Allie Memery never imagined that a late autism diagnosis at age 57 could be the launching pad for a whole new, satisfying life. In this episode she talks about the thing that became her special interest, the path to self-regulation and the social life that she couldn’t have expected.
She did it all while handling menopause, taking care of her aging mother and facing her own personal challenges.
Alllie talks candidly about:
How menopause amplified her sensory sensitivities long before she had any framework to understand why
The physical toll of years of unaccommodated autistic needs — and how the body keeps score
What it took to actually slow down when you've masked for decades
The unexpected source of regulation and community she discovered after her diagnosis
How her life was changed by a nature-inspired special interest
The peer support she now offers other late-diagnosed adults, and why she built it the way she did
This one is practical, honest, and genuinely warm — exactly what you want from someone who's a few steps ahead on a path you might just be starting.
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