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Plot Twist, Please!
by Plot Twist, Please!
Welcome to the land of the artsy and the home of the curious. Join me, Chamaya, and my talented, smart friends as we use pop culture to talk about fostering empathetic spaces, as well as how we take care of our neurodivergent brains and squishy hearts in the process.
Episodes
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THE SOFT SPOT: Autism and Glow-Ups
Let’s talk about the classic summer glow up that we see people buzzing about on the internet. OTHER MUSINGS: Substack | https://open.substack.com/pub/plottwistplease Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/plottwistplease? igsh=MTY1a2RzanZ2aXYyZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Patreon |...
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“Friendly” - Neurodivergent Friendships Are As Complicated As Our Brains
Making friends is hard. Keeping them is harder. OTHER MUSINGS: Substack | https://open.substack.com/pub/plottwistplease Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/plottwistplease? igsh=MTY1a2RzanZ2aXYyZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/c/plottwistplease TikTok |...
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THE SOFT SPOT: Autism and Mind Games
Let’s talk about the mind games we have to play (some would argue) in relationships.
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THE SOFT SPOT: Autism and Mundane Self-Love
Let’s talk about the mundane ways in which we can appreciate ourselves, whatever state we’re in.
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“You Again” - What Happens When the Bullies Grow Up?
The movie “You Again” can be a useful tool in exploring why we, as people, are often conflicted with our past. Whether you’re a neurodivergent person who used to be bullied or a former bully, let’s dig in. All of my podcast episodes are from an autistic adult’s perspective, so keep that in mind!...
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THE SOFT SPOT: Autism and Self-Awareness
There is so much to say about how autistic people feel the need to mask and become extremely self-aware to the degree that we can (sometimes) manage our daily interactions. However, let’s zero in on one facet of this phenomenon…how it contributes to our perception of others.
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THE SOFT SPOT: Autism and Avoidance
Let’s talk about how a lot of autistic adults can be prone to developing an avoidant attachment style, and what we can do about it.
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“People Pleasers are Manipulators” - Having Empathy Among Labels
Let’s talk about where these labels come from and how we can minimize our own people-pleasing tendencies.
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“Late Bloomers” - Black Women and the Carmen Jones Effect
Are Black women who were shamed out of romantic ventures set up to fail?
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MINISODE IV: John Tucker and Revenge Fantasies
Let’s talk about movies, mental health, and the need to pursue revenge.
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MINISODE III: Financial Costs of Singleness
Some of us soft girlies are experiencing singleness in a way that isn’t ideal (not on a Hallmark movie way, but in a “I want to split my bills in half” kind of way). Let’s talk about why that is and how we can be gentle with ourselves in the process.
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MINISODE II: The Color Purple and Autistic Avoidant Attachment
Why do we struggle to have empathy for ourselves when relationships don’t go our way? How define “failure” in relationships, anyway?
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MINISODE: Friendliness and Stranger Danger?
Let’s talk about what it means to be friendly and to cultivate community from an autistic point of view.
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“Emotionally Spent” - How To Build Your Relationship Stamina (Autistic POV)
Relationships can be tricky in general, but let’s talk about why they can be difficult for neurodivergent people specifically.
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“Love Is Embarrassing” - Tips For Autistic Lover Girls
The neurodivergent dating game is just DIFFERENT. It has to be. Time to make our own rules!
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“Neurodivergent Virtue” - Being Neurodivergent Doesn’t Make You Inferior OR Superior
Let’s talk about how aesthetics impact the way we view other people and what that has to do with neurodivergence.
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“Worst Case Scenario” - Autism and Dealing With Rejection
“Worst Case Scenario” - Autism and Dealing With Rejection (Within the first 5 minutes, I feature a TikTok, illustrating someone’s autistic experience involving rejection. That’s what the random song is in the audio.)
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“Not That Smart” - Autism and Intelligence
Let’s talk about how autistic people are viewed as “unintelligent,” and in other cases, “super-smart,” and figure out how to land somewhere in between. FACT CHECK: I MEANT 1900s! Lena was a popular actress, singer, dancer, and activist in the 1900s. NOT 90s. Also, she wasn’t friends with Marilyn...
