Calm your mind. Change your life. Try Calm by heading to https://calm.yt.link/2lLJh1b.
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This week, Shan sits down with Grammy-winning artist Chrisette Michele opens up about being diagnosed with autism as an adult and the way that revelation helped her understand her rhythm, her relationships and what safety really means for her. She shares how music became one of the few places that always made sense, how her mom stood by her through the unknown, and how she finally began to remove the mask and meet herself.

Later, we bring in expert Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, founder of Autism in Black, Inc., to guide a deeper conversation around autism, neurodivergence, intimacy, and how we show up for those we love.

Whether you’re neurodivergent, in a relationship with someone who is, or simply want to deepen your understanding, this episode invites you to explore how love, safety, and authenticity coexist.

Follow Chrisette Michele:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisettemichele/ 
Website:chrisettemichele.com

Follow Maria Davis-Pierre & Autism in Black:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/autisminblack/
Website: https://www.autisminblack.org/

Sign up for the 5th Annual Autism In Black Conference
Virtual or In-Person Attendance: https://funnel.autisminblack.org/2025-autism-in-black-registration-page?aff=Christina-Schmidt

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Shan’s AI trained to give you her advice → http://loversbyshan.com
Get a free weekly Love Letter → http://loversbyshan.com/newsletter
Join the Lovers Community → https://www.loversbyshan.com/community
Explore free quizzes + worksheets → http://loversbyshan.com/quizzes

<div>Calm your mind. Change your life. Try Calm by heading to<a href="https://calm.yt.link/2lLJh1b"> https://calm.yt.link/2lLJh1b</a>. ———————— This week, Shan sits down with Grammy-winning artist Chrisette Michele opens up about being diagnosed with autism as an adult and the way that revelation helped her understand her rhythm, her relationships and what safety really means for her. She shares how music became one of the few places that always made sense, how her mom stood by her through the unknown, and how she finally began to remove the mask and meet herself. Later, we bring in expert Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, founder of Autism in Black, Inc., to guide a deeper conversation around autism, neurodivergence, intimacy, and how we show up for those we love. Whether you’re neurodivergent, in a relationship with someone who is, or simply want to deepen your understanding, this episode invites you to explore how love, safety, and authenticity coexist. Follow Chrisette Michele: Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisettemichele/"> https://www.instagram.com/chrisettemichele/ </a>Website:<a href="http://chrisettemichele.com">chrisettemichele.com </a>Follow Maria Davis-Pierre &amp; Autism in Black: Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/autisminblack/">https://www.instagram.com/autisminblack/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/autisminblack/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> Website: </a><a href="https://www.autisminblack.org/">https://www.autisminblack.org/ </a>Sign up for the 5th Annual Autism In Black Conference Virtual or In-Person Attendance: <a href="https://funnel.autisminblack.org/2025-autism-in-black-registration-page?aff=Christina-Schmidt">https://funnel.autisminblack.org/2025-autism-in-black-registration-page?aff=Christina-Schmidt</a> Want more Lover? Shan’s AI trained to give you her advice →<a href="http://loversbyshan.com"> http://loversbyshan.com </a>Get a free weekly Love Letter →<a href="http://loversbyshan.com/newsletter"> http://loversbyshan.com/newsletter </a>Join the Lovers Community →<a href="https://www.loversbyshan.com/community"> https://www.loversbyshan.com/community </a>Explore free quizzes + worksheets →<a href="http://loversbyshan.com/quizzes"> http://loversbyshan.com/quizzes</a>
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Lovers by Shan is an education-first space where listeners come to better understand their own intimate lives through the life lessons and expertise of others. Shan Boodram’s mission is to empower everyone to be their own intimacy expert in the bedroom and beyond by treating guests of the podcast as educators in their own right.

Past guests include Kelly Rowland who taught us about being a sensualist. Becky G who shared the importance of healthy love in an unhealthy body. Kerry Washington who warned about the dangers of keeping secrets. Kamie Crawford who taught us about the joys of breaking up. Jesse Reyez who reminded us that it's alright to admit you're the one who let a good one get away.

When we paused in 2023 we had 5.1 million listeners and 8 million YouTube views. Excited to see how many lives we can impact in 2025 with our fresh look and approach.

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Lovers by Shan is an education-first space where listeners come to better understand their own intimate lives through the life lessons and expertise of others. Shan Boodram&rsquo;s mission is to empower everyone to be their own intimacy expert in the bedroom and beyond by treating guests of the podcast as educators in their own right. Past guests include Kelly Rowland who taught us about being a sensualist. Becky G who shared the importance of healthy love in an unhealthy body. Kerry Washington who warned about the dangers of keeping secrets. Kamie Crawford who taught us about the joys of breaking up. Jesse Reyez who reminded us that it's alright to admit you're the one who let a good one get away. When we paused in 2023 we had 5.1 million listeners and 8 million YouTube views. Excited to see how many lives we can impact in 2025 with our fresh look and approach.
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