Adulting with Autism

A Day in the Life of Adulting with Autism: Traci Hall

Hey, guys, Hey!! Happy Wednesday!! I have with me Traci Hall who discovered later in her adult years that she had autism.  She's here to tell her story and how that discovery affected her thereafter.  Afterwards she shares what it it's like to be an Identity coach.  What is that you say? Listen and find out!! 

 

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How to Unlock Communication: Speech Therapy for Young Adults

Hey there! We've got an exciting new episode for you today. Ever wondered how speech therapy can help young adults transition into the professional world? Join us as we chat with Lenora, a fantastic speech therapist who shares her insights on building effective communication skills beyond high school.

Lenora dives into the importance of eye contact, tone, and facial expressions, and how these elements play a crucial role in professional and personal interactions. Whether it's making new friends, communicating with colleagues, or navigating college life, these tips are gold!

So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's explore how to help our young adults thrive in their communication. Trust me, you won't want to miss this episode!

Don't forget to join our Facebook group, Adulting with Autism Podcast, and check out our website adultingwithautism.com for more resources and cool merch. Let's keep supporting each other on this journey!

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What is the Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Insights from Katherine Giovanni

Hey friends! 🌟 Welcome back to another episode of Adulting with Autism, your go-to podcast for navigating the ups and downs of adulthood through a neurodiverse lens. I'm your host, April Ratchford, an occupational therapist and proud mom on the spectrum, sharing this journey with my amazing son. Grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let's dive in!

In today's episode, we tackle the complex and often misunderstood concept of forgiveness with our special guest, Katherine Giovanni. Katherine is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author and one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry. With over 12 books under her belt, including her latest release, The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power, Katherine brings profound insights from her own life experiences, including battling stage three breast cancer and overcoming a challenging childhood.

We chat about why saying "sorry" isn't just about forgiving others but also about freeing yourself from the burden of anger. Katherine shares actionable tips and personal stories that illuminate the transformative power of forgiveness. Whether you're holding onto a grudge or just curious about how to live a lighter, happier life, this episode is for you.

And hey, if you haven't yet, make sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Facebook. Visit our website, Adulting with Autism, for awesome merchandise, where 20% of proceeds support nonprofit programs for housing and transition services. Thanks for tuning in, and remember, keep adulting and keep shining! 🌟

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How to Go From Chaos to Calm: Transforming Mental Health with Nutrition

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 diet changes. Jayne breaks down the gut-brain connection and offers practical tips to help us all feel our best. Whether it’s introducing probiotics, balancing blood sugar, or finding the right multivitamin, Jayne’s got you covered.

So, grab your favorite drink (no judgment here!), sit back, and get ready to learn how you can make small changes for big improvements in your mental health. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this episode is your roadmap to a brighter, healthier you.

Don't forget to check out our Facebook group, Adulting with Autism Podcast, and visit our website at AdultingwithAutism.com for cool merch that supports a great cause. 20% of proceeds go to a nonprofit helping those in need of housing and transition programs. Stay awesome and keep shining bright! 🌟

Love, April

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Dancing with Anxiety: A Journey of Healing and Growth

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 incredible journey of learning to dance with anxiety, turning his greatest weakness into his greatest teacher. From silent meditations to psychotherapy, Chris has tried it all and offers invaluable insights into managing stress and anxiety.

Grab your drink of choice, no judgment here, and join us for a heartwarming conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and connected. Don't forget to check out Chris's book, When Your Mind Screams, and visit us on Facebook at Adulting with Autism Podcast. As always, keep adulting and stay awesome!

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Conquering Self-Doubt: Navigating New Challenges with Confidence

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 new and challenging things. Let's break it down together and see how we can train our brains to embrace change.

I'll also share an inspiring story from Jimmy Clare, the host of The Crazy Fitness Guy podcast, who reminded me of the power of knowing your 'why.' This episode is a heartfelt reminder that growth comes with challenges, and every stumble is just a step towards learning and success.

So grab your drink of choice, no judgment here, and let's tackle self-doubt head-on. Remember, there's no such thing as failure—only lessons and growth. Keep being your amazing self, and let's keep adulting together!

As always, thanks for tuning in. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends, leave a review, and hit that subscribe button. This is April Ratchford, signing off from Adulting with Autism. Stay awesome and keep shining bright!

How to Master Conscious Communication with Jem Fuller

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 Autism.

Happy Saturday, friends! I'm so excited to share today's episode, especially since I'm about to head off on a much-needed vacation to Chicago. But before I go, let's dive into a fascinating conversation with Jim Fuller, author of "The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men." Jem's journey from corporate leader to mindfulness guru is nothing short of inspiring.

