Best Co Occurring Conditions Podcasts (2025)

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EP 9 - Two years of the Hamilton Centre: Advancing mental health and addiction care 1:05:23

25d ago1:05:23

1:05:23

In this special episode, we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Hamilton Centre with two leaders at the forefront of integrated mental health and AOD care: Professor Margaret Hamilton AO, the inspiration behind the Centre’s name, and our Clinical Director Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri. They discuss the evolution of care models, the im…

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EP 8 - The role of lived experience in shaping mental health and AOD care 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

In this episode, we’re joined by two passionate advocates, Benn Veenker and Tharindu Jayadeva, who share their lived experiences and expertise in the mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) sectors. They discuss how their journeys have shaped their work supporting others through recovery, the challenges they face and the stigma surrounding m…

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EP 7 – Holistic care for families affected by addiction and mental illness 44:22

3M ago44:22

44:22

In this episode, Hamilton Centre Relationship and Partnership Lead Annie Williams is joined by A/Prof Brendan O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and former Head of Practice and Service Development at The Bouverie Centre (La Trobe University), and Robert Campbell, Programme Manager at Family Drug and Gambling Help (SHARC), as they explore the complex challenge…

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EP 6 - Navigating the intersection of mental health and substance use with LGBTIQA+ people 31:17

5M ago31:17

31:17

In this episode hosted by Annie Williams, Hamilton Centre’s Relationship and Partnership Lead, we’re joined by two guests from Thorne Harbour Health: Molly (AOD Counselling Practice Lead) and Keiran (Peer Support Worker). They discuss the intersection of mental health and substance use issues with LGBTIQA+ people. They explore the stigma these comm…

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Ep. 20: Employment, Getting Hired, & HR- We're Talking About It! 49:26

6M ago49:26

49:26

Carley Marissa sits down with AFO Transition & Employment Program Officer Kyle Britt, who holds a masters in HR to discuss all things employment. From job seeking, to interviewing, to is HR your friend, and how employers can adopt best practices to boost their overall business! For more information, visit autismfoundationok.org/LEAD or contact Kyle…

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Ep. 18: Okie School of Adventure, An Alternative Way of Learning! 36:34

8M ago36:34

36:34

Carley sits down with Neil & Alex Turner (our youngest guest, yet!) to discuss their personal approach to education, Okie School of Adventure (okieschool.org) and Alex's autism journey.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

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EP 5 - Supporting AOD and Mental Health Workers in Navigating Complex Cases 38:23

8M ago38:23

38:23

Welcome to the Hamilton Centre podcast, where we delve into integrated care within mental health and addiction services across Victoria, Australia. In this episode hosted by Annie Williams, our Relationship and Partnership Lead, we’re joined by Sally Thomas (Senior Social Worker) and James Steevenson (Senior Psychiatric Nurse) from the Hamilton Cen…

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EP 4 - Lived Experience Workers & Human-Centred Practices in Integrated Care 28:44

9M ago28:44

28:44

This episode explores the value and importance of lived experience workers in an integrated care model. Host Annie Williams is joined by Sally Chin and Lee-Ann, who bring their experiences and perspectives as part of the Hamilton Centre clinical team at Eastern Health. Sally highlights the challenges faced by individuals with co-occurring mental he…

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Ep. 16: Autism in Cherokee Nation with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. & Dr. Crystal Hernandez 38:17

10M ago38:17

38:17

Carley sits down with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation and Dr. Crystal Hernandez to discuss their Autism Task Force report, autism and disability in the native community, the importance of their work, and how we can all come together to serve our communities. For more information on the first report, please visit: https://www.cherokee.…

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Ep. 17: Profound Autism & Parenting the Spectrum 54:15

10M ago54:15

54:15

Carley sits down with Michi Medley (advocate, case manager, future LCSW) and the parent of two children on the autism spectrum. One has profound autism, and the other does not. There are many stereotypes about what it is like for someone living with profound autism, many of them incorrect; Michi shares her insight and personal journey with parentin…

