John Payne: Autism solutions for a better tomorrow
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Bonus Episode : Dr Steven Quay: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Embracing Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Steven Quay In this special October bonus episode we focu...
Dr. Kristen Viola Harrison journey as a psychologist founding Soul Wise Solutions
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In this episode of 'Why Not Me?', host Tony Mantor interviews Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a distingu...
Dana Hargus: Restore: biofeedback breakthroughs
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Embracing Autism and Mental Health with Dana Hargus, LPC In this episode of 'Why Not Me', host Tony ...
Dalisse: Stories of Autism, community and family
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Tara May trailblazing and embracing autism in the workplace
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In this episode of 'Why Not Me', host Tony Mantor speaks with Tara May, CEO of ASPI Tech, a non-prof...
Andy Andersen and hi musical message: from Bullied to Brave
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Embracing Resilience and Hope with Andy Anderson In this episode of 'Why Not Me', hosted by Tony Man...
Andrew Neil: A story of mental illlness, courage, and hope
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Tony Mantor sits down with Andrew Neil to discuss his transformative journey through traumatic brain...
Suzanne McCartney: A sisters advocacy to reform system failures for SMI
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Suzanne McCartney, who shares the deeply personal story of her brother's battle with serious mental ...
Ashante Taylorcox: A Journey of Resilience and Advocacy
27 Aug 2025
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In this episode of 'Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' hosted by Tony Mantor...
Sydney Curtin:From Diagnosis to empowerment
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Sydney Curtin, an inspiring speaker, author, multi-business owner, consultant, and life coach. She s...
Keshawn Williams Mission : Breaking Stereotypes in Mental Health
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Keshawn Williams shares his inspiring journey and dedication to mental health and trauma-informed ca...
Cynthia Ray:: Autism, Incarceration, and a Sister's Fight for Compassionate Release"
06 Aug 2025
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Cynthia Ray shares the deeply moving story of her brother Philip's tumultuous journey. Diagnosed wit...
Dianne Greeley: Redefining Advocacy for mental health reform
30 Jul 2025
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In this episode of 'Why Not Me,' Tony Mantor hosts Dianne Greeley, who shares her firsthand experien...
Rachelle Vartanian: From Special Education Teacher to CommunityLeader
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Empowering Adults with Special Needs: One Woman’s Journey In this episode, we hear an inspiring st...
Amira Martin:Believe in Yourself: A Social Worker's Journey to Breaking Barriers
16 Jul 2025
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Description 2 We explore the mission and approach of MA Therapy with founder Amira Martin, whose pra...
Victoria Lenormand: Cacao, Crystals, and Courage: Unconventional Autism Support
09 Jul 2025
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Janet Hays: Healing Minds NOLA journey to reform mental health systems
02 Jul 2025
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Janet Hayes shares her journey as a severe mental illness advocate reshaping New Orleans through inn...
Danielle Terrell: From Kenya to Dubai: One Advocate's Journey to Empower the Autistic Community
25 Jun 2025
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Danielle Terrell shares her journey as the US Healthcare Development Director at the International B...
When Systems Fail: Maria shares a Sister's Fight for Her Brother with Severe Mental Illness
18 Jun 2025
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Maria shares her journey advocating for mental healthcare, from working in a medical facility helpin...
Melody Guy: Finding Connection Through Autism and Artistry
11 Jun 2025
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Melody Guy shares her extraordinary journey as an autistic singer-songwriter who has traveled over t...
