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 death doula.” We talk about grief, liminal spaces, and how nervous system regulation and shadow work support creativity, leadership, and everyday life — especially for those of us who are neurodivergent or living in survival mode. I reveal the moments that stopped me in my tracks, and you’ll discover how Annie helps people move from masking and reactivity to calm, clear choice. Curious how to know if you’re bypassing? What integration actually looks like? Or why ideas often meet us in the dark? We get into all of it — without shying away from the hard parts. About the GuestAnnie is a healer and creator of Awakening the Seeds. She’s led over 10,000 sessions, trained across multiple modalities, and co-founded Seeds of Bliss, a space focused on bridging light and shadow, life and death, mind and emotion. Key Timestamps<ul><li>0:22 – Annie’s early intuition and the moment everything changed</li><li>2:14 – Why therapy wasn’t her door and what opened instead</li><li>5:07 – Hitting walls with clients and creating a new modality</li><li>8:33 – Living in the liminal: life, death, grief, and growth</li><li>10:39 – The shadow side of healing (and why light alone falls short)</li><li>14:35 – Bypassing vs healing: simple signals to watch</li><li>15:51 – Ego death: letting go of identities that keep you small</li><li>19:01 – Seeds of Bliss: bridging opposites and cyclical living</li><li>39:58 – Neurodivergence, intensity, and tools that actually help</li><li>47:30 – Integration in real life: how you’ll know it’s working</li></ul> If this resonates, share the episode with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more conversations that support neurodivergent folks, parents, educators, and caregivers. Check the show notes for Annie’s links and resources.#Neurodiversity #ShadowWork #EgoDeath #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shadow Work, Ego Death, and Finding Bliss: Facing the Dark to Find Your Light with Annie&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear how Annie created her approach, Awakening the Seeds, after more than 10,000 sessions, and why she calls herself an “ego death doula.” We talk about grief, liminal spaces, and how nervous system regulation and shadow work support creativity, leadership, and everyday life — especially for those of us who are neurodivergent or living in survival mode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I reveal the moments that stopped me in my tracks, and you’ll discover how Annie helps people move from masking and reactivity to calm, clear choice. Curious how to know if you’re bypassing? What integration actually looks like? Or why ideas often meet us in the dark? We get into all of it — without shying away from the hard parts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About the Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Annie&lt;/b&gt; is a healer and creator of &lt;em&gt;Awakening the Seeds&lt;/em&gt;. She’s led over 10,000 sessions, trained across multiple modalities, and co-founded &lt;em&gt;Seeds of Bliss&lt;/em&gt;, a space focused on bridging light and shadow, life and death, mind and emotion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Timestamps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:22 – Annie’s early intuition and the moment everything changed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:14 – Why therapy wasn’t her door and what opened instead&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:07 – Hitting walls with clients and creating a new modality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:33 – Living in the liminal: life, death, grief, and growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:39 – The shadow side of healing (and why light alone falls short)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:35 – Bypassing vs healing: simple signals to watch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:51 – Ego death: letting go of identities that keep you small&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:01 – Seeds of Bliss: bridging opposites and cyclical living&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:58 – Neurodivergence, intensity, and tools that actually help&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:30 – Integration in real life: how you’ll know it’s working&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this resonates, share the episode with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more conversations that support neurodivergent folks, parents, educators, and caregivers. Check the show notes for Annie’s links and resources.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Neurodiversity #ShadowWork #EgoDeath #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


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 ligh...

