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Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy & Human Stories.

Embracing Autism/Mental Health Worldwide.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition.

Mental health encompasses a range of conditions impacting emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting millions globally. It includes disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Schizophrenia is marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, while psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality, often presenting with similar symptoms.

Despite growing awareness, stigma and misconceptions about mental health, particularly schizophrenia and psychosis, persist, underscoring the need for greater understanding and support.

From celebrating neurodiversity to breaking down stigma, we create a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and feel seen.

Whether you're on the spectrum, a caregiver, or an advocate, join our global community for inspiring conversations and empowering resources that uplift and unite.

Tune in to embrace understanding, healing, and hope worldwide!

Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society for individuals with Autism and Mental Illness.

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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Episodes

Sean Hotchkiss on Men's Mental Health, Healing & Hope: How Losing His Father to Suicide Changed Everything |

Todd McGuire: From Undercover Cop to Hope ,Suicide, PTSD, and Healing After Loss

Dr. Rachel Moseley: Autism, Suicide, Masking, and the Mental Health Crisis Too Few People Understand

Gemma Inggall: From Stroke Survivor to Marathon Finisher and her Incredible Journey of Hope, Recovery, & Resilience

Kelly Jensen on Hope, Advocacy, TMS, and the Autism Journey Beyond Diagnosis

Robert J. Bernstein: Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Autism Through Understanding, Not Labels

Elaine Hall: The Miracle Project, Autism, Belonging, and Why We Should Stop Trying to "Fix" People

Mark Desmond on Brain Injury Recovery, Hope, and the Power of High Hopes

Dr. Christopher Khoury:Beyond the Label: Helping Students with Autism Thrive in School and Life

Grandparenting on the Spectrum: Jennifer Kaufman on Autism, Family, Acceptance, and First Responder Training

Weanne Estrada:Mental Health Without Borders: How Compassion, Culture, and Community Transform Lives Worldwide

Dr. Adi Jaffe: The Truth About Addiction, Trauma, Shame, and Breaking Free

Meg LeDuc: Journey Through Serious Mental Illness:Living Beyond the Diagnosis

Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council part 2: Breaking the Cycle: Why Serious Mental Illness Deserves Better Than Jail or the Streets

Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council: Bridging the Mental Health Gap: Policy, Psychiatry, and the Fight for Early Intervention

John Rolls: What If Inclusion Worked Better Than Quotas

Jerri Clark: Ambiguous Loss and When Mental Illness Steals Someone You Love

Patrick Kennedy: Part 2 : A Real Mental Health Strategy

Patrick Kennedy: Part 1: We Can Fix Mental Health Care If We Build Power

Sen Judy Amabile: When Psychosis Hits, Families Need A System That Works

Senator Creigh Deeds: How A Virginia Senator Turns Grief Into Behavioral Health Law

John Nutting; Treat Brain Disorders Like Any Other Illness

Rep Ann Meyer: How A State Lawmaker Builds Mental Health Support That Works

Senator Christine Cohen and advocate Denise Paley Legislating Mental Health Care

Senator Cindy Friedman Explains What It Takes To Fix A Broken Mental Health System

Senator Manka Dhingra: A Senator Maps The Gap Between Passing A Bill And Actually Helping People

Dr Tim Murphy: How A Psychologist In Congress Rewired Mental Health Policy

NSSC: Voices of Change Part 3: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap

NSSC: Voices of Change Part 2: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap

NSSC: Voices of Change Part 1: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap

Dr Rachel Moseley: Autistic Voices, Challenges, Joys, and Research Empathy

John A. King: Trauma to Triumph by Giving a Voice to the Voiceless

Steph West: Starfish Social Club and the Neurodivergent Community

Ann Grady: Resilience and Advocacy : From the Page to Real Life with Stories that Heal.

Danny Combs: Building Opportunities In Autism Employment

Liam Edward Golder: late Diagnoses and New Perspectives

Rebecca Engle: neurodiversity in the classroom and stories of advocacy

Tyler Barnett: Autism Advocacy with GAP Music and Empowerment

Cheryl Bischoff: Making Travel Journeys Autism Friendly

Belqui Ortez Millili: An Autism Mom's Strength and Journey to Advocacy

Faria Arsh: How she started the Autism Foundation in the U.K.

Lois Brady: Publishing Autism Digest and Exploring Real Stories and Experiences

Dr. Jean Cirillo: and Lt. Tom Antonetti: After the Tour: How first responders process Trauma

David Hager: Understanding Minds: From Vet Schools to Mental Health Advocate

Dr. Cochran: Brain Waves, Breakthroughs and Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind

Dr Laitman: A Fathers Journey to Transform Schizophrenia Recovery

Sara Hartley: Purposely Me: Navigating Neurodiversity With the Power of Stories

Garrett Wood: Finding Balance: Mental Health and Work

Jennifer McGee: Silent voices, Loud Love and advocating for her autistic nephew

Stephen Seidel: Gents Journey : from Isolation to Community