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I recently had the extreme pleasure of being a guest on the fantastic 21 & Sensory Podcast. I’ve been a fan of 21 & Sensory’s art & Instagram page for a while, so it was TRULY an honor to get to speak to Emily – one of my favorite artists.
We chat about:
Both being diagnosed with autism and compare the process it took us to get there Christa’s coaching and consulting services Autism in the workplace and how much we both hate open plan offices! Christa’s social media presence and the #askingautistic hashtag that Christa is the pioneered. How Christa is coping with the pandemic, daily life and their special interests.
Episode 110: Special Guest, Chelsea Webster (The Joy Thief: Writer, Activist, Joy Seeker & Campaigner) – 21andsensory Podcast
On today’s show* I have the wonderful special guest Chelsea Webster. Chelsea is many things – an autistic adhder, writer, activist, joy seeker & campaigner to name just a few. You may know her as The Joy Thief online through her instagram and substack publication.Writing from a disabled, neurodivergent, and working-class perspective, her work centers on how modern societal power systems steal individual happiness, and how people can actively reclaim it. Chelsea is the cohost of the AuDHD Unpacked Podcast & creator of The Autism Support Group which is a low-cost, autistic-led, and neuro-affirming virtual space designed to connect and validate autistic adults. We will of course be chatting about the many, many things Chelsea does!* trigger warning for some swearing and one reference to depression / suicidal thoughtsChelsea's Links:Chelsea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__thejoythief__/Deliver for Autism: https://www.instagram.com/deliverforautism/ Sign the open letter here: https://openletter.earth/open-letter-to-andy-burnham-autism-act-2009-and-the-urgent-need-for-autism-supportThe Autism Support Group: https://www.instagram.com/autismsupportgroup_ / https://buymeacoffee.com/autismsupportgroup/extrasSubstack: https://thejoythief.substack.com/archivePodcast InstagramEmily's Links:Illustration Portfolio | Instagram | Podcast | YouTube | Blog | TikTok | X | Bluesky | Patreon
- Episode 110: Special Guest, Chelsea Webster (The Joy Thief: Writer, Activist, Joy Seeker & Campaigner)
- Episode 109: Special Guest, Eliza Fricker (Author, Illustrator, Advocate & Consultant)
- Episode 108: Special Guest, Nathan Dunne (Author, Journalist and Critic)
- Episode 107: Special Guest, Dr Claire Bates (Academic Researcher, Founder and Leader of Supported Loving)
- Episode 106: Special Guest, Keira Edwards (Autistic Journalist & BBC Sounds Audio Lab Creator)
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