Adulting with Autism
Adulting with Autism isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement.
We give autistic and neurodivergent adults the platform, voice, and validation they’ve always deserved. Here, we don’t mask. We don’t perform. We belong.
Every episode brings honest conversations with leaders, advocates, and everyday people who are rewriting what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent adult. We talk life skills, independence, mental health, relationships, careers, and legacy — because autistic voices don’t just need a seat at the table… we are the table.
Ranked among Apple’s Top 200 Podcasts (All Categories), Adulting with Autism is proof that our voices are resonating worldwide.
Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays as we move beyond survival, build authentic lives, and create legacies that last.
Because autism isn’t broken. It’s just a different frequency — and the world is finally tuning in.
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🧩 Autistic. Authentic. Unapologetic.
🔥 With over 2 million downloads and listeners worldwide, Adulting with Autism proves our voices belong here.
Episodes
188 episodes
Autistic Adulting Transitions: Neurodivergent Independence Hacks | Joanna Lilley Interview
Stuck in autistic adulting transitions? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) interviews therapeutic consultant Joanna Lilley, M.A., NCC, on supporting neurodivergent young adults (18-29) through post-high school, co...
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Episode 188
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Autistic Adulting Literacy Hacks: From Failure to PhD | Lois Letchford Interview
Struggling with autistic adulting literacy blocks? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) chats with educator Lois Letchford on busting myths and hacks for struggling readers. Lois, a 20+ year literacy specialist (Mas...
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Episode 187
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Autistic Adulting & Chakra Healing: Unmasked Trauma Release Tips | Edit B Kiss Interview
Struggling with autistic adulting burnout or emotional blocks? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April (autistic OT) interviews holistic mentor Edit B Kiss on chakra healing for neurodivergent life. Edit, a #1 bestselling author and...
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Episode 186
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Unmasking Communication: Elissa R. Mandel on Neurodivergent Success, Speech, and Thriving Beyond 9-to-5 | Adulting With Autism #SpeechWorks #NeurodivergentLeadership
On this groundbreaking episode of Adulting With Autism, speech-language pathologist, executive coach, and late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Elissa Renee Mandel shares how her unique journey—from Gallaudet to creating Speech Works by Eli...
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Episode 184
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43:50
Breaking the Script: Cody Johnston on Accessible AI, Small Business Innovation, and Why Weird Wins in Tech | Adulting With Autism #WeirdCanadian #AccessibleTech
On this candid episode of Adulting With Autism, Cody Johnston—“The Weird Canadian”—unpacks what it means to build accessible, Fortune 500-grade solutions for small businesses and neurodivergent founders. Cody draws on a decade in government and...
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Episode 183
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Once a Fighter: Noah May on Surviving Mental Health Battles, Building Confidence, and the Power of Honest Storytelling | Adulting With Autism #MentalHealthMatters #GenZVoices
On this raw, heartfelt episode of Adulting With Autism, Alabama journalist and multi-podcast host Noah May (Lethal Venom) shares his journey from self-doubt and severe depression to outspoken mental health advocate and voice for Gen Z resilienc...
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Episode 182
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Gen Z at Work: Brianne Rush on Secret Workplace Rules, Advocacy, and Real-World Career Moves | Adulting With Autism #GenZCareer #EmotionalIntelligence
On this empowering episode of Adulting With Autism, Brianne Rush—founder of The Independence Lab and career strategist featured in Forbes and Worklife—shares the real workplace lessons every Gen Z professional, recent grad, or job seeker needs....
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Episode 181
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43:30
Intuitive Healing & Real Self-Acceptance: Donnie Summers on Autism, Trauma, and the Gift of Sensitivity | Adulting With Autism #NeurodiverseHealing #IntuitiveEmpathy
On this deeply honest episode of Adulting With Autism, Donnie Summers—autistic healing practitioner, intuitive coach, and founder of Beyond Limits Healing—explains how his journey from severe depression and undiagnosed autism led him to discove...
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Episode 180
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46:14
Breaking the Dyslexia Script: The Dyslexia Professor’s Guide to Structured Literacy, Student Empowerment & Progress Parents Can See | Adulting With Autism #DyslexiaDecoded #NeurodiversityInAction
On this transformative episode of Adulting With Autism, meet Russell Van Brocklen—the Dyslexia Professor who’s revolutionizing how we support dyslexic and neurodivergent learners. Tapping into decades of research and real-life classroom breakth...
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Episode 179
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45:40
Beats, Grit & Resilience: B-Cide on Life With MS, Underground Hip-Hop, and Reinventing the Dream | Adulting With Autism #NoLimits #MSWarrior
Join Adulting With Autism for an unflinching, inspiring conversation with underground rap veteran, producer, and 55 Strong brand creator Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II. B-Cide opens up about getting diagnosed with MS at the height of his music car...
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Episode 178
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Leading with Humanity: Justin ITee Walker on Cybersecurity, Self-Leadership & the Power of Neurodiversity | Adulting With Autism #TechForHumans #NeurodiverseLeadership
On this powerful episode of Adulting With Autism, meet Justin ITee Walker—Founder/CEO of ITeeCMD and host of the Multiverse Leadership Podcast. Justin’s personal journey of surviving addiction, embracing his place on the autism spectrum, and re...
