I Should Say That Out Loud
Episodes
J.D. Barker on Autism, Writing, Business, Balance, and His Journey to Structure it all Successfully
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Everything's a little scary until you understand it," is how J.D. Barker sums up the end of this incredible interview. In this episode ...
Art and Autism: A Journey of Expression with Reclaimed Materials Artist Grant Maniér
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, host Donna Brendel interviews artist Grant Maniér, who shares his journey with autism and how it has shaped his artist...
A Journey of Autism Awareness through Children's Books: with Author and Mother Dalisse Sequeiros
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this incredibly honest and vulnerable conversation, host Donna Brendel speaks with Dalisse Sequeiros, an author and digital specialist from Barcelo...
The "Floating Balloon Concept" - My Autistic Way of Describing the Learning Process of Encoding
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna Brendel explores what she calls the 'Floating Balloon Concept,' which illustrates the process of internalizing and enco...
Projecting a Brighter Future: An Autistic Journey | Realizing I Don't Need Permission to Thrive
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mostly joyous while slightly emotional episode, Donna Brendel shares her journey as a late-diagnosed woman on the autism spectrum, focusing on...
Autistic Voices & Research in the 21st Century: Part III Autistic Trends & Data from the Past 115 Years
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Part III or her series on Autistic Trends and Data from the past 115 years, Donna Brendel delves into and intertwines insights from 2...
Autistic Trends & Data from the Past 115 Years - Part II: Experts from the 20th Century
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Part II of Trends & Data, Donna Brendel explores the origins of current trends by delving back to early 20th century experts and ...
Autistic Trends & Data from the Past 115 Years - Part I: Five Current Trends in Autism
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Donna Brendel explores the importance of projecting autistic trends and data from both her perspective and personal experience, ...
Cindy Bentley Overcomes Abuse, Institutionalization, Intellectual Disabilities, & Autism, a Champion
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this guest interview episode, Donna Brendel was privileged to spend an afternoon with Cindy Bentley. Cindy graciously, openly, and honestly shares ...
Welcome to Season 4 of I Should Say That Out Loud - Project - Communication Strategies for Autism
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna Brendel introduces the fourth season of her podcast, focusing on the word 'project' as a central theme for the year. S...
Autistic Faith & The Meaning of Christmas, How Important Internal Thoughts Are - Holiday Edition #3
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt holiday edition, Donna Brendel reflects on her personal journey of understanding the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the imp...
Tips for Autistic Adults to Enjoy Holiday Celebrations - Holiday Edition #2
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second Holiday Edition episode, Donna Brendel discusses the challenges faced by autistic individuals during social gatherings, particularly d...
Gift Giving Insights for Autistic Families - 1st Ever Holiday Edition
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday edition of "I Should Say That Out Loud," Donna Brendel shares insights on celebrating holidays as an autistic person and in an autisti...
Jackie Schuld Interview - Autism and Art Therapy
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Donna interviews Jackie Schuld, ATR-BC, REAT, an autistic art therapist. Jackie shares her journey into art therapy, th...
Understanding Autism - Help Me Help You Help the World
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Brendel, a late diagnosed autistic woman, shares her struggles with expressing her thoughts and ideas out loud. She introduces her podcast, '...
Part 4 - Autistic Friends Chatting & Laughing Around the Globe
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Autistic Friends, Donna (from USA @IShouldSayThatOutLoud ) and Orion (from Australia @orionkelly ) discuss how autism affe...
Part 3 - Autistic Friends Chatting & Laughing Around the Globe - with Donna Brendel and Orion Kelly
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Autistic Friends Orion @orionkelly and Donna @IShouldSayThatOutLoud discuss several pages and topics from Orion's book "Autism Feels...An Eart...
Part 2 - Autistic Friends Chatting & Laughing Around the Globe - with Donna Brendel and Orion Kelly
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's conversation, Donna Brendel (USA) introduces and interviews her friend from across the globe, @orionkelly Orion Kelly (Australia),...
