On the Spectrum Empowerment Stories with Sonia Krishna Chand: Adult Autism, Neurodivergent, and Mental Health Expert

Send us Fan Mail Please tune in as Mona Isreal discusses her journey with Autism, how she uses her voice to advocate for women on the Autism Spectrum,  and her abundance of positivity around Autism. Not only has Mona accomplished what people never thought she would be able to do, which was graduate high school, Mona went on to become a financial analyst and a tutor for neurodivergent kids. It is b...

Send us Fan Mail Please tune into this week's episode as we discuss Applied Behavioral Analysis with two amazing ladies: Britney Smith and Ashton Benedikt. Brittney and Ashton are very intelligent and passionate workers, striving to improve the quality for life for those on the autism spectrum. In addition, both Britney and Ashton have their own unique experiences of being neurodiverse: Britn...

Send us Fan Mail Please tune in as Sunny Akhigbe shares his harrowing story of overcoming challenges growing up impoverished in a rural part of Nigeria to becoming a success story  in Chicago. Because of his passion to help others, Sunny took what he has gone through and started a foundation to give back to those in need. After listening to Sunny's story, you will feel more empowered and insp...

Send us Fan Mail Please join us as the wonderful Shelley Aniciete discusses not only her journey of becoming an amazing public defender in the post conviction division, but also, her journey as an amazing runner. Needless to mention, she is a 4 time going on 5 time marathoner, a run coach who also has a nutrition background as part of her coaching program for those who really want to level up thei...

Send us Fan Mail Charlotte Murphy (Char) was a prominent attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was not until 2003 during one fateful mammogram for her life to change. Char underwent cancer treatment, not only one time, but 4 times. Her battle with cancer forced her to take a detour out of the legal profession, but it was the detour where she was able to share her story and empower others. To date,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss depression as it pertains to being on the Autism Spectrum and how it is experienced. I also give some insight as to how to get out of your own head as to help take some of the edge off. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Theresa Agostinelli discusses her journey from trauma, becoming a widower at 26 along with being a single mother to flourishing and becoming a successful psychotherapist and CEO of her organization Profits with Purpose. Theresa's story is definitely one that will inspire anybody and will touch even the hearts of those feeling uninspired. I am tearing up as I am writing this!!...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have someone in your life whom you love on the autism spectrum? Have you ever wondered what their world was like? Have you ever wondered how you can be supportive towards a person on the autism spectrum? Tune in and find out now! Much love always!!! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Please tune in as Tom Flynn, a loving father of 3 girls, discusses his journey with parental alienation. Tom discusses his life pre-marriage with kids as a law enforcement officer who moved up in the ranks in NJ. In a series of unfortunate events, Tom is not only stopped in his career, but also is precluded from being able to have the quality time with his daughters as they were t...

Send us Fan Mail Please welcome back Marccella Gonzalez as we both discuss our journeys of being on the Autism Spectrum, navigating friendships, and understanding life lessons. After all, we all have our journeys through life we take, and the beauty is the ability to share our respective lessons and paths with others. This not only helps us connect more with others, but shows all of us that we are...

Send us Fan Mail Please tune in to Julie, Tia, and Mika's podcast Obsessed with Humans on the Verge of Change; as I discuss the autism spectrum and share insight into what it is like to be on the spectrum. Julie, Tia, and Mika did such an amazing job at asking profound questions and sharing feedback that left me pondering well after the podcast interview was over. After all, it's kind of...

Send us Fan Mail Please tune in as I welcome a special guest,  Marccella Gonzalez. Marccella bravely shares her journey  with the Autism Spectrum through raising her children. She shares the experience of advocating at the school for her daughter, her own shares of challenges and triumphs,  and how her Autism makes her the talented Tarot card reader and psychic she is. Through Marccella's sto...

Send us Fan Mail Please welcome Kevin, a retired law enforcement officer from New Jersey, as he bravely comes forward to discuss his book "Man You are Crazy."  Kevin, along with his co-author Chris Anderson, share their heroic incidents of being in law enforcement and the mental health issues they ensued.  Kevin is a prime testament to the saying "no matter how bad life gets, there...

Send us Fan Mail Please join us as Dr. Angel Durr as she shares her trials and tribulations of being on the autism spectrum and the intersectionality of multiracial and autism. In addition to coming bravely forward to sharing her story, Dr. Durr offers insight and  pieces of advice that anybody both on and off the autism spectrum could benefit from. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Please join in as I speak with Vasavi about what it means to live her truth through her book Say It Out Loud . Vasavi's book has been a game changer in my life. Apart from being an amazing author, Vasavi is a licensed therapist in TX, an amazing group leader, and also an amazing editor to my upcoming memoir. Vasavi shares her journey with her own mental health challenges that...

Send us Fan Mail Please join me as we learn from Dr. Matthew Glowiak who has generously shared from his professional training and expertise what he has learned working with various mental health issues, namely addiction but also has experience working with autism spectrum. Apart from sharing valuable insight that is beneficial for both professionals in mental health and potential clients, Dr. Glow...

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