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Meet My Autistic Brain

The Autistic Woman™

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What is it like to find out late in life that you are autistic? The Autistic Woman talks about life experiences and how autistic traits affect her as an adult. You'll hear personal stories, opinions about research and the importance of autistic voices. Includes some fun stuff too! This podcast is primarily for adult autistics and their family and friends. It's one of the top 0.5% most popular shows globally as ranked by Listen Score.
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Today in Focus

The Guardian

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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Austr ...
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Weekend

The Guardian

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Every Saturday, the Weekend podcast brings some of the best Guardian writing from the week, read by talented narrators. Listen to celebrity interviews, lifestyle features, and opinions from our most popular columnists including Marina Hyde and John Crace. Weekend is the perfect way to relax.
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Welcome to not so typical fitness, the podcast that breaks down barriers in health and fitness for neurodivergent minds. Hosted by Rhiannon Cooper; a qualified AuDHD (autistic ADHD) personal trainer, advocate, and lifelong misfit in the fitness industry, this solo podcast dives deep into the realities of navigating fitness as a late diagnosed autistic and ADHD woman. From personal struggles to industry insights, Rhiannon shares her journey of weight loss, gym anxiety, and making fitness work ...
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** TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** Hey lovely, is your husband neurodiverse, or are you a mom of a child with autism? Are the daily demands of family life leaving you with little time for self-care? Do you feel your emotional needs are forgotten? Is your identity fading away under the weight of everyday responsibilities? Friend, I am glad you are here. This podcast will help you prioritize your self-care with simple planning solutions that empower you to rebuild your life and set healthy bo ...
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Study Sleep Soothe

Calming Sounds for ASD, ADHD, Neurodivergence

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Study Sleep Soothe is perfect for individuals with ASD, ADHD, or other neurodivergences. We offer a diverse library of natural and man-made sounds, (with and without music) to ensure a sensory-friendly experience for our listeners who may be experiencing overwhelm, frustration or sensory over-stimulation. Our sounds might also be helpful for those who need help focusing on study or work and to fall asleep at bedtime. From rainfall, ocean waves or pink, green and brown noise, to soft mechanic ...
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This is a fun, sometimes inappropriate podcast by a special needs mom, a business woman, and a mental health professional. It discusses real life situations and talks to real life people in an effort to make sure you know you’re not alone! It’s time to get messy and real with limited filters! There is also some really useful resources shared for the parenting, business, and mental health community!
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An autistic woman who happens to be a medium lives in a converted school bus with a dead drag queen and a giant talking dog. This is fine. From JHP Fiction comes a new dish of a comedic paranormal murder mystery with neurodivergence as a garnish. Helen Polly and her duo of spirited misfits navigate her nomadic life in a purple (or is it mauve?) skoolie while solving paranormal mysteries and evading a private investigator hired by her controlling mother. Content warning for coarse language an ...
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"Join us on 'The Horse Human Matrix,' a captivating podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of equine assisted learning, horse training, and gentleness in working with these magnificent creatures. We explore the depths of animal communication, clairvoyance, and benevolent leadership verses dominance in horsemanship. But that's not all – 'The Horse Human matrix' goes beyond the ordinary by shedding light on the intersection of neurodivergent perspectives, and clairvoyance. These con ...
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Unladylike

Unladylike Media

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Where feminism meets fringe. Host Cristen Conger dissects the myths, messes, and media shaping modern womanhood—and un-womanhood. From bisexual imposter syndrome to tall girl therapy, gun culture to birth control backlash, she mentions it all—backed by deep research, sharp interviews, and just enough unseriousness to demystify the uncanny valley of 21st-century patriarchy without doomspiraling. Gender. Power. Culture. Context. Unladylike.
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More and more of us are experiencing overwhelm and exhaustion from our busy lives. Can you relate? In The No Bullsh*t Guide To A Happier Life, your host Helen Calvert shares her quick (but not necessarily easy) tips on how to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment from your business and your life. Helen is a life coach, autistic woman and parent to two neurodivergent boys. Her mission is to bring clarity and joy to people's lives, reduce the overwhelm and help you to start living the life you ...
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Welcome to our mental health awareness podcast. If you're one of the millions of teens, adults and (entire) families being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD (hyperactive)/ADD (inattentive), Anxiety, Depression or other Neurodiverse conditions without a meaningful support group or a roadmap, jump right in with us. Our raw and unfiltered journey will help you. We'll break it down and talk about it in a real, raw and sometimes tragic perspective. We lived it. And thanks to a few key ...
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Living Clutter Free Forever - decluttering tips,home organizing, minimalist living