From fear and masking to steady self who I am now

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 hospital didn’t break her—it gave her clarity, steadiness, and a simple rule that changed her relationships. You’ll hear how Laura went from high-achieving lawyer to retired by choice, why inattentive ADHD shaped far more of her daily life than she realized, and the one boundary she uses to keep mood swings from running the show. We also talk about writing a deeply personal book without losing yourself in the process, and what people get wrong about psychiatric hospitals.If you or someone you love is juggling ADHD, bipolar, or both, this conversation offers relief, perspective, and a few practical anchors you can start using today. About the GuestLaura Greenberg Schiller is a New Jersey-based former attorney turned author. Living with bipolar disorder and inattentive ADHD, she distills hard-won insights from her hospitalization into accessible lessons in her upcoming book, Finding Flawless. Key Timestamps<ul><li>0:02 – Why Laura’s “worst moment” became a turning point</li><li>2:20 – Bipolar at 39: the manic episode no one saw coming</li><li>6:11 – Six hours a day of therapy—and the career truth it revealed</li><li>10:41 – ADHD strengths: hyperfocus and writing a book in weeks</li><li>13:59 – The writing plan that actually worked</li><li>24:43 – Inattentive ADHD: the diagnosis that finally made sense</li><li>28:15 – ADHD + bipolar meds: risks, limits, and what helped</li><li>35:24 – The rule that saved her marriage (and daily peace)</li><li>39:56 – Mental hospital myths vs. reality</li><li>52:02 – Where to follow Laura and her book</li></ul> Call to Action: If this episode helped you, share it with a parent, educator, or friend who needs a safe, honest conversation about neurodiversity. Subscribe for more real stories, practical strategies, and community. Find Laura: Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/findingflawless">Finding Flawless</a> • Facebook: Laura Greenberg Schiller. Book: Finding Flawless (coming to Amazon).Keywords: ADHD, bipolar disorder, inattentive ADHD, mental health, neurodiversity, coping strategies, writing process, psychiatric hospital, medication, parenting #ADHD #BipolarDisorder #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #InsideTheAspergersStudios Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;ADHD, Bipolar, and the 24-Hour Rule: Lessons From a Mental Hospital with Laura Greenberg &lt;/b&gt;Schiler&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She went in scared and left with 10 life lessons—and a book. We unpack ADHD, bipolar, and the 24-hour rule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 hospital didn’t break her—it gave her clarity, steadiness, and a simple rule that changed her relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear how Laura went from high-achieving lawyer to retired by choice, why inattentive ADHD shaped far more of her daily life than she realized, and the one boundary she uses to keep mood swings from running the show. We also talk about writing a deeply personal book without losing yourself in the process, and what people get wrong about psychiatric hospitals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you or someone you love is juggling ADHD, bipolar, or both, this conversation offers relief, perspective, and a few practical anchors you can start using today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About the Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Laura Greenberg Schiller&lt;/b&gt; is a New Jersey-based former attorney turned author. Living with bipolar disorder and inattentive ADHD, she distills hard-won insights from her hospitalization into accessible lessons in her upcoming book, &lt;em&gt;Finding Flawless&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Timestamps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:02 – Why Laura’s “worst moment” became a turning point&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:20 – Bipolar at 39: the manic episode no one saw coming&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:11 – Six hours a day of therapy—and the career truth it revealed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:41 – ADHD strengths: hyperfocus and writing a book in weeks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:59 – The writing plan that actually worked&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:43 – Inattentive ADHD: the diagnosis that finally made sense&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:15 – ADHD + bipolar meds: risks, limits, and what helped&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:24 – The rule that saved her marriage (and daily peace)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:56 – Mental hospital myths vs. reality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;52:02 – Where to follow Laura and her book&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Call to Action:&lt;/b&gt; If this episode helped you, share it with a parent, educator, or friend who needs a safe, honest conversation about neurodiversity. Subscribe for more real stories, practical strategies, and community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Laura: Instagram &lt;a href="https://instagram.com/findingflawless"&gt;Finding Flawless&lt;/a&gt; • Facebook: Laura Greenberg Schiller. Book: &lt;em&gt;Finding Flawless&lt;/em&gt; (coming to Amazon).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords: ADHD, bipolar disorder, inattentive ADHD, mental health, neurodiversity, coping strategies, writing process, psychiatric hospital, medication, parenting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#ADHD #BipolarDisorder #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #InsideTheAspergersStudios&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


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 Green...

