Adulting with Autism

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

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🎉 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 truth: how trauma lives in the body, the failures of early therapy, and why being told you're "fine" doesn’t mean you're healed. Susan shares the powerful moment she found a trauma-informed therapist who finally saw her, and how journaling saved her sleep and sanity. Whether you’re navigating your own healing or supporting someone through theirs, this episode will speak to your soul.

💬 Plus, Susan reveals why vulnerability is the ultimate power move—and how her book, The Other Side of the Gun, helps others reclaim their own resilience.

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Press play for truth, tears, and tools to help you rewrite your own trauma story. And if this episode moved you, don’t forget to rate, review, and share with someone who needs a reminder: healing is possible—even after the unthinkable.

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It’s been real, it’s been fun… and it’s been real fun. But it’s time to let you know that Adulting with Autism has officially moved to our new podcast home on Buzzsprout! 🛎️✨

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Unlocking Your Inner Power: David Alan Brown on Identity, Healing & Self-Mastery

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Hey guys, hey—happy Wednesday! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, the podcast where we say goodbye to “normal” and hello to neurodivergent brilliance. This week, we’re diving deep into the power of self-talk—not the scary, spiraling kind, but the kind that unlocks real transformation.

We’re joined by David Alan Brown, a spiritual teacher, identity coach, and truth-teller who helps people move from stuck to soul-powered. In this episode, David shares how reclaiming your inner dialogue can lead to emotional clarity, freedom from perfectionism, and finally stepping into your purpose—no glitter, just grounded growth.

👉 Whether you’re navigating autism, anxiety, or just adulting, this episode is your permission slip to live with intention and truth. We’re talking practical tools, emotional honesty, and why authenticity isn’t just another buzzword.

✨ Plus! We’re celebrating our 1,000th Discord member with a $100 Visa gift card giveaway and exclusive podcast merch!
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🎥 LinkedIn: thewriterdab

Facebook: david.a.brown.940

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🎧 Tune in now and discover how to rewrite your inner script, one truth at a time.
Grab your favorite drink, hit play, and let’s get into the real, raw magic of becoming YOU.

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Rewriting the Autism Narrative: Clain Udy’s Path to Independent Futures

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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 deficits

• How neurodivergent minds can thrive in the right career environments

• Why parents, schools, and therapists must shift from fear to future-forward planning

• How to test real-world job fit without setting kids up to fail

Whether you're an autistic young adult, parent, educator, or therapist, this episode is full of actionable insights to launch futures—not just manage symptoms.

🧠 Learn more about First Ascent and grab Clain’s book Rebranding Autism at autismelevated.com

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Hey there! Ever feel like the autism narrative needs a major refresh? Well, you're in for a treat! Join us on Adulting with Autism as we chat with Clain Udy, an incredible advocate with personal and professional insights into autism. As the father of an autistic adult and the author of Rebranding Autism, Clain shares his journey of refocusing on strengths instead of deficits. Discover how his 12-week program, First Ascent, is guiding autistic young adults and their families towards fulfilling careers and independence.

Whether you're a parent, therapist, or young adult on the spectrum, this episode is a must-listen! Clain dives into why aligning careers with personal strengths is the key to lasting independence and what schools and therapists might be missing. So, grab your favorite drink, no judgment here, and let's change the way the world sees autism together!

Hey Podbean Fam! 💚

It’s been real, it’s been fun… and it’s been real fun. But it’s time to let you know that Adulting with Autism has officially moved to our new podcast home on Buzzsprout! 🛎️✨

Don’t worry — the same bold convos, neurodivergent wisdom, and heart-centered episodes you’ve loved are all still here… just with a fresh vibe and better tools to help us grow. 🌱

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Autism, Anxiety & the Nervous System: A Somatic Approach with Ellen Slater

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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 reason talk therapy alone often isn't enough. Ellen also shares accessible tools to start your healing—like her favorite micro-practice: "Quiet the mind, open the heart" while brushing your teeth.

Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive, or just overwhelmed by life’s chaos, this episode is your permission to slow down, feel more, and heal deeply.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

• Why your body reacts before your brain

• How trauma bonding forms (and how to break it)

• Tips for integrating somatic awareness into everyday life

• Why neurodivergent adults often carry unprocessed sensory trauma

💡 Ellen’s Offerings:

• Learn more about Head & Heart Healing at ellenslater.com

• Join her monthly virtual community and retreats

• Follow Ellen on Instagram: @headandheartwise

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👉 Listen now and start your somatic journey toward healing. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Burnout to Breakthrough: Jamie Gantt’s Journey from Corporate Hustle to Soulful Living

🔥 Ever dreamt of quitting the 9-to-5 grind and radically rewriting your life? Meet Jamie Gantt — former corporate climber turned world-traveling coach, speaker, and soon-to-be author of Becoming Myself. In this soul-stirring episode of Adulting with Autism, Jamie unpacks what it means to burn it all down to build a life rooted in purpose, especially as a neurodivergent woman reclaiming her voice.

