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I Can’t Sleep

Benjamin Boster

Science, Mental Health, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.5 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

It’s the tail end of Autism Acceptance Month, and you’re still awake, so this feels like decent timing. This episode takes a calm, steady look at autism, what it is, how it’s understood today, and why the shift from awareness to acceptance actually matters. We’ll go through the basics of the autism spectrum, some commonly discussed traits, and how perspectives have changed over time. Nothing too heavy, nothing too technical, just enough to keep your mind gently occupied while the rest of you winds down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent, even delivery designed to help you fall asleep. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Autism, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:11.7	Welcome to the I Can't Sleep podcast, where I help you drift off one fact at a time.
1:20.7	I'm your host, Benjamin Boster, and today's episode is about autism.
1:29.0	Holland and Barrett's big payday event has landed.
1:32.4	So now's a good time to check in with your body.
1:35.1	Low on energy.
1:36.2	Tummy gurgling.
1:37.4	Struggling to focus.
1:38.9	Maybe your body's asking for a little more support.
1:41.4	This payday, give it what it needs.
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