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đď¸ Adulting with Autism â Over 2 MILLION Downloads and Counting!
A bold, unfiltered podcast created by April Ratchford, an autistic occupational therapist on a mission to help autistic adults thrive in every part of lifeâindependence, relationships, careers, and emotional well-being.
đĄ Featured Interviews with Trailblazing Leaders & Advocates:
đ Dr. Robert Melillo â Author of Disconnected Kids
đ Amanda Ralston â Founder of NonBinary Solutions
đ Thomas DâEri â Co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash
đ Shell Mendelson â Career coach for neurodivergent professionals
đ Sam Mitchell â Host of Autism Rocks and Rolls
đ Doug Blecher â Autism advocate and coach
đ Steve Gallegos â Disability empowerment speaker
đ McCracken Poston Jr. â Attorney in the Truman Show Delusion case
đ Dr. Matt Zakreski â Clinical psychologist on neurodiversity and mental health
đ Dr. Foojan Zeine â Emotional wellness expert and psychotherapist
đ New episodes every Wednesday & Saturday
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Send us a text đ Birthday shoutout to my sister Heather and OT school BFF Ashleyâthank you for cheering me on every step of the way! In this deeply moving episode of Adulting with Autism, I sit down with Susan Snowâauthor, coach, speaker, and daughter of slain LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams. At just 17, Susan witnessed the aftermath of her fatherâs ambush, sparking a decades-long battle with PTSD, depression, and emotional isolation. But thatâs only where her story begins. We talk raw trut...
Send us a text Feeling stuck in your head? It might be time to listen to your body. In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, weâre joined by Ellen Slater, somatic therapist, author, and founder of the Head & Heart Healing Model. Ellen takes us on a gentle but transformational journey through somatic therapy, helping us understand how trauma, especially in autistic and neurodivergent bodies, lives not just in memoryâbut in our nervous systems. We unpack trauma bonding, emotional s...
Send us a text đĽ Ever dreamt of quitting the 9-to-5 grind and radically rewriting your life? Meet Jamie Gantt â former corporate climber turned world-traveling coach, speaker, and soon-to-be author of Becoming Myself. In this soul-stirring episode of Adulting with Autism, Jamie unpacks what it means to burn it all down to build a life rooted in purpose, especially as a neurodivergent woman reclaiming her voice. đ§ We talk: Why burnout is your bodyâs wisdom, not failure Redefining success outsi...
Send us a text Hey guys, hey! Itâs Aprilâyour favorite autistic OT and host of Adulting with Autism, the podcast that believes life skills are sexy and your home should feel like peace, not pressure. In todayâs heart-expanding episode, weâre joined by Helen Sanderson, the UKâs leading clutter therapist and author of The Secret Life of Clutter. Helen brings years of therapeutic insight to explore how our outer environments reflect our inner worldsâespecially for those with autism, ADHD, and tr...
Send us a text Hey there, beautiful soul! đ Ready for a raw and powerful conversation that will inspire you to show up as your authentic self? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, we sit down with Reverend Jocelyn Jonesâauthor, speaker, ordained minister, and founder of Faith on the Journeyâas she takes us on a transformative journey through faith, identity, emotional healing, and the courage to remove the mask. đŹ Topics We Cover: Breaking free from societal and cultural masking Navigatin...
Send us a text Hey guys, hey â happy Wednesday! Iâm April, your favorite autistic OT and host of Adulting with Autism â the podcast where life skills are sexy, healing is real, and neurodivergent voices finally get the mic. Whether you're a parent guiding your autistic young adult or you're that young adult figuring it out one meltdown and meme at a time, this is your judgment-free zone to laugh, learn, and level up. đ§ đŹ In todayâs episode, weâre diving deep with Frank Healy, one of only 100 p...
Send us a text Feeling stuck in fear? You're not alone â and this episode with life coach Eric Simpson will help you break free. After leaving a high-powered corporate job in the U.S., Eric took a leap of faith (literally â he skydives!) and rebuilt his life in the U.K., helping others conquer fear and design bold, fulfilling lives. If you're autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent, and fear keeps blocking your next step, this episode is your permission slip to dream bigger. We unpack how to refram...
Send us a text Hey guys, hey! đ Itâs the final day of our 30 Days of Content celebrating Autism Awareness and OT Month, and weâre closing things out with a true pioneer in the field: Dr. Robert Melillo. Dr. Melillo is the author of Disconnected Kids, co-founder of Brain Balance Achievement Centers, creator of the Melillo MethodÂŽ, and host of the Everything Brain podcast. With over 35 years of experience as a clinician, researcher, and professor, heâs helped transform how we understand and sup...
Send us a text Hey friend! đ Ready to see how technology is transforming autism support from the inside out? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, weâre joined by Amanda Ralstonâaward-winning behavior analyst, international speaker, and founder of NonBinary Solutions and Noetic.ai. After 25 years in traditional ABA therapy, Amanda made a bold shiftâtrading clinics for code to build tech-driven, data-informed, neurodivergent-affirming tools that actually meet people where they are. đ§ What w...
