Whether you know it or not, you know somebody who is autistic. So if you think autism doesn't affect you, you're wrong, says Eric Garcia.In this episode, Garcia, author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, talks about myths surrounding autism, how to talk about it and how to help your autistic loved one live their most fulfilling life.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Folge vom 20.09.2021In 'We're Not Broken,' Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism
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Folge vom 16.09.2021Dating over 50: It's OK to be nervous, but don't let that stop youContemplating dating when you're 50 or older can feel daunting. But to find love, you usually have to date.In this episode, relationship experts give their best tips for figuring out what you want in a new relationship and getting back into the dating scene.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Folge vom 14.09.2021There's More To Getting In Shape Than How You LookExercise is important, but balancing exercise with mental health and your own body confidence can be a tricky thing to pull off.In this episode, we talk to experts about how to keep comfortable in your body as it changes, and how to find that balance while exercising.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Folge vom 13.09.2021How To Start Hormone Replacement TherapyMedical transition-related treatments like hormone replacement therapy are associated with overwhelmingly positive outcomes in terms of both physical and mental health for transgender people. But, it can be hard to know exactly how to get started.In this episode of NPR's Short Wave, reporter James Factora explains where to start, common misconceptions about HRT, and the importance of finding community through the process.You can read James' full reporting for VICE here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy