What do you do when a stranger at a gig tells you they think you have autism?

Comedian, writer and broadcaster Pierre Novellie sits down with John to talk about his experiences of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Pierre wasn’t diagnosed with ASD until the age of 31, after an audience member at his stand up show told him they thought he was on the autistic spectrum.

He talks about masking at a young age, and his fascination with comedy and the impact jokes have on people. The pair also discuss Pierre’s coping mechanisms for living in a neurotypical world, including learning what his face should do in certain situations, and knowing when to say no to holding hands.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Pierre shares the 5 things that he is currently grateful for.

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In this week’s bonus episode, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, shares the 5 things she is grateful for.

Rebecca praises her hair and make up team, and expresses gratitude for a device that lets her listen to Peep Show whilst falling asleep.

Head to the main episode to hear about Rebecca’s need to reinvent both herself and her career, and the coping mechanisms she’s developed for the days when she struggles to get out of bed.

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At what point do you decide to take the plunge and make that life-changing decision?

John sits down with musician and actor Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, to talk about how she reinvented both herself and her career.

Rebecca left the band Slow Club in 2017 and started releasing her own music under the moniker Self Esteem. She talks about the years leading up to the band’s split, and how the pressure to do her own thing became an urge she could no longer ignore.

She also talks about the role that women are expected to play in the music industry, her journey with therapy, and the coping mechanisms she’s developed for the days when she struggles to get out of bed.

On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Rebecca shares the 5 things that she is currently grateful for.

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