Best Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder Podcasts (2025)

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The Price of the Podcast: The Risk of Public Disclosure & Addressing Misconceptions of Dissociative Identity Disorder 40:09

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Drew & Garden System share a deep and personal story of how disclosure and having this podcast affected their personal lives. They discuss the consequences of fear and stigma that people with dissociative identity disorder face. They address system management, switching, and littles and how their systems work together to maintain employment and lea…

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RFKjr, Tylenol... Autism? Facts Ain't the Point 9:32

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RFK Jr.’s autism claims aren’t about helping anyone—they’re about deciding who gets to exist in America. 👉 New Chapbook: “every clock is a handgun pointed at my head” - https://www.amazon.com/every-clock-handgun-pointed-head-ebook/dp/B0FNLHC6SY 👉 Start Here: Live Autistic Truth playlist 👉 Full Text & Sources: https://johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com…

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Supporting Schools in Hawaii with the Care Project: Session 314, Live from HABA 2025 1:03:11

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If you follow Behavioral Observations on Instagram, you might recall that I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to the 20th Annual Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis conference to give the closing Keynote Address. I could devote an entire podcast episode to talking about all the wonderful people I met, the fun experiences I had, …

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I saw... "Trump Disbands Congress." The Autistic Implications 7:45

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👉 Check out Trigger Warnings playlist More analysis on how world events impact neurodivergent lives and practical resistance strategies. I just saw Trump disbands Congress. For all intents and purposes, the US government isn’t just shut down—Trump has effectively rendered Congress useless and substituted his own personal will for governance. 00:00 …

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LIVE: Urgent Trigger Warnings, Plus RFKjr & Autism… 23:41

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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Trigger Warnings: Trump Disbands Congress Sources:Democracy Now! democracynow.org/2025/10/8/adel… “Scary Precedent”: GOP Blocks Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva from Taking Seat Amid Epstein Files Fight Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won a special …

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Client Assent in Behavior Analysis: Balancing Autonomy & Clinical Progress, Session 313 with Cody Morris 1:25:43

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In Session 313, Dr. Cody Morris from Salve Regina University, and the newly re-launched All Things Behavior podcast (please also see The BAPcast Podcast), joins me to dive into a topic that has merited quite a bit of discussion in Applied Behavior Analysis. These days, you pretty much have to be living under a rock in ABA circles to not have notice…

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That Autism Superpower Thing... Let's Blow the Whole F-&%ing Myth Up 1:19

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👉A live reading from the Amazon book, “every clock is a handgun pointed at my head.” What You’re About To Watch A quick, sharp destruction of the “autism as superpower” narrative that’s everywhere in neurodivergent spaces. No superpowers. No kryptonite. Just the messy, explosive, delightful reality of being autistic without the costume drama. These…

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Supporting the Challenges of Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder 53:31

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An unscripted interview: Drew & Garden System discuss supporting the challenges of living with dissociative identity disorder. Topics include disclosure, boundaries, and ideas for those who are supporting loved ones with DID. Thank you to our sponsors: Healing Selves Therapeutics To Life! Counseling Follow us on Instagram: @acoupleofmultiples, @not…

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From Amazon to Autism Care: AI Powered Tools for ABA and Diagnostics: Frontera Series on AI with Grant Sickle 43:51

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In this episode of The Behavioral Observations Podcast, I talk with Grant Sickle, former Amazon product leader and current head of product at Frontera, a company building AI-powered platforms to improve autism care. Grant shares how his team is developing assessment and diagnostic tools to shorten waitlists, streamline reporting, and support clinic…

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Live Autistic Truth: "sneaking my mother's creepy g-d on high" 10:49

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Video Summary A cinematic spoken word piece that cuts through decades of family silence with surgical precision. Set against the Heaven's Gate cult tragedy and Hale-Bopp comet of 1997-98, this hybrid performance follows three wintry family gatherings where religious expectations collide with neurodivergent reality. Watch what happens when an autist…

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Culturally Sensitive Approaches to ABA Treatment: Session 311 51:00

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In Session 311, I sit down with Christina Nylander and Leah Hussain from Apollo Behavior to talk about culturally sensitive approaches to Autism intervention. We dive into three case studies that show how flexible, individualized care can make a huge difference in building the rapport that's so important in our clinical work. Along the way, we shar…

