JOY Drive

23 Oct 2025

Anthony Smith: Mind Matters — Adult Autism: Understanding, Acceptance and Identity

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Science, Self-Help, Society & Culture

Autism doesn’t disappear in adulthood and many people go undiagnosed for decades. Clinical Psychologist Anthony Smith joined JOY Drive to unpack what autism can look like in adults, how assessments work, and why self-understanding often brings relief and a sense of belonging. He also explores the power of dropping the mask and finding support that fits.

Guest: Anthony Smith, Clinical Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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11 Jan 2026

Dr Sam Arnold: Autistic Burnout

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Autistic burnout is not just tiredness. It can be a prolonged, life-altering depletion linked to sensory overload and masking. Sam ...

11 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Libraries Are Booming Again

Literature, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Libraries are busier than they have been in years, and they are no longer just about books. Associate Professor Lauren ...

11 Jan 2026

Tomáš Kantor: SUGAR at the 2026 Midsumma Festival

Arts, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

SUGAR is a bold one-person show about desire, money and pop culture fantasies, where glamour and pop songs sit alongside ...