about this episode (+ scroll for resources) 👇
oday’s episode is a little different.
on her birthday, dr. tay shares a more personal, behind-the-scenes reflection on life, work, mental health, medication, neurodiversity, intuition, advocacy, and what it means to show up as a full human while doing meaningful work.
this episode is an honest look at why dr. tay values letting you see the human side of her life and work—not as a polished, curated version, but as a real person navigating growth, self-support, business, advocacy, and the emotions that come with being deeply invested in this work.
you’ll hear about:
- why dr. tay chooses to share the human side of this work
- what happens when overthinking and perfectionism stop feeling helpful
- how medication, therapy, and other supports can create more capacity
- why understanding your own brain can change how you show up
- the connection between neurodiversity-affirming care, advocacy, and human rights
- what dr. tay is dreaming about next for her work and impact
timestamps
00:00 birthday reflections and showing the human side
04:00 authenticity, emotional capacity, and self-support
08:47 medication, mental health, and understanding your brain
16:38 intuition, signs, and trusting the process
21:21 business growth, impact, and accessibility dreams
27:48 neurodiversity, advocacy, and misinformation
36:31 personal growth, life updates, and what’s next
40:19 closing reflections and birthday request
resources
⚡️ explore dr. tay’s clinical services, parent resources, and support at drtaylorday.com
⚡️ EVOLVE the membership — ongoing education, monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q+A support for parents of autistic kids
⚡️ follow dr. tay on instagram @the.dr.tay for practical autism education, behind-the-scenes reflections, and parenting insights