Leanna May Franklin: Love Without Structure:Navigating Serious Mental Illness as a Family
Thu, 5 Jun 2025 01:32:45 +0000
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Why Not Me ? The Power of Shared Experiences in Autism and Mental Health
Sun, 1 Jun
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Cindee Murphy: When the System Fails:Tristan Murphy's Story Changes Florida Law
Sat, 31 May
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Ann Corcoran: Psychosis Isn't a Choice
Fri, 30 May
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Laura Craciun: A Son's Mental Illness and a System That Failed Him
Thu, 29 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Lynn Nanos: Navigating Psychosis: A Mobile Crisis Worker's Perspective
Wed, 28 May
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Jerri Clark: A Mother's Journey Through Loss and Advocacy
Tue, 27 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion
Mon, 26 May
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Jason MacKenzie:Healing After Unimaginable Loss
Sun, 25 May
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Eric Dias: Hope, Recovery, and Finding Your Voice with Schizoaffective Disorder
Sat, 24 May
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Crystal Fox: One Mothers Journey Through Tragedy
Fri, 23 May
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Cohen Miles-Rath: How One Man Transformed Crisis into a Call for Change
Thu, 22 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Sherri Witwer: Rethinking How We help People in Mental Health Crisis
Wed, 21 May
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Darrell Herrmann : Straight Talk About Living With A Severe Mental Illness
Tue, 20 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Pete Earley:From Journalist to Advocate
Mon, 19 May
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Colleen Scott: One Mother's Journey Through Schizophrenia
Sun, 18 May
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Stephanie Beilin: Mother's Journey Through Mental Illness and Incarceration
Sat, 17 May
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Justin Volpe : How Peer Support Changes Lives
Fri, 16 May
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Jessica Ferguson : Brother in Crisis: A Family's Desperate Fight for Mental Health Support
Thu, 15 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Jhilam Biswas Reveals Paths to Mental Health Reform From Forensic Hospitals to Freedom
Wed, 14 May
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Eric Smith: From Music Prodigy to Mental Health Advocate
Tue, 13 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Seth Kahan's Journey Transforms Mental Health Advocacy in America
Mon, 12 May
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Sylvia Mignon: When Your Expertise Can't Save Your Child
Sun, 11 May
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Jack Wood:: A Father's Fight for Mental Health Reform
Sat, 10 May
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Justyna Rzewinski : A Whistleblower's Fight for Mental Health in Prisons
Fri, 9 May
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Leslie Carpenter: Breaking the Mental Health Crisis Cycle
Thu, 8 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Joel Corcoran: Welcome, Needed, and Valued: The Clubhouse Approach
Wed, 7 May
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Denise Paley: From Crisis to Advocacy
Tue, 6 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Judge Milton Mack's Mission to Reform Mental Healthcare
Mon, 5 May
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From Diagnosis to Detention: How Schizophrenia Changed Two Lives Forever
Sun, 4 May
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Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy
Sat, 3 May
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Katie R. Dale's Mental Health Story: Living Beyond Crazy
Fri, 2 May
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Tim Murphy's Fight for Mental Health Reform
Thu, 1 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Haley Graham : A Conversation on Mental Health, Autism, and Finding Your Way
Wed, 30 Apr
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Patrick Kennedy on Autism,Mental Health, Addiction, and Political Change
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Judge Liefman: Breaking the Cycle of Autism and Mental Illness in Criminal Justice
Mon, 28 Apr
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Christine Vester: Humanity Over Handcuffs: Protecting Autistic Lives in Legal Battles
Sun, 27 Apr
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Carol Nesteikis: Autism and the Justice System
Sat, 26 Apr
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Areva Martin: How One Mother Became an Everyday Autism Advocate
Fri, 25 Apr
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Ruth Johnston: Autism and Schizophrenia: A Mother's Fight for Change
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Angela Calzone's Vision:Integrating disabilities into the workforce
Wed, 23 Apr
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Brian Shrader: How Autism is Misunderstood in the Legal System
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Judge Kim Taylor:A Judge's Journey with Autism
Mon, 21 Apr
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Understanding Autism Through Music: An Acoustic Evening for a Cause
Sun, 20 Apr
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Rita Williams: How One Woman Transformed Personal Trauma into Criminal Justice Reform
Sat, 19 Apr
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Leigh Anne McKingsley: Creating Pathways to Justice for the Developmentally Disabled
Fri, 18 Apr
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Judge David Fleisher: When Judges Choose Compassion Over Punishment?
