Best Vicky Westra Podcasts (2025)

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How our Mindset as Parents Shapes our Neurodiverse Children's Futures 27:26

25d ago27:26

27:26

In this inspiring episode, Vicky and Pier open up about the powerful role that parental perception plays in shaping the future of neurodiverse children. They discuss how a parent’s beliefs and expectations about what is possible for their child can significantly influence the opportunities and outcomes that unfold. Drawing from their own journey wi…

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A Journey from an Autism Diagnosis to Acceptance 14:51

2M ago14:51

14:51

Finding Our Way: A Journey from Diagnosis to Acceptance In this heartfelt episode, Vicky and Pier share their emotional journey upon receiving an autism diagnosis for their daughter, Gabbi. Through their story, we explore the diverse and deeply personal reactions parents experience when faced with such news. This episode highlights how each family'…

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Haley Moss- An Inspirational Story of Success! 55:51

2y ago55:51

55:51

Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges. She is a consultant to top corporations and nonprofits that seek her guidance in creating a diverse workplace and a sought-after commentator on disability rights issues. The first openly aut…

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Alicia Trautwein- Insider Secrets to Creating a Self-Care Routine that actually works! 1:00:43

2y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Alicia Trautwein is a St. Louis-based motivational speaker, founder of The Mom Kind, autism advocate, and autistic mother of three autistic children. Trautwein speaks on topics close to her heart like LGBTQIA+ rights, antibullying, autism acceptance, and mental health advocacy. Here at Neuroshifts we are huge advocates of self-care. We love to brin…

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Gopika Kapoor- The importance of a mother's self-care. 1:01:21

2+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Gopika is the Author of Beyond the Blue: Love, Life, and Autism. In this special session, we will be discussing her book and the importance of a mother's self-care. Beyond the Blue is a book that will inspire you to be a better person. Within its pages, Gopika Kapoor describes her unique, yet universally shared experiences as the parent of a child …

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Sam Farmer- Setting out for a better quality of life in the face of challenge and adversity. 1:02:09

2+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Sam Farmer is a neurodiversity community self-advocate, writer/author, public speaker and consultant for Floreo, a company that leverages virtual reality technology in teaching social, communication and other life skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records coaching videos and podc…

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The power of speaking kindly to ourselves - the magic of self-respect and self love! 53:49

2+ y ago53:49

53:49

Maija is the founder of Appreciate U. Creator, uplifter, and world traveler, Maija specializes in bringing confidence to all of those who surround her. A student of self-improvement since the age of 10, Maija has compiled the most effective tricks she's learned over the last 24 years to create lasting and authentic happiness. With Appreciate U, she…

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Arlo Henderson: Creating a Neuro-ready Work Environment 1:01:04

2+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

In this very special session of Green Zone Talks we will be speaking with Arlo and how he has implemented a "Neuro-Ready" work initiative. He will be discussing his experience in hiring one of Neuroshifts' former students and the beneficial and uplifting results this has contributed to his business. This inspiring success story of a young man being…

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Tracy Borreson: Neuro-Diverse Personal Brand Empowerment 55:57

2+ y ago55:57

55:57

In this conversation, we will be exploring some of the challenges to bringing your personal brand to work for the neuro-diverse community, and how you can find the space to OWN your personal brand that allows you to be proud of your unique neuro-type and bring it to work proudly.By Neuroshifts

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AnnaLaura Brown: A journey of success through acceptance of Autism 46:04

3y ago46:04

46:04

AnnaLaura Brown is an Health Coach, Author, and Autism Advocate. She got her diagnosis of Autism later in life, but it has never stopped her from using her unique talents and interests to achieve her purpose in life. AnnaLaura has had a special interest as it relates to physical health and diets because of her own journey with experiencing a lot of…

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S2 EP3: Vicky Westra talks to Autism Advocate Becca Lory Hector 55:14

4y ago55:14

55:14

Becca Lory Hector was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and based on her own journey has become an autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. In this podcast, she talks with Vicky Westra about her challenges with receiving an accurate diagnosis and how she has used her past experience to help so many others understand life on the …

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S2 EP2: Vicky Talks With TV Investigator, Jim Rathmann 38:19

4y ago38:19

38:19

Jim Rathmann is a former Secret Service agent, retired homicide detective, decorated Army Veteran and investigative consultant - but his most important title is Dad. In this podcast, he talks with host Vicky Westra about his son's Autism diagnosis and his family's personal journey. To learn more about Jim Rathmann visit: www.JimRathmannTheCompany.c…

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S2 EP1: Vicky Talks with Miss Tampa Beauty Queen, Rachel Barcellona 30:49

