230 | birthday reflections: why I let you see the human side of this work

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 workwhat happens when overthinking and perfectionism stop feeling helpfulhow medication, therapy, and other supports can create more capacitywhy understanding your own brain can change how you show upthe connection between neurodiversity-affirming care, advocacy, and human rightswhat dr. tay is dreaming about next for her work and impact timestamps00:00 birthday reflections and showing the human side04:00 authenticity, emotional capacity, and self-support08:47 medication, mental health, and understanding your brain16:38 intuition, signs, and trusting the process21:21 business growth, impact, and accessibility dreams27:48 neurodiversity, advocacy, and misinformation36:31 personal growth, life updates, and what’s next40:19 closing reflections and birthday requestresources⚡️ 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