No.1 Autism Expert: The Darkest Side Of Autism Nobody Talks About | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen

Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen is a British clinical psychologist and world-renowned expert on autism. In this deeply personal and eye-opening conversation, we explore the hidden struggles of being autistic, from the loneliness of feeling different and the emotional cost of masking to the link between autism, addiction and mental health. We uncover why autistic people can see patterns others miss, the truth about autistic empathy, and what happens when years of masking leave you questioning who you really are. An essential conversation for anyone who has ever felt different, misunderstood or alone. Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 02:24 What Everyone Gets WRONG About Autism 08:02 The Hidden Psychological Cost of Feeling Different 10:01 Are You Born Autistic? Nature vs Nurture 11:32 Why Autistic People Crave Intellectual Intimacy 14:59 The Loneliness Nobody Talks About 19:07 When Autistic Obsessions Become Superpowers 21:20 The Darkest Side of Feeling Different 23:56 The Shocking Link Between Loneliness and Addiction 28:08 The Hidden Cost of Autistic Masking 33:05 When Masking Makes You Lose Yourself 38:33 Why Autistic Girls Are More Vulnerable to Abuse 42:22 Why Autistic Brains See What Others Miss 49:55 The Biggest Myth About Autistic Empathy 01:17:30 An Emotional Letter to My Younger Self Buy Simon’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Seek... Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Make... Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_sou... Producer: Timon Woodward  Recorded by: Hamlin Studios Trailer editor: Ryan Faber DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.