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EP 3 - Inclusive Approaches in Mental Health and Addiction Care 32:50

10M ago32:50

32:50

In this episode, Annie Williams, Clinical Transformation Lead at Hamilton Centre, welcomes Dr Thileepan Naren, a GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist with interests and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare, custodial health, and drug and alcohol management, along with Tracy Wrigley, a Registered Nurse with extensive experi…

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EP 2 - Building Relationships & Addressing Stigma in Healthcare 28:35

11M ago28:35

28:35

In this episode, Annie Williams, Hamilton Centre Transformation Lead, interviews two guests from the Hamilton Centre Clinical Network at Austin Health and Goulburn Valley Health: Professor Edward Ogden PSM, an experienced Alcohol and Other Drug Consultant, and Allison Szarejko, a Mental Health Nurse and Clinical Lead. They highlight the importance …

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Ep. 15- Officer Galloway: The Autistic Cop 23:41

11M ago23:41

23:41

Filmed on April 2nd, World Autism Day, Carley sits down with Jenks, Oklahoma police officer Cody Galloway, to discuss his experience living with autism, what it's like being an autistic cop, and his customized sensory-friendly patrol car. Fore more info on FREE AFO resources for your vehicle or person, contact [email protected]…

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EP 1 - Integrated Care in Mental Health and Addiction | Shalini Arunogiri interviews Dan Lubman and Lisa Jarvie 34:05

12M ago34:05

34:05

In the first episode, Shalini Arunogiri, Clinical Director at the Hamilton Centre, interviews Dan Lubman, Addiction Psychiatrist and Executive Clinical Director at Turning Point, and Lisa Jarvie, Clinical Quality Improvement Lead at the Hamilton Centre. They discuss the importance of integrated care in the mental health and addiction sectors, the c…

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Ep. 14- #ActuallyAutistic! 57:26

12M ago57:26

57:26

Carley sits down with Hann Bingham Brunner, PhD, to discuss their published paper about the #ActuallyAutistic community and autistic rhetoric on Twitter regarding Sia’s film “Music”, their experience living with autism, the different types of dysphoria that can occur with autism, and the importance of autistic voices being heard. For a plain langua…

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Ep. 13- Conversation with an Autistic Therapist 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

Carley sits down with Lindsey Vandeventer, LCSW an autistic therapist to discuss their experience being on the spectrum, how they serve others, wellness techniques, and more. To learn more about Lindsey, visit: https://www.facebook.com/TheraputicAutist Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and conversations between the host and guest(s…

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Ep. 12- Let's Get Real About Autism and Mental Health 40:04

1y ago40:04

40:04

Carley sits down with their friend, fellow autistic & comic, Ashley Bartlett, to discuss their experiences of being autistic from the female perspective, their struggles with depression and suicidality, what has worked for them, & how they show themselves wellness. Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and conversations between the hos…

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Ep. 11 Autism & Neurodiversity In The Workplace: A Key to Success 40:29

1y ago40:29

40:29

Carley sits down with Workforce Development Coordinator Kyle Britt to discuss the many benefits of autism and neurodiversity in the workplace, how employers can create a successful environment, and AFO's LEAD training for employers. For more information on LEAD training or how you can create a successful work environment, please email kbritt@autism…

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Ep. 10- The Autistic Experience, Let's Talk About It 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

30:11

Carley sits down with Gale Hann to discuss their professional and personal opinions on the autistic experience.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

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Ep. 9- Children, Autism, and Mental Health Matters 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

40:05

Carley sits down with Dr. Tara R Buck to discuss the importance of identifying co-occurring mental health conditions in children with autism, the latest mental health trends, and why children with autism are likely to be bullied 3 to 4 more times than their neurotypical peers. Resources from this episode: Oklahoma LEND Training Program: https://ouh…

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Ep. 8- Crisis Centers- What are They? 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