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Episode 177
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37:36
Unmasking Emotional Intelligence: Alexandra Velez on Healing, Secure Attachment & Love Without Shame | Adulting With Autism #EmotionalGrowth #SecureLove
Step into a transformative conversation on Adulting With Autism featuring Alexandra Velez—behavior designer, creator of My Secure Era, and author of The Availability Awards. Alexandra is on a mission to turn silent suffering into healing by bri...
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Episode 177
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35:30
Rewrite Your Story on Adulting With Autism: Jamie Naegele’s Journey from Burnout to Happiness, Self-Love & Success
On this powerful episode of Adulting With Autism, meet international bestselling author, happiness coach, and engineer Jamie Naegele (Nay-Glee). Jamie opens up about transforming his life from anxiety and burnout to joy and purpose—leaving a hi...
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Episode 176
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33:05
Monetize Your Mindset: Bart Merrell on Side Hustles, Action, and Financial Security | Adulting With Autism #EntrepreneurMindset #SideHustle2025
On this lively episode of Adulting With Autism, international entrepreneur and author Bart Merrell (aka the Side Hustle Samurai) shares how anyone—yes, even those starting from scratch—can create financial freedom by monetizing what they alread...
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Episode 175
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46:54
Finding Voice: Mila Maxwell on Sibling Bonds, Disability, and Writing Truths
Join Adulting With Autism as we sit down with debut Canadian author Mila Maxwell—mother, firefighter, and co-owner of a rural gym—whose life and writing are shaped by growing up alongside a sister with cerebral palsy. In this episode, Mila shar...
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Episode 174
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27:55
From Punishment to Progress: Duff on Hypnosis, Burnout & Neurodivergent Adulting
Hypnotist and coach Duff joins Adulting with Autism to flip the script on burnout and “doing life the hard way.” Growing up autistic and mostly mute, Duff went all-in on personal growth—meditation, NLP, hypnosis—and discovered a deeper l...
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Episode 173
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42:52
Roman Wyden (ADHD IS OVER): Rethinking Labels, Healing the Nervous System & Parenting on Purpose
Filmmaker, life coach, and host of ADHD IS OVER Roman Wyden joins me to challenge the “disorder-first” mindset and offer a more human, nervous-system-aware path forward. We talk labels vs. lived reality, meds as band-aids vs. root...
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40:49
Dating, Boundaries & Burnout: Therapist Nicole Penrod on Mixed-Neurotype Love, Creative Healing & Autistic Adulting
Today I’m sitting down with Nicole Penrod, MFT—a therapist and writer who works with neurodivergent adults, creatives, and mixed-neurotype couples. We dig into the real-world stuff: how to spot autistic burn...
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Daniel Durany on Real-World Adulting: Jobs, Dating, Driving, Budgeting & Self-Advocacy (Autism)
Autism advocate, author, and year-round sports official Daniel Durany joins me to get practical about adulting: keeping a job (not just getting one), dating without panic, building independence behind the wheel, and budgeting so freedom ...
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Z's First Week at Marshall University: Independence, Growth & Real Talk | Adulting with Autism
In this deeply personal episode of Adulting with Autism, host April shares the raw, real, and remarkable reflections on her autistic son Ahzerei's first week of college at Marshall University. From roommate tension to navig...
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From Adult Autism Dx to 500K Views: Kyle Wright’s Rubik’s Cube Art & “You Are Loved” Movement
In July 2024, Kyle Wright was diagnosed autistic as an adult—and everything shifted. He left gaming streams, picked up 100 mini Rubik’s Cubes, and started creating mosaic art that exploded on YouTube. In 60 days, Kyle doubled his ...
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Control Your Career: Burnout, Pivots & Advocacy for Neurodivergent Pros w/ Julia Toothacre
Feeling stuck, burned out, or boxed in at work? Career strategist Julia Toothacre (Ride The Tide Collective) breaks down how neurodivergent professionals can own their careers—without masking or burning out. We cover smart pivot...
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Murphy Monroe on Thriving Authentically as a Neurodivergent Adult
n this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April Ratchford sits down with Murphy Monroe to explore how neurodivergent adults can thrive without compromising their authenticity. From practical self-advocacy tools to navigating relatio...
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From Dreams to Legacy: Nathaniel Turner on Parenting with Purpose, Life Design, and Preparing Future Leaders
In this inspiring episode of Adulting with Autism, host April Ratchford chats with Nathaniel A. Turner—author, TEDx speaker, and creator of the powerful “Life Template.” Nathaniel shares how he reverse-engineered his futu...
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Building Community & Hope in the Special Needs World | Jamie Olson | Adulting With Autism Podcast
“Community is where hope lives.”In this inspiring episode of Adulting With Autism, we sit down with Jamie Olson, the creator of Uniquely You Magazine, a publication written by and for the special needs com...
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