Angela Locashio

Mama Pistachio; Awkward, Weird, & Wise

    
(1 Reviews)
Oceanside, United States
English
Responds In
1 day
Date Joined
April, 2022
Bookings Made
2
Bookings Received
3
Profile Views
31

I can help you

  • Ensuring that your actions are in alignment with your values: meaning that you are intentionally choosing and consenting to the actions you take and also the one's you don't
  • Problem solving areas of stress that are getting in the way of you loving your business: sensory needs not being met; lack of systems (or trying to apply one that doesn't work for you) for quality and consistency; communication, etc.
  • Finding quality, accessible resources that are meaningful to you for continued self and/or professional development: resources from a queer perspective or from and autistic expert; video games or TTRPGs, etc.
  • Identify your communication style and your partners'—romantic, business, or otherwise: this could include practice conversations addressing your needs or facilitating conversations during sessions
  • Learning ways to calm your nervous system in a variety of situations: at home, at work, in public, in the bedroom

I know a lot about

The Stress Response CycleBurnoutSex & SexualityThe Nervous System ResponseNeurodiversityThe 8 SensesHuman Needs + Values + ConsentDiversity + Equity + Inclusion + BelongingPsychological SafetyLGBTQIA
5(1 reviews)
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Meet Me

Oceanside, United States
Want to meet, greet, and exchange some knowledge with me? Who knows where this conversation will lead us––I’m game if you are :) (*) This offer is part of the "Meet the World's People" program; a unique program that was designed to get the world's people to meet, greet, talk, and learn from each other in new and rewarding ways. To join the program register here: https://www.pickmybrain.world/meet-the-worlds-people
Booked 6 times

About Me

When you think about a coach, the image in your head probably isn't an awkward, super-nerd who spends time role-playing or ghost hunting on her favorite video game. That—and a whole lot more—is about to change! I think work-life balance is bullshit, but I do believe that harmony can (and needs to) be achieved. To that end, I also believe that self-care is bullshit. "Self-care" is a horrible and oppressive phrase. Amelia and Emily Nagoski wrote an amazing book on burnout and said so perfectly that the cure to burnout is not self-care, it is CARE. This is absolutely true, we cannot (and should never have to) move through this world alone. We are intersectional beings with a variety of wants, needs, desires, and skills and we need to work together to make sure those are acknowledged and honored. And that is why I do what I do! I am an advocate for nerdy, neurodivergent, and queer folks and dedicated to supporting us as we show up in our spaces, consensually and within our integrity, to work and play in ways that work for us while also supporting our communities. When not helping clients slay their proverbial dragons, you'll find me chatting with other autistic folks,—yeah, discovered that after 40!—researching the sensory nervous system and the stress response cycle, or playing D&D, Deadlands, or Amber with my family and friends.

I am a(n)

NerdRole-playerEducatorIntersectional OctopusSexologistMultipotentialiteMomMarine WifeNeurodivergent + Non-linear thinkerQueer

I am available for

NetworkingConversationMentorshipCoachingConsultingSpeaking GigsInterviews

Areas of expertise

❤️ Relationships🧘‍♂️ Mental Health🔧 Coaches

My Accomplishments

I am a professionally licensed teacher, educator, and coach. Also, I am certified clinical sexologist, sensory environment strategist, and community advocate. I hold membership in the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Modern Military Association of America, American Board of Sexology, American College of Sexologists International, and World Association for Sexual Health. On a personal note, I am an Autistic + ADHD, queer, military spouse and mom. I co-host the Drudgery and Dreams Podcast and am a founding member of the Umbrella Alliance. I am also badass at role-play—Amber, D&D, Deadlands are amongst my favorites.

Ask Me

  • What are these 4Cs that you talk about and how can they help me build and maintain relationships with myself and others?
  • Tell me about the senses and how understanding my sensory profile can affect every area of my life. (Hint, we get to talk about the stress response cycle in this one, too!)
  • What is the connection between neurodiversity and queerness?

Causes I care about

LGBTQIA+ AllyTrans allyMental HealthWealth InequalityDiversity

I want to learn more about

Public healthAutism spectrum disorderBrainHealth careDisability

I am the go to for

Advocacy & Support for Neurodivergent & Queer Health and Relationships

Why me

I love to look at the different areas of your life and identify the ones where you feel powerful and excited to build bridges to help in the areas where there are struggles. Sometimes that means that we work with your favorite RPG characters, sometimes it is about addressing sensory needs, and sometimes it is something that neither of us even considered that shows up and my brain says THIS! so we explore that avenue. With me, there is no script and I use my unique ability to see patterns, to speak the truth, and to be compassionate while calling bullshit so that you get EXACTLY what you really need to move toward your wants and desires.

Fun Facts

I am a LARPer! Ask me about it 🐙

1 Reviews
Pick My Brain
Vancouver, Canada
    
May 21, 2022

Angela is awesome! A conversation with her flies by and touches all parts of being human - especially the ones the world tell us to not mention or dive deep in it. Ask Angela about how she sees sexuality and how to deal with your sexuality. Asks her how she landed in her passion and what took her to follow what she wanted to do all along. Ask Angela how hiding parts of yourself affects your professional life, relationships, world and physical health and how to not follow that trend. Angela, I can't wait to see all the beautiful conversations you will have on Pick My Brain. Welcome to our beautiful, brave and unique community, that just got even better with you in it!