Hallmark, Healing, and Heartache: The Real Story Behind the Movie

Hallmark, Healing, and Heartache: The Real Story Behind the Movie

Author: Sonia Krishna Chand | Adult Autism and Neurodivergent Mental Health Expert | Empowerment Coaching March 6, 2025 Duration: 1:03:35
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a devastating diagnosis becomes a pivotal turning point in someone's life? In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Heather Krueger, who transformed adversity into her calling. Diagnosed with stage four liver disease just before her 25th birthday, Heather's strong faith and determination led her down a path where she was able to receive a living donation of a liver. However, Heather's story didn't end there. Her living donation ended up turning ...

Sonia Krishna Chand brings her perspective as an adult autism and neurodivergent mental health expert to every conversation in On the Spectrum Empowerment Stories with Sonia Krishna Chand: Adult Autism, Neurodivergent, and Mental Health Expert. Moving beyond theory, this podcast lives in the nuanced realities of neurodivergent life, weaving together personal narratives with actionable guidance. You'll hear from a wide range of voices-autistic adults, parents navigating complex systems, clinicians rethinking their approaches, and educators creating inclusive spaces. The discussions are grounded in Sonia's own advocacy and her work in empowerment coaching, offering a blend of heartfelt storytelling and practical strategies that address real-world challenges. Rather than offering simple answers, this podcast explores the intersections of neurodivergence, mental health, and societal relationships, documenting the authentic journey toward self-understanding and advocacy. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, one that acknowledges the complexities while fostering a sense of community and resilience. Tune in for a deeply human exploration of what it means to live, work, and thrive on the spectrum, all through a lens of empowerment and lived expertise.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 65

On the Spectrum Empowerment Stories with Sonia Krishna Chand: Adult Autism, Neurodivergent, and Mental Health Expert
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Caralyn's Journey of Healing and Empowerment After Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:30
Send us Fan Mail Please give it up for Caralyn Dreyer, whom for the very first time, spoke out loud her journey of surviving the trauma of sexual assault. As anybody knows, being vulnerable is a courageous act in and of…
Empowering Drayson: A Mother's Advocacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:10
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Autism from a Sibling Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:40
Send us Fan Mail Please tune in as we listen to Lauren Erickson discuss how she experienced Autism from the lens of having a sibling who is on the spectrum. Through Lauren's story, you will see how she was taught many va…
Mona's Autism Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:13
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Breaking the Stigma of ABA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:36
Send us Fan Mail Please tune into this week's episode as we discuss Applied Behavioral Analysis with two amazing ladies: Britney Smith and Ashton Benedikt. Brittney and Ashton are very intelligent and passionate workers,…
A Boy and His Dream with Sunny Akhigbe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:21
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