Best Options Autism Podcasts (2025)

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When Silence Kills: The Hidden Truth About Male Victims 1:33:07

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Two sisters bravely share the heartbreaking story of how they lost their father to domestic violence, revealing a devastating truth about male victims that's rarely discussed in our society. Growing up in Dublin with a father they describe as strict but loving, Karen and Lynn never imagined they'd one day be fighting for justice in a system that fa…

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Autistic Voices in Equine Therapy: Dr. Rebecca Evanko on Female Autism & Wilder Wood | Ep 37 1:56:42

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From a childhood marked by abandonment in Australia to building a groundbreaking equine-assisted program in New Mexico, Dr. Rebecca Evanko’s story is one of resilience, survival, and transformation. Joined by her husband, physician Dr. Marc Evanko, the two share how their own neurodivergence—autism and ADHD—shaped Wilder Wood Equine Therapy, a prog…

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TPP 247a: Dr. Jody Carrington on Lifting Up Educators, Parents, Caregivers, and Anyone Else Who Supports Children 47:04

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My guest for this episode, Dr Jody Carrington, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author based in Alberta, Canada, has spent most of her career working with children and families who have experienced trauma, and has learned that kids can only be as okay as the adults in their lives are okay. The result of her insights is the wonderful book Kids …

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Ep53 - Next Level Wins: The Future You’re Fighting For 28:51

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In Episode 53 of the Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast, Michelle shares inspiring “Next Level Wins” that show what’s possible once the Big 3—potty training, communication, and stopping problem behaviors—are mastered. From orthodontist visits to varsity sports to self-advocacy, these milestones are living proof that the hard work pays off. If you’ve e…

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TPP 465: How Can I Help My Kids Find Meaning When I’m Struggling to Find it Myself? 20:51

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Debbie Reber and Zach Morris answer a listener's question about how parents can support their kids' search for meaning and connection while navigating their own struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber

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What’s At Stake In Changes To Medicare and Medicaid: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation 32:39

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“When you think about where we were as a country before Medicare and Medicaid were created and where we are now, it’s an incredible story,” says Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who until earlier this year was the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In a recent essay for The Century Foundation, where she is now a senior f…

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32 How to Talk to your Child When You Experience Unexpected Loss: How to Heal, Fight Back, and Speak Life in the Wake of the Charlie Kirk Assassination 17:00

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Are you struggling to understand why you're grieving so deeply for someone you've never met personally? Do you feel angry that you have to explain violence and tragedy to your children when they should be innocent? Are you wondering how to help your family process unexpected loss while maintaining their sense of safety and faith? Episode Overview I…

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TPP 464: Dr. Robyn Koslowitz on Post-Traumatic Parenting and Breaking the Cycles that Almost Broke You 43:19

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Today we’re diving into the ways our own trauma can shape how we show up as parents, and how we can begin to break those inherited cycles with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, a clinical child psychologist, trauma treatment expert, and author of Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle, Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be. In our conversation, Robyn sha…

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Episode 218 - The Intersection of Autism and Blindness - Part 2 49:15

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This week Shawn, Nika, and Kaia continue their discussion of the intersection of autism and blindness, discussing topics such as the challenges of taking tests, the impact of assistive technology, and the difficulties of advocating for needs during times of overwhelm. From discussing Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to unpacking media representa…

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From Chaos to Christ: A Pastor's Unlikely Journey 1:02:17

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What happens when a troubled teenager from a Dublin council estate discovers faith in the midst of chaos? Des Curtis' story is nothing short of miraculous. Growing up in Whitechurch during the 1980s, Des experienced firsthand the devastating impact of family breakdown when his parents separated due to his father's alcoholism. At just seven years ol…

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TPP 318a: What Parents Need to Know about the IEP Process, with Therapist Beth Liesenfeld 44:05

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If you’re the parent of a differently wired kid with a diagnosed learning disability, you likely have had experience with Individualized Education Plans, otherwise known as IEPs. And if this is you, my hunch is you have some feelings about IEPs and the whole process — the stresses, the unknowns, the fact that it might feel like you have to understa…

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Expanding the Gene Therapy Toolbox: Dr. Bobby Gaspar, Co-Founder & CEO of Orchard Therapeutics 35:16

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It seems there are news stories every week about the accelerating pace of innovation in gene therapy, but only about 50 therapies have been approved so far by the US Food and Drug Administration. Our guest today, Dr. Bobby Gaspar, leads a UK-based biotech company, Orchard Therapeutics, that developed one of those treatments using gene-modified stem…

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Ep52 - How Are You Benefiting By Keeping Your Autistic Child in Diapers? 25:30

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This week on the podcast I asked a question that might sting a little: How are you benefiting by keeping your autistic child in diapers? I know your gut reaction might be “I’m not benefiting, Michelle! I want my child out of diapers.” But here’s the thing—every family I’ve coached has blind spots. Diapers end up “helping” in ways you don’t even not…

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Episode 217 - The Intersection of Autism and Blindness - Part 1 57:20

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Dive into the fascinating world where visual impairment meets neurodiversity in this very important episode as Shawn welcomes Kaia and Nika, who share their personal experiences navigating the intersection of autism and visual impairment. Discover the hidden challenges, unique perspectives, and powerful insights of living with intersecting disabili…

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TPP 463: Author and Advocate Julie Green on Generational Autism and Radical Acceptance 35:55

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In this episode I’m talking with Julie Green, author of the memoir Motherness, a powerful exploration of generational autism, parenthood, and radical acceptance. Julie, who was late-diagnosed herself and is raising an autistic child, takes us inside her journey of self-discovery and diagnosis, and we talk about the emotional complexities of coming …

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Episode 11 - Beyond Picky - Understanding Feeding and Eating Disorders 39:27

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Send us a text We open series two with a topic that comes up a lot, but which is still so often misunderstood - feeding and eating disorders in chilren, particularly autistic young people. This isn't just about 'fussy eating'. In this episode, we're delighted to be joined by Natalie Raven Morris, co-founder and CEO of The Feeding Trust. Natalie bri…

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TPP 120b: Back to School Special with Understood's Amanda Morin 48:03

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Amanda Morin of Understood joins Debbie for a special back-to-school episode to help families prepare for easing into the coming school year with as much confidence and serenity as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber

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Ep51 - Autism Does Not Equal Diapers 20:24

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Too many parents (and even professionals) believe autism automatically means diapers. In this episode, I unpack why that belief is the biggest roadblock to potty training. You’ll hear why 95% of success is mindset and only 5% is tactics, how comfort vs. discomfort drives your child’s choices, and why YOU—not the therapists—are the expert in your ch…

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Rare Disease Patients as Changemakers in Medicine: Rebecca Salky, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator for the Neuroimmunology Clinic & Research Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital 28:11

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You are in for a dose of inspiration in this episode of Raise the Line as we introduce you to a rare disease patient who was a leading force in establishing the diagnosis for her own condition, who played a key role in launching the first phase three clinical trials for it, and who is now coordinating research into the disease and related disorders…

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Resilience, Mules & Pediatric Wisdom: Dr. Mark Uranga on Community, Horses & Healing | EP 36 1:58:06

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Episode Title: Guest Introduction: (If you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome) “Being attuned to hesitation is what allows for finding the next step.” – Dr. Mark Uranga In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson is joined by Dr. Mark Uranga, a pediatrician from Boise, Idaho, with …

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31 Stop Accepting 'Perpetual Elementary School' - How This Mom Cracked the Code for Severe Learning Struggles 41:06

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Are you exhausted from feeling like your special needs child is stuck in perpetual elementary school because they don't read, write, speak, or do math? Do you wonder if God has abandoned you when your child faces constant rejection and you're drowning in decision paralysis about what they really need? What if there was a Biblical foundation that co…

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TPP 462: Dr. Stephen Porges and Karen Onderko on the Safe & Sound Protocol 40:43

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I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges and Karen Onderko about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a therapeutic approach grounded in Stephen’s groundbreaking polyvagal theory. Stephen, a Distinguished University Scientist and originator of the polyvagal theory, has spent decades helping us understand how our nervous system …

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30 Why Your Child's ADHD or Behavioral Symptoms Might Actually Be Unintegrated Reflexes (And What Exhausted Christian Moms Can Do) 29:17

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Are you exhausted from watching your child struggle in the classroom while feeling like you're missing something important? Do you suspect your child needs support but don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the options? What if the key to helping your wiggly, unfocused child isn't another diagnosis, but addressing foundational reflexes th…

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TPP 223a: Parenting Bright Kids Who Struggle in School, with Dewey Rosetti 34:33

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Author, youth advocate, and co-founder of PEN (Parent Education Network) Dewey Rosetti talks about her new book, "Bright Kids Who Struggle in School" and teaching from a strengths-based approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber

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Ep50 - Busy Being Busy vs Getting It Done 25:42

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Are you really working on potty training and independence skills—or just keeping yourself “busy”? In this milestone 50th episode, I get real about the two types of parents I see: The busy being busy parents who spend hours searching, planning, and second-guessing… but never take consistent action. The get it done parents who roll up their sleeves, …

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Providing a Framework for Personal and Professional Growth in Medicine: Dr. David Kelly, HOSA-Future Health Professionals Board Chair 27:55

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“You have to love what you do, especially in healthcare, and the earlier you find that, the better. So that’s why I love to see HOSA helping young people find what it is that they want to do,” says Dr. David Kelly, a fellow in oculofacial surgery at University of California San Francisco and HOSA’s board chair. You can still hear the excitement in …

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Episode 216 - Behind the Scenes at Pretty Blind with Jennie Bovard 53:02

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It's a very special episode of Limitless this week as Shawn steps in to guest host for AT Banter to talk with the one and only Jennie Bovard, star of AMI’s new comedy series, Pretty Blind! Dive behind the scenes as Jennie shares hilarious stories from set, reveals how real-life moments from her lived experience inspired the show’s characters and si…

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TPP 461: Naureen Hunani on Neurodiversity-Affirming Nutrition and Food Care 34:27

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Today we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in parenting spaces—neurodiversity-affirming nutrition. My guest is Naureen Hunani, a Montreal-based family nutritionist, pediatric dietitian, and mom of two who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this work. Naureen is passionate about helping families …

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TPP 221a: The Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health for Neurodivergent Kids 41:34

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Fitness instructor, ADHD counselor, and author Gabriel Villarreal talks about how exercise is "medicine" for kids with ADHD, autism, and more, and how to get kids motivated to exercise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber

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Ep49 - Someone Has To Go First—Will It Be You? 21:07

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In this episode, Michelle shares why sometimes we have to go first—even when there’s no roadmap. From her own journey with Julianna to coaching parents who thought their child was the “exception to the rule,” Michelle shows how belief and action create breakthroughs. She also opens applications for the very first Autism Parent Coach Certification, …

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How AI Is Aiding Earlier Diagnosis of Autism: Dr. Geraldine Dawson, Founding Director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development 41:37

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“We've been able to show that even by 30 days of age, we can predict with some accuracy if a child is going to have a diagnosis of autism,” says Dr. Geraldine Dawson, sharing one of the recent advancements in early diagnosis being aided by artificial intelligence. Dr. Dawson -- a leading scholar in the field and founding director of the Duke Center…

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TPP 460: How Do We Get Kids the Support They Need in School Without an IEP? 17:17

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In this Parent Lean In episode, Debbie is joined by parent coach Margaret Webb to answer a listener's question about a challenge so many parents face—when your child seems to hold it together at school, only to fall apart at home. We get into what might be going on under the surface, including masking, the toll it takes, and how things like routine…

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Healing Horses, Healing Humans: Dr. Janet Varhus on Ulcers, Posture & Equine Well-Being | EP 35 2:03:57

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In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Janet Varhus, DVM—a veterinarian whose decades of practice bridge old-school horsemanship, holistic care, and cutting-edge therapies like acupuncture, fascia release, and low-level laser treatment. From endurance riding roots to working alongside Linda Tellington-Jones, Dr…

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Surrender, Labels, and Unexpected Joy (with Julie Hornok) | Episode 10 27:28

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In this heartfelt episode of A Little Extra Love, host Rachael Vermeulen sits down with Julie Hornok, co-founder of Labeled and Loved, wife of 28 years, and mom of three—including her daughter Lizzie, who was diagnosed with autism at age two. Julie opens up about her family’s journey through grief, surrender, and surprising joy as God met her in th…

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TPP 459: Bryan Post on Navigating Trauma in Parenting & the Healing Power of Love 45:03

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In this conversation, I talk with child behavior and adoption expert Bryan Post about how trauma, stress, and fear can shape the way our kids behave—and how we respond as parents. Bryan shares powerful insights about what’s really going on beneath the surface when kids are acting out, especially in families with adopted or foster children. We dive …

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Series 2 Trailer 2:30

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Send us a text Autism Unpacked is a refreshingly real podcast that dives into what it really means to be autistic in today’s world. In series 1, we unpacked everything from relationships and parenting to diagnosis, myths, sleep, and so much more. And the good news? We're back for more with a brand-new series, launching in September, shining a light…

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TPP 220a: Meghan Leahy on Why We Should Stop Listening to Experts 54:05

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Parent coach, Washington Post columnist, and author of "Parenting Outside the Lines" Meghan Leahy talks about embracing imperfection and vulnerability in our parenting lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber

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Ep48 - Belief, Action, and Becoming an Autism Parent Coach 20:52

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In my latest Autism Mommies Potty Talk podcast episode, I opened up about why I started coaching in the first place — and why I believe so deeply in training other parents to do this work too. For years, I’ve been helping parents like you teach their children with autism how to get potty trained, communicate, and stop problem behaviors so they can …

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Addressing the Root of Burnout and Trauma in Healthcare Providers: Dr. Rola Hallam, Founder of CanDo and Trauma and Burnout Life Coach 37:32

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"Burnout and trauma are not mental illnesses. They live in your physiology. They live in your biology. They live very specifically in your nervous system,” Dr. Rola Hallam says with a conviction rooted in her own successful journey to overcome the effects of chronic stress she accumulated during many years on the frontlines of humanitarian crises i…

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TPP 458: Dr. Emily Kline on How Motivational Interviewing Helps Kids Get Unstuck 41:59

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In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Emily Kline for a deep dive into motivational interviewing—an approach to communication that helps parents move from fixing and convincing to connecting and collaborating. We talk about how to have hard conversations (think: hygiene, responsibility, and independence) in a way that respects ou…

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29 Does My Child Have Special Needs? How to Navigate Diagnoses, Disabilities, and Discouragement as a Concerned Christian Mom 17:51

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Is that nagging feeling in your heart telling you something about your child's development? In this first episode of our Back to School series, we're diving deep into the question every concerned parent faces: "Does my child have special needs?" Join me as we explore the wide spectrum of what "special needs" really means - from food allergies and A…

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TPP 214a: Alane Freund How to Support & Parent a Highly Sensitive Child 44:38

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Licensed family therapist and international consultant on high sensitivity Alane Freund explains what high sensitivity is, how it shows up in children, teens, and adults, and gives her insights on how parents can help a highly sensitive child flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep47 - From Devastation to Destiny 33:41

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In this episode, Michelle breaks down a raw and honest conversation with a mom who's stuck in the final stretch of potty training. Her son is bright, verbal, and capable—but mom's hesitation is what's holding them back. Michelle shares exactly why your child may not feel urgency to change, how to reframe your role as the decision-maker, and what it…

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A Mother’s Legacy Inspires A Passion for Equity in Healthcare: Dr. Uche Blackstock, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity 24:42

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“Seeing that you can get through the most difficult times in life, succeed, and then also return to your community and work in service to your community was a lesson that has stuck with me,” says Dr. Uche Blackstock, the Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and our guest on this inspiring episode of Raise the Line with Osmosis from Elsevier. …

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Let Them Work: Temple Grandin on Real Healing for Autism & Anxiety | Ep 34 Equine Assisted World 1:44:55

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In this essential episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most influential voices on autism, sensory processing, and practical approaches to learning and healing. Together, they explore how therapeutic riding centers can do more than just offer horse time—they can create whole environm…

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Episode 215 - The Power of Disability Pride 45:31

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What does it mean to be proud of your disability? Join Shawn and co-hosts Aman and Ishita as they dive deep into Disability Pride Month, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the strength, resilience, and unique perspectives of the disability community. They explore the history and significance of Disability Pride Month, share personal stories of…

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TPP 457: A Conversation with Dr. Alissa Jerud About Emotion-Savvy Parenting 36:46

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In this episode, I’m talking with clinical psychologist and author Alissa Jerud about her new book, Emotion Savvy Parenting. We get into how parents can better understand and manage their own emotions—especially in those intense, in-the-moment situations—so they can show up more effectively for their kids. Alissa shares her ART tools (Accept, Regul…

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TPP 211a: Parenting Scripts for Stressed Out Moments with Kids, with Dr. Adele Lafrance 36:17

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Clinical psychologist and co-developer of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dr. Adele Lafrance, talks about her new book, What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work, a practical guide for parents and caregivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber