Autistic Dad Unplugged: Tech, Psychedelics, and Parenting

A candid conversation with a father who’s blending startup life, neurodivergence, and self-exploration through therapy and psychedelics. Honest, bold, and refreshingly real. Ben went from feeling like a broken kid who didn't fit in to landing his dream job at Boeing—and he credits discovering his autism diagnosis as the turning point. In this conversation, he shares how psychedelics unlocked deeper self-understanding and how he's applying these insights to neurodivergent parenting. ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Be a guest on the show Chapters 01:14 Diving into Ben's Childhood and Early Struggles 04:50 A Pivotal Shift: College and Embracing Challenges 12:21 From College to Career: Navigating the Professional World 18:24 The Power of Neurodivergence in the Workplace 24:10 Finding Balance and Understanding in Marriage 29:36 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth 30:36 Exploring Psychedelics: A Journey to Emotional Connection 32:26 The Transformative Experience of Psychedelics 36:34 Life After Mushrooms: A New Perspective 44:44 Embracing Fatherhood as a Neurodivergent 48:47 Navigating Parenthood with Neurodivergence 56:08 Lightning Round: Insights and Advice Ben's favorite product

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Autistic Dad Unplugged: Tech, Psychedelics, and Parenting is an episode from Hacking Autism by Kelsey Terry.

This episode is 01:03:13 long.

This episode was published on Apr 4, 2024.

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