Caroline Thor - Professional Organizer - KonMari® Consultant

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If you're a busy woman, who feels overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home, and you know it's time to declutter, but you just don't know where to start, then this podcast is for you. As a trained KonMari® Consultant I'll be sharing tips and tricks on how to declutter using the KonMari Method®, and just as importantly, how to maintain it. I will also share some personal insights which I'm sure you'll relate to. Sometimes it might feel like I am a fly on the wall in your home! Believe m ...
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The musings of an adult Autistic woman in which I tackle misconceptions about Autism, and hopefully work to bridge the many, many communication gaps between the Neurodiverse and the Neurotypical.
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We are a law enforcement-based podcast for everyone. Our goal is simple: to keep first responders safe and to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. We do this through conversations, in-depth discussions, critical thinking, sharing our experiences and interviewing other members of law enforcement and the community.Follow our Instagram page @shotsfiredpodcastofficial and check out our website www.shotsfiredpodcast.org for merchandise!
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Autism Unpacked

Options Autism

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Autism Unpacked is a brilliant new podcast for parents, families and carers of autistic children. Each episode empowers parents on their journey, sharing helpful information, new thinking, challenging misconceptions and providing clear answers to recurring questions. Host, Rosie Gill-Moss, talks to guests who are experts in education and therapeutic support, bringing you jargon-free advice and guidance together with practical, first-hand knowledge, tips and information. It’s a chance to be p ...
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed. Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question? Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via [email protected]
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Help my dog, Leon, fight deadly cancer - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-leon-fight-deadly-cancer?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=customer&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&attribution_id=sl:3c70598c-e8a0-440b-bd52-f48f0a4ee3f4 Join ex-journalist and neurodivergent woman, Emily, as she navigates life in her 30s with humor, humility, and a new ADHD and Autism diagnosis.Monthly Friends rewatch episodes are the second to last Thursday each month.*No medical advice. Just my personal experiences *CO ...
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Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Although autism is becoming more widely recognized, there is still a lack of understanding and awareness surrounding the condition. As a result, many individuals and families affected by autism struggle to find the support and resources they need. Why Not Me The World podcast aims to bridge that gap by ...
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Welcome to "Let's Raise Awareness of Mental Health," produced by your hostess Victoria Kidson! Are you tired of seeing women with autism overlooked and under-represented in society? In each episode, we'll be joined by women and marginalised individuals who will share their personal recovery journeys and provide valuable tips and resources for managing autism and/or maintaining mental well-being. I also acknowledge the positive impact that men are making to change the world of disabilities, m ...
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Journey Home

