"Inside 'Funny Autism Mama': The Josephine Lacey Interview

Exploring Parenting of a autistic son and comedy with Josephine LaceyIn this episode of Neuro Rainbow Cast, host Aar Williams interviews stand-up comedian Josephine Lacey, who is currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss Josephine's journey into comedy, which began as a hobby in 2009, and how her experiences as an autistic mother have shaped her comedic voice. Josephine shares insights about her career, the challenges of raising an autistic child, and the importance of storytelling in her performances. They also touch upon the broader issues of autism awareness and support. Josephine highlights the supportive communities and parent groups that have helped her navigate the complexities of parenting a neurodivergent child. The episode concludes with Josephine talking about her future plans, including a show at Soho Theatre and the possibility of touring. Follow Josephine as @funnyautismmama on social media for updates.00:00 Introduction to Neuro Rainbow Cast00:35 Meet Josephine Lacey: Stand-Up Comedian01:00 Josephine's Journey into Comedy02:04 Balancing Comedy and Parenting04:57 Challenges and Triumphs of Parenting an Autistic Child12:10 Educational and Informative Comedy31:17 Josephine's Edinburgh Fringe Experience34:39 Dyslexia and Comedy39:31 Future Plans and Final ThoughtsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.