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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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37:43

From Autism Diagnosis to Washington D.C.: Carol &...

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2025/07/30

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Adulting with Autism, I sit down with Carol Waldman, a lifelong political advocate and community leader, and her son Andrew Waldman, a 23-year-old recent graduate and neurodiversity advocate. Diagnosed with autism at age four, Andrew’s journey from navigating social and academic challenges to graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, interning in Washington D.C., and becoming a two-time Global Neurodiversity Conference panelist is nothi...

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30:38

Sophia Warren on Radical Self-Trust and...

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2025/07/26

Send us a text Sophia Warren joins host April Ratchford to talk self-trust, inner alignment, and navigating life as a neurodivergent adult. In this episode of Adulting with Autism, we explore how radical authenticity can transform relationships, career paths, and mental health. Whether you're autistic, ADHD, or an ally, Sophia brings insights that resonate deeply. 🔗 Listen, follow, and share: Podcast → https://adultingwithautism.buzzsprout.com Instagram →

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43:35

Kerie Logan on Autism, Trauma Bonds & Healing the...

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2025/07/23

Send us a text How do masking, trauma bonds, and PDA affect autistic adults — and what does true healing even look like? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April Ratchford talks with Kerie Logan, intuitive hypnotherapist, author, and consciousness guide. With over 30 years of experience and a son on the spectrum, Kerie shares how trauma patterns shape the autistic experience — and how to finally break free. 💡 We discuss: Autism, masking & reactive abusePDA (Pathological Demand

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30:58

Conflict, Culture, and Clarity with Alex Yaro How...

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2025/07/19

Send us a text Born in Ukraine and raised in the U.S., Alex Yaro learned early how different cultures handle communication. Now, as a certified executive coach and mediator, he helps autistic adults reframe conflict, understand intent vs. impact, and create clarity in personal and professional relationships. If you’re autistic and navigating tension at work or home, this episode will help you self-advocate with confidence—without masking your needs. 🧠 Power your day with the MFISH 4-in-1

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38:09

Victorial Enormand on Healing, Energy, and...

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2025/07/16

Send us a text Victorial Enormand joins host April Ratchford to explore healing, energy work, and personal empowerment through a neurodivergent lens. This powerful conversation blends intuition with insight, offering practical and spiritual tools for thriving in a world that often misunderstands difference. We talk about subtle strength, reclaiming identity, and how energetic boundaries can be a life-changing tool for neurodivergent adults. 🔗 Connect with Victorial Enormand Instagram:

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34:26

Neurodiversity Is Your Superpower: Dr. Micah Perez on...

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2025/07/12

Send us a text Dr. Micah Perez is a Filipino-Australian occupational therapist, educator, and entrepreneur who proudly identifies as an AuDHDer. She joins Adulting with Autism to share how neurodiversity-affirming OT, executive function coaching, and short-term therapy models are transforming care for autistic and ADHD adults. With a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience and over 14 years of experience, Micah brings clarity, evidence, and compassion to everything she does.We explore the flaws in tradi...

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36:16

Shea Belsky on Leading While Autistic: Tech, Advocacy...

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2025/07/09

Send us a text Tech leader and autistic advocate Shea Belsky joins April Ratchford to discuss neurodiversity in the workplace, self-advocacy in college, and building inclusive startups. Shea opens up about his journey from Cornell to HubSpot, co-founding Mentra (a platform for neurodivergent hiring), and what it takes to lead authentically while autistic. We explore: Navigating accommodations in higher educationFounding a startup for autistic job seekersWhy communication differences are leade...

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39:34

Mastering Neurodivergence With Dr. Ute Liersch:...

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2025/07/05

Send us a text Join host April on Adulting with Autism for a powerful conversation with Dr. Ute Liersch — no-nonsense psychologist, BPS conference speaker, and advocate for neurodivergent leadership. Together they unpack adulting with autism, leadership myths, emotional flexibility, and self-advocacy in the workplace. This episode offers practical strategies for autistic adults, parents, leaders embracing neurodiversity, and psychologists. Plus, discover how small steps and gentleness can hel...

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25:39

Rewrite Your Story: Aaron Gambel on Healing,...

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2025/07/02

Send us a text ✨ In this inspiring episode of Adulting with Autism, I sit down with Aaron Gambel — transformational life coach, father, and speaker — to explore how we can break free from the stories that keep us stuck. Aaron opens up about his journey through trauma, divorce, fatherhood, and rebuilding after a mental health crisis. We talk emotional healing, masculinity, resilience, and the practical steps for rewriting your own story. 👑 Special shout-out to our fan in Lexington, Kentucky

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52:18

Alain Salas: Break Limiting Beliefs Grow Your...

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2025/06/28

Send us a text Join Adulting with Autism host April Ratchford as she welcomes Dr. Alain Salas — chiropractic physician, #1 Amazon best-selling author, and creator of the Goal & Success Clearing System. Discover how to break limiting beliefs, unlock the power of your subconscious mind, and achieve business and personal transformation without endless therapy or overhyped events. Connect with Dr. Salas at themindclearing.com — mention Adulting with Autism for 20% off your first session! Foll...

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31:58

Acting Tools for Emotional Literacy with James Rojas...

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2025/06/25

Send us a text James Rojas Taylor is a U.S. Marine veteran, actor, and author of All Your Best Selves who believes emotional and mental literacy can be taught—using the tools of the actor. In this episode, we talk about his journey from trauma to transformation, how acting helped him regulate emotion and build empathy, and how his "suits and bubbles" concept became a powerful tool for social navigation, especially for neurodivergent youth. 🎭 Topics include: Using acting techniques (like the

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37:45

Why Neurodiverse Relationships Struggle (And How to...

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2025/06/21

Send us a text 💡 Ever wonder why relationships feel harder when you or your loved one is autistic, ADHD, or emotionally intense? In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, I sit down with Evan Katz, LCSW—a psychotherapist who specializes in neurodiverse relationship dynamics, emotional regulation, and communication breakdowns. Evan shares science-backed strategies for overcoming shutdowns, meltdowns, rejection sensitivity, and communication friction in romantic, family, and peer

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35:03

Reframe Your Past, Reclaim Your Power: CBT Tips with...

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2025/06/18

Send us a text What if your past didn’t define you—but refined you? 💬 In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, psychotherapist, author, and speaker Judith Belmont, MS shares practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to break free from rumination, reframe painful memories, and transform self-talk. With over 40 years of clinical experience and a specialty in mental wellness, Judith equips you with actionable tools to heal emotional wounds, manage stress, and move

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38:08

Reclaiming Joy After Loss: Stacie Shifflett on Life...

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2025/06/14

Send us a text Certified high-performance coach Stacie Shifflett joins April Ratchford to talk grief, reinvention, and emotional resilience. From losing her son to rebuilding life after divorce, Stacie shares real tools for navigating trauma, redefining success, and creating joy. For parents of autistic adults and anyone in transition, this is your reminder: you can reinvent your life. 🔗 modernconsciousness.com | 💬 Message us on Buzzsprout 📲 IG: @adulting_autism | 💌 Email:

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32:24

Rewire Your Mindset: Madelaine Weiss on Success,...

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2025/06/11

Send us a text In this empowering episode of Adulting with Autism, we're joined by Madelaine Weiss—Harvard-trained psychotherapist, mindset master, and author of Getting to G.R.E.A.T.. With decades of experience helping high performers reclaim clarity and calm, Madelaine dives deep into how neurodivergent individuals can stop self-sabotaging, manage stress, and finally thrive—both professionally and personally. Whether you're wrestling with imposter syndrome, emotional overload, or simply wan...

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30:47

Break Free from Limiting Beliefs: Habit Freedom with...

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2025/06/07

Send us a text Are your beliefs holding you back? In this transformative episode of Adulting with Autism, host April Ratchford sits down with international coach, speaker, and human behavior expert Anna Shilina—author of Habit Freedom—to unpack how neurodivergent adults can shift from limitation to liberation. 🎯 Learn how to: Identify and challenge self-sabotaging thoughtsBuild the high-achiever identity you admireReframe autism as a superpower, not a setbackCreate evidence to support

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33:57

Overcoming Self-Sabotage: How Performers Can Reclaim...

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2025/06/04

Send us a text What if you could stop self-sabotaging and start thriving—on stage and off? In this transformative episode of Adulting with Autism, host April Ratchford sits down with Dr. Albert Bramante, a powerhouse talent agent with over 20 years in the entertainment industry and a Ph.D. in Psychology. A certified hypnotist and NLP practitioner, Dr. Bramante shares how actors and creatives can silence imposter syndrome, rewire their thinking, and perform at their peak—even under pressure. Y...

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39:05

Trauma, Truth, and the Path to Healing: Susan Snow on...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/05/31

Send us a text 🎉 Birthday shoutout to my sister Heather and OT school BFF Ashley—thank you for cheering me on every step of the way! In this deeply moving episode of Adulting with Autism, I sit down with Susan Snow—author, coach, speaker, and daughter of slain LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams. At just 17, Susan witnessed the aftermath of her father’s ambush, sparking a decades-long battle with PTSD, depression, and emotional isolation. But that’s only where her story begins. We talk raw

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39:05

Rewriting the Autism Narrative: Clain Udy’s Path to...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/05/28

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, I’m joined by Clain Udy—corporate leader, autism dad, speaker, and author of Rebranding Autism. Clain shares how a strengths-based approach transformed his own son’s path and sparked the creation of First Ascent, a groundbreaking 12-week program helping autistic young adults align their careers with who they really are. 🎧 We unpack: Why strength identity matters more than fixing deficitsHow neurodivergent minds can thrive in

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32:46

Autism, Anxiety & the Nervous System: A Somatic...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/05/24

Feeling stuck in your head? It might be time to listen to your body. In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re joined by Ellen Slater, somatic therapist, author, and founder of the Head & Heart Healing Model. Ellen takes us on a gentle but transformational journey through somatic therapy, helping us understand how trauma, especially in autistic and neurodivergent bodies, lives not just in memory—but in our nervous systems.We unpack trauma bonding, emotional shutdown, and the real

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