31:11

Carley sits down with Lauren Stover, executive director of the Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center and Recovery Unity, to learn about the importance of crisis centers, how they help those in need, and what a crisis is. If you or someone you know is in crisis and are in America, please call 988 for immediate assistance.…

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Ep. 7- Autism, Law Enforcement, and the Importance of Education 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

38:35

Carley sits down with AFO board member and Law Enforcement Educator Cory Sutton to discuss the importance of continuing education and how training first responders about autism play an important role in public safety for the community. If you live in Oklahoma and want to know more about Mr. Sutton's training, please contact us at info@autismfoundat…

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Ep. 6- Mental Health in the Tribal Nations 28:18

1+ y ago28:18

28:18

Carley sits down with Shiela Williams (LPC-S) to shed light on the mental health situation within the tribal nations in Oklahoma, how to be an ally, the importance of belonging, and more! Learn more about Shiela here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shiela-williams-edmond-ok/1173356By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

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Ep. 5- Wellness 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

44:17

Carley sits down with wellness and fitness instructors Lindsay Juarez (www.mindfulmassageok.com) and Carri Baldwin (https://www.templefitnessyukon.com/) to discuss the importance of overall wellness and share their personal journeys of raising autistic children.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

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Ep. 4- Evan's Promise 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

49:26

Carley sits down with suicide prevention advocate and parent Shellie Smartt to discuss her son Evan Smartt's life, losing a child, the aftermath, and how she advocates for those with similar experiences. To learn more about Evan's Promise, please visit: http://evanspromise.org/ To learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, ple…

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Ep. 3- All About 988 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

37:03

What is 988? Carley sits down with Josh DeBartolo from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services to discuss 988 and to learn all about the various help it can provide. Follow us at @autismfoundationok on IG to learn more.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

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Ep. 2- Late in Life Diagnosis, Parenting, and Creating Community 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Carley Marissa Dummitt sits down with AFO board member Tom Taylor, who was diagnosed when his child was, to discuss being diagnosed late in life, parenting as an autistic, creating the group 'Autistic Adults of Oklahoma,' and lots more! Follow us on IG @AutismFoundationOK to for more.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

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Ep. 1- Autism and Artistic Expression 1:39:46

1+ y ago1:39:46

1:39:46

Carley Marissa Dummitt of the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma discusses autism, the autistic experience, and how it impacts artistic expression with her friends and fellow autistic artists.By Autism Foundation of OKlahoma

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Have You Been Misdiagnosed? 9:07

5y ago9:07

9:07

As adults., many of us have received incorrect, or even correct, diagnostic labels, but with no diagnosis of the actual ASD. This applies even more to women on the spectrum. Pardon my "high" and tired voice here--I'm adjusting my bipolar meds.

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By Any Other Name: ASD or ASC (or Back to Plain Ol' Autism)? 13:04

5y ago13:04

13:04

Stigma as It pertains to Autism... To help avoid it, should it be called a disorder or a condition? --- https://www.verywellmind.com/overview-of-the-icd-11-4589392 ICD-11 vs. DSM-5 What are the differences between the ICD-11 and the DSM-5? The most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was published on …

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Autism: a Disability or a Difference? 16:43

5y ago16:43

16:43

What constitutes a disability? What is Labeling Theory, and how does assigning a diagnosis to people and their experiences affect lives, beyond the primary goal of guiding treatment? Is it healthy to identify with one's neurologic condition, or with a psychiatric diagnosis like bipolar illness? Let's touch on the Social vs. the Medical Models of Di…

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Infantilization of the Autistic Adult 15:36

5y ago15:36

15:36

Nobody likes to be talked down to, and folks on the spectrum are no exception. In this episode, we'll address the dangers of treating adults on the autism spectrum like children.

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Conditions Commonly Seen with ASD: Some Co-morbid, Co-occurring, and Associated Disorders 12:16

5y ago12:16

12:16

This episode of NeuroMarvelous explores fellow travelers of the ASDs--ADHD, OCD, NVLD, ID and beyond!

