Best Avery Arden Podcasts (2025)

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EP 170: Charlie Arden-Brown, 30 Days of 10Ks - Movember in April 34:38

2h ago34:38

34:38

Tune into the latest episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast featuring Charlie Arden-Brown (@nuts.running)! Discover the powerful connection between running for mental health, men's health awareness, and making a positive impact. Charlie shares his inspiring journey of running a 10k every day in April to raise awareness and funds for Movem…

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2.2 | Exodus 2:1-20 | Drawing Up the Liberator 52:09

3d ago52:09

52:09

Join Micah, Scott, Derek, Ell, & Mat as they explore the story of Pharoah's daughter and Moses' sister in Exodus 2:1-20. Why are these characters left unnamed? Why didn't Pharoah's daughter do more? And did anyone really believe that this whole thing wasn't just a clever ruse? Find out answers to these questions and more on the second episode of ou…

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EP 169: Bridget Keroglidis, Georgina Spring Fling Ambassador - Running Together, Living Sustainably 39:49

7d ago39:49

39:49

Bridget Keroglidis shares her inspiring running journey on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Learn how she runs for her mental and physical well-being, her community, and as a role model for her children. This episode includes her exciting 2025 running goals and projects, including her role as a Georgina Spring Fling ambassador. Find out all a…

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2.1 | Exodus 1 | Women's Wiles & the Foolishness of Pharaohs 54:25

10d ago54:25

54:25

Join Micah, Scott, Derek, & Ell as they explore the heroism of Shiprah and Puah in Exodus 1. Who are Shiprah and Puah, and how does their strange identity alter our interpretations of their work to save the Hebrew children? What does this story have to teach us about doing the little we can do while working to dismantle the system itself? And why i…

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A Queer Easter Vigil: resurrection after religious trauma 22:42

12d ago22:42

22:42

I offer up some reflections moving from Jesus's path to the cross into those twilit hours before he rose. I interweave my own story of deep trauma and hope of healing on the way. After church hurt and religious trauma, how do we rise to new spiritual life? Content warning: discussions of religious trauma and queerphobia; brief, non-specific suicide…

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EP 168: Marvin Mendoza - Running Waters in the Heart of Durham Region 56:05

14d ago56:05

56:05

Lace up your shoes and join Marvin Mendoza on a journey that celebrates the power of running and community in the heart of Durham Region. Marvin, a passionate runner and local advocate, shares his insights, experiences, and the stories that fuel his love for the Running Waters run club with the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Whether you're a se…

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EP 167: The Crossing Lines Podcast - Podcast Worlds Collide: Running Beyond Barriers 49:31

21d ago49:31

49:31

Hold onto your headphones, folks! This week, the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast is about to get a whole lot more fun and thought-provoking! We're thrilled to welcome the dynamic hosts of the Crossing Lines Podcast, the voices shaking up the trail running scene with their seriously funny and deeply insightful conversations on community, inclusivi…

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EP 166: Mardi Michels, Canada Running Series Ambassador - Strength, Strides, and Savoury Stories 45:06

28d ago45:06

45:06

This week, the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast brings you a truly remarkable story. We sit down with Mardi Michels, a Canada Running Series Ambassador for the 2025 Spring Run Off, a brain tumour survivor, an educator and cookbook author with a love for French food. Mardi's journey is one of strength, determination, and a deep love for running and…

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EP 165: Anoke Dunston - Running to Give Back and Build Community through Shared Strides 51:13

1M ago51:13

51:13

Join us on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast as we chat with Anoke Dunston (@ahh.noke), a runner and community advocate. We discuss his passion for running, his work with Ubuntu and the "Fewer Roads" program, and his dedication to creating inclusive outdoor spaces for BIPOC communities. Learn how he's making a massive dif…

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EP 164: Benet Avery - Recovery, Resilience, and Road Rocket Athletics 35:38

1M ago35:38

35:38

Join the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast for an inspiring episode with Benet Avery, where we explore running, eating disorder recovery, and female empowerment. Benet shares her powerful journey, discussing healthy relationships with food, body image in athletics, and the importance of female representation in the running community. Discover how h…

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EP 163: Gunjan Marwah Nichani, Canada Running Series Ambassador - Balancing Miles and Motherhood 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Join us for a truly inspiring conversation with Gunjan Marwah Nichani, Canada Running Series Ambassador, as she shares her incredible journey through #momlife, post-partum running, and the joys and challenges of running during pregnancy. We'll delve into how she balances the demands of having a new baby with her passion for running and We Run the N…

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EP 162: Ray Zahab - Giving Meaning to Adventure 41:06

2M ago41:06

41:06

Adventure personified! Ray Zahab's story is one of pure inspiration. On this week's Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, he opens up about his incredible journey from unhealthy habits to conquering some of the planet's most challenging landscapes. Ray also shares his passion for empowering youth through free outdoor expeditions with impossible2possib…

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EP 161: Quinton Jacobs - Running: Community, Connection, and Change 55:07

2M ago55:07

55:07

Get ready to have your perspective on running completely flipped! The Athletics Ontario Running Podcast welcomes the one and only Quinton Jacobs to the show. Quinton isn't just a runner; he's a visionary, pushing the boundaries of what running can be. He's challenging us to rethink the sport, to see it as more than just exercise, but as a powerful …

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EP 160: Denoja Uthayakumar, Canada Running Series Ambassador - Run Happy, Embrace Inclusion, Be True 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

Denoja Uthayakumar's story is one of resilience and inspiration. After overcoming significant challenges in her youth, she's found strength and purpose in running, creating a safe space for herself and others. Running is for everybody, and Denoja is dedicated to amplifying the voices of her community and promoting inclusivity in the sport. This pod…

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EP 159: Rachel Hannah, Registered Dietitian - Nutrition: Frequently Asked Questions 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

Got nutrition questions? Get answers! Join Registered Dietitian and elite marathoner Rachel Hannah as she tackles the most frequently asked questions about fueling for running performance. This episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast covers everything from optimizing your diet for speed and endurance to navigating popular trends like the k…

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EP 158: Brittany Moran, Chiropractor & Coach - Returning to Running Post-Partum 40:10

3M ago40:10

40:10

Juggling #momlife, running, coaching, and a chiropractic practice? Dr. Brittany Moran shares her secrets to returning to running and sport after pregnancy on this week's Athletics Ontario Running Podcast with host John Shep. Learn about her postpartum recovery journey, the therapy and strengthening exercises she uses to stay healthy and injury-free…

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0.15 | Pulp Parables 57:46

3M ago57:46

57:46

Join Josiah as he tells us some stories from his fantastic podcast Pulp! that communicate some important truths about what we need to be doing in these trying times. Subscribe to Pulp! spotify.link/2d7DraiiADb All the TWIBAR stuff: https://linktr.ee/twibar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EP 157: Leo Vitelli, Personal Trainer and Run Coach - Creating Ultra-Healthy and Happy Runners 34:41

3M ago34:41

34:41

We told you he would be back! Recapping his running journey in Part One (check out last week's episode), this week, Leo Vitelli puts his personal trainer and run coach hats on to answer pressing questions for anyone engaging in running and fitness goals in 2025. From 5k to the ultramararthon distance (he and host John Shep are both training for Sin…

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0.14 | Christian Nationalism 2:11:47

3M ago2:11:47

2:11:47

Join Micah, Josiah, and Kraig Kahl from Voices from the Left as they discuss Christian Nationalism. Not for any particular reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 156: Leo Vitelli, Personal Trainer and Run Coach - Healing and Health through Adventure 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

Every runner has a unique journey to lacing up their shoes - Leo Vitelli certainly fits that bill. From living out of his car and suffering from severe mental health challenges to embracing life, adventure, fitness and running, leading him to successfully complete the 2024 Divide 200-mile race, the former professional gamer (we said he was unique!)…

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A Message for Inauguration Week 4:06

3M ago4:06

4:06

We'll be back soon with season 2 of the podcast. In the meantime, with all that's going on in the world, Micah wanted to share a little message of hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 155: Allison Forsyth, Generation Safe - Keeping Runners Safe in Sport 50:39

4M ago50:39

50:39

Coaches change lives. Allison Forsyth of Generation Safe joins John Shep on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to discuss how coaches can positively influence change and build community in their athletes and teams, from the everyday to high performance. Her passion and charisma for coaching speak volumes as we dive into how to keep coaches and a…

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EP 154: Brendan Carpenter, Run Coach - Running as Fitness Transformation 37:17

4M ago37:17

37:17

Brendan Carpenter started his running journey by losing 160lbs and ever since, has been an inspiration to runners of all bodies. Today, he is a run coach and run club lead, bringing that joy of running to others. He joins us on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to spread the new year's enthusiasm and joy for running! Find…

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0.12 | War & the Gentle Resistance 21:41

4M ago21:41

21:41

A special episode to listen to a sermon that better distills the values of Christian anarchism than most Christian anarchists. Season 2 will return soon! We are working out the kinks of existing as a new team, but we should be ready in the near future. Thank you for your patience and love. Check out the Discord for shirt opportunities! https://link…

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EP 153: Luc Zoratto of Marathon2Sobriety - Running through Dry January and Beyond 46:07

4M ago46:07

46:07

Our first Athletics Ontario Running Podcast episode of 2025 is a great one with Marathon2Sobriety and Sober Striders Run Club founder Luc Zoratto, who is an avid runner and alcohol-free life coach. His journey is an inspiring one and this conversation is full of honesty, community, and love of life and running. For any runner who drinks, doesn't dr…

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EP 152: SOO 200 Miler Coming to Ontario! - Sinister Sports' Kirsti Dolson and Kevin Duriaux 38:40

4M ago38:40

38:40

We wrap up our gift giving season with a gift that you can give yourself: race registrations! Sinister Sports is starting a 200 Mile Race in Ontario for 2025: the SOO 200. They are bringing their 15 year racing expertise to a wonderful part of our province - and our host John Shep speaks to Kirsti Dolson and Kevin Duriaux of the Sinister Sports tea…

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Christmas Special 2024 31:02

4M ago31:02

31:02

Join Ell, Micah, Aaron J. Smith, Mat, Josiah, W Scott McCandless, Daniela, and more of our amazing co-hosts for the return of the leftist Bible study podcast: The Word in Black and Red in celebration of Christmas. We will be back to our weekly schedule from now on! Get more from The Word in Black and Red. Check out Aaron's podcast All Things Made N…

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EP 151: Gift Giving for Every Adventurer with Derrick Spafford of Spafford Health and Adventure 27:59

4M ago27:59

27:59

Snowshoes are not scary! We start to wrap up (see the pun there!) our gift giving season with Derrick Spafford of Spafford Health and Adventure and the Dion Snowshoe Racing Series. He gives host John Shep recommendations for snowshoes, trail running gear and headlamps, along with sharing his trail and running adventures (including running along the…

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EP 150: "There is No Finish: The Backyard Ultra Story" With Author Stephen Parker, Justin Wright and Neil McKay 35:33

5M ago35:33

35:33

What is a Backyard Ultra? We get the explanation on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast from a panel of experts: Stephen Parker, author of There is No Finish: The Backyard Ultra Story, Persistence Racing's Neil McKay and 2024 Backyard Ultra World Championship competitor Justin Wright! Listen to stories about this amazing od…

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EP 149: Mike Anderson, BlackToe Running - Centering Community this Holiday Season 31:46

5M ago31:46

31:46

BlackToe Running is a fixture in the Ontario and Toronto running communities. Mike Anderson is a Co-founder of BlackToe Running Inc. and the BlackToe Holiday 10k. We get his insights on great gifts for runners (and for our host John Shep, specifically!), along with this weekend's BlackToe Holiday 10k, a great event supporting great runners and a gr…

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EP 148: Atiqa Mohammed - All Genders Care about Men's Health in Movember 41:15

5M ago41:15

41:15

Atiqa Mohammad is part of the Movember Canada team in the role of Program Manager, Personalised Cancer Care. She always does Move for Movember and this year is running 100km throughout the month. Host John Shep speaks with Atiqa about why men's mental and physical health is not just a problem for men. How can all genders support Movember throughout…

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EP 147: Tyler Shaw - Musically Moving for Mental Health this Movember 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

Tyler Shaw is a Canadian musician taking on the 60km Movember running challenge to raise awareness for men's Mental Health. A self-professed newbie runner, Tyler speaks with host John Shep about how he'll accomplish this challenge amidst fatherhood and a busy Christmas music tour! Mental Health matters, so Tyler is up for the challenge. Connect wit…

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EP 146: Kalil Magtoto - Running as a Connection to Men's Mental Health in Movember 37:02

6M ago37:02

37:02

Men talking about their feelings, talking about mental health, talking about running - men talking about Movember! In collaboration with Movember Canada, Kalil Magtoto joins host John Shep on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. This is Kalil's story about the power of running to promote connection between athletes, connect…

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EP 145: Justin Wright, Running in Backyards all over North America - 2024 Backyard Ultra World Championships 57:48

6M ago57:48

57:48

Justin Wright competed in the 2024 Backyard Ultra World Championships, facing off against countries all across the world. He joins us on this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to detail his unlikely journey to running 240 miles in Moab and running the same loop for nearly 2 days (over and over and over and over!). Connect with Justin…

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EP 144: Rachel Hannah, How an Elite Fuels a Marathon Podium - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 34:32

6M ago34:32

34:32

Rachel Hannah was the third fastest Canadian woman at the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The Elite Marathoner, Registered Dietitian and Sport Nutritionist shares her ten year journey through highs, lows with RED-S, stumbles and incredible learnings on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Connect with Rachel on IG at:…

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EP 143: Virginia Lee, Running Every Toronto Waterfront Marathon - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 31:51

6M ago31:51

31:51

35 years of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and we are joined by Virginia Lee, who is the only woman to have run every Toronto Waterfront Marathon, including this past weekend! Virginia speaks on this week's episode of the AO Running Podcast, spreading her enthusiasm and inspiration for representation of women and asian women specifically in the ru…

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EP 142: Tom Spence, the 519 - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 28:29

7M ago28:29

28:29

TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon celebrates its 35th anniversary this year - only 15 years shy of The 519, Canada's largest LGBTQAI+ community centre, which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary! On this week's edition of the AO Running Podcast, we meet Tom Spence, the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for the 519, who will be running his fi…

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EP 141: Marcus and Alicia Smith, Dyslexia Canada - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 25:37

7M ago25:37

25:37

It's the most wonderful time of the year: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon time! We at the AO Running Podcast are celebrating all things TWM with a series of interviews leading into and following the event. For our first conversation, host John Shep meets Marcus Smith and his mom Alicia Smith, Executive Director from Dyslexia Canada, who will be par…

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EP 140: Trevor Dale - Mr. Ontario Triple Crown of 100s 55:36

7M ago55:36

55:36

The Ontario Triple Crown of 100s: Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Tally in the Valley by Happy Trails Racing, Haliburton Forest 100. These are Ontario, Canada's three 100 milers and our host, John Shep, speaks to fellow Ontario Triple Crown finisher (and reigning champion!) Trevor Dale about taking on the challenge to complete them all in one calendar …

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Queer Theology & Embodiment — cross-posted from The Word in Black & Red 1:16:38

7M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Avery and Micah offer a conversational primer in queer theology — from its origins in queer theory, to distinctions between queer and simply affirming theologies, to fabulously queer passages from scripture. This episode was originally published on The Word in Black and Red, a podcast moving chapter by chapter through the Bible with co-hosts offeri…

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0.10.2 | Disability Liberation Theology in the Bible 45:07

7M ago45:07

45:07

Join Micah, Avery Arden from the Blessed are the Binary Breakers podcast, and Lauren Sommer from the Autistic Liberation Theology Podcast for part two of their discussion on Disability Liberation Theology. How does disability theology help us read the Bible? What does it mean to be embodied beings as Christians? And how can we live into our disabil…

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EP 139: Nicola Ross, Author of 40 days, 40 hikes 38:21

7M ago38:21

38:21

The Bruce Trail has an aura unmatched in Ontario running. On this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we bring on the expert, Nicola Ross, author of 40 Days, 40 Hikes, to give us the goods about the magic of the Bruce Trail and why sandals are her perfect hiking shoe! Find out more about Nicola Ross at: https://www.instagram.co…

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0.10.1 | Disability Liberation Theology as Philosophy and Theology 57:24

7M ago57:24

57:24

Join Micah, Avery Arden from the Blessed are the Binary Breakers podcast, and Lauren Sommer from the Autistic Liberation Theology Podcast for part one of their discussion on Disability Liberation Theology. What is disability? How does disability affect all of us? And how does theology benefit from hearing from a disability perspective? Learn some a…

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EP 138: David Carroll, Author of Ultra - Ultrarunner and CBC TV Personality 44:24

7M ago44:24

44:24

CBC TV Personality David Carroll gives us one of the funniest and most engaging conversations ever on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Starting with his book Ultra, host John Shep and the ultrarunning author David reflect on the universal magic of good people and the lasting connections we make on the roads and trails. Find out more about Dav…

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0.9 | Queer Theology & Embodiment w/ Avery Arden 1:14:48

8M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Join Micah and Avery Arden from Blessed are the Binary Breakers as they discuss Queer Liberation Theology. What does “queer theology” mean? Is all Christian theology a form of queer theology? And why do we insist on seeing everything through a lens that queers a text so often used to abuse queer people? Find out answers to these questions and more …

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EP 137: Barbara Adhiya, Editor of Hope by Terry Fox 34:51

8M ago34:51

34:51

Terry Fox is a Canadian Icon. His Marathon of Hope has inspiried millions and raised millions more for cancer research. Barbara Adhiya is shining a new light on the Terry Fox story with her book Hope by Terry Fox, comprised of interviews and Terry Fox's own journals. We dive into some of those stories in this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario…

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0.8 | Womanist Liberation Theology w/Mia McClain 48:21

8M ago48:21

48:21

Join Micah and Reverend Mia McClain of Riverside Baptist Church in Washington DC as they discuss Womanist Liberation Theology in one of Micah's favorite episodes so far. What does a Black and feminist perspective have to teach the wider community? How can we better hear the voices of Black women? And how close can Micah get to converting back to be…

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EP 136: Carrie Snyder, Author of Girl Runner 39:35

8M ago39:35

39:35

It is back to school season and what better way to celebrate than with books! It is the 10th anniversary of Girl Runner, a fantastic story about the 1928 Canadian Olympic team. Host John Shep is joined by author Carrie Snyder to explore the history of female empowerment in running and how the book's Olympic dreams speak to runners of all abilities.…

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0.7 | Feminist Theology & Postmodernism 45:22

8M ago45:22

45:22

Join Micah and Kate Kennedy as they explore feminist theology and postmodernism. What is feminist liberation theology? What is this weird and misused word, 'postmodernism? And how does feminism and postmodernism help us read the text while triggering those afraid of the woke? Find out answers to these questions and more on the latest episode of The…

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Imagining Futures into Being with AutScape 35:59

8M ago35:59

35:59

First Laura Sommer and then Rowan share their experiences at AutScape, an annual meeting of autistic folk of all ages in England. Both discuss how AutScape has given them glimpses of what it would be like to live in a world where autistic culture is celebrated, diverse communication styles and sensory needs are accommodated, and special interests r…

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