Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy & Human Stories. Embracing Autism/Mental Health Worldwide. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition. Mental health encompasses a r…
Louise Barnett's Bipolar Journey of Survival, Recovery, and Healing
Show Notes What happens when the question changes from "What's wrong with me?" to "What do I need?" In this powerful episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, host Tony Mantor sits down with author, speaker, and mental health advocate Louise Barnett for an unforgettable…
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Colleen Lamar:From Diagnosis to Hope: How One Mother's Journey Helped Change Autism Education
Show Notes: What happens when a parent refuses to accept that "this is just the way it is"? In this inspiring episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, host Tony Mantor welcomes autism advocate Colleen Lamar, whose personal journey as the mother of two autistic sons led …
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Julianna Scott: Autism,Mental Health and Defying Predictions
When Julianna Scott’s son was diagnosed autistic at two years old, her family was given predictions about his future: he would never be mainstreamed in school, never drive a car, and never live independently. Today, at 25, he has done all three. But the journey between diagnosis and adulthood was…
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Sonia Hebdon: When Hope Wins: Parenting Autism, Trauma, Mental Illness, and Finding the Light Again
Show Notes What happens when autism, severe mental illness, trauma, and unimaginable family challenges collide? Sonia Hebdon knows that journey firsthand. In this powerful episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, author, speaker, and homeschooling mother Sonia Hebdon …
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Susie Singer Carter: Exposing America's Nursing Home Crisis, Alzheimer's Care, and the Fight for Long-Term Care Reform
Show Notes What happens when a personal tragedy becomes a national movement for change? Award-winning filmmaker, actress, and advocate Susie Singer Carter joins Tony Mantor to share the heartbreaking story that inspired her acclaimed documentary exposing America's nursing home system. After watch…
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Sean Hotchkiss on Men's Mental Health, Healing & Hope: How Losing His Father to Suicide Changed Everything |
Show Notes What happens when grief becomes the turning point instead of the ending? At just 22 years old, Sean Hotchkiss lost his father to suicide. That devastating loss led him into years of addiction, unanswered questions, and emotional isolation. But instead of allowing tragedy to define his …
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Todd McGuire: From Undercover Cop to Hope ,Suicide, PTSD, and Healing After Loss
Show Notes What happens when an elite undercover police officer is secretly fighting for his own life? In this deeply moving episode of Why Not Me?, host Tony Mantor sits down with retired Australian Detective Sergeant Todd McGuire, who spent 27 years investigating serious and organized crime—inc…
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Dr. Rachel Moseley: Autism, Suicide, Masking, and the Mental Health Crisis Too Few People Understand
Show Notes Suicide is one of the most urgent—and least discussed—issues affecting the autistic community. In this powerful episode, Tony Mantor welcomes Dr. Rachel Moseley, autistic researcher, author, and leading expert on autism, mental health, and suicide. Diagnosed with autism at age 28 while…
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Gemma Inggall: From Stroke Survivor to Marathon Finisher and her Incredible Journey of Hope, Recovery, & Resilience
Show Notes At just 40 years old, Gemma Inggall never imagined an ordinary weekend would change her life forever. After a boxing class and horseback riding lesson, she suffered a life-threatening stroke that left her facing overwhelming physical and emotional challenges. In this inspiring episode …
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Kelly Jensen on Hope, Advocacy, TMS, and the Autism Journey Beyond Diagnosis
Show Notes: What happens when an autism diagnosis changes the direction of your family's life? In this heartfelt episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Tony Mantor welcomes Kelly Jensen, co-host of the Refrigerator Moms podcast, autism advocate, and mother of a 26-yea…
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