4+ y ago30:49

30:49

From her title of Miss Tampa to her designation as an Honorary Shifter Member, Rachel Barcellona is making history! Vicky Westra sits down with this beauty queen and activist to talk about how she's working to shift perceptions of Autism! A great example of what it means to be an Autism Shifter, Rachel chooses every day to live in the Green Zone, a…

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EP 7: Vicky Talks with Jen Msumba founder of Rebranding Autism 36:31

4+ y ago36:31

36:31

Vicky Westra is the Founder of Autism Shifts, a 501(c)3 Non-profit Foundation and Artistas Café, a unique Social Enterprise whose mission is to employ individuals diagnosed with Autism. Prior to her current entrepreneurial role, Vicky worked at Tampa Electric Company for 22 years in various roles. Her last role prior to leaving TECO was Director of…

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EP 6: Autism Shifts with Vicky Westra 40:31

4+ y ago40:31

40:31

Vicky Westra is the Founder of Autism Shifts, a 501(c)3 Non-profit Foundation and Artistas Café, a unique Social Enterprise whose mission is to employ individuals diagnosed with Autism. Prior to her current entrepreneurial role, Vicky worked at Tampa Electric Company for 22 years in various roles. Her last role prior to leaving TECO was Director of…

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EP 4: Understanding Autism; A New Path Towards The Workforce 31:29

4+ y ago31:29

31:29

Vicky Westra is the mother of Gabbi, a young adult with Autism who was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. Because of the dismal outcomes Vicky was seeing for her daughter and the broader Autism community, she started a Non-Profit organization with a mission to create a new world for autism. Vicky and her organization believe that those in th…

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EP 3: Understanding Disabilities in The Workplace 37:57

4+ y ago37:57

37:57

Vicky Westra is the Founder of Autism Shifts, a 501(c)3 Non-profit Foundation and Artistas Café, a unique Social Enterprise whose mission is to employ individuals diagnosed with Autism. Prior to her current entrepreneurial role, Vicky worked at Tampa Electric Company for 22 years in various roles. Her last role prior to leaving TECO was Director of…

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EP 2: Shifting Perspectives on Autism with Vicky Westra and honorary Shifter, Kimberly Jackson, Esq. 28:40

4+ y ago28:40

28:40

A mother's mission creating a new reality for the Autism Community! Join Vicky Westra and Kimberly Jackson, Esq., a leading Advocate for the Autism Community…and an Honorary Shifter Member, in this movement to replace fear and worry with hope and joy! Join the Shift Today: www.AutismShifts.org/become-a-member #AutismShifts #JoinTheShift #BecomeAShi…

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EP 1: Empowering the Autism Community with Vicky Westra 30:45

4+ y ago30:45

30:45

Your shift starts here! The knowledge, tools and processes to empower you, all in one place. Learn how you can become a Shifter Member - and create a new reality for the Autism Community! Join the Shift Today: www.AutismShifts.org/become-a-member #AutismShifts #JoinTheShift #BecomeAShifterMember #GreenZoneLife #ShiftersShapeFutures #Autism #ASD #Au…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Vicky Westra Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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How our Mindset as Parents Shapes our Neurodiverse Children's Futures 27:26

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A Journey from an Autism Diagnosis to Acceptance 14:51

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Haley Moss- An Inspirational Story of Success! 55:51

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Alicia Trautwein- Insider Secrets to Creating a Self-Care Routine that actually works! 1:00:43

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Gopika Kapoor- The importance of a mother's self-care. 1:01:21

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Sam Farmer- Setting out for a better quality of life in the face of challenge and adversity. 1:02:09

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The power of speaking kindly to ourselves - the magic of self-respect and self love! 53:49

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Arlo Henderson: Creating a Neuro-ready Work Environment 1:01:04

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Tracy Borreson: Neuro-Diverse Personal Brand Empowerment 55:57

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AnnaLaura Brown: A journey of success through acceptance of Autism 46:04

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S2 EP3: Vicky Westra talks to Autism Advocate Becca Lory Hector 55:14

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S2 EP2: Vicky Talks With TV Investigator, Jim Rathmann 38:19

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S2 EP1: Vicky Talks with Miss Tampa Beauty Queen, Rachel Barcellona 30:49

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EP 7: Vicky Talks with Jen Msumba founder of Rebranding Autism 36:31

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EP 6: Autism Shifts with Vicky Westra 40:31

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EP 4: Understanding Autism; A New Path Towards The Workforce 31:29

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EP 3: Understanding Disabilities in The Workplace 37:57

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EP 2: Shifting Perspectives on Autism with Vicky Westra and honorary Shifter, Kimberly Jackson, Esq. 28:40

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EP 1: Empowering the Autism Community with Vicky Westra 30:45

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