<p>Have you ever been so overwhelmed you <em>know</em> you need self-care… but choosing what to do feels impossible?<br>In this episode, <strong>Dr. Megan Anna Neff</strong> (Autistic-ADHD clinical psychologist) and Brett from <strong>Neurodivergent Insights</strong> talk about why <strong>autistic self-care is different</strong>—especially for <strong>late-discovered autistic adults</strong>—and how to build support that works <strong>in the moment</strong>, not just in theory.</p><p><br>We also dig into Dr. Neff’s newest release, <strong>Self-Care Activities for Autistic People</strong>, a card deck of <strong>100 step-by-step exercises</strong> designed to reduce <strong>decision fatigue</strong> and <strong>executive function load</strong>—so you can reach for something supportive <em>right now</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can learn more about the new card deck here: <a href="https://neurodivergentinsights.com/self-care-for-autistic-people-card-deck/?srsltid=AfmBOoqYaJIefAKDIK4oo3Og5YaFMNzwX56mX5FIcVcRAOd0R6QXveAJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://neurodivergentinsights.com/self-care-for-autistic-people-card-deck/?srsltid=AfmBOoqYaJIefAKDIK4oo3Og5YaFMNzwX56mX5FIcVcRAOd0R6QXveAJ</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>n this episode, we cover:</strong><br></p><ul><li>Why self-care can feel impossible when you’re overwhelmed</li><li>What autistic self-care really means (and why generic advice often fails)</li><li>How to use a step-by-step approach to reduce decision fatigue</li><li>Ways to build a small “go-to” stack for burnout, anxiety, and overstimulation</li><li>Relearning how to trust your body’s signals—on your terms</li></ul><p>Dr. Megan Anna Neff (she/they) is an Autistic-ADHD clinical psychologist who blends research, clinical insight, and lived experience to make sense of adult neurodivergence. She creates clear, compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming education for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, and for the clinicians who support them.Each video offers practical tools, grounded explanations, and honest conversations about sensory health, burnout, masking, identity, and everyday neurodivergent life, living with ADHD and Autism.</p><p>Learn more and sign up for our newsletter at: <a href="https://neurodivergentinsights.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://neurodivergentinsights.com/</a></p>