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John Nutting; Treat Brain Disorders Like Any Other Illness
May 20, 2026
Send us Fan Mail We 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…
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Rep Ann Meyer: How A State Lawmaker Builds Mental Health Support That Works
May 18, 2026
Send us Fan Mail We 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 Mail We 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 Mail We 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 Mail We 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 Mail We 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…
NSSC: Voices of Change Part 3: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap
May 06, 2026
Send us Fan Mail We 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 Mail We 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 Mail We 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 Mail Dr. 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 Mail Transforming 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…
Steph West: Starfish Social Club and the Neurodivergent Community
Apr 24, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Steph 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 Mail Embracing 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…
Danny Combs: Building Opportunities In Autism Employment
Apr 20, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Danny 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 Mail Late 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 Mail Embracing 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 Mail Tyler 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 Mail Making 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 Mail Belqui 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 Mail Faria 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 Mail Lois 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 Mail n 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…
David Hager: Understanding Minds: From Vet Schools to Mental Health Advocate
Mar 18, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Embracing Autism and Mental Health: Psychiatrist David Hager's Journey In this episode of 'Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' host Tony Mantor speaks with…
Dr. Cochran: Brain Waves, Breakthroughs and Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind
Mar 11, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Empowering Lives: Autism, Mental Health, and Healing with Dr. Cochrane In this episode Dr. Cochrane, a renowned psychologist with over three decades of experience. Together, they…
Dr Laitman: A Fathers Journey to Transform Schizophrenia Recovery
Mar 04, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Empowering Mental Health: Dr. Robert Laitman's Journey with Psychotic Illnesses and Clozapine Therapy In this episode Dr. Robert Laitman, an internal medicine specialist with…
Sara Hartley: Purposely Me: Navigating Neurodiversity With the Power of Stories
Feb 25, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Embracing Neurodiversity: A Conversation with Sarah Hartley In this episode of 'Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Sarah Hartley, founder of SLH Creative Group…
Garrett Wood: Finding Balance: Mental Health and Work
Feb 18, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Navigating Burnout and Embracing Wellbeing with Garrett Wood Join host Tony Mantor on this episode of Why Not Me as he engages with Garrett Wood, a national board certified health…
Jennifer McGee: Silent voices, Loud Love and advocating for her autistic nephew
Feb 11, 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we hear from Jennifer McGee, a visual artist and advocate for autism. Jennifer shares her transformative journey of adopting her non-verbal autistic nephew, Isaiah…
Stephen Seidel: Gents Journey : from Isolation to Community
Feb 04, 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide,' host Tony Mantor welcomes Steven Seidel, founder of the Del Agency and a TEDx speaker. Steven shares…
Salima Adelstein: Awakening Hearts: Education with Love and Healing
Jan 28, 2026
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Why Not Me, host Tony Mantor discusses with special guest Salima Adelstein, a renowned Sufi mystic and master healer, about her lifelong dedication to spiritual…
