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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' host Tony Mantor welcomes Daniel Packard, a UC Berkeley-trained mechanical engineer and founder of Permanent Anxiety Solutions. Packard shares his journey from battling severe anxiety to developing a groundbreaking six-week nervous system reset program with a 90% success rate. They discuss the...

Send us Fan Mail Ann Corcoran, Executive Director of the National Shattering Silence Coalition, discusses the broken systems that fail those with serious mental illness and their families through discriminatory practices and neglect. She shares powerful stories of families desperately seeking help for loved ones in psychosis, highlighting how outdated laws and policies create barriers to treatment...

Send us Fan Mail Embracing Autism and Mental Health: Neena Wagh's Journey in Creating Assisted Living for Autistic Persons In this episode of 'Why Not Me,' host Tony Mantor speaks with Nina Wahg, founder of ALAP, Assisted Living for Autistic Persons. Neena shares her personal journey of raising her autistic son Amou and discusses her transition from a career in facility management t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' host Tony Mantor is joined by Ian and Danielle Keller, the powerful duo behind Orphan Prodigy. They discuss their music, mental health awareness, and their mission to foster empathy through their art. Ian shares his personal battle with agoraphobia and panic disorder, while Danielle, a clinica...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' host Tony Mantor engages in a profound conversation with Darren Harper, course leader at the Reach for Health Center in Daventry. Harper discusses his 20-year journey from martial arts enthusiast to rehabilitation specialist, emphasizing the importance of tailored physical therapy and exercise...

Send us Fan Mail Revolutionizing Retail: Drew Ann Long's Caroline's Cart Journey In this episode of 'Why Not Me', hosted by Tony Mantor from Nashville, Tennessee Drew Ann Long shares her inspiring story of creating Caroline's Cart—a revolutionary shopping cart designed for individuals with special needs. Drew Ann, motivated by her daughter Caroline's severe disabiliti...

Send us Fan Mail Sharon Eubank's Mission: Embracing Autism and Mental Health Through Local Action In this episode of Why Not Me, hosted by Tony Mantor, renowned humanitarian Sharon Eubank discusses her work as the Director of Humanitarian Services for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and her book, 'Doing Small Things with Great Love.' Eubank emphasizes the importance...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Why Not Me, Tony Mantor hosts John Payne, founder of Pure Life Genetics, who discusses his groundbreaking work in genetic health and metabolic disorders. Payne shares his journey from researching metabolic diseases to developing innovative health solutions for the autistic community. He highlights the genesis of his work in autism, the science behind metabolic a...

Send us Fan Mail Embracing Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Steven Quay In this special October bonus episode we focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guest Dr. Steven Quay, founder of Aosa Therapeutics and an innovator with 91 U.S. patents, shares his mission to prevent breast cancer globally. Dr. Quay offers insights on the importance of monthly self-breast exams, the benefits of early detecti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me?', host Tony Mantor interviews Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a distinguished trauma psychologist and founder of Soul Wise Solutions. They discuss Dr. Harrison's career journey, personal motivations, and her work with individuals suffering from complex trauma, dissociative disorders, schizophrenia, and near-death experiences. The conversa...

Send us Fan Mail Embracing Autism and Mental Health with Dana Hargus, LPC In this episode of 'Why Not Me', host Tony Mantor speaks with Dana Hargus, LPC, founder of Restore of Ada, a biofeedback therapy center in Ada, Oklahoma. Dana discusses her journey from being a special education teacher to establishing a dedicated biofeedback therapy practice aimed at helping children with emotiona...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' host Tony Mantor from Nashville, Tennessee, interviews Delise, the author of 'Loving Pieces,' a book series for children on the autism spectrum. Dalisse shares the inspiration behind her books, which are based on real-life experiences and provide visual and practical guidance for var...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me', host Tony Mantor speaks with Tara May, CEO of ASPI Tech, a non-profit tech service company that empowers autistic professionals. Tara shares her personal journey as a parent of an autistic son and details the inspiring mission of ASPI Tech, where over 90% of the workforce is on the autism spectrum. The discussion covers the challenges and...

