In this milestone episode of Love Conquers, Matt and Kaz close the curtain on one story — and open the door to another. After heartfelt conversations, countless stories, and plenty of laughs, the duo bid farewell to Love Conquers while introducing their bold new venture: Talking Tisms.

This episode is both a reflection and a celebration: looking back at the lessons and love shared through Love Conquers, while previewing what’s to come — raw, witty, and thought-provoking conversations centered on neurodiverse voices and perspectives. With gratitude for the journey so far and excitement for what lies ahead, Matt and Kaz invite listeners to join them in carrying the spirit of love, honesty, and connection into a brand-new space.

On this episode of Love Conquers, we shine a light on the unseen side of late diagnosis: the partner’s journey. What does it mean to love, support, and sometimes struggle alongside someone whose diagnosis arrives years — or decades — later than expected? We explore the complexities of shifting dynamics, the relief of new understanding, and the grief for the “what ifs.” Through raw conversation and heartfelt honesty, this episode captures the resilience, adaptation, and deep compassion required to navigate neurodivergence together — reminding us that while diagnosis changes things, love remains the throughline.

In this intimate episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt sit down to explore the layered, exhausting, and often invisible art of masking. Kaz offers a raw, honest look at what it feels like to constantly manage tone, expression, posture, and presence just to “pass” as okay—when in reality, the effort is anything but invisible.

From school drop-offs to work meetings, social interactions to simply standing in a crowded space, Kaz breaks down the micro-calculations she makes throughout the day to avoid overwhelm, confrontation, or even just being misunderstood. With Matt’s support and insight, they unpack how this impacts their relationship, parenting, and energy as a couple.

Whether you’re the one who masks or the partner who’s learning how to see through it, this episode is a revealing look at what it means to live behind the mask—and what it takes to safely take it off

In this week’s episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt take a close-up look at what it really means to intervene in real time when your autistic partner (or loved one) starts to dysregulate. It's the stuff that doesn't get taught in diagnostic handbooks or relationship guides—what to do when someone you love is spiraling, shutting down, or quietly drowning in overwhelm.

With candid examples from their own lives, they explore the art of stepping in without stepping on—how to offer grounding, safety, and regulation while honoring autonomy and avoiding the dreaded “fixer” mode. From non-verbal cues to pre-agreed comfort rituals, this episode breaks down practical strategies for recognizing escalation, navigating the tension, and creating space for recovery without shame.

Kaz and Matt also reflect on what it takes to build trust in these moments—how to talk about needs before things go sideways, and how to debrief afterward without adding fuel to the fire. It’s part love language, part emotional first aid, and fully essential for anyone in relationship with an autistic partner.

If you’ve ever felt helpless in the face of a loved one’s meltdown or shutdown, or unsure how to actually help—this episode is for you.

In this deeply insightful episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt reconnect with friend of the show and returning expert Nicole Ennis Oakes to unpack one of the most nuanced challenges in neurodivergent life: learning your way through a diagnosis while already deep into adult relationships, shared routines—and, in many cases, parenting.

Nicole brings her clinical expertise and lived empathy to the table as she explores what happens when a diagnosis drops into the middle of a marriage or long-term relationship. She guides listeners through the emotional recalibration that often follows—grief, identity shifts, communication cracks—and how couples can navigate this terrain without losing each other in the process.

But the conversation doesn’t stop at the couple. Nicole dives into how the presence of children adds layers of complexity, urgency, and sometimes unexpected clarity to the diagnostic journey. Parenting through this lens demands a radical reshuffling of expectations, boundaries, and often, self-worth.

This episode is both illuminating and validating for anyone who’s had to re-understand themselves or their partner while already doing the hard work of showing up for family life. Compassionate, clear-eyed, and deeply human—Nicole helps us name what so many are quietly navigating.

In this special episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt hand the mic to someone who doesn’t just live the neurodiverse experience—she’s growing up inside it. Joined by their middle daughter Scarlet, they dive into what it’s like navigating the world (and especially school) with dual neurodivergent traits.

With insight, humor, and raw honesty, Scarlet shares her perspective on classrooms, friendships, overwhelm, and what adults really don’t understand about neurodiverse kids. It’s a rare first-hand look into the pressures and magic of being wired differently—and a reminder that when we listen to young voices, we learn how to do better.

In this episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt return to Talking Tisms to explore the emotional ripple effects of a late autism diagnosis—when the missing puzzle piece finally clicks into place, but you’re already deep into life, love, and everything in between.

They unpack what it means for a couple when one partner is diagnosed later in life: the grief, the revelations, the weird relief, and the way it can reshape everything from communication to intimacy to shared routines. Expect candid reflections, real-life examples, and that signature blend of wit and wisdom as they ask: how do you rewrite the story without tearing up the whole book?

In this installment of Love Conquers, Matt and Kaz continue their deep dive into neurodivergent life and love with another episode of Talking Tisms. This time, they take the gloves off to confront the often invisible weight of external judgment—how it shapes the way neurodivergent individuals see themselves, how it infiltrates our relationships, and how it can chip away at even the strongest bonds between spouses and partners.

They unpack everything from the side-eyes at family gatherings to the systemic erasure in clinical spaces—and they do it with their trademark blend of honesty, empathy, and zero BS. Whether you’re ND, NT, partnered, solo, or somewhere in the sensory storm, this episode will resonate. Because love might conquer all, but society’s not always on board with the game plan.