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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
Episodes
  • 76 | Clark: thesickestpersonyouknow, Chronically The Sickest, chronic illness, functional burnout, dopamine dressing
    May 22 2026

    In episode 76, Alex and Karly introduce Clark aka thesickestpersonyouknow aka chronically the sickest podcast!!! to the pod!! *Cheers*

    "I am an autistic content creator and podcaster who likes crows, iced coffee and the color pink. "

    In this episode, Clark talks about being late diagnosed autistic and living with chronic illnesses, functional burnout, and dopamine dressing.

    Thanks for tuning in!

    -A+K


    Connect with Clark:

    Instagram: @thesickestpersonyouknow

    Tik Tok: @thesickestpersonyouknow

    Amazon Storefront: @chronicallythesickestpod

    Spotify: Chronically The Sickest

    Apple Podcasts: Chronically The Sickest

    iHeart Radio: Chronically The Sickest

    Amazon Music: Chronically The Sickest

    GoodPods: Chronically The Sickest


    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

    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

    Credit:

    Music+ Audio:Peter Filippi

    Production: Kaitlyn Bosch

    Shout out to our awesome team for all their support!


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 75 | Nic Flores: Autism Dad, Hi-Fi Friends, and Purpose
    May 1 2026

    *Trigger Warning: Mention of being an SA survivor


    In episode 75, Alex and Karly introduce Nic Flores to the pod!

    "I am Nic Flores, owner of Hi-Fi Friends, Father of a neurodivergent child, Husband, and inclusion advocate. I have learned to turn my painful experience as a sexual abuse survivor into a purposeful driven mission of diversity, equity and inclusion. I spend my free time at Disneyland and trying new coffee shops."


    Thanks for tuning in!

    -A+K


    Connect with Nic:

    www.hififriends.shop

    IG: @hifi.friends


    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

    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

    Credit:

    Music+ Audio:Peter Filippi

    Production: Kaitlyn Bosch

    Shout out to our awesome team for all their support!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 74 | Elena Carroll talks about her autism journey, her queer journey and connecting with community
    Apr 17 2026

    In episode 74, Alex and Karly welcome Elena Carroll to the pod!

    "I was diagnosed with autism at age 25 after a lifetime of questioning my brain, my place in the world, and if I was ever going to be able to make it to 30. I was in therapy from the age of 6, and was only ever told it was anxiety from professionals. At 25 I was back in therapy, this time treating depression, and it was during these sessions that I learnt of my neurodivergence. Now having discovered how my brain works, I began sharing my struggles and experiences online on Instagram and Youtube. I'm also in the very near stages of finishing my first book about the late diagnosed autistic experience. Overall just trying to help heal the little girl inside who questioned her place in the world, and hoping my words and content can help ease other people's inner child's :)"


    In this episode, Elena talks about her autism diagnosis journey, her queer journey, and how those journeys have lead her to connecting with community.


    Thanks for tuning in!

    -A+K


    Connect with Elena:

    Instagram: @elenacarr0ll

    YouTube: @elenacarr0ll


    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

    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

    Credit:

    Music+ Audio:Peter Filippi

    Shout out to our awesome team for all their support!


    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 4 mins
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