🧠 We talk:

• Why burnout is your body’s wisdom, not failure

• Redefining success outside neurotypical expectations

• Why journaling is one of the most powerful tools for healing

• How to honor your rhythm when the world moves too fast

💡 Whether you’re neurodivergent, neurocurious, or just plain exhausted from being everything to everyone, Jamie’s story offers a map back to your real self.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Jamie’s coaching & speaker offerings → https://www.jamiegantt.com

• Upcoming book Becoming Myself (preorder link soon!)

👉 Let’s connect:

• Follow Jamie on IG: @radicallyalive

• Jamie's website: Radically Alive Coaching

• Follow the podcast: @adulting_autism

• Subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 🎧

🧡 Your transformation starts now. Press play, take notes, and don’t be afraid to burn what no longer fits.

Declutter Your Mind: How Trauma, Neurodivergence, and Emotions Fuel Clutter – with Helen Sanderson

Hey guys, hey! It’s April—your favorite autistic OT and host of Adulting with Autism, the podcast that believes life skills are sexy and your home should feel like peace, not pressure.

In today’s heart-expanding episode, we’re joined by Helen Sanderson, the UK’s leading clutter therapist and author of The Secret Life of Clutter. Helen brings years of therapeutic insight to explore how our outer environments reflect our inner worlds—especially for those with autism, ADHD, and trauma.

Whether it’s the laundry chair judging you or a garage full of “I’ll-get-to-it-laters,” Helen helps us reframe clutter as a story of emotional protection, grief, and overwhelm. She shares:

🧠 Why clutter is rarely laziness—and often a trauma response
🛋️ How to begin decluttering without shame or sensory overload
🤝 Tips for managing shared spaces when your partner… just doesn’t get it
🌱 Why neurodivergent-friendly homes must support—not stress—the nervous system

✨ Featured Resources
📚 The Secret Life of Clutter – Grab Helen’s book here https://amzn.to/3GU9TNS
🛠️ Explore Helen’s decluttering kits & sanctuary-making tools at helensanderson.com

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So grab your drink of choice (no judgment), and let’s welcome Helen Sanderson to the Adulting with Autism podcast.
Let’s clear the clutter—in our homes and our hearts. 💛

Unmasking Authenticity: Healing, Identity & Faith with Rev. Jocelyn Jones | Autism, Trauma & Emotional Wellness

Hey there, beautiful soul! 🌟 Ready for a raw and powerful conversation that will inspire you to show up as your authentic self?

In this episode of Adulting with Autism, we sit down with Reverend Jocelyn Jones—author, speaker, ordained minister, and founder of Faith on the Journey—as she takes us on a transformative journey through faith, identity, emotional healing, and the courage to remove the mask.

💬 Topics We Cover:

• Breaking free from societal and cultural masking

• Navigating life as a Black woman with autism

• Healing childhood trauma and confronting generational pain

• Reclaiming your identity through Christ and self-awareness

• Growing your emotional intelligence and learning to set boundaries

This is for every listener who's ever felt misunderstood, pressured to perform, or disconnected from their true self. Whether you're neurodivergent, navigating grief, or rethinking your faith—you belong here.

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Living With Hyperthymesia: Frank Healy on Healing, Memory, and Mental Health

Hey guys, hey – happy Wednesday! I’m April, your favorite autistic OT and host of Adulting with Autism – the podcast where life skills are sexy, healing is real, and neurodivergent voices finally get the mic. Whether you're a parent guiding your autistic young adult or you're that young adult figuring it out one meltdown and meme at a time, this is your judgment-free zone to laugh, learn, and level up. 🧠💬

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep with Frank Healy, one of only 100 people on the planet diagnosed with hyperthymesia—aka he remembers every single day of his life since age six. Yep. Every. Single. Day. From '60s Batman episodes to heartbreaks and healing, Frank’s memory is like Google Calendar with emotional receipts.

🎙️ What we unpacked with Frank:

• How to release emotional baggage tied to traumatic memories

• Why healing your past matters more than hiding it

• How to break free from the victim mindset and reclaim your narrative

• The science of memory, self-talk, and mental wellness

• Why journaling is still free, effective, and totally underrated (seriously—just try it)

If your brain feels overloaded—in a good way—you’re not alone. ✨ Let’s keep this neuro-spicy conversation going.

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📢 Adulting with Autism is now in the Top 50 on Apple Podcasts (Education)—let’s break the top 15 and shake up a system that still isn’t talking enough about autistic adults. Smash that follow on Podbean or your favorite podcast app, and please leave a 5-star review on Apple if you cried, healed, or laughed harder than expected.

👉 Share this episode with someone who overthinks everything (you know the one) – because healing doesn't mean erasing the memory, just releasing the emotion.

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Until next time, keep adulting with autism, and remember—emotions don’t expire, but healing is always an option.

 

✨ We believe in real stories, real conversations, and real change.
If you think your journey could inspire autistic young adults or their families, I’d love to hear from you.