on it and i still struggle@@zacharyarmstrong7527