Adulting with Autism

• Intuitive Healing & Real Self-Acceptance: Donnie Summers on Autism, Trauma, and the Gift of Sensitivity | Adulting With Autism #NeurodiverseHealing #IntuitiveEmpathy

  Send us a textOn 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 discover the powerful gifts of intuition, sensitivity, and somatic release. Donnie shares actionable guidance on breaking emotional patterns, using self-compassion, and learning how to calm the nervous system through trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming practices.Listeners will learn how to distinguish real intuition from self-doubt, how to move past “fixing” themselves toward radical self-acceptance, and why traits like sensitivity and emotional intensity—long misunderstood in autism—are profound assets on the healing path. The episode explores practical steps for reparenting, honest journaling, mindful self-regulation, and turning vulnerability into personal power. Donnie offers validation, calm, and wisdom for anyone struggling with trauma, self-criticism, or the pressure to be exceptional in a neurotypical world.Connect with Donnie for transformational coaching at beyondlimitscoaching.life and subscribe for more trauma-informed, lived-experience perspectives. Join the Adulting With Autism community on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and social platforms with #NeurodiverseHealing and #IntuitiveEmpathy.The Social Connections Summit is a virtual two-day event for professionals committed to building more inclusive, compassionate, and connected workplaces.This year, we’re centering the voices of late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals especially those who struggle to get accommodations, feel misunderstood, or find it hard to connect at work.Come as you are. Leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.Breaking Free from Narcissistic AbuseWhen love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotifymfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeNeuroThriveEmpowering autism families with expert workshops, live Q&A, and global support.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Breaking the Dyslexia Script: The Dyslexia Professor’s Guide to Structured Literacy, Student Empowerment & Progress Parents Can See | Adulting With Autism #DyslexiaDecoded #NeurodiversityInAction

  Send us a textOn 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 breakthroughs, Russell shares why multisensory, structured-literacy routines outpace outdated “wait and see” advice—and how families can spark progress with simple, powerful actions starting tonight.Learn the science behind dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and high-functioning autism, and discover Russell’s surprisingly affordable method that boosts writing skills, academic confidence, and independence—even for students who’ve struggled for years. Walk away with practical tools to help learners organize ideas, build reading and writing skills, and unlock their true potential, all without expensive interventions.Stream and share on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and tag #AdultingWithAutism and #DyslexiaDecoded for parent-to-parent support. Want more step-by-step action? Follow Russell’s work and sign up for alerts on his upcoming book that empowers parents, students, and educators.The Social Connections Summit is a virtual two-day event for professionals committed to building more inclusive, compassionate, and connected workplaces.This year, we’re centering the voices of late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals especially those who struggle to get accommodations, feel misunderstood, or find it hard to connect at work.Come as you are. Leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.Breaking Free from Narcissistic AbuseWhen love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotifymfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeNeuroThriveEmpowering autism families with expert workshops, live Q&A, and global support.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Beats, Grit & Resilience: B-Cide on Life With MS, Underground Hip-Hop, and Reinventing the Dream | Adulting With Autism #NoLimits #MSWarrior

  Send us a textJoin 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 career, what it means to keep hustling through invisible illness, and how he’s built a legacy that’s about survival, not pity. His memoir, Myelin My Shoes, pulls no punches on disability, depression, and the mental strength needed to stay true when the world moves on.From intimate reflections on music, meds, and mental health to honest advice on pivoting and reinventing dreams, this episode is for creatives, fighters, and anyone who’s been told “you can’t”—but kept grinding anyway. Learn how B-Cide’s story transcends music and disability, providing practical hope and connection for the neurodivergent, chronically ill, and their allies.Stream, share, and connect with B-Cide on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and at b-cide.com for music, merch, and Myelin My Shoes. Tag #AdultingWithAutism and #55Strong to let us know how you’re pushing through. Subscribe for more raw, real conversations at the intersection of creativity, adversity, and neurodiversity.The Social Connections Summit is a virtual two-day event for professionals committed to building more inclusive, compassionate, and connected workplaces.This year, we’re centering the voices of late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals especially those who struggle to get accommodations, feel misunderstood, or find it hard to connect at work.Come as you are. Leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeNeuroThriveEmpowering autism families with expert workshops, live Q&A, and global support.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Leading with Humanity: Justin ITee Walker on Cybersecurity, Self-Leadership & the Power of Neurodiversity | Adulting With Autism #TechForHumans #NeurodiverseLeadership

  Send us a textOn 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 reinventing leadership in the world of cybersecurity is a testament to the transformative power of self-leadership. Through raw honesty and technical mastery, Justin shares how empathy, vulnerability, and discovering your “why” turn overwhelm into authentic growth.Listeners will learn the essential value of bringing human connection back to tech, the specific challenges and opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent adults in cybersecurity, and how building small habits leads to massive change. Whether you’re a tech pro, leader, student, or someone simply trying to thrive in the digital age, Justin’s story inspires you to stand in your power, protect what matters most, and lead from the inside out.🎧 Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and more. Follow his work and podcast at multiverseleadershippodcast.net and justiniteewalker.net. Join the conversation—tag #AdultingWithAutism and #TechForHumans for actionable inspiration and support.The Social Connections Summit is a virtual two-day event for professionals committed to building more inclusive, compassionate, and connected workplaces.This year, we’re centering the voices of late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals especially those who struggle to get accommodations, feel misunderstood, or find it hard to connect at work.Come as you are. Leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeNeuroThriveEmpowering autism families with expert workshops, live Q&A, and global support.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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• Unmasking Emotional Intelligence: Alexandra Velez on Healing, Secure Attachment & Love Without Shame | Adulting With Autism #EmotionalGrowth #SecureLove

  Send us a textStep 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 bringing emotional intelligence and attachment theory into real-life relationships. With a decade of experience and a signature blend of empathy, structure, and wit, she unpacks why so many adults stay stuck in self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and emotional loops.This episode reveals practical frameworks for escaping toxic dating patterns, building calm authentic connection, and growing emotional security—especially for neurodivergent and autistic adults who feel unseen or misunderstood in love and life. Alexandra shares how to spot red flags, stop abandoning yourself for approval, and integrate emotional skills step-by-step—no shame, just growth.Join the conversation, share your story, and subscribe across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Tag #AdultingWithAutism and #MySecureEra, and follow @mysecureera for tools, live Q&As, and community support. Healing—and healthy love—begins now.The Social Connections Summit is a virtual two-day event for professionals committed to building more inclusive, compassionate, and connected workplaces.This year, we’re centering the voices of late-identified Autistic, AuDHD, and ADHD professionals especially those who struggle to get accommodations, feel misunderstood, or find it hard to connect at work.Come as you are. Leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeNeuroThriveEmpowering autism families with expert workshops, live Q&A, and global support.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected]

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