Silent Battle, Shared Hope

Silent Battle, Shared Hope

Author: Sonia Krishna Chand | Adult Autism and Neurodivergent Mental Health Expert | Empowerment Coaching October 21, 2025 Duration: 45:22
Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning: Suicide The hardest part isn’t finding the perfect words—it’s showing up without judgment. We sit down with Helping Heroes founder Tony DeMaio to share a clear, compassionate playbook for preventing suicide among veterans, first responders, and anyone you love who might be slipping into isolation. From the earliest warning signs to practical safety steps, this conversation is built to help you notice sooner and act with confidence. Tony traces his journey ...

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
Podcast Episodes
From Sensory Overload To Strengths-Based Parenting with Sara Hartley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:16
Send us Fan Mail Big feelings don’t have to mean big blowups. We sit down with author and mom Sarah Hartley to unpack the real-world signals of ADHD and sensory processing disorder, why two siblings can present in opposi…
Rethinking Bipolar Disorder with Sean Blackwell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:49
Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer: This is not to be taken as a therapy directive, but rather this is for learning and entertainment purposes only! Please consult with your physician and/or mental health care team to decide wh…
Uncovering the Real You: Life Beyond the Bottle with Joshua Case [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:59
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the executive with the corner office is hiding a devastating secret? Joshua Case, former VP at a Fortune 500 company, pulls back the curtain on his double life—corporate success by day,…
The Publisher Behind the Scenes with Dominick Domasky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:03
Send us Fan Mail Dominick Domasky's story reads like a masterclass in resilience. From losing half a million dollars in a failed restaurant venture in his twenties to founding a publishing company that's helped hundreds…
When Everything Changed: From Speaker to Award-Winning Songwriter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:48
Send us Fan Mail Who believes one story has the power to change someone's life? I know I certainly do, and you know who else does? No other than the Wendy Babcock, Founder of WHEN stories. As we all are well aware, 2020…