Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate
Join Amy as she explores mental health, neurodivergence, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, OCD and more. Candid conversations in a safe space for sharing experiences and knowledge from those with lived experience and those who help us.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 72 episodes
Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate
Latest Episodes
How Shame, Your Inner Narcissist, Messes With Your Mental Health
We challenge the belief that shame is useful and take aim at the “inner critic,” reframing it as an inner narcissist that feeds on your energy and keeps you small. We share a clear method to cut its supply, regulate your body, and return to aut...
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Episode 72
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47:11
It’s Not About the Stuff: A Mental Health Conversation on Hoarding and Healing
We sit with Melanie Cohen to unpack the human side of hoarding—how trauma and OCD shape clutter, why trust matters more than trash bags, and how tiny goals build real change. We share language for hard family talks, safety-first priorities, and...
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Episode 71
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39:25
Microdosing, Somatics, Feminine Healing & Your Mental Health with Leslie Draffin
Leslie Draffin shares her expertise as a women's microdosing and somatic guide, helping women tap into body-held trauma through various modalities including psilocybin mushrooms and embodiment practices.• Microdosing psilocybin involves...
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Episode 70
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39:39
Healing Your Inner Child: Insights from Anat Peri on Emotional & Mental Health
Discover how inner child work and emotional healing can empower your journey.' Anat Pari, an inner child expert with over a decade of experience, shares her powerful methodology for helping people break free from survival mode and beco...
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Episode 69
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50:13
Navigating the Sandwich Generation Mental Health Challenges with Mary Ann Hughes
Learn how to maintain mental health while balancing care for neurodiverse children and elderly parents.'Mary Ann Hughes shares her experience as part of the sandwich generation, balancing care for her two adult sons with autism wh...
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Episode 68
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