Dr. Mary Podcast

In this episode of The Dr. Mary Podcast, Dr. Mary welcomes certified professional coach Shawna Meek to discuss betrayal trauma recovery, navigating a neurodiverse marriage, and the path to healing after infidelity. Shawna shares her personal and professional journey—from experiencing the pain of infidelity to discovering her husband's autism diagnosis and the transformative impact of healing and r...

In this episode, Dr Mary joined Angel Wilson's podcast, Sparc Out, to discuss Dr. Mary's personal ties to autism and her perspective.  Get insight into the pediatric side of autism as Dr. Mary talks about her personal experiences with autism, how she's shaping her practice to adjust to the growing autism rates, and what both parents and the medical field can do to advocate for autistic individuals...

Today, we will be exploring the evolving world of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with Dr. Mary and our returning guest Angel Wilson. From autism therapy innovations to practical advice for parents, this episode is packed with insights to help you better navigate your autism journey. Listen in as Angel explains how Spark Guidance transitioned from family-focused services to training providers li...

In this episode, Jeff and I open up about a very personal journey we’ve experienced as a couple, touching on autism, the complexities of addiction, and the impact on our marriage. Initially, Jeff’s autism diagnosis was hard to accept, but over time, we embraced it as a key part of our relationship and individual growth. However, the journey didn’t stop there. As we continued to work on our relatio...

Dr. Mary welcomes Brandon and Brittany Browne, a couple raising a neurodiverse family, who share their experiences balancing life, business, and homeschooling. They discuss starting a micro-school for their children, navigating life with ADHD, and the importance of creating supportive environments for neurodiverse individuals. Join us for an inspiring conversation about building a life that fits y...

Kimberly Flear is a passionate advocate for change within the hospitality industry, combining over two decades of experience with a personal journey through addiction recovery. Having witnessed the harsh realities—notably through the loss of a close friend to an overdose—Kimberly has been driven to apply her extensive industry knowledge to combat this pervasive issue. She is dedicated to fostering...

Today Dr Mary speaks with Dr Hokehe Eko from Glow Pediatrics.  Meet Dr Eko: My name is Dr. Hokehe Eko, and I am a Board-Certified Pediatrician and Tedx speaker with over ten years of experience specializing in Integrative care for children with ADHD, Autism, and Brain Health. I am passionate about addressing the root causes of these conditions and helping children and their families thrive through...

Dr Mary is joined by Traci Neal, Speaker Poet. Traci Neal knew she wanted to write at 5 years old but didn't begin writing poetry until 13 and then performing at 14. As a teenager, poetry becomes her outlet to deal with bullying & having low-self esteem.   Her passion for public speaking comes ten years later after many attempts to become an elementary school teacher. Feeling like a total fail...

Dr Mary speaks with Gaile Valcho about how to involve your community in understanding and supporting those with autism, especially first responders. She is a wife and mom to a teenage autistic boy. She has over a decade of experience in the autism community and has a certification in a Master IEP training. Gaile and her husband founded, The Brady Valcho Autism Foundation in 2022 to help families i...

Dr Mary Jones joins Stephanie Holmes on the Autism Spectrum podcast to discuss her professional and personal experience of diagnosis bias & autism. This week we celebrate Juneteenth, discussing autism and special needs from the perspective of people of color. Find out more about our guest here: Stephanie C Holmes, Ed. D, MA BCCC (through AACC) Certified Autism Specialist / NeuroDiverse Marriag...

Dr Mary speaks with Kristin Sunanta Walker about her recent diagnosis with autism and how it has impacted her life.  Kristin Sunanta Walker shares how her recent autism diagnosis has impacted her life. Discover more on her podcast where she takes part in discussions with mental and behavioral health providers, vendors, volunteers, and consumers on topics that include technology, clinical workflow,...

Dr Mary speaks with Meisha Marshall about breaking the cycle of divorce. Meisha is a Marriage Coach dedicated to helping adult children of divorced parents disrupt the cycle of divorce. Her mission is to assist clients in better understanding what's really behind their challenging marital interactions, and what to do about them. Meisha's ultimate goal is to keep more families together. She achieve...