Small steps that make bipolar and ADHD days feel lighter

Win Charles on Grit, Grief, and Raising Disability AwarenessEducation 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 Kona triathlon in seconds, and what training taught her about doing hard things when the world isn’t built with access in mind. We also get into her two podcasts—one focused on disability awareness and another giving women (especially women with disabilities) space to talk about mental health. Win shares the message she wants every audience to take home, the stereotype she refuses to let slide, and the surprising theme songs that keep her moving. If you’re a parent, educator, caregiver, or someone newly diagnosed, this episode will leave you with questions worth exploring: What shifts when we center access? How do we hold both ambition and advocacy? And what does “not giving up on your dreams” look like in real life?About the Guest My guest, Win Charles, is a podcaster, author of “I, Win,” and a disability rights educator. She’s competed in an Ironman event, speaks nationwide, and hosts shows on disability awareness and women’s mental health. Learn more at <a href="https://winningheart.weebly.com">winningheart.weebly.com</a>. Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Win Charles on Grit, Grief, and Raising Disability Awareness&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Education changes everything—and Win Charles shows how it powers resilience, storytelling, and advocacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 Kona triathlon in seconds, and what training taught her about doing hard things when the world isn’t built with access in mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also get into her two podcasts—one focused on disability awareness and another giving women (especially women with disabilities) space to talk about mental health. Win shares the message she wants every audience to take home, the stereotype she refuses to let slide, and the surprising theme songs that keep her moving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a parent, educator, caregiver, or someone newly diagnosed, this episode will leave you with questions worth exploring: What shifts when we center access? How do we hold both ambition and advocacy? And what does “not giving up on your dreams” look like in real life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About the Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My guest, Win Charles, is a podcaster, author of “I, Win,” and a disability rights educator. She’s competed in an Ironman event, speaks nationwide, and hosts shows on disability awareness and women’s mental health. Learn more at &lt;a href="https://winningheart.weebly.com"&gt;winningheart.weebly.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


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...

From grief to grit how Win Charles turned loss into advocacy

Autism Support That Actually Works Together: Multidisciplinary Care, Student Voice, and Real-World CoordinationWhat 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 needs get missed, and how value-based care could change the “minutes on a paper” mindset in IEPs. You’ll discover why learner preferences should be assessed as carefully as skills, what weekly coordination can do that yearly meetings can’t, and how automation may finally reduce the load on families. We also ask the hard questions: When do we invite autistic students into decisions about their own support? And what happens to access when training quality varies so widely? I reveal the simple shift I wish schools made right now—and Leila shares the system she’s building to make it easier. There’s more in part two, including disparities across communities and what parents still need after diagnosis. About the GuestLeila Farshchian is a disabilities care provider with 30 years’ experience focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder. She leads a 70-provider practice in Northern New Jersey, founded ABA Toolbox (becoming Circathera: Circle of Care), and serves as Chair of Education and UN representative for the International Health Awareness Network—Global Schoolhouse, working to close the digital divide in care and education. If this episode helps, share it with a parent, educator, or clinician. Subscribe so you don’t miss part two. I’d love your questions for our next conversation—send them my way. Keywords: Autism Spectrum, IEP, ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding challenges, sensory needs, value-based care, multidisciplinary team, ARFID, caregiver support#Autism #Neurodiversity #IEP #SpecialEducation #Caregivers Contact Me:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio">https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio">https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection">https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection">https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection</a></li></ul> For a limited time, schools, clinics, and universities can receive 25% OFF when signing up for an ABA Toolbox account by 12/31/25.Claim your 25% off by signing up for a demo today!  <a href="https://meetings.hubspot.com/aba-toolbox/aba-toolbox-comprehensive-demos">https://meetings.hubspot.com/aba-toolbox/aba-toolbox-comprehensive-demos</a>Or contacting <a href="mailto:hello@abatoolbox.com">hello@abatoolbox.com</a> for more information. Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Autism Support That Actually Works Together: Multidisciplinary Care, Student Voice, and Real-World Coordination&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does true collaboration for autistic kids look like—and how do we keep their voices at the center?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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 needs get missed, and how value-based care could change the “minutes on a paper” mindset in IEPs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll discover why learner preferences should be assessed as carefully as skills, what weekly coordination can do that yearly meetings can’t, and how automation may finally reduce the load on families. We also ask the hard questions: When do we invite autistic students into decisions about their own support? And what happens to access when training quality varies so widely?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I reveal the simple shift I wish schools made right now—and Leila shares the system she’s building to make it easier. There’s more in part two, including disparities across communities and what parents still need after diagnosis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About the Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Leila Farshchian &lt;/b&gt;is a disabilities care provider with 30 years’ experience focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder. She leads a 70-provider practice in Northern New Jersey, founded ABA Toolbox (becoming Circathera: Circle of Care), and serves as Chair of Education and UN representative for the International Health Awareness Network—Global Schoolhouse, working to close the digital divide in care and education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode helps, share it with a parent, educator, or clinician. Subscribe so you don’t miss part two. I’d love your questions for our next conversation—send them my way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords: Autism Spectrum, IEP, ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding challenges, sensory needs, value-based care, multidisciplinary team, ARFID, caregiver support&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Autism #Neurodiversity #IEP #SpecialEducation #Caregivers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Me:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio"&gt;https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For a limited time, schools, clinics, and universities can receive 25% OFF when signing up for an ABA Toolbox account by 12/31/25.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Claim your 25% off by signing up for a demo today!  &lt;a href="https://meetings.hubspot.com/aba-toolbox/aba-toolbox-comprehensive-demos"&gt;https://meetings.hubspot.com/aba-toolbox/aba-toolbox-comprehensive-demos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or contacting &lt;a href="mailto:hello@abatoolbox.com"&gt;hello@abatoolbox.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


