When Everything Changed: From Speaker to Award-Winning Songwriter

When Everything Changed: From Speaker to Award-Winning Songwriter

Author: Sonia Krishna Chand | Adult Autism and Neurodivergent Mental Health Expert | Empowerment Coaching August 27, 2025 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 changed the world. Many of our work schedules changed, as we had to make that transition from going to a workplace to having to use our home as our office. Wendy Babcock's work was no different in that her public speaking opportunities during that time dwindled. Howeve...

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
Aerial Yoga Can Help You Feel Safe In Your Body Again with Jo Stewart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:42
Send us Fan Mail Aerial yoga can look like acrobatics, but what happens inside the hammock is often the opposite of performance: it’s regulation, relief, and finally feeling safe in your body. I sit down with Melbourne-b…
What If Dementia Does Not Erase Personhood? With Marilyn Raichle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:25
Send us Fan Mail Dementia is often treated like a door slamming shut. What we hear from Marilyn is the opposite: a series of doors opening once we stop chasing who someone used to be and start meeting who they are right…
The IEP Meeting That Made Me Throw Up with Paula J. Yost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:24
Send us Fan Mail One bad IEP meeting can change your body, your sleep, and your faith in the “village” everyone promises you. I’m joined by Paula J Yost, who has a perspective you rarely hear in one voice: she’s both a p…
When Suicide Touches A Family with Kirsten O'Connor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
Send us Fan Mail Some of the most dangerous myths about suicide sound polite on the surface: “They were selfish,” “They did it for attention,” “If you talk about it, you’ll make it worse.” We push back on all of that wit…
Caregiver To Creator with Debbie Weiss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:21
Send us Fan Mail Ever carried so much for so long that you forgot what you want? That’s where our guest, Debbie Weiss, once lived: 40+ years caregiving for her father after a stroke, advocating for a son on the autism sp…
Inside NeuroWell: Safer, Happier Classrooms That Work with Lisa Riegel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
Send us Fan Mail The biggest problem in schools isn’t disengagement—it’s relevance. We sit down with education leader and author Lisa Riegel to unpack NeuroWell, a practical framework that aligns brain science with daily…
When Love Sees The Person, Not The Label with Christopher Carazas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
Send us Fan Mail What if the story you were told about yourself was the wrong one—and the right words finally set you free? We sit down with Christopher Carrazas who was diagnosed autistic at 35, to unpack a life of mask…