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Adulting with Autism

April Ratchford MS OT/L

Adulting with Autism isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement.We give autistic and neurodivergent adults the platform, voice, and validation they’ve always deserved. Here, we don’t mask. We don’t perform. We belong.Every episode brings honest conversations with leaders, advocates, and everyday people who are rewriting what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult. We talk life skills, independence, mental health, relationships, careers, and legacy — because autistic voices don’t just need a seat

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39:42

How to Go From Chaos to Calm: Transforming Mental...

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2024/09/15

Hey friends! 🌟 Welcome back to another episode of Adulting with Autism. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Today, we're diving into the power of nutrition in transforming our mental health. Trust me, this one’s a game-changer! We had the incredible Jayne Reynolds, a holistic nutritionist and brain health expert, share her journey from debilitating anxiety and depression to thriving with simple

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25:25

Dancing with Anxiety: A Journey of Healing and Growth

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2024/09/12

Hey friends, welcome to another episode of Adulting with Autism! I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Together, we dive into the rollercoaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens, sharing stories, tips, and laughs. This week, I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Christopher Glatis, an award-winning filmmaker and lifelong seeker diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in college. Chris shares his

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13:53

Conquering Self-Doubt: Navigating New Challenges with...

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2024/09/09

Hey friends! Welcome to another mini-sode of Adulting with Autism. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Today, we're diving into the tricky waters of self-doubt. Ever had one of those weeks where nothing seems to go right? I sure did! Between work overload and podcast glitches, I found myself questioning everything. But guess what? Self-doubt is just your brain's way of trying to keep you safe from

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34:57

How to Master Conscious Communication with Jem Fuller

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2024/09/07

Hey guys, welcome to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we dive into the rollercoaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Join us as we share stories, tips, and laughs, offering a supportive space for anyone navigating life's twists and turns. Grab your drink of choice, no judgment, and let's embark on this journey together. This is Adulting with

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50:02

How to Find Balance: Fitness, Mental Health, and the...

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2024/09/04

Hey guys, hey, happy Wednesday! It's finally my favorite time of the year, fall. I love this time of the year. The only thing is it's still dark when I wake up. I'm not a 6 a.m. person. I don't ever claim to be a 6 a.m. person. I hate it when the sun is not up. It takes me forever to wake up when the sun is not up. And literally my fiancé has to push me out of the bed to get started.And I'll be real, I am not an exercise type of person. I need to exercise. And the guest that I interviewed made it

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43:44

How to Break the Chains: Understanding Generational...

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2024/08/31

Hey friends, welcome back to Adulting with Autism! I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, navigating life on the spectrum and raising an incredible young adult son with autism. This episode is a bit different and super important.Today, we dive deep into being our true selves and tackling generational trauma, especially for BIPOC communities. Our special guest, Dr. Kareen Aristide, shares her wisdom on mental health, personal growth, and the importance of self-care. She’s an

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33:06

How to Navigate Independence: Communication Tips for...

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2024/08/28

Hey friends! Happy Wednesday! 🌞 It's your favorite podcaster, April Ratchford, here, melting away in the Kentucky heat but ready to dive into another insightful episode of Adulting with Autism. Today's episode is a special one. We're talking about the push and pull of independence between young adults on the spectrum and their parents. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance independence with parental guidance. That's why we've got the amazing Rebecca Silence with us, a self-healing

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35:37

Navigating Life's Marathon: Kevin Johnson's Journey...

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2024/08/24

If you have not yet done so, please subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, and Spotify. And also like us on Facebook at Adulting with Autism Podcast. Also, we have the website, Adulting with Autism with Merchandise. 20% will go to a nonprofit sponsoring those that need housing and a transition program. Thanks.Hey guys, welcome to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we dive into the roller coaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational

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46:09

The Magic of Mentorship: Transforming Lives with Ken...

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2024/08/14

Hey friends! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, and today I've got some exciting news to share. We're diving into an incredible story of transformation with our amazing guest, Ken Ranbow. Ken Ranbow is a mentor extraordinaire who has worked magic with my son, Z. After just a couple of mentorship sessions, Z is like a different person. Seriously, it's night and day! Ken's unique approach has been a game-changer, and I can't wait for

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50:35

How to Embrace Neurodiversity: Creativity, Dialogue,...

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2024/08/10

Hey, guys! Happy Saturday! I hope you all had a fantastic week. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Welcome back to another episode of Adulting with Autism, where we dive into the roller coaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens.This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Michaell Magrutsche. Michael has made a spectacular mark on the world with his art, books, and wisdom,

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51:11

Navigating Life's Twists and Turns: Insights from...

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2024/08/07

If you have not yet done so, please subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, and Spotify. And also like us on Facebook at Adulting with Autism Podcast. Also, we have the website, Adulting with Autism with Merchandise. 20% will go to a nonprofit sponsoring those that need housing and a transition program. Thanks. Hey guys, welcome to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we dive into the rollercoaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational

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38:11

How to Navigate Emotions and Empowerment with JJ...

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2024/07/31

If you have not yet done so, please subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, and Spotify. And also like us on Facebook at Adulting with Autism Podcast. Also, we have the website, Adulting with Autism with Merchandise. 20% will go to a nonprofit sponsoring those that need housing and a transition program. Thanks.Hey guys, welcome to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we dive into the rollercoaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational

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48:47

How to Unlock Peak Performance: A Dive into Flow States

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2024/07/24

Hey friends! In this episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re chatting with Adam Levine (no, not that one!) about the fascinating world of flow states. Adam is the founder and CEO of InnerXLab, and he's here to break down how understanding the science of ultimate human performance can transform your productivity and creativity.Despite some tech hiccups and a busy schedule, we managed to record this enlightening conversation where Adam shares his journey from an average performer to a high achiever,

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37:43

How to Unleash Your Inner Charisma: A Journey with...

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2024/07/20

Hey guys, happy Saturday! I know this episode is super late, and I'll tell you why. Thanks, Microsoft. Yesterday, I was late getting anything done because with the outage, everybody's computer at work was down. So we had to do all our paperwork by hand, and none of us have done that in a good 15 years. By the time the computers came back up, it was super late, and my computer crashed. So by the time I got things up and running, I'm just now recording this podcast. My apologies. That's just how life

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46:28

How to Find Harmony: Parenting Adult Children with...

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2024/07/17

Hey friends! Welcome to another episode of Adulting with Autism. Happy Wednesday! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Mine was great and eventful—I'll have to share the story sometime this week.This episode is specially for parents and caregivers. Our guest is Russ Solomon, a parent wellness mentor who's all about helping parents find their innate peaceful nature. Russ blends his lifelong spiritual journey with decades of experience as a musical therapist, drum circle facilitator, and Reiki

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39:25

Conquering Clutter: From Chaos to Clarity

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2024/07/13

Hey friends! Happy Saturday! 🎉 This week, we dive into one of our favorite (and most dreaded) topics: clutter! Whether you're transitioning to a new phase of life, like going off to college, or just need to clear out space, this episode is for you. 🏠Join us as we chat with the amazing Kerry Thomas, owner of Conquer the Chaos, and a TEDx speaker on decluttering. Keri shares her unique insights on tackling all types of clutter—physical, digital, mental, and emotional. Get ready to feel motivated

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34:49

Navigating Life's Twists: Stress, Goals, and Digital...

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2024/07/10

Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of Adulting with Autism, where we explore the ups and downs of adulthood through a neurodiverse perspective. I'm your host, April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom on the spectrum, here to share stories, tips, and laughs as we navigate this journey together.Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Annie Delre, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Annie shares her wisdom on stress management, goal setting, and digital

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32:48

How to Unlock the Power of Nasal Breathing: Transform...

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2024/07/06

Hey guys, welcome to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we dive into the roller coaster of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens. I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom, proudly on the spectrum and raising an amazing young adult son with autism. Join us as we share stories, tips, and laughs, offering a supportive space for anyone navigating life's twists and turns. Grab your drink of choice, no judgment, and let's embark on this journey together. This is Adulting with

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45:14

Unlocking Brain Power with Dr. Rebecca Jackson

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2024/07/03

Hey friends, welcome back to Adulting with Autism! I'm April Ratchford, your friendly occupational therapist mom on the spectrum, sharing this amazing journey with my son. Grab your drink of choice, no judgment here, and let's dive into today's episode!Have you ever wondered if you can retrain your brain? Spoiler alert: Yes, you can! It's called neuroplasticity, and today's guest, Dr. Rebecca Jackson, is here to tell us all about it. Dr. Jackson, an industry leader in brain health, joins us to

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42:00

How to Midlife Changes: Embracing Self-Care and New...

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2024/06/29

Hey friends! 🌟 Happy Saturday and welcome back to Adulting with Autism! I just got back from a much-needed vacation and boy, did I miss you all (but not the humidity!). Big shoutout to Linda for taking care of our kitties and veggie garden while we were away. You rock, Linda! 🎉Today's episode is all about embracing change, especially for us women hitting our mid-40s. Life might not be exactly where we envisioned it, and that's totally okay. Sometimes, it's time for a shake-up! Joining me is

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