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Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy & Human Stories.Embracing Autism/Mental Health Worldwide.Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition. Mental health encompasses a range of conditions impacting emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting millions globally. It includes disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Schizophrenia is marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, while psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality, often presenting with similar symptoms. Despite growing awareness, stigma and misconceptions about mental health, particularly schizophrenia and psychosis, persist, underscoring the need for greater understanding and support. From celebrating neurodiversity to breaking down stigma, we create a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and feel seen. Whether you're on the spectrum, a caregiver, or an advocate, join our global community for inspiring conversations and empowering resources that uplift and unite. Tune in to embrace understanding, healing, and hope worldwide! Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society for individuals with Autism and Mental Illness.
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Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council part 2: Breaking the Cycle: Why Serious Mental Illness Deserves Better Than Jail or the Streets
Jun 24, 2026
Send us Fan MailShow NotesWhat happens when the systems designed to help people with serious mental illness become the very barriers preventing care?In Part 2 of this important conversation, Tony…
Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council: Bridging the Mental Health Gap: Policy, Psychiatry, and the Fight for Early Intervention
Jun 17, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this important episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Tony Mantor sits down with Dr. Alan Meyer, psychiatrist and Behavioral Health Officer for the…
John Rolls: What If Inclusion Worked Better Than Quotas
Jun 10, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe talk with John Rolls about the Gremlin Club’s Sunday open mic in Camarthen and how it grows from a rehearsal night into a welcoming community where people leave their troubles at…
Jerri Clark: Ambiguous Loss and When Mental Illness Steals Someone You Love
Jun 03, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit with author Jerri Clark as he explains how severe mental illness can create a “gone but not gone” grief that families carry in silence. We talk about ambiguous loss, why…
Patrick Kennedy: Part 2 : A Real Mental Health Strategy
May 29, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy to get specific about what a real national mental health strategy looks like and why the current system wastes money while…
Patrick Kennedy: Part 1: We Can Fix Mental Health Care If We Build Power
May 27, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe talk with former U.S. representative Patrick Kennedy about why mental health parity still fails in practice and what it takes to make insurers and employers cover care that…
Sen Judy Amabile: When Psychosis Hits, Families Need A System That Works
May 25, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Colorado State Senator Judy Amabile to connect one family’s painful path through serious mental illness to the laws that decide whether people get treatment or get…
Senator Creigh Deeds: How A Virginia Senator Turns Grief Into Behavioral Health Law
May 22, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds to talk about how personal loss turns into a long-term push for mental health reform that actually survives the news cycle. We…
John Nutting; Treat Brain Disorders Like Any Other Illness
May 20, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with former Maine State Senator John Nutting to talk about why serious mental illness belongs in the medical system, not the jail system, and how court ordered treatment…
Rep Ann Meyer: How A State Lawmaker Builds Mental Health Support That Works
May 18, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Iowa State Representative Ann Meyer about how mental health legislation gets built and why access to care still fails families in crisis. We dig into provider shortages…
Senator Christine Cohen and advocate Denise Paley Legislating Mental Health Care
May 15, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Connecticut State Senator Christine Cohen and advocate Denise Paley to unpack how mental health legislation gets built, watered down, and sometimes rescued through…
Senator Cindy Friedman Explains What It Takes To Fix A Broken Mental Health System
May 13, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Massachusetts Senator Cindy Friedman to talk about how mental health laws change real access to care, and why families still hit walls even when “parity” exists. We…
Senator Manka Dhingra: A Senator Maps The Gap Between Passing A Bill And Actually Helping People
May 11, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra about why mental health care so often lands in the justice system and what it takes to change that through smart legislation and…
Dr Tim Murphy: How A Psychologist In Congress Rewired Mental Health Policy
May 08, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit down with former Congressman and psychologist Tim Murphy to show how mental health laws really get made and why “good ideas” often get changed or stripped before they ever help…
NSSC: Voices of Change Part 3: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap
May 06, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe bring together seven voices to face the hardest question families live with: when severe mental illness and psychosis take over, what does “choice” really mean. We share what it…
NSSC: Voices of Change Part 2: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap
May 04, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe sit with seven voices to name what happens when psychosis and serious mental illness are misunderstood, under-treated, and pushed into jails, courts, and the streets. We challenge…
NSSC: Voices of Change Part 1: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap
May 01, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe bring together seven voices to talk honestly about serious mental illness and why families are pushed to wait for crisis before help is allowed. We challenge outdated laws, uneven…
Dr Rachel Moseley: Autistic Voices, Challenges, Joys, and Research Empathy
Apr 29, 2026
Send us Fan MailDr. Rachel Moseley on Autistic Suicide Prevention, Masking, Misdiagnosis, and Autistic Menopause Host Tony Mantor in Nashville welcomes returning guest Dr. Rachel Mosley to discuss…
John A. King: Trauma to Triumph by Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
Apr 27, 2026
Send us Fan MailTransforming Trauma into Purpose: John King's Journey on Why Not Me In this episode of Why Not Me, embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, host Tony Mantor interviews John King…
Steph West: Starfish Social Club and the Neurodivergent Community
Apr 24, 2026
Send us Fan MailSteph West on Building Starfish Social Club: Social Skills, Neurodivergent Friendship, and Helpful Social Feedback Host Tony Mantor in Nashville introduces “Why Not Me: Embracing…
Ann Grady: Resilience and Advocacy : From the Page to Real Life with Stories that Heal.
