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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

43:12

Autistic Trauma Patterns: Break Reenactments | Dr....

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/11/22

Autistic pattern loops trapping you? Dr. Tony Iezzi (35+ years clinical psychologist,Reenactmentsco-author) shares: From Vietnam vets to ND challenges, his therapy framework—awareness (spot themes like rejection/abandonment), regulate physiology (walks/music to calm revved systems), and interrupt habits (new actions over rage/stewing)—breaks unconscious reenactments from childhood chaos. For autistic/ADHD young adults reacting to environments, parents modeling reflection, or allies fostering tools,

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48:39

Autistic Trauma Healing: DID & Resilience | Dr....

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2025/11/19

Send us a text Autistic trauma unmasking? Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison (Soul Wise Solutions founder, I, Sean/a co-author) shares: Befriending homeless intersex woman Sean/a (schizophrenia/street survival to empowerment), she explores DID (trauma splitting for protection—body/soul survival), somatic healing ("body keeps the score"), energy vibes (protect via boundaries/allies), and surviving vs. thriving (claim genius pockets, no shame in masking). For autistic/ND folks processing bullying/loss,...

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41:16

Autistic Money Mindset: Rewrite Beliefs for Freedom |...

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2025/11/17

Send us a text Autistic money struggles? Estelle Gibson (CPA, TED Speaker w/ 2.3M views, Poor by Choice? author) shares: Post-divorce rebuild, her holistic coaching customizes spending plans (not restrictive budgets) for neurodivergent journeys—uncover environments shaping beliefs (society/family/programming), flip permissive thoughts ("I'll do it tomorrow" to action), and manifestation formula (words → thoughts → beliefs → actions → experience). For autistic young adults starting bills-free,...

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36:53

Autistic Employment Inclusion: Transition Strategies...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/11/15

Send us a text Autistic post-school employment gaps? Ben Schatzel (Stannum Core Solutions founder, human behaviorist/autism advocate) shares: From therapy roots to tackling the 'service cliff' (2020 workforce pivot), his Spectrum Certified process (universal design visuals, Autism 101 training, skill-matched onboarding) boosts inclusion—phasing subminimum wage (Illinois Dignity in Pay Act) for competitive pay/independence. For autistic young adults listing strengths/weaknesses (score w/ trust...

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34:30

Autistic Couples Communication: Repair Tips | Raffi...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/11/12

Send us a text Autistic couples arguing? Raffi Bilek (marriage coach, The Couples Communication Handbook author) shares game-changers: Talk/listen turns (no simultaneous fights), reflect back to track feelings, I-statements for impact (not blame—"I feel hurt when..."), and split convos (explore problem first, solve later)—to avoid fight-or-flight spirals. For autistic/ND partners decoding body language/flat affect, allies learning patience, or anyone building bonds without insults, this convo...

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33:47

Autistic Insomnia Hacks: 3:3 Breathing for Sleep |...

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2025/11/10

Send us a text Autistic insomnia overload? Raj Khedun (Keep Fit Kingdom manager, 3:3 Insomnia Hack inventor) shares: From 3-year-old curiosity (dinosaur/planet books sparking life's big Qs) to 10-year monk mode (metaphysics/yoga/philosophy/martial arts, women's relationship coaching), his 3:3 method (3 breaths in/3 out w/ "zaha" vagus activation) calms ADHD chatter/anxiety in 30-90 sec—no meds, releases endorphins/dopamine/anandamide (bliss molecule). For autistic/ND adults battling sleep/rum...

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28:03

Autistic Recovery: 90-Day Framework for Purpose |...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/11/08

Send us a text Autistic recovery from trauma/loss? Andrew Drasen (A Vision of Hope trilogy author) shares his 90-day framework: From addiction/incarceration to purpose (journaling in jail dayroom, identity restoration, cognitive shifts, goal-action plans, legacy framing). Post-fiancée's suicide, he reframes setbacks as growth ("We go through what we're meant to become")—universal for stigma/burnout/reentry. For autistic young adults rebuilding identity, parents navigating obstacles, or allies...

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34:57

Autistic Self-Acceptance: Advocacy Wins w/ Martin...

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2025/11/05

Send us a text Autistic self-acceptance struggles? Martin Slyngstad (certified behavior specialist, Spire Autism founder, Chatterbox: My Life with Autism author) shares: Diagnosed at 5 amid bullying/misunderstandings, he channeled resilience into advocacy—training teachers/first responders (quiet rooms/stimming support after mistreatment news), global speaking (Dubai speech unlocked nonverbal kid's song), & Special Olympics/DJ passions. From writer's block to self-publishing (mother-son p...

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30:30

Autistic Balance Hacks: 7 Pillars for Mobility...

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2025/11/03

Send us a text Autistic mobility challenges? Dan Metcalfe (Total Balance Company creator, 70K+ transformations) shares recovery hacks: From stage paralysis (Andrew Lloyd Webber show) & 2018 brain death to full healing, his 7 pillars (oxygen/breathing, hydration, sleep, nourish nutrition, fun exercise, believe mindset, big challenges) build brain-body neuroplasticity—safe play over gym fear for conditions like Parkinson's/stroke/TBI/MS. For autistic/ND adults wobbly in transitions, parents...

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42:41

Autistic Self-Love: Silencing Abusive Brain Chatter...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/11/01

Send us a text Autistic self-love struggles? Jackie Elliott (certified life/relationship/spiritual coach, author A Silent Bully: A Journey From Abusive Brain Chatter to Self-Love) shares her pivot from overworked single mom & binge eating to thriving entrepreneur. From "abusive brain chatter" (shame spirals from trauma/core beliefs) to ABC tools (aware, believe, challenge), raw insights on boundaries (bowling-lane metaphor: Stay in your lane!), intuition vs. anxiety (body dialogues, dear ...

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49:56

Autistic Adulting Transition Hacks: Psycho-Spiritual...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text Autistic adulting identity crisis? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with power duo Dr. Jessie & Omar Ferreira (A Soul’s Quest founders) on flipping "everything right, feels wrong" to authentic quests—career/identity loss, anxiety loops, people-pleasing masks. Psychotherapist (Jessie) + youth dev leader (Omar) turned podcasters/authors (A Soul’s Quest: A Transformational Approach to Life), they're blending modern psych (CBT journalin...

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48:25

Autistic Adulting Career Hacks: Neurodivergent Jobs...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/27

Send us a text Autistic adulting job hunt hell? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with social enterprise leader Brendon Eglinton (Australian Spatial Analytics/ASA) on flipping 34% autistic unemployment—80% neurodivergent team (75% under 30, 100+ clients, 10k hours/month) tackling geospatial/digital engineering gaps. L&D expert (20+ years banking/health/aged care), Brendon's model: On-the-job training (no rigid inductions—buddy support, project pass...

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48:51

Autistic Adulting Narcissism Hacks: Myths, Empathy &...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/25

Send us a text Autistic adulting labeled "narcissist"? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with narcissism expert Dr. Sterlin Mosley on busting buzzword BS—empathy deficits (not flat affect—autistic circuits differ; narcissists fake/manipulate), 27 subtypes (grandiose/nice/intellectual/dark empath), and masking overlaps (vulnerability armor vs. blending survival). OU professor (Ph.D. intercultural comm, masters human relations), Empathy Architects founde...

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40:03

Autistic Adulting Resilience Hacks: From Prison to...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/22

Send us a text Autistic adulting in a pit? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with redemption powerhouse Ken Miller on rising from Ivy League frat haze to 20 years homeless/addicted/incarcerated—then $28 prison release to 5 companies/$120k+ net/year entrepreneur. National Merit Scholar turned crack dealer (3 felonies, $10 sale = 6-year bid), Ken's turning point: Jail bunk "God chat" (lean on faith, embrace pain as gift—life's suffering, but grace gets y...

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37:38

Autistic Adulting Dyslexia Hacks: From Hiding Shame...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/20

Send us a text Autistic adulting masking dyslexia shame? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with VP Sabrina Fandell (International Dyslexia Association Dallas) on flipping "less than" to superpower—undiagnosed tears (Hooked on Phonics frustration, "slow reader" isolation), breakthrough via blind teacher's verbal tests (aced 'em!), and her son's dyslexia/ADHD eval ($3k private—scores too high for school help?). Business dev exec turned advocate, Sabrina'...

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45:04

Autistic Adulting ADHD Hacks: Myths, Diagnosis &...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/18

Send us a text Autistic adulting with ADHD chaos? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with ADHD expert Dr. Shirley Hershko on turning neurodivergent challenges into gifts—myths busted (not childhood-only, not laziness, not just attention deficit), diagnosis deep-dive (comprehensive interviews, DSM-5 scales, advanced computer tests for meds impact), and low-friction systems (visual schedules, microtasks, external cues like timers/body-doubles). Lecturer/r...

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42:53

Autistic Adulting Resilience Hacks: War Survivor to...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/15

Send us a text Autistic adulting feeling lost? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with war survivor and CEO John Brink on resilience, ADHD as superpower, and starting over—despite PTSD from Nazi-occupied Holland's Hunger Winter (foraging as a kid, Dad missing in action). Emigrated to Canada 1965 with $25.47, founded Brink Forest Products (North America's top value-added wood manufacturer), now 84 leading 10+ companies. Philanthropist ($1M to College of ...

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43:22

Autistic Adulting Mold Hacks: Home Exposure &...

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2025/10/13

Send us a text Autistic adulting health mystery? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with environmental consultant Brian Karr on mold exposure impacting neurodivergents—symptoms like neurological fog, skin issues, gut chaos from hidden home triggers. Co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian's helped 3,000+ hypersensitive folks (personal story: Leak led to forgetfulness/eczema, saved by expertise). Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), he decod...

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36:08

Autistic Adulting Leadership Hacks: Clarity, Purpose...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/11

Send us a text Autistic adulting lost in chaos? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with executive coach Maria Cristini on inside-out leadership for neurodivergent wins. With 25 years helping leaders (college grads to CEOs) navigate uncertainty, Maria shares values-driven hacks from her book TWO FEET IN: Finding Clarity, Purpose, and Passion in Your Life and Career—core values alignment, CliftonStrengths for natural strengths, growth edge over imposter s...

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44:20

Autistic Adulting Workplace Hacks: Beating Rudeness &...

Adulting with Autism ·

2025/10/08

Send us a text Autistic adulting workplace drama? In this raw ramble on Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with psychologist John O'Brien, Ph.D., on beating rudeness, microaggressions, and burnout for neurodivergent wins. From "Bowling Alone" fragmentation (social media, politics, pandemic) to employer policies that actually work, John shares why incivility costs billions ($2B/day!) and how to bridge neurotypical-neurodivergent gaps without coddling. Transcript gems: Microag...

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