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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research and real-life classroom breakthroughs, Russell shares why multisensory, structured-literacy routines outpace outdated “wait and see” advice—and how families can spark progress with simple, powerful actions starting tonight.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 Abuse
When love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

mfish: Organize. Simplify. Win
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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 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. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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.

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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 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. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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.

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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 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. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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.

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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 high-paying job, conquering $50K in debt, and learning the science of self-love. Through his story, Jamie reveals how self-discovery and rewriting our beliefs can lead to happiness, better relationships, and thriving as a neurodivergent or autistic adult.

Listen for actionable wisdom on finding purpose, overcoming fear, facing the unknown, and building deep confidence—even in the chaos of family, career, or mental health struggles. This conversation sheds light on healing emotional “shadows,” why personal development matters, and how to truly love who we are.

🎧 Tune in, share, and subscribe on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Tag #AdultingWithAutism and #HappinessSchool, and follow @happiness.skool and @identity-mastery for Jamie’s free book and resources. Join 2M+ listeners who believe in growth, healing, and living unapologetically!

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. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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.

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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 already know. With wild stories (bungee jumping in Japan, entrepreneur since age 15, adaptive dog training) and a practical memory-jogger for side hustle inspiration, Bart proves that mindset and action beat luck every time.

Discover simple frameworks to turn your hobbies, skills, or day-to-day routines into side hustles that actually work. Whether you’re a student, job-seeker, working adult, or neurodivergent entrepreneur, this episode offers inspiration, step-by-step lists, and honest talk on risk, mentorship, and breaking out of planning paralysis. Learn how to spot the right hustle, avoid common pitfalls, and leverage support for your first leap.

Don’t miss Bart’s free “25 Side Hustle Ideas for 2025.” Tune in and connect with Bart on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and now TikTok. Tag #AdultingWithAutism and #MonetizeYourMindset for side hustle shoutouts! Subscribe for more real-world financial strategies from leaders who get it.

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 Abuse
When love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

mfish: Organize. Simplify. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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.

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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 shares an honest conversation about the realities of sibling relationships, disability representation in fiction, and the emotional complexities of family dynamics.

Discover why audiences connect powerfully to her story, and how fiction rooted in lived experience can amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. Whether you’re a reader, caregiver, sibling, or simply curious about the emotional depth behind autism and difference, you’ll find resonance and support here.

Listen, share, and subscribe on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Tag #AdultingWithAutism and #FindingLadyBaltimore, and follow @MilaMaxwellAuthor to join our community. Don’t miss this heartfelt, creative journey—exclusive to Adulting With Autism.

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. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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.

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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 lever for change: shifting from the Punishment Paradigm (fear/pain motivation) to the Progress Paradigm (love/joy motivation). We talk practical nervous-system regulation (when you’re frozen, anxious, or numb), how to find traction without forcing, and why neurodivergent folks can get more done with less stress and more joy. If social media spikes your anxiety, if “adulting” feels like a trap, or if you’re tired of white-knuckling everything—this one’s for you.

Find Duff: boulderhypnosisworks.com
Topics: autistic burnout, hypnosis, NLP, nervous system, masking, procrastination, sustainable motivation, adulting skills, social media detox

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 Abuse
When love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

mfish: Organize. Simplify. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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

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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-cause work, school fit, and how parents can lead with clarity, courage, and connection.

In this episode:

• Why Roman says ADHD is over (and what he really means)
• Nervous system regulation > endless behavior management
• Rethinking labels, stigma, and identity for ND adults & parents
• School fit, environments, and advocating without burning out
• Practical ways to calm a wired system and rebuild family trust

Find Roman: search “ADHD IS OVER” in your podcast app (podcast & doc project)

Summits & workshops

• Social Connections Summit: https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/scs2025?utm_source=Patterns+of+Possibility&utm_campaign=6411a19898-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_06_14_08_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c0da2db4f0-6411a19898-1449717693
• NeuroThrive: https://autismsupport.live/july-aprilratchford

Connect & follow
All my socials + resources: https://linktr.ee/adultingwithautism

Support & tools
🛒 Support the podcast & merch: https://adulting-with-autism-shop.fourthwall.com/
⚡ Tools for neurodivergent success: MFISH 4-in-1 Charger (affiliate): https://mfish.shop/discount/mfishAdultingwithAutismPodcast

Some links are affiliate links. They cost you nothing and help keep the show going—thank you for supporting independent neurodivergent media.

Keep fierce. Keep focused. Keep adulting with autism.

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 Abuse
When love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

mfish: Organize. Simplify. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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

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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 burnout before it flattens you, unmask without losing your identity, set boundaries that actually stick, and navigate dating, breakups, and repair when ADHD and autism meet. Nicole also shares low-overwhelm tools (structured journaling, decision frameworks, nervous-system check-ins) you can start using today.

You’ll learn:

• Burnout vs. depression vs. “I’m just done”—how to tell the difference
• Unmasking with safety: scripts for work, friends, and partners
• Mixed-neurotype conflict: reduce shame, raise clarity, repair faster
• Dating while autistic/ADHD: green flags, hard passes, and pacing
• Creativity as regulation: using story to process big feelings
• What therapists wish ND clients knew about progress and relapse

About Nicole:
Nicole Penrod is a Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in creatives, the entertainment industry, neurodivergent adults, and mixed-neurotype relationships. She blends clinical tools with practical, compassionate coaching to help you heal, grow, and move forward.

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 Events & Summits
• Social Connections Summit (Patterns of Possibility): https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/scs2025
• Thrive / NeuroThrive Autism Workshop (my link): https://autismsupport.live/july-aprilratchford

Support & Affiliates
🛒 Support the podcast & merch: linktr.ee/adultingwithautism
⚡ Tools for neurodivergent success: MFISH 4-in-1 Charger https://mfish.shop/discount/mfishAdultingwithAutismPodcast
• Show Merch: https://adulting-with-autism-shop.fourthwall.com/

Connect with Nicole
• Website: NicolePenrodMFT.com
• Instagram: @activate_resilience

Connect with the Show
• IG: @adultin

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 Abuse
When love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

mfish: Organize. Simplify. Win
Eco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and life

NeuroThrive
Empowering 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

@adulting_autism
[email protected]