Neuro FM

In this episode of NeuroFM, Jeremy is joined by his daughter, Corinne, for a father-daughter conversation about faith, music, and what it's like being a teenager in today's world. From musical tastes and personal beliefs to the everyday experiences of growing up, the two explore how different generations see, understand, and experience the world around them.

With plenty of curiosity, honest questions, and a few laughs along the way, Jeremy and Corinne share their thoughts on the things that matter to them, where their perspectives overlap, and where they see things a little differently. It's a casual, unscripted conversation that offers a glimpse into the world of a teenager and the value of making room for different perspectives, especially within our own families.

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Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/

What if the biggest obstacle standing between who you are and who you want to become isn't your ability, but your belief that change is actually possible? In this episode of On The Journey, we explore a simple but powerful idea: If you can think it, you can do it. For autistic men, it's easy to get stuck believing that the way we've always thought, communicated, responded, or behaved is simply the way we're wired. But just because something doesn't come naturally doesn't mean it can't be learned. We talk honestly about the difference between recognizing our limitations and allowing those limitations to define what's possible, and why meaningful growth often begins with the willingness to imagine ourselves doing something differently.

Together, we explore how intentional thinking can lead to intentional action, and how small, consistent steps can turn something that once felt impossible into something achievable. Whether it's becoming a better listener, learning to regulate emotions, showing empathy, or becoming a more emotionally mature husband and father, growth begins when we stop asking, "Is this just who I am?" and start asking, "What would it look like for me to grow?" Because thinking it doesn't automatically mean you can do it today—but it can be the first step toward learning how. And like everything we discuss on On The Journey, this isn't about ignoring the realities of autism or expecting perfection. It's about recognizing that our neurodiversity may influence how we grow, but it doesn't have to determine whether we grow.

For more on Brian Hight, check out: https://a.co/d/0ihKcZyA

For more on Tommy Smith, check out their podcast HERE

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To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  

Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here: https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. They don’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here: https://heyworldcreative.com/

In this episode of NeuroFM, Jeremy is joined by his son Johnathan for an honest conversation about something they never planned to have in common: injuries that forced them to slow down. They talk about the frustration of having your body suddenly limit what you want to do, the mental and emotional toll that comes with recovery, and how difficult it can be to accept help when you would rather just push through. For two people who are used to staying active and moving forward, injury has created an unexpected lesson in patience, humility, and learning to listen to what their bodies actually need.

But the conversation goes deeper than physical recovery. Jeremy and Johnathan explore what their injuries are teaching them about identity, gratitude, perseverance, and the people who show up when life gets interrupted. Sometimes growth doesn't come from accomplishing more—it comes from learning how to respond when you temporarily can't. Together, father and son reflect on how setbacks can expose what matters most, strengthen relationships, and remind us that healing isn't simply about getting back to who we were before, but allowing the experience to shape who we're becoming.

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To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  

Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. They don’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here -  https://heyworldcreative.com/

What if one simple question could change the way you handle conflict, disconnection, and misunderstanding in your relationships? In this episode of NeuroFM, we unpack the power of asking, “What is it like to be on the other side of me right now?” Instead of immediately defending your intentions, explaining your behavior, or trying to prove your point, this question invites you to step outside of yourself long enough to become curious about the impact you’re having on the people you love.

For autistic and neurodivergent adults especially, this kind of perspective-taking may not always happen automatically—but that doesn’t mean it can’t become a skill. We’ll talk about the difference between intent and impact, why emotional maturity requires curiosity instead of defensiveness, and how one well-timed question can interrupt destructive relationship patterns before they become permanent. You don’t have to perfectly understand another person’s experience to love them well—but you do have to become willing to ask what their experience of you actually is.

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Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/

What does growth actually look like when you’re autistic—especially in areas like empathy, understanding, and emotional maturity? In this episode of NeuroFM, I open up “My Autistic Diary” and talk honestly about the work it takes to move beyond simply knowing what someone else needs and actually learning how to respond in a way that helps them feel seen, understood, and cared for. We’ll look at some of the places autistic adults can get stuck—not because they don’t care, but because emotional connection often requires skills that may need to be learned more intentionally.

More importantly, this episode is about the tools that help us grow. I’ll share practical ways to build stronger empathy, slow down defensiveness, better understand another person’s emotional experience, and increase emotional maturity without pretending to be someone you’re not. If you’re autistic and trying to become a safer, more connected partner, parent, friend, or family member—or you love someone who is—this conversation offers a hopeful but practical look at what growth can actually look like.

