This is the last episode of Conservation Realist for this first season (whatever it is I mean by “season”). I’d hoped to feature a chat with my brother, nonspeaking autistic advocate and writer Danny Whitty, but he has been really struggling recently and is needing to focus on getting himself rested and feeling okay again. Instead, I share how my work in conservation has been shaped by my experiences with him, and how my time in the field has shaped me into being a better support person and ally for Danny and other nonspeakers. I aim to build training courses to teach the skills and perspectives I've picked up in these experiences, connected with Season 2 of the podcast in 2024. I'm so proud to have finished Season 1, and I am so thankful you've joined!

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