My Autistic Diary - Rejection Sensitivity, Blame Shifting & Joy Building

Sometimes the hardest battles are the ones we fight inside our own minds. In this deeply honest episode, Jeremy opens up about a recent moment when a big life decision could have easily spiraled into conflict. What started as a simple disagreement began to trigger old patterns—rejection sensitivity, impulsivity, blame shifting, and worst-case-scenario thinking. But instead of reacting from fear, Jeremy chose to pause, regulate, reframe, and use the tool's offered in prior Podcast episodes. What followed wasn’t just a better outcome—it was a breakthrough in emotional maturity, empathy, and connection. With equal parts humor and vulnerability, Jeremy walks listeners through the exact tools he used to interrupt the mental chaos and find calm in the middle of uncertainty. He shares what it looks like, step-by-step, to move from defensiveness to self-awareness, from shame to ownership, and from catastrophic thinking to collaborative problem-solving. This isn’t a story about perfection—it’s a masterclass in progress. If you’ve ever replayed a conversation in your head or felt hijacked by your own emotions, this episode is a gentle reminder: growth isn’t about never being triggered—it’s about learning how to stay present when you are.To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.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/