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Understanding Recovery & 12 Steps for Dissociative Identities: An Interview with Dr. Jamie+ Marich 1:02:28

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Drew & Garden System have an illuminating conversation with Dr. Jamie+ Marich on recovery, the 12 step program, and dissociative identity disorder. They touch on important topics such as sponsors, adaptations and language, and considerations needed for recovery. Resources: https://jamiemarich.substack.com/p/does-aa-work Thank you to our sponsors: T…

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What They Didn’t Tell Me About My Autistic Body… That Remembers Everything 2:57

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Content Note: Sexual abuse, family trauma, therapy processing, strong language, intense emotional content Video Summary This live piece cuts to the bone of what trauma recovery actually looks like. When your brain works differently. And your body never forgets. What happens when you finally see yourself clearly in a therapist's mirror?When rage bec…

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Live Autistic Truth: "Dancing Close to the Edge of the Noise" 1:42

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👉 Subscribe… free or paid… to Substack, get a free PDF of the entire "every clock is a handgun pointed at my head" collection.👉 Support my work → Available as Amazon ebook or softcover. Exclusive hardcover edition coming soon. Content Note: Strong language, neurodivergent struggles, communication barriers Video Summary A raw piece that captures wha…

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Live Autistic Truth: "every clock is a handgun pointed at my head" 4:04

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Free Resources & Purchase Links 👉 Subscribe… free or paid… to Substack, geta free PDF of the entire "every clock is a handgun pointed at my head" collection. 👉 Support my work → Available as Amazon ebook or softcover. Exclusive hardcover edition coming soon. Content Note: Strong language, mental health struggles, time anxiety Video Summary A live p…

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Someone said this knocked them sideways 6:22

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Someone wrote me: "These knocked me sideways... I spent so much time as an undiagnosed autistic girl, wondering if I was the alien dropped among the normies." This is "A Swirl of Flesh-Colored Fog." Living truth. Autistic style. 👉 VIDEO: A Swirl of Flesh-Colored Fog - 6:01 I can't see faces. When I try to remember someone - even my wife - I see wha…

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Ketamine Assisted Therapy & Dissociative Identity Disorder: An Interview with Melissas Parker, LMHC 1:16:24

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Drew & Garden System discuss all things related to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, other psychedelics, and dissociative identity disorder with Melissas Parker, LMHC. Thank you to our sponsors: (sponsorship of this episode does not indicate an endorsement of KAP or psychedelic therapies.) Healing Selves Therapeutics - https://www.healingselvesthera…

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Autistic Family & Other Mysteries, Live Spoken Word, 8/31/25 32:57

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Thanks to everyone who tuned in! Free or paid subscribers? Join me for my next live video in the app. Gonna be a Trigger Warnings kinda take on old men with their fingers on THE Button. This week… Here’s my speaking script from this live performance. Close to a transcript, but I changed a few lines on the fly… some even on purpose. Today I’m talkin…

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Live Spoken Word, "every clock is a handgun" — s05e07 24:27

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👉 YouTube Video of this live spoken word performance 👉 “every clock is a handgun pointed at my head,” Amazon book & ebook Cold Open I feel like a brilliant creative soul as if… trapped in a damaged body & neurology trying to communicate with the world through an intermittently short-circuiting transistor radio playing through static & the distortio…

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Improving Health Routines for Adults with Disabilities Using Synchronous Reinforcement Strategies: Inside JABA 24 1:01:27

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In this episode of the Inside JABA Series podcast, we dive into a fascinating discussion on health-related routines for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Katie McHugh, Dr. Claudia Dozier, and Editor-in-Chief Dr. John Borrero share insights from their recent study, Synchronous Reinforcement Schedules Promote Toleranc…

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Improving Autism and Law Enforcement Interactions through ABA: Session 309 with Lyndsy Coffield 59:49

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In Session 309, I welcome Dr. Lyndsy Coffield, Director of Client Success at Apollo Behavior, to share her unique journey in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and her groundbreaking work training law enforcement officers on autism awareness. Dr. Coffield's path into ABA began with an undergraduate degree in speech pathology, later becomi…

