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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
by iHeartPodcasts
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 range of conditions impacting emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting millions globally. It includes disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and…
This episode of 'Why Not Me?' features Tony Mantor interviewing Julianna Scott, a parent who raised an autistic son who defied early medical predictions. When Scott's son was diagnosed at age two, clinicians predicted he would never mainstream in school, drive, or live independently. At 25, he has accomplished all…
Worth it if you're a parent of an autistic child navigating co-occurring mental health challenges or seeking encouragement that early medical predictions don't determine outcomes.
This episode features Sonia Hebdon, author of 'The Crazy Mother's Guide to Parenting Exceptional Children,' discussing her family's journey navigating autism, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and severe mental health challenges. Hebdon shares her experience raising a daughter with autism while managing multiple…
Worth it if you're a parent or caregiver of children with autism and/or mental health challenges, or seeking inspiration and community validation during family crises.
Susie Singer Carter, an award-winning filmmaker and actress, joins Tony Mantor to discuss her personal journey through her mother's 16-year battle with Alzheimer's disease and how that tragedy catalyzed her into advocacy and filmmaking. The episode centers on Carter's documentary exposing systemic failures in…
Worth it if you're navigating Alzheimer's or nursing home care for a loved one, planning ahead for long-term care, or interested in healthcare reform and advocacy.
This 29-minute episode features Sean Hotchkiss, an author and men's coach, discussing his journey from losing his father to suicide at age 22 through years of addiction and isolation to eventual healing and purpose. Host Tony Mantor guides a conversation covering the core themes of grief, recovery, and redefining…
Worth it if you're seeking emotional validation and hope after suicide loss, grief, or addiction, or if you want to understand men's mental health struggles through a personal story rather than clinical analysis.