{"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":"What We Miss When Autism Is Seen Through Only One Lens","slug":"what-we-miss-when-autism-is-seen-through-only-one-lens","published_at":"2026-06-12T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621/what-we-miss-when-autism-is-seen-through-only-one-lens","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-connection-the-curious-storyteller-4254621","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/neurodivergentconnection-thecuriousstroyteller/what-we-miss-when-autism-is-seen-through-only-one-lens","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/https://audio.ausha.co/gdEWjtjWwaOd.mp3?t=1780254568","summary":"Are We Seeing Autism Clearly, or Through a Lens That Misses the Whole Person? What if the way I’ve been taught to understand autism is also the thing that keeps me from seeing the full picture? In this conversation, I sit down with Leila Farshchian to talk about a question that doesn’t get asked often enough: when autism is filtered through clinical language, school systems, and service models, what gets lost? We talk about the gap between support on paper and support in real life, why language matters more than many people realize, and what changes when I stop looking at autistic people as a list of needs to manage. You’ll hear us explore why families so often have to carry the weight of advocacy, where schools and care systems still fall short, and why technology may play a bigger role in care than many people expect. We also get into one assumption the field still holds onto that may be doing real harm. About the guest: Leila Farshchian works in autism care with a background in applied behavior analysis and a strong focus on collaboration, access, and practical support for families. She is also connected with Circathera and the Autism Directory, which aim to build stronger connections across the neurodivergent community. If you’ve ever felt like autism support is too fragmented, too clinical, or missing the human side, this episode will give you a lot to think about. Listen in, then share it with someone who needs a better way to see the full person. Timestamps 0:02 - Why the usual autism lens can miss the whole child 2:50 - How language shapes understanding, care, and identity 6:12 - A powerful reminder that every autistic person’s reality is different 9:04 - What schools capture well, and where they still fall short 12:35 - How education, healthcare, and funding s…","meta_description":"Are We Seeing Autism Clearly, or Through a Lens That Misses the Whole Person? 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