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I Myself Am Strange and Unusual: Neurodiversity in the Goth Scene

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Turns out goths are weird. On this episode we explore the impact of emotional disorders and disabilities like depression, autism, ADHD and chronic illness. We also discuss why goth’s are too obsessed with being technically correct, review the new book Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats, and interview a gen alpha goth!

Our guests are Anastasia of Cemetery Sex and Slings and Arrows, Tay of Sanguine Symphony and Shirthole

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Introductions 00:00

Goth Debate Perverts 8:00

Experience with Disability 32:00

Goth Culture's Neurodivergence 49:20

Depression and Emotional Intelligence 1:10:00

Is Goth Subversive 1:43:15

Fashion and Goths of Color 2:12:30

Conclusion 2:34:45

Book Review 2:39:45

Gen Alpha Goth 2:44:40