{"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.\nIn 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.\nIf you have ever found yourself deep in a scroll spiral at 2am wondering how you got there — this episode is your off-ramp.\nWhat You'll Discover:\nHow social media quietly creates isolation for autistic individuals\nWhy real-life activities are essential for nervous system regulation and connection\nTemple Grandin's own anxiety journey and what helped\nHow slow transitions support autistic women through midlife changes\nThe role of shared interests in building lasting friendships\nWhy retirees are an untapped mentorship resource for youth\nHow to create a safer digital environment for yourself and your family\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Social media isolation and its impact\n02:35 The importance of real-life connections\n05:18 Practical tools — checklists and independence\n06:51 Temple Grandin's anxiety journey\n08:14 How parents balance independence with safety\n10:02 How to build lasting friendships\n11:37 Risks, mentorship, and community repair\n14:20 Digital isolation impact on mental health\n15:40 How to ensure young people learn the skills they need\n17:40 Parents, safety, and real activities\n23:22 Creating a safer digital environment\n25:10 Communities and retirees\n27:52 Takeaway\n28:20 Nourish or numb\nThis Episode Is For You If:\nYou're autistic or neurodivergent and feel pulled into social media spirals\nYou're navigating isolation, burnout, or disconnection in midlife\nYou're a parent of an autistic child navigating digital safety\nYou want practical tools for calm-tech boundaries and real-world...","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}