29. Discovering You're Autistic Later in Life with Madison Salavec

In this compelling episode I speak with Madison Salavec about her journey of discovering she’s autistic later in life. We cover a diverse range of topics, including the challenges of misdiagnosis, the societal impacts of masking, dealing with sensory overload, and the profound effect of autism on personal and social relationships. We discuss the influence of social media in self-diagnosis, the pain of rejection from friends and family, and the relief and clarity that come with finally knowing who you are. Emphasis is placed on the nuanced experiences of autistic individuals, particularly women, and the necessity of both societal understanding and personalized healthcare. This episode aims to shed light on the lived experience of autism and provide valuable insights and resources like EmbraceAutism.com for those navigating similar paths.Madison is a brand and business strategy consultant that supports heart-centered entrepreneurs. Backed by an accomplished career in marketing and advertising, Madison made the leap to entrepreneurship as a result of a health crisis that led to her late-in-life autism diagnosis. On a mission to create a more sustainable and accommodating life for herself, Madison supports her clients in doing the same by designing systems and structures that create more creative freedom and ease in both business and in life. Madison lives in Colorado with her soul-dog, Omar.This episode is about my own late-in-life autism diagnosis. https://www.madisonsalavec.com/https://www.instagram.com/me_madisonelysehttps://embrace-autism.com/    This is the Embrace Autism website mentioned in the episode.  Follow me on Instagram HERE and HERE.Are you interested in 1:1 Coaching? Need someone who’ll truly listen? I offer practical, compassionate support and guidance. If you resonate with me, I’d love to see how I can be of service to you. Please check out my website for more info.LisaMcNees.com