Send us Fan Mail Embracing Resilience and Hope with Andy Anderson In this episode of 'Why Not Me', hosted by Tony Mantor from Nashville, Tennessee, we hear the inspiring story of Andy Anderson, a dynamic artist and musician. Overcoming childhood bullying and insecurity, Andy found his voice through music, eventually competing on Idol in Belgium and Britain's Got Talent. He shares hi...

Send us Fan Mail Tony Mantor sits down with Andrew Neil to discuss his transformative journey through traumatic brain injury, mental illness, incarceration, and his eventual path to healing. Andrew shares raw and candid insights from his experiences, including his pivotal car accident in 2009, subsequent psychotic episodes, and his time at the Virginia State Hospital system. He opens up about the...

Send us Fan Mail Suzanne McCartney, who shares the deeply personal story of her brother's battle with serious mental illness. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and later autism, Suzanne's brother faced numerous challenges, including a tragic incident in 2020 that highlighted flaws in the mental healthcare system and the restrictive nature of HIPAA laws. Suzanne advocates for systemic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' hosted by Tony Mantor, Ashante Taylorcox, founder and executive director of 'You Are More Than Incorporated,' shares her journey and work in supporting survivors of domestic trafficking and exploitation. Discussing her personal story as a survivor and leader, Asante highlights the un...

Send us Fan Mail Sydney Curtin, an inspiring speaker, author, multi-business owner, consultant, and life coach. She shares her powerful journey of overcoming a traumatic past marked by her mother's addiction and mental health challenges. Sydney discusses how she transformed her life, navigating through personal and professional struggles, and now helps others do the same. She delves into her...

Send us Fan Mail Keshawn Williams shares his inspiring journey and dedication to mental health and trauma-informed care. Williams, a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in social work, aims to become a trauma-focused psychotherapist. He recounts his diverse experiences from studying criminal justice and interning with the New Jersey State Parole Board to working in a nursing home and...

Send us Fan Mail Cynthia Ray shares the deeply moving story of her brother Philip's tumultuous journey. Diagnosed with autism later in life, Philip's association with a con artist led to his incarceration and a subsequent prostate cancer diagnosis that went untreated for a year. Cynthia recounts Philip's early challenges, his strong belief in his inventions, and the dire consequence...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me,' Tony Mantor hosts Dianne Greeley, who shares her firsthand experiences and challenges in advocating for mental health reform. Dianne recounts the struggles her loved one faced with severe mental illness and the inadequate support from health and legal systems. She discusses the journey from personal caretaker to passionate advocate, empha...

Send us Fan Mail Empowering Adults with Special Needs: One Woman’s Journey In this episode, we hear an inspiring story of a former special education teacher who founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting adults with special needs. Initially serving individuals with autism, the organization's services have expanded to anyone needing support, regardless of diagnosis. From starting...

Send us Fan Mail Description 2 We explore the mission and approach of MA Therapy with founder Amira Martin, whose practice focuses on providing bias-free psychotherapy to women of color while also mentoring therapists to establish their own practices. • Amira's personal journey overcoming limited representation in professional fields through her sister's encouragement: "Don't s...

Send us Fan Mail Description 2 Victoria Lenormand shares her transformative journey from police officer to autism advocate after her son's diagnosis, revealing how unconventional choices led to unexpected healing and growth for her entire family. • Former police officer whose life changed when her son was diagnosed with autism at age three • Faced impossible demands balancing work while tryin...

Send us Fan Mail Janet Hayes shares her journey as a severe mental illness advocate reshaping New Orleans through innovative care systems for those with serious mental health challenges. • Started advocacy after Hurricane Katrina when untreated mental illness led to criminalization • Witnessed a friend die in custody due to inadequate mental health and medical care • Founded Healing Minds NOLA to...