Aisha Monique

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The unearthing of my Authentic, Autistic Self by way of Self-Awareness has been quite the Soul Journey. And I would love to take your hand and walk you through parts of your Journey Home as well. This is why I podcast; why I obtained multiple certifications to teach & to coach personal growth through Conscious Self-Awareness; why I studied Behavioral Health Science & why I create. I want You, NeuroDivergent Be.ings, to Be. Empowered by Understanding YourSELF & Embrace Your Beautiful ND Desig ...
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Author Diedra Y. Cole (DYC) Is a lifelong, accomplished Martial Artist. In this podcast she will share her passion for the arts and how it originated. This warrior will highlight many of the different principles, philosophies and discipline that’s developed through training in the arts. Since health and wholeness are key to living our best life (especially with everything going on in the world today), she will discuss caring for the entire temple to include mind, body and spirit. Self-love w ...
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We get curious about all things gender, sex and sexuality, as well as relationships, feminism (the inclusive kind), mental health and kink, and all that makes us humans unique and diverse. From body positivity to body dysmorphia, it’s all welcome here. Come with us on a journey of inclusion, acceptance and respect. This podcast is for you if: • You're curious and want to learn more about experiences of gender outside the gender binary; • You are questioning your gender, or • You have a loved ...
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Join the 3 Day Paper Reset Challenge! CLICK HERE! Feel like your clutter is shouting at you every time you walk past it? Wondering how to even begin when you're already stretched too thin? If you’re staring down piles of paper, bursting drawers, or random bags of “deal with later” and thinking, I can’t do this right now—I see you. This episode is f…
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When womanhood is reduced to a capitalist identity, who gets erased—and who gets empowered to do the erasing? In the final episode of Gender War Games, host Cristen Conger joins Material Girls co-hosts Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman to unpack how white womanhood is activated—politically, culturally, algorithmically—to reinforce systems of powe…
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In this episode you’ll meet Liam O’Dell, a journalist and author who is autistic. He’s the author of Selling Out The Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People and How It Can Win It Back, where he explores things like the misinformation surrounding autism and vaccines, the failure to include autistic people in research and even recent …
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The Guardian’s south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports on the spiralling conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, and how the two nuclear powers agreed a fragile ceasefire. Azhar Qadri, a journalist, explains what the conflict looks like from inside Kashmir. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…
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Send us a text Seth Kahn shares his journey from personal tragedy to leading a national movement against mental health stigma after his mother developed schizophrenia when he was 10 years old. His experience pioneering frameworks for grand challenges led him to launch Stop Stigma Together, a collaborative initiative uniting major mental health orga…
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Send us a text Sylvia Mignon, licensed clinical social worker and professor of criminal justice, shares her heartbreaking journey navigating the mental health system while trying to secure proper care for her son with schizoaffective disorder. Despite her professional expertise, she's experienced nine years of struggling against bureaucracies that …
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Send us a text Jack Wood shares his son Jonathan's journey through Florida's mental health system, revealing how management failure rather than lack of resources creates catastrophic outcomes for those with severe mental illnesses. • Jonathan's early life included kidney disorder requiring powerful medications including cancer drugs • At 18, Jonath…
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Send us a text Justyna Rzewinski shares her experience as a whistleblower after working at Rikers Island and her ongoing advocacy for criminal justice reform focusing on mental health treatment. • Working with different organizations to close Rikers Island and advocating for better treatment of mentally ill inmates • Fighting for smaller borough-ba…
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Kyle and Mark break down a video of a doctor take on two cops during arrest, after he pulls a firearm on them. =================================Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here:➡️ YouTube: @shotsfiredpodcast50 ==============Ways to reach the Shots Fired Podcast Team:==============💻 Website: https://www.shotsfiredpodcast.org📧 E-Mail: shotsfired…
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Navigating your child's education support can feel overwhelming — but you're not alone. In this episode of the Adult and Pediatric Institute Podcast, we break down the key differences between IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 Plans — and, more importantly, how to advocate for and implement the right plan for your child. Whether your …
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Send us a text Leslie Carpenter, co-founder of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy and Legislative Advocacy Manager at the Treatment Advocacy Center, shares her journey from concerned mother to dedicated mental health advocate after her son was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder 19 years ago. She discusses the barriers families face when seeking help …
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Welcome back to part 2 of episode 8, as we continue to unpack the subject of autism in girls. Here, we rejoin the conversation with our expert guests, Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psychologist and chief clinical officer at Options Autism. Join us as we explore: Autism and…
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Send us a text Clubhouse International is transforming lives through intentional communities where people with mental illness rebuild their lives after disruption and isolation. Joel Cochoran joins us to tell the Clubhouse story. • Clubhouse International operates 377 clubhouses across 32 countries using a specific 37-standard model • Members volun…
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Self-care sometime is seen only as relaxing and enjoyable activities. But it is also caring for our physical health. Have you ever prioritized everyone else's health but put your own last? I have done the same in one area of my life with awful results. I hope the lessons I share help you on your self-care journey. Connect with me: Instagram or Face…
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In the Zone - Mindflow State (No.2) For Study, Work, Sleep and Regulation ASD, AuDHD & ADHD. Calming music with D2 tone drone and light rain throughout. 🌈Please note: (See below) This recording may cause ringing in the ears. If so, do not continue to listen to the recording. Please consult your GP before listening to this recording. *** GET Study, …
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Send us a text Denise Paley shares the harrowing story of her son's sudden onset schizophrenia at age 18 and his subsequent five-year imprisonment without sentencing, revealing critical failures in how our justice system handles mental illness. • Son Ellis was an honor roll student with a bright future before experiencing first-episode psychosis • …
