Autism, Unmasking, and Living Authentically, with Taylor Heaton

Radio Headspace

Headspace Studios

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 December 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Rosie speaks with Taylor Heaton, autism educator and founder of Mom on the Spectrum, about what it really means to live authentically as a neurodivergent person. They discuss unmasking, sensory needs, community, and the power of hearing your experience reflected back to you. This conversation reframes autism — from something to “fix” to a meaningful, valid way of being in the world. You can follow Taylor Heaton on Instagram and on YouTube, and visit Mom on the Spectrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:10.3	A lot of times autistic people kind of mask to appear socially acceptable.
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