Alyssa Washington is 31 and was diagnosed autistic in November. Originally from Canada, she now lives in South East Asia, where she runs her own business as a coach, speaker and author.  Growing up, she suffered with numerous health conditions, anxiety and depression - that she believes were all linked to her undiagnosed autism. She has spent years learning about health and nutrition in order to improve her own health and wellbeing - something she now helps others to do.  In our conversation we talk about: ➡ The connection between autism and physical health conditions, including disordered eating and digestive issues ➡ Emotional and physical hypersensitivity  ➡ How to connect with your body’s wisdom and take control of your own health ➡ Building a life and work that fits around our needs as autistic people Squarepeg is a podcast in which neurodivergent women, and trans and nonbinary people, explore navigating a neurotypical world and share their insights, challenges and successes. I hope that these conversations will be inspiring and thought provoking, open you up to new ways of thinking about being neurodivergent, and help you feel more connected to a worldwide community of people with similar experiences. I’m Amy Richards, and after being diagnosed autistic at the age of 37 I’m now on a mission to learn more about different perspectives and issues around being a neurodivergent adult in a world that feels like it doesn’t quite fit.   EPISODE LINKS: http://perceptiontrainers.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpJgJR2GCrNjMTPtVZAHGKg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptiontrainers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliyah_pt/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AliyahMS   If you'd like to connect or get in touch with Squarepeg, you can find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarepeg.community/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/squarepegautism  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squarepegautism/  Or on my website: http://squarepeg.community/  Support Squarepeg on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegpodcast