Holly Tetreault

Lifelong Learners

Education EN ↓ 31 episodes

Join Holly Tetreault as she talks about her experience with autism and how she uses her stuffed animals to navigate this ever-changing world. I also advocate for disability rights and use my lived experiences to tell my story. My podcast explores my life before I got diagnosed with autism and after I got diagnosed with autism.

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Holly Tetreault

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4: Masking As An Autistic Person 12.12.2025 12:37

On this episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly Tetreault talks about what it is like for people with autism to mask their symptoms from the wider world. Why do autistic folks feel the need to mask? What effect does it have on their physical and mental health? Using her personal experiences, Holly answers those questions and many more! Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at...

6: There Is Nothing Wrong With Who You Are 12.12.2025 11:35

On this week's episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault talks about autism, sensory overload, and many other things. Holly is telling other people that no matter who you are you can thrive in the community. Autism and politics has been a big topic in society today, and there is nothing wrong with being who you are. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelon...

2: The world of special interests 12.12.2025 10:46

This week, host Holly Tetreault talks about her personal experience with autism - her triggers, responses, and struggles - and how she learned to use stuffed animals to help cope with her stress. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five...

3: Navigating School As An Autistic Young Woman 12.12.2025 11:35

On this episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly Tetreault continues talking about her personal experiences as a student with autism, this time at Greenfield Community College in western Massachusetts. Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a fiv...

5: When Fox Met Barnsie 12.12.2025 13:25

In this episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault talks about navigating friendships and making friends with and without having an autism diagnosis. Holly also talks about strategies for navigating not only social situations but everyday life as well. Later, she touches on how autism is viewed in society when she was younger versus how society views autism today. Questions for Holly or wa...

Debunking the myths and lies about autism 12.12.2025 12:17

On today’s episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault talks about autism, neurodiversity and current events. She also spends some time speaking on the goals of her podcast and the truth surrounding autism. It is okay to be who you are! Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the sho...