Episode 15: Fibromyalgia, Shark Boobs, and the Fine Print of Medical ‘Understanding’

Matt, Erin, and guest Dr. Stacey Greeter (psychiatrist and fellow autistic human) get real about the chaos of telling your doctor you’re autistic. From medical gaslighting to communication breakdowns, they unpack what happens when autistic patients meet a healthcare system built for everyone else.We cover:When (and whether) to disclose autism to medical providersHow medical invalidation creates trauma and avoidanceWhy pain scales and vague advice don’t work for autistic or chronically ill peopleThe gender bias baked into medicine—and why we need more autistic and nonbinary cliniciansMisinformation, disinformation, and shark boobs (yes, that’s a thing)Also: rheumatology jokes, medical trauma bingo, and Erin’s new Autistic Clinical Insights conference for neurodiversity-affirming care.