Send us a text Hey there, friends! đ Pull up a chair and get comfy, because todayâs episode of Adulting with Autism is packed with inspiration and real-world advice! Weâre thrilled to welcome Ed Roe, Program Director at CIP Bloomington. With over two decades in K-12 educationâand a personal connection to autism through his own sonâEd brings a deep, heartfelt understanding to the journey of building independent, confident lives for autistic young adults. đ In this empowering conversation, youâ...
Send us a text Hey there, friends! đ Welcome back to Adulting with Autism! Today, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Sylvia Moore Myersâthe powerful voice behind GoldScars.com and author of Gold Scars. After enduring unimaginable trauma, including the heartbreaking loss of her teenage son, Sylvia embarked on an 18-year healing journey thatâs nothing short of inspiring. Her mission? To show us that healing isnât about âgetting overâ painâitâs about growing through it and transfor...
Send us a text Hey friend! Ever worked in a place that felt more like survival than success? Youâre not aloneâand todayâs guest, Kelsey Neff, is here to flip the script. Kelsey is the founder of By Design Consulting, author of 52 Weeks of Impact, and a former nonprofit professional who left the burnout hamster wheel to help leaders actually lead. After years of navigating toxic workplaces filled with favoritism, gaslighting, and burnout, Kelsey realized something big: she didnât need to play ...
Send us a text Hey there, friend! đ In todayâs inspiring episode of Adulting with Autism, we step into a space where movement meets neurodivergent empowermentâthe incredible Autistic Wings Dance Company, a nonprofit studio founded by mother-daughter duo Amanda and Leta in Colorado Springs. Autistic Wings isnât your average dance programâitâs a trauma-informed, sensory-aware space built by and for autistic dancers. From ballet to hip-hop, every class is designed with neurodivergent communicati...
Send us a text Hey there, friend! đ Ever feel stuck in cycles of rumination, avoidance, or emotional shutdownâand wonder why you canât just âsnap out of itâ? In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, we sit down with Dr. Foojan Zeineârenowned psychotherapist, international speaker, and the creator of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT) and the Foojan App. Whether youâre autistic, neurodivergent, or simply navigating your own healing, Dr. Foojan offers science-backed insights into how t...
Send us a text Hey there, friend! đŚ In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, weâre talking all things parenting, identity, and transitioning into adulthoodâwith a twist. Meet Hannah Bankier, career transition coach, mama of two, and founder of Birdie Launcherâ˘, a movement thatâs redefining what it means to be an âempty nester.â Because the truth isâthe nest isnât empty⌠youâre still in it. đĄ In this episode, we explore: Why âempty nestingâ feels outdated and disempowering How to embr...
Send us a text Hey there, lovely listener! đ In todayâs episode of Adulting with Autism, weâre joined by Sol Smithâautistic author, former college professor, viral TikTok educator, and the voice behind the much-anticipated book, The Autisticâs Guide to Self-Discovery (launching April 22, 2025!). Sol shares his late-in-life autism diagnosis, the burnout spiral that followed, and the powerful road to healing, community-building, and radical self-acceptance. Whether youâre neurodivergent or neur...
Send us a text Hey friends! ⨠In this episode of Adulting with Autism, Iâm joined by Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary and creator of the groundbreaking field of sensory interior design. Stephanie is on a mission to make every spaceâhomes, offices, classrooms, and even public buildingsâneuro-inclusive, emotionally supportive, and sensory-safe. And guess what? You donât need a big budget or an HGTV crew to create a calming space tailored to your unique brain. đ¨ What we cove...
Send us a text Hey guys hey! Welcome back to Adulting with Autism, where we dig deep into real experiences, big emotions, and life through a neurodivergent lens. This episode features the incredible Thomas R. Wilsonâstoryteller, community leader, and nationally recognized advocate for neurodivergent and mental health communities. From a childhood filled with bullying and being misunderstood to becoming a beacon of empowerment for others, Thomasâs journey is as inspiring as it is powerful. đ§ W...
Send us a text Hey friend! If youâve ever felt burned out, overstimulated, or like your brain is doing the most when you need it to do the leastâthis episode is for you. Today on Adulting with Autism, Iâm joined by Sue DayâADHD coach, neurodivergent advocate, and founder of Pathways Forward Coachingâwho helps women and late-diagnosed adults reconnect with their strengths and redefine success on their terms. Together, we talk about: đĽ Neurodivergent burnout and why it doesnât always look like ...
Send us a text Hey guys hey! If you've ever felt like youâre âtoo much,â ânot enough,â or constantly code-switching just to surviveâthis oneâs for you. In this energizing and empowering episode of Adulting with Autism, Iâm joined by psychologist, author, and nationally recognized speaker Dr. Matt Zakreski, aka Dr. Matt. Together, we pull back the curtain on what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult in a world built for neurotypicals. đ§ In this episode, we explore:đĽ The hidden cost of ...
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