HerTism with Michele Paivahttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hertism-with-michele-paiva--7301819Autism gives us a diagnostic framework. HerTism explores what autism looks and feels like when it is lived by women.

Autistic women remain:
  • Underrepresented in research
  • Misunderstood in clinical and cultural conversations
  • and frequently overlooked because their lives do not resemble familiar autism stereotypes. 


Through research, personal reflection and honest conversation, I explore masking, identity, relationships, trauma, burnout, giftedness and the complex inner lives hidden beneath apparent competence.

I’m Michele Paiva, an autistic woman, therapist, writer and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. HerTism brings together professional insight, lived experience and the conversations autistic women have waited far too long to hear.

Free resources at www.HerTism.com]]>enMental Healthall rights reserved.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5856a6d894065bc3185bcd123b8d0b50.jpgHerTism with Michele Paivahttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hertism-with-michele-paiva--7301819Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:39:28 +0000Michele PaivaMichele Paivamichele@hertism.comAutism gives us a diagnostic framework. HerTism explores what autism looks and feels like when it is lived by women. Autistic women remain: - Underrepresented in research - Misunderstood in clinical and cultural conversations - and frequently...Autism gives us a diagnostic framework. HerTism explores what autism looks and feels like when it is lived by women.

Autistic women remain:
  • Underrepresented in research
  • Misunderstood in clinical and cultural conversations
  • and frequently overlooked because their lives do not resemble familiar autism stereotypes. 


Through research, personal reflection and honest conversation, I explore masking, identity, relationships, trauma, burnout, giftedness and the complex inner lives hidden beneath apparent competence.

I’m Michele Paiva, an autistic woman, therapist, writer and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. HerTism brings together professional insight, lived experience and the conversations autistic women have waited far too long to hear.

Free resources at www.HerTism.com]]>false688a2c9e-c8b1-576a-a5af-52cd66a90f1cepisodicAutism and Trauma Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autism-and-trauma-part-one--74775449

Continue the conversation with HerTism
  • Free guide: “But You Don’t Look Autistic: Stand your ground without explaining yourself away.



About Michele
Michele Paiva is an autistic woman, writer and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with three decades of professional experience.
Her work has been featured in Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Men’s Health, USA Today and Yahoo Finance.
She has spoken for universities, medical and professional organizations, nonprofits and women’s organizations.

Please note: HerTism is provided for educational and informational purposes. The podcast and related content are not therapy, medical care or individualized professional advice, and participation does not establish a professional relationship. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Michele Paiva or HerTism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74775449Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:54:59 +0000Michele PaivaTrauma and autism often overlap but sometimes, women with autism begin to assume that their trauma is part of their autism or the other way around. Part One of my series Autism and Trauma explores the nueances of this very real, lived experience.

Continue the conversation with HerTism
  • Free guide: “But You Don’t Look Autistic: Stand your ground without explaining yourself away.



About Michele
Michele Paiva is an autistic woman, writer and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with three decades of professional experience.
Her work has been featured in Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Men’s Health, USA Today and Yahoo Finance.
She has spoken for universities, medical and professional organizations, nonprofits and women’s organizations.

Please note: HerTism is provided for educational and informational purposes. The podcast and related content are not therapy, medical care or individualized professional advice, and participation does not establish a professional relationship. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Michele Paiva or HerTism.]]>830autism,autism_and_trauma,autism_cptsd,autism_disorder,autism_ptsd,autism_spectrum,autistic,neglect_and_autismfalse11fullHerTism Trailer and Introductionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hertism-trailer-and-introduction--74775435
Continue the conversation with HerTism
  • Free guide: “But You Don’t Look Autistic: Stand your ground without explaining yourself away.



About Michele
Michele Paiva is an autistic woman, writer and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with three decades of professional experience.
Her work has been featured in Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Men’s Health, USA Today and Yahoo Finance.
She has spoken for universities, medical and professional organizations, nonprofits and women’s organizations.

Please note: HerTism is provided for educational and informational purposes. The podcast and related content are not therapy, medical care or individualized professional advice, and participation does not establish a professional relationship. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Michele Paiva or HerTism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74775435Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:49:43 +0000Michele PaivaAutism has predominately been male-centric. The purpose of HerTism is to change the conversation to include the female experience and voice, to autism and neurodivergence.
Continue the conversation with HerTism
  • Free guide: “But You Don’t Look Autistic: Stand your ground without explaining yourself away.



About Michele
Michele Paiva is an autistic woman, writer and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with three decades of professional experience.
Her work has been featured in Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Men’s Health, USA Today and Yahoo Finance.
She has spoken for universities, medical and professional organizations, nonprofits and women’s organizations.

Please note: HerTism is provided for educational and informational purposes. The podcast and related content are not therapy, medical care or individualized professional advice, and participation does not establish a professional relationship. Guest perspectives are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Michele Paiva or HerTism.]]>191asd,autism,autism_and_women,autism_podcast,autistic,late_diagnosis,podcast_for_autismfalse1trailer