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Bridget Hampstead's Journey: Autism, Community, and Radical Love
Wed, 16 Apr
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John Puls : Autism, Justice, and Understanding: Navigating the Criminal System
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Trish Ieraci:Understanding Autism Saves Lives: One Trainer's Mission to Transform Police Interactions
Mon, 14 Apr
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Country Music Meets Compassion: How Artists Are Making a Difference for Autism
Sun, 13 Apr
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Joan Lipinski : Battles for Her Autistic Daughter's Freedom
Sat, 12 Apr
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Doug Passon: Breaking Down Barriers, How Understanding Autism Changes Legal Outcomes
Fri, 11 Apr
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Brian Kelmar:Breaking Down Barriers: One Father's Fight to Reform Legal Treatment of Autism
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Steven Waddell: Rocks, Rails, and Revelations: A Model's Autism Story
Wed, 9 Apr
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Mark Mahoney: Fighting for Autism Justice
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Bart Barta: Training First Responders for Autism Encounters
Mon, 7 Apr
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Country Music Unites for Autism Awareness
Sun, 6 Apr
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Dennis Debbaudt : reveals how proper training can prevent tragic misunderstandings between autism and law enforcement.
Sat, 5 Apr
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Elizabeth Kelley:Autism in the Legal System: A Defense Attorney's Perspective
Fri, 4 Apr
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Jerry Turning: From Officer to Advocate: One Dad's Mission to Bridge the Gap
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Meet Dr. Theresa Haskins: The Mom Who Rewrote the Rulebook on Autism
Wed, 2 Apr
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Judge Soonhee(Sunny) Bailey: Breaking the Cycle and Creating America's First Autism Court Program
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000
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Gabriella Russo: Embracing Self-Discovery and Advocacy in Autism – Overcoming Challenges and Building a Supportive Community
Wed, 26 Mar
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Why Not Me the World Humanity Over Handcuffs the Special Event for April
Fri, 21 Mar
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Jess Tuff: Empowering Autism Acceptance Through Advocacy and Empathy – A Mother's Journey in Special Education and Mental Health
Wed, 19 Mar
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Lady Miranda: Harmonizing Inclusivity and Autism in Music – Navigating Performance, Relationships, and Societal Norms with Resilience and Insight
Wed, 12 Mar
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Emma Textra: Transforming Health Challenges into Holistic Advocacy – Supporting Neurodiverse Adolescence Through Nutrition and Natural Interventions
Wed, 5 Mar
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Dr. Tina J. Ramsey: Transforming Challenges into Advocacy – Navigating Autism with Resilience and Community Support
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000
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Lisa Kuntz: Transforming Autism Support – From University Role to Global Advocacy and Awareness Efforts
Wed, 19 Feb
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BONUS EPISODE: Mike Ghesser: A Father's Mission to Transform the World for Neurodiverse Individuals
Fri, 14 Feb
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Dr. Blythe Corbett: Pioneering Autism Communication through Theater and Fostering Inclusive Expression
Wed, 12 Feb
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Gabriela Salcido:Creating Lifelong Pathways for Autism Services Across America
Wed, 5 Feb
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Rose Griffin:The Path to Inclusive Support and Autism Awarenes
Wed, 29 Jan
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Kory Andreas Shares Insights on Neurodiversity and Self-Realization
Wed, 22 Jan
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BONUS EPISODE: John Rushton: Navigating Human Emotions and the Power of Storytelling
Wed, 15 Jan
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Loveartpix: Overcoming Autism Stigmas, Embracing Artistic Expression, and Advocating for Neurodivergent Inclusion
Wed, 8 Jan
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Tanya's Journey Across Europe for Autism Advocacy and Inclusive Education
Wed, 1 Jan
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Tony Mantor: Sharing Stories of Resilience and Hope – Fostering Autism Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy from Nashville
Wed, 25 Dec
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