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Join the Paper Reset HERE Why does paper clutter feel so much heavier than it should? It’s just a few envelopes, right? A school form here, a receipt there… so why does it feel like it’s taking over your kitchen counter, your brain, and your sense of calm? If you’ve ever opened a drawer and found a pile of forgotten forms… If you’ve ever panicked b…
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When misinformation becomes a vibe, who gets caught in the crosshairs? In part 3 of Gender War Games, host Cristen Conger and linguist Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult, Magical Overthinkers) decodes the cognitive glitches, language games, and algorithmic dynamics fueling today’s gender panic. From the illusory truth effect and magical thinking to…
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Welcome to episode 99. What it’s like to view life through the "autistic lens’’. Reflecting on my own late self-diagnosis, I share how this discovery shifted my entire perspective - rewriting the past, unlocking self-compassion, and sparking a deep interest in how we navigate our lives alongside each other. Above all, this episode is an invitation …
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Send us a text Judge Milton Mack shares his mission to reform the mental health system by moving from crisis intervention to early treatment and prevention. His groundbreaking work in Michigan demonstrates how changing laws and procedures can dramatically improve outcomes while reducing costs. • Moving from an inpatient model to an outpatient world…
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In this episode I interview Lyric Rivera who has written Workplace Neurodiversity Rising. Lyric has been an employee, a manager and finally a consultant for employers interested in making their companies a place where both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees can succeed. Lyric shares her expertise, from getting hired to avoiding burnout, from…
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Send us a text Carly, a licensed clinical social worker and mother, shares her 30-year journey navigating her son's schizophrenia diagnosis and the healthcare system's failures that led to his year-long incarceration. • Son diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 17, now 47 years old • Early signs included not wanting to get out of bed, not going to sc…
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In this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leading to misdiagnosis, late diagnosis or even a lack of diagnosis. We're joined by two expert voices - Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psycholo…
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Send us a text Ashley Smith, an advocate, author, and speaker, shares her powerful journey of recovery from schizophrenia and how she transformed a legal crisis into a platform for mental health advocacy. Through her blog "Overcoming Schizophrenia," seven self-published books, and work with organizations like NAMI and the Curious Foundation, Ashley…
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Send us a text Katie R. Dale shares her journey from hospital patient to mental health author and advocate, offering insights into living with bipolar disorder type 1 with psychotic features and how writing became her path to healing and helping others. • Started blogging in 2014 after hospitalization as self-therapy before expanding into professio…
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Send us a text Tim Murphy, former congressman and psychologist, shares his journey advocating for mental health reform through the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act and highlights the systemic failures in America's approach to serious mental illness. • Serious mental illness requires different treatment approaches than general mental hea…
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Send us a text Psychotherapist Haley Graham shares her journey from pharmacist to mental health advocate after her son's struggle with school led her to found the Bounce Brighter Futures Foundation. Her personal experience with neurodivergence drives her passion for supporting children, parents, and teachers through therapeutic storytelling and com…
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If you are wondering if your child could be neurodiverse, this episode is especially for you. I share 5 of the signs I saw in our kids along with tips if you wish to seek a diagnosis. Episode on using tracking or journaling Episode 18: My #1 Tip When Life Is Chaotic Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook If you are enjoying this episode and want mo…
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Send us a text Patrick Kennedy shares his journey from Congressman to mental health advocate, revealing how his family history and personal struggles with addiction shaped his mission to transform America's approach to mental health care. • Passed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act by attaching it to the 2008 bank bailout bill • Advo…
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👉 For a bit of extra support grab my free 15-Minute Declutter Kickstart HERE Discover how parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) led me to a new, more realistic approach to decluttering, organizing my home, and letting go of perfectionism — lessons every overwhelmed parent can use. Have you ever felt like you're failing because …
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Is wellness the new purity culture? In part 2 of Gender War Games, host Cristen Conger and Cadence Dubus (@brooklynstrength), founder of Brooklyn Strength Virtual Fitness and Wellness Studio, breaks down how body control, aesthetic discipline, and "clean" femininity are being sold as self-care—while reinforcing the same old patriarchal power struct…
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Send us a text Judge Steven Leifman shares his remarkable journey from witnessing horrific conditions in a state psychiatric hospital as a teenager to becoming a leading judicial advocate for mental health reform. His work in Miami-Dade County has transformed how the criminal justice system handles people with mental illness, saving millions of dol…
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*This episode was filmed early 2024, but was not released to protect the integrity of the ongoing case. In March 2025, the jury returned with a death penalty for the suspect who took the life of Officer Tara O'Sullivan. This is her story. =================================Subscribe to Shots Fired Podcast Here:➡️ YouTube: @shotsfiredpodcast50 =======…
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Send us a text Christine Vester shares her mission with Humanity Over Handcuffs, a national advocacy movement protecting autistic individuals from being criminalized by the justice system. Her organization supports families, educates legal professionals, and works toward reforming a system that often treats neurological differences as criminal beha…
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What if the hardest part of going to the gym isn't the workout itself? In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares how executive dysfunction creates unexpected barriers to fitness that most people never consider. As someone diagnosed with autism and ADHD, Rhiannon reveals how seemingly simple tasks like showering can become major obstacles—and why thes…
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Send us a text Carol Nistakis shares her family's painful journey through the justice system after her autistic son was manipulated into illegal activity by a neighbor. Her decade-long fight for justice led her to cofound D3, an organization helping families navigate the unique challenges autistic individuals face in legal proceedings. • Began advo…
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