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“No Chill” - Autistic Coded Characters and Emotional Regulation
We’re talking about the pressure for Black women to be “pleasant,” autism in women, alexythimia, and how we can use autistic-coded characters to model regulating our emotions.
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“Not Like Other Girls” - Pick Me’s, Autism, and Female Friendships
We get annoyed with the phrase “not like other girls,” but what does it mean for autistic women pursuing friendships with each other?
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“Theatre Kid Energy” - We Owe Anne Hathaway An Apology
What is theatre kid energy and what are its implications?
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“Bluntly Honest” - Autistic Women Unfiltered
Women! We love them, but do we listen to them? Here’s an unfiltered episode for the autistic women in the room.
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“Work Ethic” - Black Neurodivergent Women Overachieving
Black neurodivergent women are exhausted and we need to talk about why.
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“Stranger Danger” - An Autistic Person Answers Your Dating Questions
Let’s talk about what dating is like for autistic people and how people, generally, can facilitate harm-reduction as they pursue romantic partnership.
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“Anti-Social” - Reframing Neurodivergent Distrust In Relationships
Let’s talk about being anti-social. Also Bridgerton. TW: Mention of Intimate Partner Violence
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“Neurodivergent Masking” - Was The Whole Relationship A Lie?
Let’s dig into what it means to mask throughout a relationship as a neurodivergent person.
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“Candid Girlfriend” - Neurodivergence and Real Life Tropes
We love talking tropes in media over here. Tune in, fellow neurodivergents, if you dare.
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“Good Hair” - The Black Neurodivergent Struggle With Hair Care
Every Black woman has a Picture Day villain origin story.
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"Unbothered" - Autistic Empathy and Neurodivergents Feeling Deeply
It’s emo-girl season. The autistics in the room get it!
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“Pick Me’s” - Confessions of Neurodivergent Dating
A Pick-Me recognizes a Pick-Me when they see one. Let’s talk about it.
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“You’re Insecure” - ‘Love Is Blind’ And Our Sensitivities
What’s at the root of insecurity? How do our insecurities affect the people around us? What does the role of community play in healing from neurodivergent childhoods?
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“Main Character Energy” - Personal Development and Artistic Impact
Does the idea of main character energy serve the collective good? In this episode, I talk about neurodivergent experiences in the wellness space, BIPOC, and other people in the margins as we navigate individualism in wellness. Lastly, I talk about what role art can play as we grapple with these...
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"Be Confident" - Why Romance Is Tricky For Black Lover Girls
The Color Purple, Simone Biles, Keke Palmer...They all show us how deeply Black women desire romantic connection. Let's talk about Black women, the effects of neurodivergence in dating, and how to maintain a sense of self as we pursue romance.
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“Compassion Fatigue” - What Actually Is Slacktivism?
Let’s talk about fatigue. Specifically, compassion fatigue. Is it real?
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“Energy Vampires” - Empathy and Ownership
What is an “energy vampire?” In this episode I explore what it means to cultivate communities that hold us accountable, toxic dynamics, and the difference between the two.
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“Rewarded With A Relationship” - Love Is Blind and Paying Relationship Debts
A little bit about Love Is Blind, a little bit about neurodivergence, and a little bit about what community actually means. Is it possible for someone to “deserve” a relationship? Is it true that “no one owes you anything” when it comes to dating? Where do people’s goals for community differ, and...
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"We're Both Adults" - Bullying and Power Dynamics
Let's interrogate the phrase "We're both adults" when it comes to two of its typical areas of application: bullying and age gaps in dating. What actually is a power dynamic, especially when it pertains to a digital age, neurodivergence, and new definitions of power?
