The Grit and Grind of Autism- Finding Light Along the Journey
Join me as we have difficult and often times uncomfortable conversations about autism. We are going places that many don’t ever go. These are important conversations to be had. Parents and caregivers shouldn’t feel isolated at home with no support. It’s my greatest hope to also help provide tools to find light in this difficult journey. Together we can do it.
Episodes
30 episodes
Listen to the Mothers - My story w/ Dr. Tiffany Gilbert
Dr. Tiffany Gilbert completed her Undergraduate degree from Elizabethtown College in Social Work and Psychology. She has a Masters Degree in Health Sciences and a Doctorate degree in Natural Medicine from University of Natural Medicine.&n...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:08:59
The Spellers Documentary w/ Vincent and Honey Rinicella
Honey Rinicella is the Executive Director of the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special needs (MAPS), and proud parent of 23 year old twins with autism. Prior to her onboarding with MAPS, Honey spent nearly two decades working leadership rol...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:27
It's Been Six Decades...Listen to Us - w/TJ, Nigh Functioning Autism
Hi, I’m TJ, or Tiffany, creator of the social media platforms, Nigh Functioning Autism. I am a single mother of three neurodivergent teens. I live and work in and around Maryland and Virginia, in the Washington DC area. I ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:24:39
Traveling: The Highs, Lows & Perspective - Part 2
This is the other half of my discussion about our trip to Myrtle Beach. Please listen to part one first if you haven’t already. The spectrum of highs and lows in any single event for our community is real! Book Recommendations Discussed...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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20:12
Traveling: The Highs, Lows & Perspective - Part 1
Holy freaking cannoli… the last month has been a mixed bag of all things emotions. The lows: betrayal, defensiveness, anger, resentment, failure, and forlorn to name a few. The highs: gratitude, happiness, peace, amuse...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:00
Introducing The Grit & Grind of Autism - Finding Light Along the Journey
A new podcast released bi-monthly. I am having honest, raw and authentic conversations with caregivers, family members, friends, service providers, practitioners, legislatures and people with a diagnosis of autism. There are no boundaries...
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1:14
An Interview w/ Self-Advocate Justin Valenti
Justin Valenti is an artist and author who currently lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He graduated from the Project SEARCH internship program and now works as an Office Clerk at the National Institutes of Health. Justin graduated from Partners ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:22
Inclusion and Friendships -An Intimate Discussion w/Life-Long Besties
Meet Jen, Claudia, Peyton and Max. We all know that you don't have to be related to be family. They are my extended family whom I love to do life with. Thank you for allowing me to record this lovely discussion and for...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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54:38
Covid, Exclusion & Politics - Coffee Talk w/Sara Schlessman
Sara is originally from Kansas City and has lived in the Baltimore area for 19 years. She is a nurse practitioner and currently teaches nursing school. She lives with her husband, 15 year old son and her dog. Sara enjoys riding her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:51
Behaviors, Hospitals and Psychiatric Support - A System that Doesn't Work w/Kelly Rothering
Kelly lives in Maryland with her husband of 25 years and two teenagers. She has been a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for 27 years and currently works in home health. She also works for Baltimore County Health Department as a Commu...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:16:48
Women Are The Best Natural Resource with Pam Villeneuve
Pam Villeneuve is a Somatic Coach & Intimacy Practitioner who founded The Heart of Pleasure Project to help individuals and couples connect to themselves and each other through their heart and body. Her nurturing enthusiasm guides clients t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:07:44
Hashing Out ABA with Josselyn Ensor
Josselyn Ensor is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Special Educator with over 20 years of experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. She has worked in various settings and held leadership roles in healthcare comp...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:14:13
All Things Autism Support - A Discussion with Neal Lichter of Pathfinders
Neal Lichter, Program Director, joined Pathfinders for Autism in October of 2013. As a trainer, Neal has provided an Understanding of ASD training since 2014. Audiences include students from Kindergarten-college, educators...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:27
Seizures and Hospitals... A Personal Discussion With One Of My Besties
It’s been 23 days since my sons last seizure. It was awful. It was traumatizing. You never get use to epilepsy. This one was by far the worst one yet. I felt deep in my soul that I needed to share this experience. Very thankful to my dear frien...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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35:43
Sensory Integration with Dr.Shayna Stoogenke
Dr. Shayna Stoogenke is a pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 18 years of experience in evaluating and treating children with varying needs. She has extensive training in sensory integration and has spent the last 10 years supporti...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:11:44
Special Needs Mother & Therapist Angie Noppenberger Shares Her Tool-Kit With Us
Angie Noppenberger is just a person trying to get by day by day and navigating what life brings to her. She is a mother of two special needs children who light up the world, a mental health therapist with 20 years of experience, and a&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:16:39
Healing Symptoms of Autism w/Lemlem Kentiba-Paige
Join us for a discussion about early intervention, the battle to secure services, nutrition and affirmations. Lemlem Kentiba-Paige was born to Eritrean parents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, went to high school in Dallas, Texas, and attended undergr...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:23:05
Music Therapy- A Powerful Discussion and Getting It On Your IEP
Katie Eschleman is a music therapist serving primarily kids who have differing needs. She holds a Masters Degree from Drexel University and has been in the field for 20 years. Katie brings a great source of fun and creativenes...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:04:03
Financial Coaching- Making Sense of Things w/Dave Noppenberger
Dave is the father of two special needs teens. He has spent his career in the engineering field, analyzing difficult technical problems. Recently, he has focused a lifelong passion for numbers and personal finance into becoming a fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:14:58
We’re Always Learning with Susan May
Susan is back and something's been eating at her. We have another wonderful conversation about breaking patterns, unschooling, Spell2Communicate, belief systems and her Get Moving Challenge. Sign up for fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:01:51
Transition Prep with Mike Benoit
Mr. Mike Z. Benoit graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland in 2002. He also received a Master’s Degree in 2005 and a School Leadership and Improvement certificate in 2007 from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. Mr. Benoi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:00
Surfers Healing - Love & Light w/ Mikey Redd and John Pike
This episode that was recorded in early July is dedicated to Avery Berman. He is the sweet child in the photo. Last week our community mourned and honored this beautiful young man with his family. It’s his parents greatest mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:24:06
Innovation - From Social Skills to Tesla to an Employment Company Tailored Towards Non-Speaking Individuals w/ Conner Reinhardt
Meet Conner the COO and Co-Founder of Mentra. He is an engineer, athlete and musician. Conner's story is so interesting and inspiring. Every parent and young adult with an autism diagnosis should have a listen. As...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:11:39
Mom-to-Mom w/Delegate Michele Guyton - Why She Fights So Hard in Annapolis
Join me as I talk with the wonderful Delegate Michele Guyton about her journey as an autism mom and what ultimately led her to fight for autism families throughout the state of Maryland.Facing the challenge of parenting three wonderful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:08
Waiver Shmaiver - The Lack of Help & Surviving It w/ Lisa Manuel
Lisa Manuel is a graduate of the Baltimore International Culinary College. She worked with caterers and pastry chefs for several years prior to founding her own business in 2001. She worked until 2006 shortly after her son was diagn...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:09:54