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Queering EMDR Therapy & Understanding Dissociation in the LGBTQIA+ Community: An Interview with Rev. Karla Fleshman LCSW, MDiv 1:11:55

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Drew & Garden System have an open-hearted discussion with Rev. Karla Fleshman on her contributions to Queering EMDR Therapy, an upcoming book edited by Roshni Chabra LMFT and with a forward by Dr. Jamie Marich. They dive into Rev. Karla's battle with cancer, spirituality, how gender identity can contribute to dissociative experiences, and how one c…

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Sleep, Autism, and Screen Time: Session 308 with Emily Varon 1:08:05

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Episode Overview In this episode, sleep expert Emily Varon returns to the Behavioral Observations Podcast to share her deep expertise in sleep improvement—especially within the autism community. Drawing from 15 years of experience, Emily emphasizes personalized approaches, the role of wearable technology, and the importance of sensitivity when disc…

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Differential Diagnosis: Dissociative Identity Disorder: An Interview with Dr. Mike Lloyd 1:12:01

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Drew & Garden System engage Dr. Mike Lloyd of the CTAD clinic in the UK in an educational conversation about recognizing, diagnosing, and treating dissociative identity disorder. Thank you to our episode sponsors: Healing Selves Therapeutics https://www.healingselvestherapeuticspllc.com/ & To Life! Counseling https://tolifecounseling.com/ Visit our…

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Karl Bushby 12:01

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Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, step into the boots of Karl Bushby, a British adventurer on a mission to walk an unbroken path around the world. His journey spans continents, visa struggles, and frozen tundra. Listeners learn that his expedition, the Goliath Expedition, has been ongoing since 1998. This episode is all about stamina,…

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Graham Cracker 7:36

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Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, crunch into the sweet and surprisingly moralistic history of the graham cracker. Originally created as a healthy food to curb sinful desires, its story takes a far stranger path than you'd expect. The episode blends snack-time trivia with cultural history in the most delicious way. Don't miss this fla…

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Dissociative Identity Disorder through a Behavior Analytic Lens: Session 307 with Brady Phelps 1:15:01

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In this episode of the Behavioral Observations Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Brady Phelps, about a topic that has perplexed, and perhaps captivated both mainstream Psychology as well as pop culture: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Our wide-ranging conversation explored the intersection of behavior analysis, mental health, a…

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Trial Of Sean Combs 17:43

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Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, explore the complex history behind the legal troubles involving Sean "Diddy" Combs. The hosts unpack high-profile courtroom moments and public reactions with a blend of curiosity and clarity. One interesting fact: the legal proceedings had major implications for the hip-hop industry in the early 2000s…

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Ozzy Osbourne & Malcolm-Jamal Warner 12:50

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In this unforgettable episode, Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, read through the Wikipedia page for the "gay bomb"—a non-lethal chemical weapon concept actually proposed by a U.S. military lab in 1994. The strange idea was to deploy an aphrodisiac to disrupt enemy morale, highlighting one of the more bizarre chapters in military brai…

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Exploring Expressive Arts for Dissociative Disorders: An Interview with Alix Amar, LCSW 44:50

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Drew and Garden System have an artistic discussion with Alix Amar, LCSW about various express arts activities and how they can be beneficial for survivors of trauma particularly those with dissociative identity disorder. Specific expressive artistic activities are explained and resources for trainings and continued exercises are provided throughout…

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How to Train Staff and Improve Outcomes in Adult Autism Services: Session 306 with Dr. John Guercio 1:23:15

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Dr. John Guercio returns to the Behavioral Observations Podcast for his third appearance, bringing his extensive experience and fresh insights into the world of adult services in behavior analysis. In this episode, John and Matt discuss the vital, yet often overlooked, field of supporting adults with autism and other developmental disabilities—part…

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Naming Bidireccional: BOP en Español 15 con el Dr. José Alberto Monseco Gómez 57:12

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En este episodio, conversamos con el Dr. José Alberto Monseco Gómez —analista de conducta, BCBA® e IBA®— sobre un proceso fascinante, aunque poco comprendido aún por muchos analistas de conducta, en la adquisición del lenguaje: el naming bidireccional. A través de una charla accesible y llena de ejemplos, exploramos qué es el naming, cómo se relaci…