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Living With Hyperthymesia: Frank Healy on Healing, Memory, and Mental Health

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Hey guys, hey – happy Wednesday! I’m April, your favorite autistic OT and host of Adulting with Autism – the podcast where life skills are sexy, healing is real, and neurodivergent voices finally get the mic. Whether you're a parent guiding your autistic young adult or you're that young adult figuring it out one meltdown and meme at a time, this is your judgment-free zone to laugh, learn, and level up. 🧠💬

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep with Frank Healy, one of only 100 people on the planet diagnosed with hyperthymesia—aka he remembers every single day of his life since age six. Yep. Every. Single. Day. From '60s Batman episodes to heartbreaks and healing, Frank’s memory is like Google Calendar with emotional receipts.

🎙️ What we unpacked with Frank:

  • How to release emotional baggage tied to traumatic memories

  • Why healing your past matters more than hiding it

  • How to break free from the victim mindset and reclaim your narrative

  • The science of memory, self-talk, and mental wellness

  • Why journaling is still free, effective, and totally underrated (seriously—just try it)

If your brain feels overloaded—in a good way—you’re not alone. ✨ Let’s keep this neuro-spicy conversation going.

💡 Mentioned in this episode:

📢 Adulting with Autism is now in the Top 50 on Apple Podcasts (Education)—let’s break the top 15 and shake up a system that still isn’t talking enough about autistic adults. Smash that follow on Podbean or your favorite podcast app, and please leave a 5-star review on Apple if you cried, healed, or laughed harder than expected.

👉 Share this episode with someone who overthinks everything (you know the one) – because healing doesn't mean erasing the memory, just releasing the emotion.

Until next time, keep adulting with autism, and remember—emotions don’t expire, but healing is always an option.

✨ We believe in real stories, real conversations, and real change. If you think your journey could inspire autistic young adults or their families, I’d love to hear from you.


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
  continue reading

144 episodes

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Manage episode 481147760 series 3546530
Content provided by April Ratchford MS OT/L. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by April Ratchford MS OT/L or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Hey guys, hey – happy Wednesday! I’m April, your favorite autistic OT and host of Adulting with Autism – the podcast where life skills are sexy, healing is real, and neurodivergent voices finally get the mic. Whether you're a parent guiding your autistic young adult or you're that young adult figuring it out one meltdown and meme at a time, this is your judgment-free zone to laugh, learn, and level up. 🧠💬

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep with Frank Healy, one of only 100 people on the planet diagnosed with hyperthymesia—aka he remembers every single day of his life since age six. Yep. Every. Single. Day. From '60s Batman episodes to heartbreaks and healing, Frank’s memory is like Google Calendar with emotional receipts.

🎙️ What we unpacked with Frank:

  • How to release emotional baggage tied to traumatic memories

  • Why healing your past matters more than hiding it

  • How to break free from the victim mindset and reclaim your narrative

  • The science of memory, self-talk, and mental wellness

  • Why journaling is still free, effective, and totally underrated (seriously—just try it)

If your brain feels overloaded—in a good way—you’re not alone. ✨ Let’s keep this neuro-spicy conversation going.

💡 Mentioned in this episode:

📢 Adulting with Autism is now in the Top 50 on Apple Podcasts (Education)—let’s break the top 15 and shake up a system that still isn’t talking enough about autistic adults. Smash that follow on Podbean or your favorite podcast app, and please leave a 5-star review on Apple if you cried, healed, or laughed harder than expected.

👉 Share this episode with someone who overthinks everything (you know the one) – because healing doesn't mean erasing the memory, just releasing the emotion.

Until next time, keep adulting with autism, and remember—emotions don’t expire, but healing is always an option.

✨ We believe in real stories, real conversations, and real change. If you think your journey could inspire autistic young adults or their families, I’d love to hear from you.


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adulting-with-autism/donations
  continue reading

144 episodes

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