Dr Mary speaks with former professional basketball player, now Athletepreneur, Neshard Walker. Find out how as a former professional athlete with Cerebral Palsy, he is now giving back to his community. Neshard Walker Former Professional Basketball Player now Pro Athletepreneur played professionally for 7 years and over 15 years of experience in the Sports world. NBADL,Internationally. His a Board...

Dr Mary speaks with Angel Wilson, Owner of SPARC Guidance and an Autism Educator. After 15 years in the autism field, Angel had held nearly every position in it. From Therapist, to Developmental Specialist, Supervisor, Trainer, Assessor, Interventionist...she learned and saw a LOT. What she noticed, though, were the concerns coming from families and providers alike; a lot of them knew OF autism, b...

Dr Mary speaks with Stephanie Davis, licensed counselor and certified therapist. Stephanie Davis is a Nationally Certified Licenced Professional Counselor working in her private practice located in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated the University of Alabama at Birmingham with her Masters in Counseling in 2013 and has worked for 10 years as a mental health provider specializing in grief, women's i...

Dr. Mary and Kristin Walker of Mental Health Radio Network interviewed Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD, MA who recognized as a leader in various disability justice endeavors, including serving as founder/principal consultant of Advocacy Without Borders, a grassroots intersectional non-profit initiative offering DEIA, education, advocacy, keynotes/lectures, training, research, expert review, and rela...

Dr Mary speaks with Stacey Ledbetter about how to successfully transition to adulthood with autism. We will be discussing the cutting edge new app, Nflyte. This app is designed to allow adults with autism to live more independently. Find out more about our guest: Stacey Ledbetter NFlyte Founder & CEO www. NFlyte.com DR MARY COACHES FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/drmaryjonescoaching DR...

Join Dr Mary as she speaks with Lindsay Ruiz, an executive leader who works to transform organizations to meet the ever-changing demands of the modern workplace. Today they are talking about navigating an Autism diagnosis through a different cultural lens. Lindsay Ruiz: Multifaceted executive leader orchestrating organizational transformation and global change management programs, spearheading com...

Dr Mary and Dr Christine Le discuss how to thrive in a neurodiverse world. Don't miss the last episode of 2023! Dr Christine Le has a doctorate in psychology from NYU and is a co-founder of Vulcan Psychology Group. In her book, Autism Rules, she shares her more than 20 years of experience working with autistic people. Autism Rules: How to Thrive in a Neurodiverse World https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...

Dr Mary and Sydney Holmes discuss her inspiring story of success with Autism. About our Speaker: Sydney is a contributing author of "Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Hope and Joy Navigating the Neurodiverse Family Journey " Discover the book here: https://www.holmesasr.com/embracing-the-autism-spectrum Sydney Holmes was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 6, then reassessed in h...

Dr Mary discusses why she became a coach and what she loves about coaching. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/the-dr-mary-podcast/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-mary-podcast DR MARY COACHES FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/drmaryjonescoaching DR MARY JONES COACHES INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drmaryjoneslifecoaching Find out more about...

Dr Mary discusses homeschooling with Andria Colemon, homeschool coach and founder of Bookschooler, blends the Charlotte Mason Method and the Classical Method to develop independent, lifelong learners. Drawing from her 16+ years of homeschooling her children, Andria shows parents how to use diverse storybooks as homeschool curriculum, embrace diverse cultures, and enjoy shorter and easier homeschoo...

Join Dr Mary as she speaks with Kristin and Donald and Caroline Baily as they talk about life Autism. Thanks for joining us today. Show notes: Donald & Caroline Bailey https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-legacy-of-care https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/the-dr-mary-podcast/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-legacy-of-care/id1510394746?i=1000626474921...

Dr. Mary interviews one of her favorite people in the world. Her son Miles! They talk about what it's like to be a teenager on the spectrum. DR MARY COACHES FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/drmaryjonescoaching DR MARY JONES COACHING INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drmaryjoneslifecoaching FIND OUT MORE: drmarycoaches.com

Wearing Many Hats with Special guests Hollis Thomann, Suzy Carbrey and Robin Speizman. 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨: Robin Speizman Executive function coach at ReFocus NP Testing Administrator for 35 years Director of Clinical Outread for OCD & Anxiety Center A Founder of Extend: Network Group for mental healthcare professionals, therapists, schools, and other specialists www.refocusEFcoaching.com Suzy Carbrey...