Adulting with Autism
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A bold, unfiltered podcast created by April Ratchford, an autistic occupational therapist on a mission to help autistic adults thrive in every part of life—independence, relationships, careers, and emotional well-being.
💡 Featured Interviews with Trailblazing Leaders & Advocates:
🎙 Dr. Robert Melillo – Author of Disconnected Kids
🎙 Amanda Ralston – Founder of NonBinary Solutions
🎙 Thomas D’Eri – Co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash
🎙 Shell Mendelson – Career coach for neurodivergent professionals
🎙 Sam Mitchell – Host of Autism Rocks and Rolls
🎙 Doug Blecher – Autism advocate and coach
🎙 Steve Gallegos – Disability empowerment speaker
🎙 McCracken Poston Jr. – Attorney in the Truman Show Delusion case
🎙 Dr. Matt Zakreski – Clinical psychologist on neurodiversity and mental health
🎙 Dr. Foojan Zeine – Emotional wellness expert and psychotherapist
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Adulting with Autism
Kerie Logan on Autism, Trauma Bonds & Healing the Nervous System How masking, PDA, and self-doubt impact neurodivergent adults — and what real healing looks like
How do masking, trauma bonds, and PDA affect autistic adults — and what does true healing even look like?
In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April Ratchford talks with Kerie Logan, intuitive hypnotherapist, author, and consciousness guide. With over 30 years of experience and a son on the spectrum, Kerie shares how trauma patterns shape the autistic experience — and how to finally break free.
💡 We discuss:
- Autism, masking & reactive abuse
- PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) & emotional shutdown
- Self-regulation for the nervous system
- Spiritual healing & identity beyond diagnosis
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