What happens when you lose both of your parents as an adult and suddenly become a member of the world's worst club?

In this episode of Dead Inside & Board Certified, we're talking about the reality of becoming an adult orphan: the identity shift, loneliness, awkward things people say, mental health struggles, and the weird things nobody warns you about after a loss.

We also talk about using dark humor to cope, why laughing doesn't mean you're grieving wrong, and rank some of the most well-intentioned (but infuriating) things people say after someone dies.

Grief doesn't follow rules. You can cry, laugh, make inappropriate jokes, and somehow keep moving forward—all at the same time.

The way you carry your grief doesn't measure how much you loved someone.

In this episode of Dead Inside & Board Certified, we unpack what autism actually is, and what it isn't. We discuss why autism screening matters, how autism presents across the spectrum, common signs and symptoms, the differences between autism and other mental health conditions, and why early identification can be life-changing.

We also dive into the rise of social media self-diagnosis, why autism has become a trending topic online, and how to distinguish relatable personality traits from a true neurodevelopmental disorder. Finally, we explore evidence-based treatments, common misconceptions, and answer the question everyone seems to be asking: "Is it autism?"

Whether you're a parent, healthcare provider, educator, or simply curious, this episode offers an evidence-based, judgment-free look at one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in mental health.

Breaking Point is the newest segment of Dead Inside & Board Certified, where true crime meets mental health.

For our first episode, we're covering The Lindsay Clancy Case.

We'll walk through Lindsay's background, the weeks leading up to the deaths of her three children, her repeated cries for help, and the legal battle that followed. We'll also explore postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum psychosis, intrusive thoughts, and why this case has sparked so much debate among mental health professionals and the public alike.

Content Warning: This episode discusses child death, suicide, and severe maternal mental illness. Listener discretion is strongly advised.