Best Lola Dada Olley Podcasts (2025)

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Sensory Overload: A Talk with The Filmmakers of the Hulu Documentary 49:17

17d ago49:17

49:17

In this episode, we discuss Sensory Overload, a film about how three communities navigate oral care and the world in general with sensory sensitivities in mind. It's also a film about neurodivergence, sensory differences, and how the world can be better designed to accommodate people. It's a Vox Media produced film in partnership with Haleon and Se…

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Better Understanding Challenging Behavior: A Talk with Larissa Heise, BCBA 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

Summary In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism, host Lola Dada-Olley speaks with licensed social worker and BCBA Larissa Heise about the complexities of challenging behavior in neurodivergent individuals. They discuss the definition of challenging behavior, trends observed in recent years, the importance of identifying triggers, and the role of …

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Creating Cultures of Neuroinclusion: A Talk with Dr. Theresa Haskins 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

Summary Dr. Theresa Haskins, a professor, researcher, consultant, corporate executive, mom, wife, and advocate, joins the podcast. She shares her journey as an advocate for her children and a self-advocate. Dr. Haskins discusses the diagnosis process for her children and the challenges they faced. She also talks about her experience studying educat…

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Serving Families in Crisis: A Conversation with Breanna Kelly-Higgs LCSW, BCBA 46:54

4M ago46:54

46:54

Summary Breanna Kelly, a licensed social worker and BCBA, shares her journey into the field of autism and her passion for supporting individuals with co-occurring conditions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and acknowledging the experiences and needs of individuals with disabilities, as well as the significance of cultural competence…

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Access to Reproductive Health Care: Autism and Intellectual Disability Edition 29:07

5M ago29:07

29:07

Summary In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, Lola Dada-Olley and her husband, Tosan Olley, discuss the complexities of navigating reproductive healthcare for their daughter, who is on the autism spectrum. They share their journey from recognizing the onset of puberty to preparing for their daughter's first period, emphasizing the impo…

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Advocacy in Action: A Talk with Ms. Texas 2024 Annette Addo-Yobo 48:55

6M ago48:55

48:55

In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, host Lola Dada-Olley speaks with Annette Addo-Yobo, the first immigrant-born Miss Texas, about her journey from Ghana to the U.S., her advocacy for autism awareness, and the importance of representation. Annette shares her personal experiences as a sibling caregiver, the cultural stigma surrounding…

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Navigating the High School Transition: A Talk With My Son 17:55

6M ago17:55

17:55

In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, host Lola Dada-Olley engages her son Fela in a heartfelt discussion about the transition from middle school to high school. They explore the various high school options available, the importance of extracurricular activities like band, and the challenges that come with academic rigor. Fela shares h…

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Workplace Neuroinclusion Strategy: Some Lessons Learned 32:17

8M ago32:17

32:17

In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, Lola Dada-Olley interviews Danielle Meadows, an executive director at JPMorgan Chase, about the importance of disability employment and the initiatives taken by the Business Solution Team (BEST) to promote neuro-inclusion. They discuss the evolution of the BEST program, common misconceptions about …

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Reintegrating Our Daughter Into School Life 34:09

8M ago34:09

34:09

In this episode, Lola Dada-Olley and her husband Tosan discuss their journey with their daughter Alero, who is on the autism spectrum. They share their decision-making process regarding Alero's education, including the challenges of navigating special education services, the impact of the pandemic, and the importance of adaptability in parenting. T…

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Back To School: Embracing Technology and Student-Centered Learning 1:13:03

9M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

In this episode, Dr. Kim Floyd, a professor of special education and an innovator, discusses her evolution in the education space and her role in standing up a center focused on assistive technology with people with disabilities. She shares her journey into special education, the development of a multidisciplinary approach, and the importance of tr…

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Addressing Daily Life Challenges with Revolutionary Tools: A Talk With Nadia Hamilton 37:20

1+ y ago37:20

37:20

Growing up alongside a sibling with autism can transform your life's blueprint in the most unexpected ways. in this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Nadia Hamilton, who shares the touching saga of her brother, Troy, and how his journey on the autism spectrum has awakened a legacy of empowerment and innovation. Nadia's candid recount of the j…

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Healthcare in America: New Year; New(ish) Expenses 22:01

1+ y ago22:01

22:01

Every January, my husband Tosan and I brace ourselves for the impact of the 'January reset' on our family's finances. As parents of a child with complex medical needs, we're no strangers to the avalanche of medical bills that come with insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums starting anew. Our latest episode offers an intimate conversation…

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2023: Our Longest, Yet Shortest, Year To Date 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