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Shame and the Self-Help Industry
#selfhelp #selfimprovement #shame Are you obsessed with self-improvement? I’ve been thinking lately about how self-help culture often centers shame, as well as how that can translate to how we hold people in our own lives accountable. Here’s an episode of “Plot Twist, Please” about that very…
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Pretty Privilege, Autism, and The Unspoken Exchange of ”Looking”
CW: Sexual violence Pretty privilege doesn’t have a downside, actually. Commodification does. What actually is "pretty privilege?" I thought this would be a better way to do a deep dive about "pretty privilege" as a structural inequality and how individual commodification specifically affect...
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Lucky Girl Syndrome and Wellness Individualism
***Readings*** Manifestation vs. LGS https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/4ax9dm/lucky-girl-syndrome-is-the-peak-of-the-internets-delusion-era https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/lucky-girl-syndrome-smug https://sports.yahoo.com/tiktoks-lucky-girl-syndrome-explained-150000114.html Limitations of...
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Doesn’t Anyone Want To Be A Doctor Or Lawyer Anymore?
LISTEN: (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podbean): Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/5cPlDOxZ41bbvAYAZ0LAag Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plot-twist-please-the-podcast/id1514457278 Podbean | https://plottwistplease.podbean.com Youtube |...
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Why Something Like Sia's "Music" Was Bound to Happen
AUTISM ACCOUNTS I FOLLOW: The Autistic Life https://instagram.com/theautisticlife?igshid=z0n7vfncjbhd Actually Autistic TikToks https://instagram.com/actuallyautistictiktoks?igshid=1vxdzvutuekub CASE STUDIES ON PERCEIVED PAIN OF BLACK PEOPLE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4843483/...
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Revisiting Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Masculinity
Join me as I chat with my friend Jonah Cochin about power, masculinity, and how filmmakers should respond to criticism. (This episode was actually recorded 7 months ago, but life happened.) WHO EVEN AM I? My name is Chamaya and I'm a content creator who is passionate about creating an emotionally...
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Everyday Ableism and What We Can Do About It
Ableism is often forgotten within discussions surrounding prejudice and inequality. Let's talk about the kind of ableism that we might witness on a daily basis, as well as how to be more empathetic toward those with disabilities.
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An Honest Review of "Love On the Spectrum"
Hey, folks! In this episode, I chat with my friend Haggai Simon about ableism, relationships, and the Netflix series "Love On the Spectrum." Notes: -When I refer to the social hierarchy, I don't mean to imply that black women are incapable of being oppressors. -I mean to compare male and female...
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Internalized Racism, Empathy, & Why It's So Hard for People to Actually Change
We talk about radical empathy in social justice spaces a lot, and lately, I found myself thinking about what it means for the individual. In this episode, I talk about why some people, or rather, most people, struggle to change.
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Confronting Our Misconceptions About Self-Care
Hey, folks! I'm bringing on another creative entrepreneur to tackle a wellness topic I've been itching to chat about. The special guest this time around is Sara Katherine, an author and self-improvement coach who strives to empower women to stop people-pleasing and live life guilt-free by putting...
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Birthday Anxiety and 12 Things I've Learned
Since it was my birthday recently, I thought I'd talk about something that is not as commonly spoken of: birthday blues. I also chat about the twelve lessons I've learned in the past year. FOLLOW ME: IG | instagram.com/plottwistplease | @plottwistplease Twitter | @PloTwist_Please Wordpress |...
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Why Black Women Can't Afford to Be Your Superheroes
Hi,again. Today, I'm talking about the Superwoman Syndrome as it pertains to black women, the notion of black women being strong, the historical connotations, and how it affects our mental health and wellness today. This characterization seems like it's based on a progressive notion, but it's…
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When Wellness Is A Privilege (Panel)
Since July was Minority Mental Health Month, I hosted a panel with a few smart folks about wellness as it pertains to minority communities. We talked about the education system, prison reform, culture, and other areas where one's mental health and wellness might be impacted within their cultural...
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Welcome to the land of the artsy and the home of the curious. Join me, Chamaya, and my talented, smart friends as we use pop culture to talk about fostering empathetic spaces, as well as how we take care of our neurodivergent brains and squishy hearts in the process.
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