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 wi...

When autistic voices lead teams change follows at school and home Part 1

Masking, Late Diagnosis, and Finding Yourself with Coach Tara TrievelLate 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’t always a bad thing, and how to use it with intention instead of exhaustion. You’ll hear how Tara reframed ADHD and autism through lived experience, the surprising shift that made social situations less draining, and why focusing on strengths changes everything at home and in the classroom. We also tackle sticky moments—like job interviews, soft skills, and when to disclose—plus the nervous system piece most support plans miss.If you’re a parent, educator, or newly diagnosed adult wondering “Is this me?”—this conversation will help you make sense of your past and feel clearer about your next step. About the GuestTara Trievel is a parent mentor and social communication coach for ASD families with 25 years of experience. She was late diagnosed with ADHD and self-identifies as autistic. Tara hosts the Unapologetically Mom podcast and supports families and professionals at <a href="https://www.2besocial.org/">https://www.2besocial.org/</a> and at theUnapologetically Mom podcast Keywords: autism, ADHD, late diagnosis, masking, nervous system, parents, educators, soft skills, interviews, neurodivergent support Call to action: If this resonated, subscribe and share with someone who needs it. Comment with your questions on masking or late diagnosis, and check out Tara’s site and podcast for more support. #Autism #ADHD #Neurodiversity #LateDiagnosis #Mask Contact Me:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio">https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio">https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection">https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection">https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection</a></li></ul> Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Masking, Late Diagnosis, and Finding Yourself with Coach Tara &lt;/b&gt;Trievel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Late ADHD diagnosis, self-identified autism, and 25 years coaching—Tara and I get real about masking and identity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I sit down with parent mentor and social communication coach &lt;b&gt;Tara &lt;/b&gt;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’t always a bad thing, and how to use it with intention instead of exhaustion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear how Tara reframed ADHD and autism through lived experience, the surprising shift that made social situations less draining, and why focusing on strengths changes everything at home and in the classroom. We also tackle sticky moments—like job interviews, soft skills, and when to disclose—plus the nervous system piece most support plans miss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a parent, educator, or newly diagnosed adult wondering “Is this me?”—this conversation will help you make sense of your past and feel clearer about your next step.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About the Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tara &lt;/b&gt;Trievel is a parent mentor and social communication coach for ASD families with 25 years of experience. She was late diagnosed with ADHD and self-identifies as autistic. Tara hosts the Unapologetically Mom podcast and supports families and professionals at &lt;a href="https://www.2besocial.org/"&gt;https://www.2besocial.org/&lt;/a&gt; and at the&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unapologetically Mom podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords:&lt;/b&gt; autism, ADHD, late diagnosis, masking, nervous system, parents, educators, soft skills, interviews, neurodivergent support&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Call to action:&lt;/b&gt; If this resonated, subscribe and share with someone who needs it. Comment with your questions on masking or late diagnosis, and check out Tara’s site and podcast for more support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Autism #ADHD #Neurodiversity #LateDiagnosis #Mask&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Me:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio"&gt;https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/TheNeurodivergantConnection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


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 communic...

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Chats with people who deal with ASD and ADHD. I talk to those in the profession like therapist or even chats with mothers who have kids on the spectrum. Just honest chats with questions thrown in. Where two people can sit and share thoughts on the spectrum Come join us we I talk with people from all over the ASD and ADHD field.

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