26:52

Our 2023 year in review episode is here. We discuss the ups and downs that is/was 2023, including a life changing family trip to Barcelona, an ice storm that prevented travel to our daughter's therapy, a short term caregiver crisis, the myth of work-life balance and so much more. https://notyourmamasautism.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notyourmama…

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Redefining Success For Yourself After Trauma : A Talk With Addis Gonte 38:40

1+ y ago38:40

38:40

In this episode, I speak with Addis Gonte, Non-Profit CEO and Disability Inclusion Advocate. We talk about how a car accident changed his life, resulting in traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. We also speak on how his life changing accident led him on a new path to founding a non-profit, called Able Mindset, and many lessons learned along the…

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"Tweendom", Puberty and Autism: An Interesting Cocktail 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

26:15

In this episode, my husband, Tosan, and I have a conversation about the transition we've made and are making into the start of adolescence. Our kids, a boy and a girl, are now both pre-teens and our daughter has an intellectual disability. We talk about the special considerations we have to think through and make as we raise neurodivergent children…

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Autism, Self-Advocacy, Therapy and Everything in Between: A Talk With Janelle Johnson 46:07

2y ago46:07

46:07

In this episode, we speak with Janelle Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Founder of Bridges Family Life Center, PLLC , Mom, Wife and Self-Advocate. We talk about her own autism self-diagnosis, how she became a therapist, her own philosophy on "masking", her decision to eventually self-ID, raising an autistic child and her views on …

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A Candid Conversation with Psychologist and Parent Advocate, Dr. Tade Akere 53:47

2y ago53:47

53:47

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tade Akere, a mother, wife, businesswoman turned psychologist and advocate. She is the mother of an adult autistic son and a neurodivergent and mental health advocate serving patients through her Illinois based practice. She is also the host of the webseries Dr. Tade Talks and the author of the book, No! Not My So…

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Healthcare Delivery, Parenting, Advocacy and a Little Forgiveness Along the Way 37:18

2y ago37:18

37:18

In this episode, I speak with Tim Markle, the Southern Regional Center Director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Waisman Center. We speak about delivery of health care to diverse populations, his own experience as a dad to an autistic son and how understanding the power of forgiveness has allowed him to become a better person, father, husband…

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A Later in Life Diagnosis: A Talk with Attorney and Self-Advocate LaNasha Houze 28:08

2y ago28:08

28:08

In Season 6, Episode 2 of the Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, I speak with attorney, self-advocate and former law school classmate, LaNasha Houze. In this episode, LaNasha speaks to how she ended up obtaining her later in life ADHD diagnosis, the subsequent realizations she made when it comes to her neurodivergence and provides some advice to those…

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Shifting Mindset: The Myth of Work/Life Balance 27:33

2y ago27:33

27:33

Welcome to Season 6 of the Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, now brought to you in both audio and video form. In addition to listening to our podcast on your favorite podcast platform, now you can view new episodes on You Tube. After a long hiatus, we start our new season talking through our parenting journey through various seasons that includes/inc…

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Special Education Law Conversation Continued with Tracey Spencer Walsh 22:02

2+ y ago22:02

22:02

Our conversation on special education law continues with Tracey Spencer Walsh, podcast host, attorney and special education law expert. This part of our conversation focuses on things to consider as your child ages through and eventually out of special education. https://notyourmamasautism.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/ https://…

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Special Education Law 101: A Conversation with Tracey Spencer Walsh, Esq. 36:14

2+ y ago36:14

36:14

In this episode, I speak with Tracey Spencer Walsh, an attorney specializing in special education law and a podcast host of the podcast, "It's Special", a show focused on navigating disability within the education space. In our conversation, Tracey and I speak on what special education is, the laws in space to safeguard it and some of the thing tha…

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Matching the Right People with the Right Tech 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

32:11

In this episode, we speak with Inarm Osborn, a passionate entrepreneur who is dedicated to improving the lives and job prospects of neurodivergent adults in need of his services. He is the Founder and CEO of Auti Quest, an innovative app that provides employment support for autistic adults. He is also Centra Co Support Services, a day center for ad…

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Pursuit of A Different Kind of American Dream: A Talk with Koko Ekeng 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

42:49

In this episode, I speak with Koko Ekeng, mom, parenting coach and author. She talks about how her daughter's complex medical needs started her on a journey to America in order for her to get the help she needed medically and, eventually academically as well. She speaks to how her training as a life coach prepared her for a very difficult season ht…

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Enhancing the Caregiver Experience with Tech: A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Taverniti of Nurolux 33:41

2+ y ago33:41

33:41

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jessica Taverniti, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, PHD in Psychology and Co-Founder of Nurolux, a platform that provides its members with actionable and customized tools that aids autistic people, their families and professionals that support them a better roadmap to improve overall quality of life. I speak with …

