Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA) Lola Dada-Olley
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NYMA is the story of one family's experiences with autism through a multi-generational lens. Hosted by a woman who is both the older sibling to a non-verbal man living with autism and now the mother of two children on the autism spectrum, NYMA takes on topics like autism awareness now compared to thirty years ago, past and current treatments, allies, special education pre-Covid-19 and during Covid-19, disability rights broken down by zip code, marriage therapy along the autism journey, intersectionality of race and disability, corporate inclusion efforts and much more.
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Addressing Daily Life Challenges with Revolutionary Tools: A Talk With Nadia Hamilton
Growing up alongside a sibling with autism can transform your life's blueprint in the most unexpected ways. in this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Nadia Hamilton, who shares the touching saga of her brother, Troy, and how his journey on the autism spectrum has awakened a legacy of empowerment and innovation. Nadia's candid recount of the joys and hurdles they faced together unfolds into the creation of a transformative tool - Magnus cards - that now aids individuals with autism and/o...
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Healthcare in America: New Year; New(ish) Expenses
Every January, my husband Tosan and I brace ourselves for the impact of the 'January reset' on our family's finances. As parents of a child with complex medical needs, we're no strangers to the avalanche of medical bills that come with insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums starting anew. Our latest episode offers an intimate conversation where we peel back the curtain on the financial challenges that families like ours face, diving into the intricacies of insurance policies in Texa...
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2023: Our Longest, Yet Shortest, Year To Date
Our 2023 year in review episode is here. We discuss the ups and downs that is/was 2023, including a life changing family trip to Barcelona, an ice storm that prevented travel to our daughter's therapy, a short term caregiver crisis, the myth of work-life balance and so much more. https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/
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Redefining Success For Yourself After Trauma : A Talk With Addis Gonte
In this episode, I speak with Addis Gonte, Non-Profit CEO and Disability Inclusion Advocate. We talk about how a car accident changed his life, resulting in traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. We also speak on how his life changing accident led him on a new path to founding a non-profit, called Able Mindset, and many lessons learned along the way. https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/
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"Tweendom", Puberty and Autism: An Interesting Cocktail
In this episode, my husband, Tosan, and I have a conversation about the transition we've made and are making into the start of adolescence. Our kids, a boy and a girl, are now both pre-teens and our daughter has an intellectual disability. We talk about the special considerations we have to think through and make as we raise neurodivergent children who are undergoing a new life phase. One day at a time.This episode is also available in video form on YouTube. https://notyourmamasautism.co...
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Autism, Self-Advocacy, Therapy and Everything in Between: A Talk With Janelle Johnson
In this episode, we speak with Janelle Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Founder of Bridges Family Life Center, PLLC , Mom, Wife and Self-Advocate. We talk about her own autism self-diagnosis, how she became a therapist, her own philosophy on "masking", her decision to eventually self-ID, raising an autistic child and her views on so much more. As always, we appreciate the support. If you like what you hear, please share, subscribe and give our podcast a 5 star rating on...
Customer Reviews
Most peaceful Autism Podcast
As a newly diagnosed autism mom.I scrambled to find content I could relate with.NYMA was that podcast for me. Listens from episode 1 n it was as if Lola was walking side by side with me.N the calming voice is all I need.One day at a time.Thanks Lola
Blessed
This was so great to listen to. As a mother of a child with mental health issues and a grandmother to one as well. This blessed me in a way I can’t describe. Thank you for sharing!
Incredible Podcast
Not Your Mama's Autism is one of my favorite podcasts! I've thoroughly enjoyed learning from this inspiring family. The storytelling is phenomenal and I often find myself rewinding 15 or 30 seconds so I can relisten to the insightful comments. I love the interviews, the questions, the descriptions of real life situations and the learning experiences obtained from them. I find myself relating to the people that are being described and want to have separate conversations with each of them. I often find myself laughing out loud, especially when Lola told the story of how she met her husband. Looking forward to more episodes and seasons. Thanks for sharing your journey!