Autistic Friends Chatting & Laughing Around the Globe - with Donna Brendel and Orion Kelly - Part 1
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's conversation, Donna Brendel (USA) introduces and interviews her friend from across the globe, @orionkelly Orion Kelly (Australi...
Understanding the Prevalence of Autism and the Benefits of Outdoor Activities for CWD
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna Brendel shares her research on autism and developmental disabilities. She discusses the findings of the Autism and Developmenta...
Speaking Up: Advocating for Your Health
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna Brendel shares an overview of her book, "Autistic Revelations: Body Edition," which explores her head-to-toe surgerie...
Understanding and Supporting Autistic Adults and Children
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna Brendel shares her thoughts on various topics, including her writing journey, her love for nature and outdoor activities, and t...
Season 3 Trailer
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a long break since Season 2 I'm ready to launch Season 3 of I Should Say That Out Loud and announce my first memoir Autistic Revelations: Bo...
Episode 13 - Autism in the Workplace - with Guest Genie Love
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled in the workplace? I had a marvelous time interviewing my first guest this season, Genie Love, who is a Neurodiversity Coach fo...
Episode 12 - Things to Protect Myself (What Should I Say - Part 2)
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do I mean when I say, "I Should Say That Out Loud"? what exactly should I say out loud? This is the topic of this month's theme. An...
Episode 11 - Saying Nice Things (What Should I Say Part 1)
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy April! I'm so pleased to finally be able to join in on the celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month after some poorly timed tech...
Episode 10 - Autism's Daily Effect on Me - Part 2
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I finish up unpacking all the many ways that autism affects me on a daily basis. I talk about things like not knowing how to dress properly ...
Episode 9 - Autism's Daily Effects on Me - Part 1
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a friend asked me recently how autism affects me on a daily basis I knew it wasn't a simple or quick answer. I needed time to think about i...
Back to High School - Part 3: Leadership
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second most difficult episode for me, after episode 4. I left the emotion in again to be authentic and show how remembering trauma c...
Back to High School - Part 1: Practice vs. Lunch
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the book "Population One" by Tyler McNamer has brought back a flood of memories from my high school days. I knew I was awkward, but I had no i...
Back to High School - Part 2: The Boy
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a coincidence that tomorrow is Valentine's Day, as this episode is all about a high school crush, my super secret high school crush! High ...
I Do Difficult Things
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Living life with autism is like living life as an underdog. This week I share a few excerpts from Malcolm Gladwell's book, "David and Gol...
Five Categories of Responses from Others to My Late Autism Diagnosis
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After almost 5 years of sharing my late autism diagnosis with close family and friends and more recently sharing it with a wider audience of old frien...
My Response to My Late Autism Diagnosis
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The more I learn about autism, the more empowered I feel about living a more authentic life and letting people know about my struggles as well as the ...
Small Talk is More Like Tall Talk
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How comfortable are you with small talk? Me, not so much. I've always struggled with small talk, and that's why I had this book on my bookshelf,...
Water Ski FUN & Therapy for Autism and Life
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being diagnosed with autism as an adult, even though I knew I was different all along, I never received professional help or therapies. Reading a book...
My Mom - Part 2 - Loss of a Strong Woman
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a time of recovery and overcoming adversity, my mom wanted me, wanted us (my twin and I) back in her life. She brought us back into her home and...
My Mom - Part 1 - Legacy of a Strong Woman
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After my mentors all mentioned the loss of my mom in the last two episodes, I realized I needed to tell her story. The story of my mom, a woman w...
Better Speaker, Better Mom & So Much More!
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As I learn about myself from my mentors, I hope this episode helps you too! We cover 20 years of life's seasons in under an hour, and I've realized th...
From Fragile to Fearless
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talked about my three mentors in my last episode, and now you get to hear from one of them, and get her side of my story. What a joy to reminisce wi...
I'm Renewed and Transformed
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Three women who've mentored me and three words that I pray on a daily basis have helped to renew and transform my brain and my life skills in order to...
I'm Autistic
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosed with autism as an adult has answered so many questions and mysteries for me, and I'm excited to share what it's like to be autistic in order...