To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  

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Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/

We all know how to hear—but do we actually know how to listen? In this episode of On The Journey, we dig into one of the most important—and often most difficult—relational skills for autistic men: learning how to listen without immediately defending, explaining, fixing, correcting, or preparing our response. We talk honestly about why listening can be challenging, what gets in the way, and how becoming a better listener requires more than simply staying quiet while someone else talks.

Together, we explore what it looks like to slow down, stay curious, and listen for the experience underneath the words. Because listening isn't just about gathering information—it's about helping the other person feel heard, understood, and valued. Whether it's with your wife, your kids, or the people closest to you, learning to listen can change the way you connect. And like everything we talk about on On The Journey, this isn't about getting it perfect. It's about recognizing where we struggle, practicing something different, and continuing to grow into healthier, more emotionally mature men.

For more on Brian Hight, check out: https://a.co/d/0ihKcZyA

For more on Tommy Smith, check out their podcast HERE

To email the show: [email protected]
 
To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/   Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here: https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. They don’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here: https://heyworldcreative.com/

What happens when you finally find a place where you fit? In this episode, Johnathan and I talk about the opening of Shrek Jr., the musical he’s performing in, and the hope that can come from discovering a community where you feel like you belong. We talk about how much confidence can grow when someone finds a space where their interests, personality, strengths, and even their differences are welcomed—and why finding that kind of place can change the way you see yourself and your future.

We also talk about how parents can help their kids keep searching until they find those spaces, especially when belonging hasn’t always come easily. Sometimes it’s theater. Sometimes it’s sports, art, gaming, church, music, volunteering, or something completely unexpected. The point isn’t that everyone has to fit into the same place—it’s that everyone deserves the chance to find their place. And when families and communities work together to encourage people instead of trying to make them fit a mold, it reminds all of us that there is more hope out there than we sometimes realize. Keep looking. Your place—and your people—may be closer than you think.

To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  

To send us an email or question- shoot a message to [email protected]  

Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/

In this episode of NeuroFM, I sit down with Russell Grigsby for an honest conversation about what it means to become the man God has called you to be when autism is part of your story. Russell shares how his diagnosis has helped him better understand himself—not as an excuse for staying stuck, but as an invitation to grow in self-awareness, responsibility, faith, and purpose. We talk about learning to work with the way God wired you while still pursuing maturity in the places where growth is needed.

At the heart of Russell’s journey is a growing desire to know and love both himself and his wife better. We talk about how understanding his autism has given him new language for his own needs, emotions, strengths, and struggles—and how that self-understanding can create more room for empathy, connection, and intentional love in marriage. This is a conversation about learning to accept the way God made you without using it as a reason to stop growing, and discovering how knowing yourself more deeply can help you show up with greater love for the person beside you.

To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  

To send us an email or question- shoot a message to [email protected]  

Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/

Sometimes inclusion looks less like a program and more like getting to step onto the field and be one of the players. In this episode of NeuroFM, Jeremy is joined by his son Johnathan to talk about an unforgettable experience: attending a Special Olympics baseball clinic at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. From being inside a Major League ballpark to learning, playing, and connecting with others, Johnathan shares what it was like to experience baseball in a place where athletes of all abilities were welcomed and celebrated.

But this episode is about more than baseball. Jeremy and Johnathan talk about why opportunities like this matter so much for neurodivergent kids and their families—and what can happen when we stop focusing on limitations and start creating places where people can participate, contribute, and belong. It’s a conversation about confidence, inclusion, trying something new, and the power of being given a chance to step onto the field. Because sometimes a great day at the ballpark becomes a reminder of something much bigger: everyone deserves a place to play.

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Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/

In this episode of NeuroFM, I'm joined by Christina Marie Papeire—a self-care coach, neurodiversity advocate, and self-proclaimed planner aficionado who is passionate about helping people navigate life's most chaotic moments with greater clarity, intention, and grace. Together, we explore why self-care is so much more than bubble baths and breaks, especially for neurodivergent individuals and the families who love them.

Whether you're constantly feeling overwhelmed, struggling to stay organized, or simply trying to create rhythms that actually work with your brain instead of against it, this conversation is packed with practical encouragement and realistic strategies. Christina shares thoughtful insights on building sustainable habits, reducing stress, and finding peace in the middle of life's beautiful chaos. If you've ever wondered how to care for yourself without guilt, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

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To learn more about Christiana Marie, check out her website & self-care coaching: https://christinamariepaperie.com/
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To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/  

To send us an email or question- shoot a message to [email protected]  

Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here - https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/
 
Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. The band doesn’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here - https://heyworldcreative.com/