Running Into the Wind: Resilience, Reflection, and Autism Acceptance

In this episode, I open with the story of my first running race of the year, and the lessons that showed up for me between the gusts of wind and the shifting course. I talk about what it means to start strong, slow down, and still honor your pace, especially when you’re rebuilding. This race becomes a metaphor for consistency, self-compassion, and returning to goals that once felt out of reach. From there, I shift into this week’s discussion honoring Autism Acceptance Month and share what the actually autistic community wants you to know, drawing from my years of living, teaching, and coaching within neurodivergent communities. I also highlight how you can amplify autistic voices, explain who ASAN is, along with why many in the adult autistic community feel better represented by them versus Autism Speaks. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, setting personal goals, or learning how to be a better ally, this episode invites you to reflect, grow, and keep showing up - wind and all. Are you ready for personalized support? Book your free 30‑minute strategy session designed to meet you exactly where you are.Register for my free webinar, “The Career Communication Toolkit.” This masterclass on workplace communication goes behind the real reasons why communication can feel hard (& it’s not just because you’re “bad” at it!). For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingBlog: kfreyconsulting.blog