{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F68b91e90-91fa-4ceb-a6f4-7c2aeb5ec93b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Unmasking Autism & The Power of Stillness with Murphy Monroe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/68b91e90-91fa-4ceb-a6f4-7c2aeb5ec93b\"></iframe>","title":"Unmasking Autism & The Power of Stillness with Murphy Monroe","description":"In this gripping episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya sits down with Murphy Monroe\u2014autistic executive, advocate, and director of a national circus school. Murphy shares his powerful journey of late diagnosis, the toll of lifelong masking, and the liberation of finally unmasking. From being featured in The New York Times to leading with authenticity, Murphy sheds light on the hidden labor neurodivergent individuals face just to \u201cfit in.\u201d He also introduces float therapy as a life-changing tool for nervous system regulation, presence, and healing. This episode explores how true resilience isn't about endurance\u2014it\u2019s about finally breathing freely.\nAbout the Guest:Murphy Monroe is a neurodivergent leader and storyteller, currently serving as the Executive Director of a national circus school and as an AD commissioner. Diagnosed with autism later in life, he now advocates for inclusion, neurodiversity, and authentic leadership. He\u2019s also a passionate proponent of float therapy as a tool for healing, stillness, and reconnection with self.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nMasking is the hidden, exhausting act of pretending to be neurotypical.\n\n\nAuthenticity is not a liability\u2014it\u2019s the key to personal and societal transformation.\n\n\nFloat therapy offers profound nervous system relief and deep self-connection.\n\n\nInclusion must go beyond words\u2014it starts with redesigning our spaces and mindsets.\n\n\nResilience means holding onto your core self in a world that asks you to hide.\n\n\nConnect with Murphy Monroe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murphymonroe\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: DM Me HereTune into all 15 podcasts: Healthy Mind Podcast NetworkSubscribe To Newsletter: Join HereJoin Our Community: Become a Member\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #neurodiversity #autismawareness #inclusionmatters #floattherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #MindfulnessMatters #PersonalDevelopment #UnmaskingAutism #ResilienceReframed\n\n\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n\u00a0","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5e0dd22-67b6-47ee-9cda-03355850cb4a/zdjkyi5qcgc.jpg"}