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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 1H 10M

My Brother Got Diagnosed at 40 & Now Everything Makes Sense: A Guide to Dating, Corporate Shenanigans & Japanese Metal

from Undiagnosed Moms · host Alison Page and Cassie Archibald

Ever wonder what it's like growing up in the 90s when your brain's wired differently? Pull up a chair as Alison's brother Chris spills the tea about getting diagnosed with Asperger's at 40 and suddenly realizing why golf lessons with dad were a total disaster. Between stories of that one date who walked topless through her parents' living room (yep, that happened) and dropping truth bombs in corporate meetings that would get anyone else fired, Chris breaks down how understanding neurodiversity changed everything - especially parenting. Watch Alison discover she might not be as "normal" as she thought while Chris explains why his daughter's obsession with Japanese metal bands and perfect lighting actually makes total sense. From mimicking social cues to accidentally creating an entire dating strategy based on trying to get rejected, this episode proves that sometimes your biggest "weakness" might actually be your superpower - even if it takes four decades to figure that out. Plus, find out why Chris can code like a genius but can't make eye contact, how he turned his experiences into parenting wins, and why sometimes throwing your credit card on the dinner table and walking out is the only reasonable response to a bad date. Fair warning: This episode contains corporate meeting mishaps, dating stories that'll make you feel better about your love life, and enough inappropriate comments to make HR create a new training video. Perfect for listening while avoiding eye contact or pretending to pay attention in meetings! #comedy #moms #undiagnosedmoms #ADHD #autism #aspergers #neurodiversity #parenting #mentalhealth #corporatelife #dating #siblingbonds #90skids #latediagnosis #actuallyautistic #adhdlife #parentinghumor

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