{"podcast":{"title":"The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller","slug":"the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621","podcast_index_feed_id":4254621,"rss_url":"https://feed.ausha.co/00Km8fWkO23R","website_url":"https://ramiles.podbean.com/","image_url":"https://image.ausha.co/jSqOvDTKyOlwPUDyFqzSxPbU04GOej41fgHQ6xMH_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1773078632","author":"Reid","episode_count":338,"summary":"Reid Miles Podcasts Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter. Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations. The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance. The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard. Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more informatio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T06:19:55.928035+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621"},"episode":{"title":"How One Autism Diagnosis Helped a Mom Find Her Voice","slug":"how-one-autism-diagnosis-helped-a-mom-find-her-voice","published_at":"2026-06-10T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621/how-one-autism-diagnosis-helped-a-mom-find-her-voice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/neurodivergentconnection-thecuriousstroyteller/how-one-autism-diagnosis-helped-a-mom-find-her-voice","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/https://audio.ausha.co/3Pl7LflJvkNX.mp3?t=1780171572","summary":"When a Diagnosis Changes Everything: Parenting Autism, Finding Support, and Using Your Voice What happens when you know something is different, but you still don’t have answers? In this episode, I sit down with Missy Brown for an honest conversation about parenting a child with autism and ADHD, the fear and confusion that can come before a diagnosis, and what it really feels like when support is thin and judgment is loud. As we talk, I explore the parts many families live through but don’t always say out loud: long waitlists, broken routines, public meltdowns, lost friendships, and the quiet guilt that can follow a hard day. At the same time, Missy shares how clarity changed things for her, why writing became part of her healing, and how advocacy grew out of everyday survival. You’ll hear why trusting your instincts matters, what parents may need more of from professionals, and the small shift that can help when everything feels like too much. There’s also a powerful reminder here: your child is more than a list of challenges, and you are not failing because this is hard. About the Guest Missy Brown is an autism advocate, author of Soaring Over Skepticism , and a parent raising a neurodivergent child. She shares relatable, real-life support for families navigating autism, ADHD, anxiety, and the daily realities of caregiving. Key Timestamps 0:25 - When Missy first noticed her child’s path might look different 2:45 - The fear, questions, and lack of support after diagnosis 7:16 - What she hoped therapy and support systems would provide 12:46 - The early surprises, hard moments, and strengths she saw in her child 15:41 - Why getting answers brought relief and clarity 16:34 - The moment parenting turned into writing and advocacy 21:39 - Why writing felt freeing and scary a…","meta_description":"When a Diagnosis Changes Everything: Parenting Autism, Finding Support, and Using Your Voice What happens when you know something is different, but you st…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3029,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621/episodes/how-one-autism-diagnosis-helped-a-mom-find-her-voice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621/how-one-autism-diagnosis-helped-a-mom-find-her-voice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}