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The Special Interest Podcast

Alex Carreiro, Karly Cina

Booking Overview

An interview-led neurodiversity and autism support show featuring autistic and neurodivergent guests who share lived experiences, advocacy work, creative projects, and professional perspectives. Suitable pitches include autistic advocates, late-diagnosis authors, neurodivergent content creators, inclusion professionals, and mental-health practitioners with relevant lived experience; booking difficulty is likely low, as the show actively invites guest applications and regularly features accessible community voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 80

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com

lucy@specialinterestspod.com

general@specialinterestspod.com

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Host

Alex Carreiro - Co-host of The Special Interest Podcast, which focuses on autistic and neurodivergent experiences, support, and community.

Karly Cina - Co-host of The Special Interest Podcast, which focuses on autistic and neurodivergent experiences, support, and community.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant lived experience of autism or neurodivergence, advocacy or inclusion work, content creation, authorship, or professional expertise connected to mental health and neurodivergent communities.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or forthcoming books, Autism or neurodiversity advocacy, Online educational or personal content, Professional experience in mental health, inclusion, or related support work

Recent Guest Discussions

Emily Katy - Autism, Unmasking, Mental Health, Autistic Girls, Memoir, And The Use Of LEGO During Healing.

Nic Flores - Parenting A Neurodivergent Child, Inclusion Advocacy, Personal Purpose, And Turning Difficult Experiences Into A Mission For Diversity And Equity.

Elena Carroll - Autism Diagnosis, Queer Identity, Mental Health, Late Diagnosis, And Finding Connection Through Community.

Recent Topics

Health, Neurodiversity, Autism, Mental Health, Disability Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Special Interest Podcast
:

79 | Our first Coffee Chat w/ Kaitlyn and Karly

October 09, 2026

Welcome to our first Coffee Chat! This is a new series we are excited to introduce to our listeners. Coffee chats are for neurodivergent round table conversations. We invite you to submit topics for us to chat or share about.*Due to our conflicts in schedules, as a team, we will be switching up the co-hosts. This way we can record more episodes and accommodate our guests who are in different time zones!In this episode, Kaitlyn and Karly share what they are sipping on, talk about what they col...

78 | Emily Katy talks about Girl Unmasked, her unmasking journey and Legos

September 25, 2026

In episode 78, Alex and Karly welcome Emily Katy to the podcast! Emily Katy is a blogger, speaker, Sunday Times Bestselling author of 'Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life' and a Trustee of the UK charity Autistic Girls Network. She talks and writes about neurodivergence and mental health. She also worked as a mental health nurse.In this episode, Emily talks about her memior, her journey with unmasking, and how legos became a beautiful tool while healing. Thanks for tuning in...

77 | Kaitlyn talks about joining TSI team and living with OCD/ADHD

September 11, 2026

We are back with Season 5!!Today, Alex and Karly welcome Dr. Kaitlyn Bosch onto the show, the newest addition to their team!! In this episode, Kaitlyn talks about her experiences living with OCD/ADHD, working in the lab to get her PhD, and love for comedy.Thanks for tuning into The Special Interest Podcast.-TSI TeamConnect with Kaitlyn:Instagram: @kaitlyn.tutorsConnect with us to share your stories, to join the community, or are in need of peer support-Email: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.comT...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Special Interest Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Special Interest Podcast?

The Special Interest Podcast is hosted by Alex Carreiro and Karly Cina. Its publicly listed emails are pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com, lucy@specialinterestspod.com, and general@specialinterestspod.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Special Interest Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Special Interest Podcast: pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com, lucy@specialinterestspod.com, and general@specialinterestspod.com.

How many listeners does The Special Interest Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Special Interest Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Special Interest Podcast?

The Special Interest Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience of autism or neurodivergence, advocacy or inclusion work, content creation, authorship, or professional expertise connected to mental health and neurodivergent communities. Common among recent guests: Published books or forthcoming books; Autism or neurodiversity advocacy; Online educational or personal content. Recent guests include Emily Katy, Nic Flores, and Elena Carroll.

How hard is it to get booked on The Special Interest Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Special Interest Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Neurodiversity, Autism, Mental Health, and Disability Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

pod.thespecialinterest@gmail.com

lucy@specialinterestspod.com

general@specialinterestspod.com

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