Temple Grandin on Seeing Her Own Brain | Part 2 of 6

In Part 2 of this in-depth interview series, Temple Grandin reflects on what it was like to literally see her own brain.

We talk sensory overload, stimming, deep pressure, and how her early experiences on her aunt’s ranch shaped the way she understands regulation, learning, and autonomy. Temple explains her hardware vs software model of the brain, visual thinking, motor memory, and why progress matters more than predictions. She also shares what it felt like to view her brain scans and genetic results as an adult—and how that validation changed (and didn’t change) her sense of self.

This episode is thoughtful, practical, and grounded in lived experience, with clear takeaways for parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone interested in autism, sensory processing, neurodiversity, and human development.

🎧 In this episode you’ll hear about:
– Sensory regulation and the origins of the squeeze machine
– Stimming and self-soothing through deep pressure
– Visual thinking, motor memory, and skill-building
– Autism, genetics, and brain imaging
– Parenting approaches that build independence over time

👉 This is Part 2 of a 6-part interview series with Temple Grandin.

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Change of Mind is a long-form podcast and video channel exploring neuroscience, psychology, neurodiversity, mental health, and how humans actually change — in real life, not theory.

Hosted by Johanna Kate, a registered nurse with experience across healthcare, neuroscience, leadership, and motherhood. Expect thoughtful conversations, evidence-informed insights, and the kind of nuance the internet usually skips.

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