Apr 22, 2026
Send us Fan MailEmbracing Autism and Mental Health: A Conversation with Anne Grady In this episode of 'Why Not Me,' hosted by Tony Mantor in Nashville, Tennessee, guest Anne Grady shares her profound…
Danny Combs: Building Opportunities In Autism Employment
Apr 20, 2026
Send us Fan MailDanny Combs on Buildable, TACT, and Expanding Trade-Based Careers for Autistic and Neurodivergent People Host Tony Mantor welcomes Danny Combs to discuss progress since their last…
Liam Edward Golder: late Diagnoses and New Perspectives
Apr 17, 2026
Send us Fan MailLate Autism Diagnoses, Music, and Seeing Family Through a New Lens with Liam Edward Golder Host Tony Mantor welcomes listeners to Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental Health…
Rebecca Engle: neurodiversity in the classroom and stories of advocacy
Apr 15, 2026
Send us Fan MailEmbracing Neurodiversity: A Conversation with Autistic Educator and Author Rebecca Engle In this episode of 'Why Not Me,' hosted by Tony Mantor from Nashville, Tennessee, Rebecca…
Tyler Barnett: Autism Advocacy with GAP Music and Empowerment
Apr 13, 2026
Send us Fan MailTyler Barnett on Late Autism Self-Diagnosis, Masking, and Creating “Gap Music” for Regulation Host Tony Mantor welcomes Tyler Barnett, founder of Tyler Barnett PR and an artistic…
Cheryl Bischoff: Making Travel Journeys Autism Friendly
Apr 10, 2026
Send us Fan MailMaking Air Travel More Accessible for Autistic Travelers: Cheryl Bischoff of Here I Go Travel Host Tony Mantor introduces the podcast “Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental Health…
Belqui Ortez Millili: An Autism Mom's Strength and Journey to Advocacy
Apr 06, 2026
Send us Fan MailBelqui Ortiz Millili on Parenting a Nonverbal Autistic Teen, Advocacy, and Building Support Host Tony Mantor welcomes Belqui Ortiz Millili to Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental…
Faria Arsh: How she started the Autism Foundation in the U.K.
Apr 03, 2026
Send us Fan MailFaria Ash on Building the Autism Foundation, Training, Advocacy, and Safer Care in the UK Host Tony Mantor welcomes back autism advocate Faria Ash, who returns to share her progress…
Lois Brady: Publishing Autism Digest and Exploring Real Stories and Experiences
Apr 01, 2026
Send us Fan MailLois Brady on Autism Digest, Real Stories, and Raising Expectations in Autism Support Host Tony Mantor welcomes Lois Brady, publisher of Autism Digest and a speech-language…
Dr. Jean Cirillo: and Lt. Tom Antonetti: After the Tour: How first responders process Trauma
Mar 25, 2026
Send us Fan Mailn this episode of Why Not Me, host Tony Mantor, broadcasting from Nashville, Tennessee, delves into the mental health challenges faced by first responders and veterans. Featuring Dr…