Late-Diagnosed Autism, Burnout, And Skill Regression Episodios

Autistic Inertia: The Physics Problem Psychiatry Forgot Why can't I start? Why can't I stop? If you've ever been frozen at your desk for hours despite desperately wanting to work: or hyperfocused until 3 AM unable to disengage, you're not lazy. You're experiencing autistic inertia. In this episode, Anita examines the groundbreaking research that finally gave a name to what autistic people have been experiencing for generations: the neurological inability to start or stop actions despite clear intention. From adults who feel "stranded in the middle of the sea" to teenagers whose "blanket weighs 500 pounds," we explore the lived reality of operating according to different physics. But here's the twist: the same neurology that leaves us frozen on Tuesday enables extraordinary flow states on Thursday: deep focus so profound it produces work neurotypical cognition can't access. This isn't about fixing yourself. It's about understanding your actual cognitive architecture. You'll learn:…

Did you ever feel you needed a GPS to navigate your life? Picture this: It's 2 AM, you're scrolling social media when a post about autism, ADHD, or giftedness stops you cold. "That sounds exactly like me." But then: "I can't be neurodivergent. I have friends, went to college, and hold down a job." You're not alone. Millions discover their neurodivergent identity in adulthood after decades of following wrong GPS coordinates for their own minds. Host Anita, late-diagnosed autistic/gifted law professor, explores this profound journey through the GPS metaphor. Why do so many brilliant people spend decades lost? Because the original navigation systems were programmed by people who never traveled these neurological routes. Discover: Why late diagnosis isn't personal failure—it's systemic malfunction The hidden neurobiological cost of "masking" and social override How diagnostic bias excludes women, POC, and gifted individuals The revolutionary act of authentic wayfinding after de…

🎙️ About This Episode We explore one of autism's most misunderstood phenomena: skill regression in late-diagnosed adults. Our guest, clinical psychologist Lic. Irma Lira, shares both her professional expertise and personal journey of autistic self-discovery, offering a unique dual perspective on autistic burnout, masking, and identity reconstruction after diagnosis.