What happens when autistic and neurodivergent adults lose built-in social supports but still need connection?

In this episode, Stacy talks with Jamie Pastranao and Brittany Moser, co-founders of the app synchrony, about loneliness, rejection sensitivity, and why community, not dating, is the missing piece for neurodivergent adults. Inspired by Love on the Spectrum, they explore how repeated rejection reshapes confidence, what research shows about neurodivergent connection, and whether technology can help rebuild trust and belonging.

A thoughtful conversation about adulthood, identity, and why everyone deserves a place to belong.

00:09 | Why community matters for neurodivergent adults
02:28 | Aging out of supports and the adult autism gap
04:54 | From parenting questions to building Synchrony
06:54 | Love on the Spectrum and visible belonging
10:00 | Rejection sensitivity and fear of social risk
16:52 | “The risk isn’t worth the reward”
20:00 | Friendship-first design, common interests, and safety
29:20 | Community, health, and redefining success

Find Synchrony:

joinsynchrony.com
instagram.com/joinsynchrony
tiktok.com/@synchrony33
facebook.com/joinsynchrony

Find Stacy:

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/realstacytoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠missionmakersart.com⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠missionalchemists.com⁠⁠

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