Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Chris Weakly: Uncovering Self-Truths - An Autistic Adult's Story of Self-Discovery and Empowerment
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Chris Weakly: Uncovering Self-Truths - An Autistic Adult's Story of Self-Discovery and Empowerment
Send us a text
Imagine discovering a core truth about yourself that reshapes the narrative of your life. That's exactly what happened to Chris Weakly, who uncovered his autism diagnosis well into adulthood.
Join me, Tony Mantor, on a profound journey with Chris as he opens up about the seismic shifts in self-awareness, personal relationships, and career paths that followed his revelation.
His raw account navigates the complexities of adult autism support, and highlights the sanctuary he found within the IT world, where structure and logic reign supreme.
Teetering on the edge of familial connection and isolation, Chris's tale is one of courage amidst the intricacies of sibling ties and professional life.
We traverse the landscape of his childhood, marked by bullying and a lack of understanding, only to be uplifted by tales of empowerment and recognition of his unique gifts.
His story serves as a beacon, illuminating the need for inclusive workspaces and underscoring the pivotal role of empathy and acknowledgment in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum.
As we wrap up our heartwarming dialogue, Chris and I reflect on the ripple effects of advocacy and visibility for the autistic community.
We touch upon the burgeoning support systems for families and the exciting inroads being made towards global inclusion, like the autism-friendly initiatives at Dubai's airport.
Every story has the power to resonate and catalyze change, and Chris's narrative is no exception.
Your story, too, is waiting to be heard.
Share it with us on "Why Not Me," and join a community committed to understanding and celebrating the diversity of the human experience.
https://tonymantor.com
https://Facebook.com/tonymantor
https://instagram.com/tonymantor
https://twitter.com/tonymantor
https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic
intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild
Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
View all episodes
By Tony Mantor
5
433433 ratings
Send us a text
Imagine discovering a core truth about yourself that reshapes the narrative of your life. That's exactly what happened to Chris Weakly, who uncovered his autism diagnosis well into adulthood.
Join me, Tony Mantor, on a profound journey with Chris as he opens up about the seismic shifts in self-awareness, personal relationships, and career paths that followed his revelation.
His raw account navigates the complexities of adult autism support, and highlights the sanctuary he found within the IT world, where structure and logic reign supreme.
Teetering on the edge of familial connection and isolation, Chris's tale is one of courage amidst the intricacies of sibling ties and professional life.
We traverse the landscape of his childhood, marked by bullying and a lack of understanding, only to be uplifted by tales of empowerment and recognition of his unique gifts.
His story serves as a beacon, illuminating the need for inclusive workspaces and underscoring the pivotal role of empathy and acknowledgment in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum.
As we wrap up our heartwarming dialogue, Chris and I reflect on the ripple effects of advocacy and visibility for the autistic community.
We touch upon the burgeoning support systems for families and the exciting inroads being made towards global inclusion, like the autism-friendly initiatives at Dubai's airport.
Every story has the power to resonate and catalyze change, and Chris's narrative is no exception.
Your story, too, is waiting to be heard.
Share it with us on "Why Not Me," and join a community committed to understanding and celebrating the diversity of the human experience.
https://tonymantor.com
https://Facebook.com/tonymantor
https://instagram.com/tonymantor
https://twitter.com/tonymantor
https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic
intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild
Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
More shows like Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
View all
ADHD Experts Podcast
1,322 Listeners
Radical Personal Finance
1,876 Listeners
The $100 MBA Show
1,107 Listeners
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
961 Listeners
Neurodiversity Podcast
423 Listeners
All Things Sensory by Harkla
435 Listeners
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
751 Listeners
The Brad Weisman Show
861 Listeners
Uniquely Human: The Podcast
416 Listeners
Meet My Autistic Brain
294 Listeners
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
705 Listeners
Deeper Than Dough
80 Listeners
Table Read
259 Listeners
ADHD Chatter
233 Listeners
From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism
15 Listeners