Unmasking Autism: Sol Smith on Identity, Healing & Finding Your Voice

Send us a textHey there, lovely listener! 😊 In today’s episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re joined by Sol Smith—autistic author, former college professor, viral TikTok educator, and the voice behind the much-anticipated book, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery (launching April 22, 2025!).Sol shares his late-in-life autism diagnosis, the burnout spiral that followed, and the powerful road to healing, community-building, and radical self-acceptance. Whether you’re neurodivergent or neurotypical, Sol’s insights on unmasking, coaching, and creating identity after diagnosis are honest, practical, and deeply empowering.🧠 In this episode, we explore:What happens after the autism diagnosisHow to shut down negative self-talk and ruminationCoaching autistic adults through shame and imposter syndromeFinding your purpose, passions, and peace in a world that’s not built for your brainCreating safe communities, one story at a time📘 Grab Sol’s book:🛒 The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery on Amazon (affiliate)📢 FTC Disclosure: As an affiliate, we may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting neurodivergent voices!🌐 Connect with Sol:📍 www.ProfessorSol.com🎵 TikTok: @ProfessorSol📸 Instagram: @TheProfessorSol📘 Join his coaching community and get tools for unmasking and thriving☕ Love this show? Support us via Buy Me a Coffee🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins a $100 Visa gift card + exclusive podcast merch!🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean💬 COMMENT: What part of Sol’s story resonated most with your own journey?🔔 FOLLOW for more real-life convos with autistic authors, therapists, and community-builders#SolSmith #AutisticSelfDiscovery #AutismDiagnosisAdult #NeurodivergentTikTok #LateDiagnosisAutism #AutismBurnoutRecovery #ProfessorSol #AutismBook2025 #AdultingWithAutismPodcast #UnmaskingAutism #NeurodivergentHealing #SponsorReadyPodcast #PodMatchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donationsAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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