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Driving With Autism: A Talk with Andrew Arboe 23:50

2+ y ago23:50

23:50

In this episode, we speak with Andrew Arboe, Founder of Driving with Autism, an online program that helps autistic people how to drive. He talks about common challenges he sees in this space, some of the personal challenges he has faced as a self-advocate and how the types of programming he has available for people in need of these services. For mo…

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Money on the Mind: A Talk About More Inclusive Financial Planning 33:49

2+ y ago33:49

33:49

In this episode, I speak with Andrew Komarow, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Founder of Planning Across the Spectrum, a firm that specializes in financial planning for neurodivergent and disabled people and their families. We talk about his later in life autism diagnosis, what he thinks people get wrong about neurodivergence and some ways th…

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A Talk About Job Coaching: Evolution from Occupational Therapist to Start Up Founder 32:12

3y ago32:12

32:12

For Season 5, Episode 3 of the Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, I speak with Danielle Feerst, Occupational Therapist and Founder of iElevate, a life and career coaching platform for neurodivergent teens and adults. We talk about the reason why a need for her services exists, challenges associated with this relatively new coaching space and how her b…

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How Occupational Therapy Enhanced Our Lives: A Talk with Micaela Wilson 20:11

3y ago20:11

20:11

In this episode, we speak with pediatric occupational therapist, Micaela Wilson. Mickey, as she is better known by, walks us through how occupational therapy can help certain people, the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy and the kinds of considerations people can make when deciding which therapist is right for them. In ad…

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From Self Awareness to Self-Advocacy: A Talk with Amy Root 26:10

3y ago26:10

26:10

Welcome to the first episode of the new season, Season 5, Episode 1 where we speak to Amy Root. She is an autistic self-advocate, corporate executive, mom and wife. We talked about how her later in life autism diagnosis not only better helped her understand who she was, but helped her better parent her children (including two autistic children) and…

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Choosing the Light: A Journey through Self-Advocacy with Jennifer Msumba 41:05

3y ago41:05

41:05

It is not every day that someone is vulnerable about their life journey. I had an enlightening discussion with Jennifer Msumba, award winning autistic filmmaker, musician and writer. In this episode Jennifer walks us through her self-advocacy journey, how she uses art to cope with feeling different and the time when she was forcibly institutionaliz…

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An Elementary School Finale: A Conversation with My Son About His New Chapter 11:17

3y ago11:17

11:17

In this episode, I interview my son, a budding self-advocate in his own right, about the start of his transition into middle school and his recent discharge from physical therapy. He talks about how he is processing the end of therapy, the friends he made there and the types of things that run through his mind as he thinks of the start of middle sc…

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Pulling Back the Layers with J-Rock: British-Ghanaian- American Musician and Autism Advocate 40:14

3y ago40:14

40:14

JP "J-Rock" Horsley is a black, autistic musician who currently lives in the UK. He is also a contributor to the book, Educational Psychology Perspectives on Supporting Young Autistic People: Insight from Experience, Practice and Research, which was published in April 2022. We had a rich discussion about his music, how his neurodivergence contribut…

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ABA All Grown Up: A Look into Behavioral Intervention Across the Lifespan 1:03:45

3y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy commonly administered to children on the autism spectrum. According to Healthline media, ABA is a type of therapy that can improve social, communication, and learning skills through reinforcement strategies. Many experts consider ABA to be the gold-standard treatment for children with autism spec…

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Caretaker Perspectives in Raw Form 21:28

3y ago21:28

21:28

In this episode, we speak to the filmmakers behind the documentary, "Unseen: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers and Why It Matters". We discuss the idea behind the documentary, why the decision was made to tell the story visually and what people hope they get out of the film. For more information about this film, check it out here. https://notyour…

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Three Moms, Three Different Sides of Neurodivergence 1:14:53

3y ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Friendships, like so many things in life, have to evolve to remain vital. This episode takes the listener through the story of three women who first met in their twenties as law school classmates at the Howard University School of Law, affectionately referred to as the HUSL. We would all get married, all stay in touch with one another and all becom…

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From Trial Lawyer to Relationship Coach for Autistic Adults 55:17

3+ y ago55:17

55:17

In this episode we start to explore the world of relationships through the eyes of Jeremy Hamburgh, trial attorney turned relationship coach for autistic adults. He is the founder of My Best Social Life, a service that aids autistic adults who need help forging more intimate friendships and romantic relationships. Jeremy talks about how he applied …

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A Travel Story: Putting the Inclusive in All-Inclusive 34:56

