The Neurodivergant Connection / Stories

From Plaster Masks to True Voice: Neurodivergence, Burnout, and Finding Your Worth with Nikki (Dominique) Favreau

I thought helping others heal meant I was healed—until this conversation showed me what it costs to keep a mask on.

In this episode of the Neurodivergent Connection, I sit down with Nikki (Dominique) Favreau—former psychiatry and addiction nurse turned entrepreneur—who shares how a single moment in art therapy cra...

When Words Aren’t the Only Language: Parenting, AAC, and Advocacy with Jennifer McGee

What happens when a teen with profound autism joins your family—and words aren’t available? This conversation gets real.

In this episode, I sit down with artist and adoptive parent Jennifer McGee to talk about raising her nephew Isaiah, who is non-speaking, and how their family learned to listen beyond words. You’ll hear how she built trust,...

Real Talk for Special Needs Dads: Community, Communication, and Caring for Yourself

In this episode, I sat down with advocate and educator John Fella to talk candidly about fatherhood, support, and raising an autistic, nonverbal teen. This one’s practical, honest, and full of encouragement.

Key Topics Covered

• Why dads often feel isolated—and how to build intentional community that actually helps

• Supporting nonverbal communi...

Shadow Work, Ego Death, and Finding Bliss: Facing the Dark to Find Your Light with Annie

What if the parts of you you’ve avoided are the ones holding your wisdom? In this episode, I sit down with Annie to explore the real work beneath “love and light” — and why the dark isn’t something to fear.

You’ll hear how Annie created her approach, Awakening the Seeds, after more than 10,000 sessions, and why she calls herself an “ego d...

ADHD, Bipolar, and the 24-Hour Rule: Lessons From a Mental Hospital with Laura Greenberg Schiler

She went in scared and left with 10 life lessons—and a book. We unpack ADHD, bipolar, and the 24-hour rule.

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Greenberg Schiller, a former attorney, mom of three, and now author of Finding Flawless. Laura was diagnosed with bipolar at 39 and later with inattentive ADHD. Her time in a mental hospita...

Win Charles on Grit, Grief, and Raising Disability Awareness

Education changes everything—and Win Charles shows how it powers resilience, storytelling, and advocacy.

In this conversation, I sit down with Win Charles—author, podcaster, and disability rights educator—who was born with cerebral palsy and has built a life that challenges assumptions at every turn. You’ll hear how she turned grief into purpose, why she said yes to a K...

Autism Support That Actually Works Together: Multidisciplinary Care, Student Voice, and Real-World Coordination

What does true collaboration for autistic kids look like—and how do we keep their voices at the center?

In this conversation, I sit down with Leila Farshidi to unpack what happens when schools, clinics, and families stop working in silos. We talk about the real gap between theory and day-to-day care, why feeding and sensory...

Masking, Late Diagnosis, and Finding Yourself with Coach Tara Trievel

Late ADHD diagnosis, self-identified autism, and 25 years coaching—Tara and I get real about masking and identity.

In this episode, I sit down with parent mentor and social communication coach Tara Trievel to talk about what happens when you realize the people you’ve been helping are a lot like you. We get into what masking really looks like day to day, why it isn’...

Autism, Addiction, and Real Recovery: My Conversation with Dr. Rob Kelly

Autism and addiction aren’t separate battles. In this episode, I ask Dr. Robb Kelly how brain change meets real-life recovery.

I sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly to explore why masking can hide addiction, how trauma shows up differently for autistic people, and what actually moves the needle in recovery. We get into mindset vs. medication, the power of routine witho...

In this episode of Inside the Asperger’s Studio, we sit down with a clinician whose career spans more than two decades of hands-on, heart-centered work. Before becoming a psychologist, she spent over 20 years as an Occupational Therapist, specializing in supporting severely physically and developmentally disabled children and adults. Her experience also extends into geriatric care, private practice, and orthopedic settings—giving h...

For as long as I can remember, healthcare has been part of my identity. I started volunteering in hospice as a toddler and earned my nursing degree in 2009. Over the last 15 years, I’ve worked across clinics, triage teams, and school health programs—always driven by a passion for supporting families and creating compassionate care experiences.

But everything changed when I received an adult diagnosis of ADHD, inattentive type. A...

From Overwhelm to Agency: Real Support for Neurodivergent Families with Fawn

Feeling lost after a diagnosis? In this episode, I sit down with Fawn to show what calm, clear support can look like in real life.

Fawn is a single mom of three with a master’s in applied behavior analysis, a background in music, and years in trauma-informed coaching. Together, we talk about what actually helps at home and at school—without pushing kids to m...

When chronic illness forced Guy Shahar to stop and reevaluate his life, it led to an unexpected awakening that changed everything. Once housebound from total health burnout, Guy began writing his first book, Transforming Autism—a heartfelt account of his family’s journey raising an autistic son and discovering new ways to nurture his well-being. That story became the catalyst for his TED Talk, “The Beautiful Reality of Autism,” whi...

Growing up with Hydrocephalus, Dr. Kate Lund faced a childhood defined by surgeries, hospital stays, and constant recovery — but also by an unshakable will to overcome. What began as a journey through medical adversity became a lifelong lesson in resilience, shaping her purpose and passion to help others do the same.

Now a licensed clinical psychologist, peak performance coach, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker, Dr. Kate Lun...

Dante Terese is an author whose storytelling blends intellect, heart, and moral depth. A lifelong baker, gardener, and observer of human nature, she crafts fiction that explores the timeless battle between good and evil — not in grand gestures, but in the quiet choices that shape who we become. Her stories span vastly different worlds and characters, yet each carries her signature thread of moral complexity and emotional truth.

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If you're feeling totally drained from saging your house, asking for protection, or obsessively reading about how to keep negative energies away—but you still feel uneasy, get odd vibes, or even notice more weirdness ramping up around you, then you are not alone! If you keep trying to connect with loved ones on the other side, but end up more confused about whether you're talking to a ghost, a spirit, or just your own imagination, ...

Just in time for Halloween, we’re diving into the world of the unexplained. In this special episode of Inside the Asperger’s Studio, I sit down with a seasoned paranormal investigator to explore the mysteries of spirits, ghosts, we talk about her being a Master of Arts in Shamanic Intuitional Practices and how that plays in to her investigations as well as how she got into podcasting.
 

From haunted houses to eerie encounters, w...

Born with cerebral palsy, Nick has never let limits define him. Through determination, mindset, and the right support, he’s built a life that inspires others to dream bigger. In this conversation, Nick shares how he empowers entrepreneurs and parents of children with disabilities to see challenges as opportunities — and to believe that with the right tools, anything is possible.

Nicks Resources:

https://nickyerhart.com/

Parenting isn’t always peaceful — especially when ADHD, neurodivergence, and big emotions are part of the mix. The Peaceful Parenting Journey is where chaos meets calm. Hosted by an ADHD mum who’s been through it all, this show explores how science, mindfulness, and compassion can transform family life. Each episode is a real, honest conversation about raising kids, managing emotions, and finding your own calm in the middle of it a...