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The Dr Mary Podcast
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recent episodes & show notes
Disrupting the Cycle of Divorce in Adult Children of Divorce
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #17 Disrupting the Cycle of Divorce With special guest, Meisha Marshall marriage coach and founder of Renew Mindset Coaching. Together they discuss marriage, autism, and divorce in adult children. In today's episode, Dr....
A Former Athlete’s Resilience through Cerebral Palsy
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #16 Dr Mary speaks with former professional basketball player, now Athletepreneur, Neshard Walker. Find out how as a former professional athlete with Cerebral Palsy, he is now giving back to his community demonstrating...
Early Intervention and Implicit Bias with Angel Wilson
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #15 As a pediatrician and advocate for families navigating autism, I’m thrilled to introduce this insightful episode featuring Angel Wilson, founder of Spark Guidance. We explore the challenges Black families face in...
How Lifespan Integration Heals Trauma Holistically
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #14 Hey listeners! Today, I had the pleasure of talking with Stephanie Davis, a licensed professional counselor specializing in lifespan integration. We explored this neuroscience-based trauma therapy, which helps clients...
Advocacy & Autism in the Black Community
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #13 In an insightful and heartfelt conversation, Dr Mary is joined by Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu and Kristen Walker as they delve into the realities of living with autism, receiving a late diagnosis, and the critical role...
Unlocking Independent Living: Stacey Ledbetter & NFlyte
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #12 Parents, caregivers, and those walking the autism journey—this episode is for you. My guest, Stacey Ledbetter, is a fellow advocate and problem solver who created NFlyte, a game-changing tool for independent living....
Advocacy & Resilience with ADHD as a Latina Mother
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #11 Raising a neurodivergent child is challenging, but for Latina mothers navigating unfamiliar systems, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lindsay Ruiz shares her journey of advocating for her son with ADHD and...
Navigating Autism with Dr. Mary’s Podcast & Christine Le
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #10 Hey listeners, Dr. Mary here! I am so excited about today’s episode because we have a special guest and dear friend, Dr. Christine Le. She is an expert in autism and recently published a book called Autism Rules. In this...
Navigating Life on the Autism Spectrum with Sydney Holmes
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #9 Today, we have an inspiring guest, Sydney Holmes, who shares her journey growing up with autism. She reflects on her experiences, self-acceptance, and the importance of advocacy in navigating neurodiversity. Sydney offers...
Show Me Why: Dr. Mary’s Journey to Advocacy and Awareness
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #8 I’m a pediatrician, wife, mother, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity awareness. If you’re here, it means you care about understanding the unique ways our brains work—especially when it comes to ADHD, autism, and...
Empowering Homeschooling: Andrea Coleman on Customizing Education
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode #7 Homeschooling can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting out or considering it for the first time. In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Andrea Coleman, founder of BookSchooler.com and a...
Insights from Donald & Caroline Bailey with Kristen Walker
MHNRN | Apple Podcasts | Spreaker | Episode 6 Raising a child on the autism spectrum comes with its own set of challenges, but when we shift our focus to strength-based parenting, everything changes. Instead of seeing limitations, we start recognizing the incredible...
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