{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Nervous System Eats First: Autism Spectrum, Menopause & Beyond","title":"Stop the Rabbit Hole: Autism & Social Media Rules — Temple Grandin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2213,"description":"Social media can quietly hijack an autistic nervous system — especially for women in midlife navigating sensory overload, burnout, and hormone changes.In this remarkable conversation, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin — the world's most recognized autistic advocate, author, and animal science professor — to discuss how social media impacts autistic individuals, why real-life connection is irreplaceable, and what it takes to build community in a digitally isolated world.If you have ever found yourself deep in a scroll spiral at 2am wondering how you got there — this episode is your off-ramp.What You'll Discover:How social media quietly creates isolation for autistic individualsWhy real-life activities are essential for nervous system regulation and connectionTemple Grandin's own anxiety journey and what helpedHow slow transitions support autistic women through midlife changesThe role of shared interests in building lasting friendshipsWhy retirees are an untapped mentorship resource for youthHow to create a safer digital environment for yourself and your familyTimestamps:00:00 Social media isolation and its impact02:35 The importance of real-life connections05:18 Practical tools — checklists and independence06:51 Temple Grandin's anxiety journey08:14 How parents balance independence with safety10:02 How to build lasting friendships11:37 Risks, mentorship, and community repair14:20 Digital isolation impact on mental health15:40 How to ensure young people learn the skills they need17:40 Parents, safety, and real activities23:22 Creating a safer digital environment25:10 Communities and retirees27:52 Takeaway28:20 Nourish or numbThis Episode Is For You If:You're autistic or neurodivergent and feel pulled into social media spiralsYou're navigating isolation, burnout, or disconnection in midlifeYou're a parent of an autistic child navigating digital safetyYou want practical tools for calm-tech boundaries and real-world connectionGuest:Dr. Temple Grandin...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7WeayWOCbdn9Q4IBaHObHaUcPGy5zyY7EzvJyw6OJTE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zY2Qw/Y2I0NjA5ZTE4ZjA2/ODQ2NGE5YjZlYTI2/YTdlNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}