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The Special Interest Pod

The Special Interest Pod

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A space for autistic and neurodivergent identities to feel supported, seen and celebrated. Sharing stories, special interests and messages from the heart.The Special Interest Podcast Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • 68 | Michelle shares autism journey, kaboose app, and true crime
    Dec 12 2025

    Welcome to the pod!

    In episode 68, Alex and Karly introduce Michelle Ridsdale, tuning in all the way from Australia! Michelle shares her journey of discovering she was autistic later in life through her children's diagnoses, how that sparked her creation of the kaboose app, and her special interests- true crime + her dogs!


    Thanks for listening<3

    -A+K


    Connect with Michelle + Kaboose to join others in neurodivergent connection and chat about special interests:

    https://www.kaboose.app

    IG: @kaboose_app

    Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support-

    Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com

    To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com

    IG: @thespecialinterestpod

    Music:Peter Filippi

    Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast

    Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT

    Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching!

    New episodes biweekly

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    44 mins
  • 67 | Peter Navigates His Newly Found Autistic Self
    Nov 28 2025

    In episode 67, Karly introduces the pod to Peter! Peter is a late diagnosed autistic who has been learning how to navigate his newly found self. His special interests include hiking/backpacking, soccer, music and most importantly cats.


    *This episode was recorded while Alex was on a break and was one of the first interviews Karly did on her own. Peter has been a big supporter and after this interview, him and his wife, Kaitlyn, helped take on some admin tasks, as well as created us our new fun little intro/outro jingle! You will be sure to hear more from him soon!

    Thanks for listening<3

    -A+K

    Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support-

    Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com

    To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com

    IG: @thespecialinterestpod

    Music:Peter Filippi

    Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast

    Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT

    Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching!

    New episodes biweekly


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    42 mins
  • 66 | Evolving into Our Next Pokemon
    Nov 14 2025

    Hello! Thanks for tuning into episode 66. We are so excited to be back in this space with everyone. In this silly little welcome back episode, we have a very casual check in and chit chat- neurodivergent style, with lots of trailing off topic, show quotes, and special interest talks, of course. We are so excited to show you what's up our sleeves....

    Thanks for listening<3

    -A+K

    Connect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support-

    Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com

    To be a guest: guest.thespecialinterestpod@gmail.com

    IG: @thespecialinterestpod

    Music:Peter Filippi

    Join our Patreon: All tiers get access to monthly zoom events ~ patreon.com/TheSpecialInterestPodcast

    Discord: https://discord.gg/vn6RGPdqrT

    Need extra support? Contact us about 1:1 coaching!

    New episodes bi-weekly


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    36 mins
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