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Accommodating the Needs of Autistic Adults 10:38

5y ago10:38

10:38

Accommodations--not just for kids!

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What Preconceived Notions About Autism Do You Fit or Defy? 20:44

5y ago20:44

20:44

Do you flap your hands and rock? Avoid all eye contact? Love spinning wheels and watching water come out of faucets? This episode of NeuroMarvelous is all about the stereotypes of stereotypies...and other things autistic. (Yes, the word was Prosopagnosia.)

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If Wishes Were Horses, or: Would You Choose to Be NT If You Could? 9:32

5y ago9:32

9:32

Would you choose to be neurotypical?

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On the Subject of Asperger's--the Man, the Name, the Label, the Community 13:07

5y ago13:07

13:07

Was Dr. Hans Asperger a Nazi? Simon Baron-Cohen says unfortunately yes: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05112-1 Also mentioned in this episode were DSM task-force doctor, Allen Frances, M.D., and his book: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/saving-normal Dr. Enrico Gnaulati and his book: https://www.amazon.com/Back-Normal-Overlooked…

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Women on the Spectrum--Why Is It So Hard to Find Help and Validation? 17:59

5y ago17:59

17:59

Why is a male, usually a toddler and often white, perennially stuck in our heads when we hear the word 'Autistic?' TW: mention of suicide

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Camouflaging / Masking as a Woman on the Spectrum 12:29

5y ago12:29

12:29

In this episode, we'll explore what autistic women often do to feel safe in an NT world.

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Yes, Friends, the 'Clarifi' Saliva Test for ASD is for KIDS. 5:36

5y ago5:36

5:36

One more child-focused ASD product/service: https://www.clarifiasd.com/ The Clarifi test is designed to provide a probability of an autism diagnosis based on epigenetic biomarkers in the saliva. It is currently available to children 18 months through 6 years of age. https://www.clarifiasd.com/faq/

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The Experience of Waiting (and Waiting and Waiting) for an ASD Diagnosis 12:35

5y ago12:35

12:35

Half of how hard this process is...is the waiting and wondering. TW mention of pet loss, grief, and suicidal ideation near the end

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Welcome to NeuroMarvelous--a New ASD (and other ND) Podcast 4:42

5y ago4:42

4:42

...just in time for Autism Acceptance Month. Hope you'll join in! ~Serena

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Am I an Autist(ic) or a Person with Autism? 13:08

5y ago13:08

13:08

In this episode of NeuroMarvelous, I'm weighing in on person- vs Identity-1st language. Do you prefer PFL (person with autism) or IFL (autistic person)? What is PFL? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People-first_language Here's ASAN's take on IFL: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/ Please do chime in, and stay Autastic!…

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Adult ASD / AUTISM in the Midst of COVID-19 19:43

5y ago19:43

19:43

What is COVID-19, and what do we do about it? https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Among the resources mentioned in this episode of NeuroMarvelous are: https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19/index#self-care About the virus, autistic adults, routines & mental health: https://www.autismspeaks.org/covid-19-information-and-resources-adults…

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To Self-Diagnose with AUTISM / ASD as an Adult...or Not? 25:47

5y ago25:47

25:47

There are many positions on self-diagnosis--and things can get heated! Not specifically mentioned in this episode of NeuroMarvelous, but looks interesting and useful: https://psychcentral.com/news/2016/11/19/exploring-experiences-of-adults-with-self-diagnosed-autism/112749.html

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On Being Diagnosed Autistic at 52, In the Midst of COVID-19 13:01

5y ago13:01

13:01

I'm still in the process of being assessed and should have the official "verdict" soon. (They pretty much indicated they do think it's ASD.) --- Some of the references mentioned in this episode of NeuroMarvelous are: Simon Baron-Cohen and his controversial extreme male brain theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjE_yaJjXE8&t=303s Sarah Hendrickx …

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