We talk about everything from the importance of being authentic and vulnerable to how mindfulness can transform your communication skills. Jem's insights are like a breath of fresh air, and his stories—from being a barefoot backpacker to a fire dancer—are sure to captivate you.

And guess what? Jem is generously offering our listeners free access to his Introduction to Mindfulness course! Just head to his website, jemfuller.com, find the meditation course, and use the coupon code "podcast" at checkout.

As always, thank you for your support. Don't forget to like us on Facebook at Adulting with Autism Podcast and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, and Spotify. Your support helps us keep the conversation going and reach more people. And remember, we have some cool merchandise on our website, Adulting with Autism. Twenty percent of the proceeds go to a nonprofit supporting housing and transition programs for those in need.

Thanks for tuning in, and until next time, keep adulting, keep listening, and keep being awesome. Love you guys!

Book: The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men

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How to Find Balance: Fitness, Mental Health, and the Journey to Self-Care

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 sound so easy. I asked him a specific question in this interview. I said, how can somebody get into the habit of a routine of exercise? And he told me, you don't need a gym membership, but this is hard. He said, all you need is 30 minutes, three times a week. And he said, it sounds easy, but it's really hard.

Now, I interviewed this guest a month ago. No, two months ago. And I still haven't done it. I have thought of every excuse in the world of why I haven't started this program. And he said... I would end up doing this. And he was totally right. So, Marc, I have to have him start this program. I'm getting there. I like your studio. I mean, I'm already. No, it's cool. I like it.

Okay, I'm going to get stung at eight. So I can be involved in the team. I promise, I'm not always in my day. I'm getting my body in shape. So I don't feel like I'm running a marathon every time I'm learning. Thank you for coming on to my podcast. I'm sure you're very diseased. Yeah, no, but this is, I love doing this. This is something I love doing. I love spreading the word and hopefully quashing any sort of stigma around mental illness and all the associated things that go along with it. So this is something I make time for, definitely.

So you have said on your bio that there's a personal trainer or a host of the Realty Rumors, the wrong word, podcast. Everybody's also the host of 6am.run. But really, you have to live with it. Don't even go there. 6amrun.com. Because I guess what a lot of people share is, oh, I can go to a therapist and get rid of anxiety and depression. But what you really have to do is hit head-on.

Yeah, no, I appreciate you asking that. I mean, I think that, I mean, perfect example. I mean, I've been doing work. I don't know how much you read through the book, but I've been working on myself for quite some time. And a lot of that was around this struggle with anxiety. And, you know, I think that you can get online and you can see people talking about, like, you know, 30 days it'll be gone or this or that. And I'm not saying that that can't happen to people. I imagine it can. And I don't think these people are lying, but I think that, you know, even if you don't have an anxiety disorder, you know, I tend not to call it a disorder in the book because I think it's just a challenge. To get healthy and it also leads to other extremes. But when you have a, even if you don't have a challenge, you're gonna run up against anxiety, just a normal part of life. Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life, right? So that will always be there. You have a different relationship to it i think that's the key that's what i'm trying to stress in the book is that that's why i keep saying dance all right don't worry about it at all right because welcome to my podcast and thank you so much for coming now my i still have that thank you so much for having me i appreciate it to kind of get busy or run from it or a lot of my power through it and sometimes that's necessary but other times it's maybe just sitting down showing up and go like what's going on what's going on in my body right now like what's my body trying to tell me um is there something that's coming up for me and i think that i totally understand for you know there's so many different there's a huge spectrum of people who struggle with anxiety it will make you feel better you know or disorder as they call it or someone dealing with everyday stress and everything that has been the truth and i don't think this is just with anxiety i think there's other things in life and still going through learn to dance.

The one thing we know for certain is that change will always be present. And if you learn how to dance with that and not, you know, just say, this is the way things are going to be for the rest of my life. And, you know, this is how it's going to be. And I figured out a way to deal with everything. But you're always going to have change in life. So I don't know if that answers the question, but I think it's more of a dance as opposed to just completely getting rid of it from your system. I think it'd be labeled as like an anxiety spectrum versus a disorder. I know there are some people that it'll come and then go away. But for some people, it's a lifelong thing. They've had it all their life and they're always going to end it. Today is my ultimate procrastination days.

I hope you guys enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Remember, it's all about taking small steps and being kind to yourself. Love you guys to death, and as always, keep adulting!

 

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