(Short Music) Autism Tests Monday’s Sleepy Boring Objects #1628 LMBYTS

Jason Newland, host of 'Let Me Bore You to Sleep,' delivers a raw, self-reflective monologue that blurs the line between podcast and therapy session. At the heart of the episode is his recent online autism test, which scored him 22 out of 30—indicating a 'strong likelihood' of autism. What unfolds is not a clinical diagnosis but a deeply personal excavation of lifelong patterns: difficulty reading social cues, intense focus on niche interests (like hypnosis and web design), sensory sensitivities, and a profound discomfort with unpredictability. He recounts being dismissed by a care worker at a retreat who declared, 'You're not autistic,' a moment that echoes his long-standing struggle to understand himself. The episode becomes a meditation on isolation, self-trust, and the quiet dignity of a solitary practice—recording daily podcasts for 20 years with minimal audience. Jason reveals that his work is not just content creation but a lifeline: it gives him purpose, structure, and a reason to get out of bed. The final irony? His most consistent audience is himself—his own voice, his own mind, his own healing. He ends not with answers, but with a gentle reminder: 'You deserve to feel safe.' This is not a podcast about autism. It’s a podcast about the quiet, unglamorous work of surviving as a neurodivergent person in a world that rewards conformity. It’s about the courage it takes to say, 'I don’t know what I’m doing,' and still show up anyway.