3+ y ago34:56

34:56

In this week's episode, we tell the story of family travel through a multi-generational lens. What many take for granted, getting on a plane and having the opportunity to see life beyond your everyday, can prove challenging to some autistic people. My brother and children, all on the autism spectrum, were no exception. This episode touches upon how…

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Special Education in the Covid-19 Era: One UK Educator's Perspective 41:39

3+ y ago41:39

41:39

January 2022 marks the one year anniversary of a conversation had with Ivie Okwuegbuna, a UK Educator with a focus on teaching children with disabilities and neurodifferences. When we first spoke, vaccines were just starting to be distributing in certain parts of the world. She spoke about considerations and risks educators took when determining ho…

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An African Mom's Journey: A Conversation with Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie 58:37

3+ y ago58:37

58:37

Season 4 of the Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast begins with a great conversation had with Tonye Faloughi Ekezie, mom, wife, disability rights advocate, TV personality, author, writer, producer and podcast host of the newly launched Special Mums Africa Podcast. In this episode, she breaks down her personal story, how she found out she had a daughter …

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Season 4 Trailer: What is on the Horizon 1:40

3+ y ago1:40

1:40

A brief description into what is in store for Season 4 as read by our son, Fela. https://notyourmamasautism.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/ https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/By Lola Dada-Olley

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A Look Back at 2021 Episodes, An Exercise in Gratitude 24:29

3+ y ago24:29

24:29

In this episode, we look back on 2021 NYMA Podcast episodes and discuss various lessons learned from them. We talk about past episodes that touch upon community policing, disability inclusion efforts in Corporate America, self-advocacy and more. This episode marks the start of our hiatus. We will return in January 2022 with brand new episodes. In t…

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Budding Self-Advocacy 44:44

3+ y ago44:44

44:44

In this episode, we speak to a mom-daughter duo by the names of Kendra and Maria, respectively. Kendra is the mother of two autistic children, a boy and a girl and a friend of the family. She and her family are referenced back in Season 1, Episode 6 in the episode titled, "It Takes a (Wisconsin) Village". Kendra and Maria, her then 12 year old daug…

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Advocacy for All Brains 1:13:43

3+ y ago1:13:43

1:13:43

This NYMA episode features Haley Moss, renowned attorney, writer, artist, author, neurodiversity expert and disability rights advocate. She is the author of the new book, "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals". She is also the host of the podcast, Spectrumly Speaking, that she co-hosts with Dr. Lori Butt…

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Real Talk with Domonique Brown, One of the Stars of "Atypical" on Netflix 20:39

3+ y ago20:39

20:39

To round out this season's segment on representation in film and media, we speak with Domonique Brown, an actor best known for his work on the hit Netflix show, "Atypical". We talk to him about his autism diagnosis, his acting journey, his work on the show, what representation looks like to him and some of his plans for the future. To learn more ab…

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A Candid Conversation with Tal Anderson, One of the Stars of the Netflix Series "Atypical" 23:26

3+ y ago23:26

23:26

In this episode, we extend our series into exploring representation in film by having a great conversation with Tal Anderson, an actually autistic actor who recently starred in the hit Netflix series, "Atypical". She spent time with me to discuss her acting journey, her autism diagnosis, her dreams and what representation in film means to her. To l…

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Casting Call: Autistic Child Actors Wanted 17:33

4y ago17:33

17:33

In this week's episode, I have a great discussion with a sister filmmaking duo, Laura & Rachael Doukas, currently in the pre-production process of their upcoming feature, The Ryan Express. They sit down to speak with me about their filmmaking process, their decision to cast actually autistic actors and their personal connection behind why they chos…

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Depicting Autism in Film 27:42

4y ago27:42

27:42

In this episode of the Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, we feature Natasha Mynhier, award winning-director "In A Beat", a movie about a black mother, her autistic son and the dynamics underlying their relationship. I speak with Natasha about the reasons behind why she wanted to depict neurodivergent storytelling in a way that highlighted autism thro…

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Art Imitating Life: A Conversation with the Creator of Pixar's Float 31:56

4y ago31:56

31:56

In this episode of the Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, I speak with Bobby Rubio, Pixar director of the 2019 animated short film, Float. Earlier this year, Bobby spoke with me about the movie and his son, Alex, the inspiration behind the film. We talked about how being a parent to a child on the autism spectrum sparked the idea behind the film, the …

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Not Your Mama's CEO Interview 43:50

4y ago43:50

43:50

In this NYMA episode, we speak to the President, CEO and Chairman of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, David Long, about his life as a CEO, a Dad and a husband. He and I had a very candid discussion about raising an autistic son in an age before modern day autism awareness and autism acceptance campaigns. He frankly discusses the isolation his fa…

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