Magali De Reu

Magali De Reu is a Belgian entrepreneur, columnist, copywriter, speaker, and author. De Reu grew up in Edegem (Antwerp), Belgium. She was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and later with autism. She also has an obsessive-compulsive disorder. She gained recognition after giving interviews, writing columns, and delivering lectures on neurodiversity on platforms such as Radio 1, TEDx, De Morgen, and Knack. From August 2018 to June 2021 , she hosted the YouTube talk show/podcast "Techmag," later renamed "Er mag al eens," in which she asked well-known individuals personal questions. In July, virologist Marc Van Ranst revealed in the podcast that he was threatened and discussed the mental impact it had on him. In the same month, TV presenter Evy Gruyaert revealed in one of De Reu's interviews that she suspects she has autism herself. As a result, De Reu decided to use her channel primarily to discuss mental health issues. Guests such as Stijn Baert, Xander De Rycke, Gilles De Coster, Leen Dendievel, and Evi Hanssen discussed topics like anxiety, depression, and mindfulness. In 2021, De Reu released the book 'Aut of the box,' in which she aims to provide a realistic portrayal of autism and ADHD and hopes to demonstrate how these developmental disorders can also be an advantage. The book was recommended by psychiatrist Dirk De Wachter and Evi Hanssen. In relation to autism and ADHD, De Reu has been a guest on programs like Welcome to the AA, MNM, and Radio 2. She advocates for developmental disorders like autism and ADHD to no longer be seen as pathological conditions. Additionally, De Reu started the podcast "Autcasts" to make neurodiversity even more discussable. She also founded a closed Facebook group with the same name. In June 2023, De Reu released "Allemaal Autcasts - wat ik nog niet wist over mijn autisme en ADHD," her second book on the subject, which gathers new insights on autism and ADHD, and their connection to psychotrauma. On social media and in interviews, De Reu often speaks openly about her own mental well-being. She frequently uses the term 'AuDHD,' a fusion of autism and ADHD.