My Autistic Diary - Impulsivity, Anxiety & Politics

In this episode, I share my personal journey of learning to manage anxiety and impulsivity—not through lofty theories, but through practical tools that actually work. From simple breathing practices to building routines that ground me, I’ve discovered that the right strategies don’t erase the struggles, but they give me enough space to choose my responses rather than being ruled by them. We also explore how these same tools apply when it comes to politics.Just like in our personal lives, the political world is full of impulsive reactions and anxiety-driven decisions. By looking at how tools for self-regulation can help us engage with politics in healthier ways, this conversation highlights why intentional practices aren’t just personal—they’re powerful enough to change how we show up in the world around us.To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  To learn more about The All Abilities, No Filter Podcast, please check out https://www.allabilitiesnofilter.com/To send us an email or question- shoot a message to [email protected]  Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/ Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/