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    Explore "Awareness" with insightful episodes like "How to become self-realized", "115. Let's talk about depression in our 20s", "Helping Children with Climate Change Anxiety with Glenn Conley", "Where Does Happiness Begin?" and "How does the One Creative Principle Work?" from podcasts like ""Agape Spiritual Center Podcast", "The Psychology of your 20s", "A Transformed Life with Tiffani Cappello", "Agape Spiritual Center Podcast" and "Agape Spiritual Center Podcast"" and more!

    Episodes (100)

    How to become self-realized

    How to become self-realized

    In this talk Rev Lee discusses that Self-Realization is not something we achieve or a destination we arrive at. It is an ongoing journey and process of continually growing one’s level of awareness and self-discovery.

    If you found this content valuable, please support our mission by donating: https://app.easytithe.com/app/giving/agapespiritualcenter

    If you want more information like this, please order My New Book "The Power in You" on Kindle, a printed copy, or the audible version on Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Wolak/e/B09PF5BQNR...

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    115. Let's talk about depression in our 20s

    115. Let's talk about depression in our 20s

    In this episode, I want to talk about depression. And not just from a psychological and scientific perspective but also from a personal perspective, sharing parts of my story. It's not something I've talked about much on the podcast but recently I've really come to terms with my own shame and stigma and I want to discuss where I'm at now, the journey I've been on and how its impacted the life I've created for myself in my 20s. We're also going to explore some of the key principles and theories behind the origins of depression, misconceptions, the different forms of depression, historical recognition of this condition, whether exercise really is a 'cure', and the new frontier of depression research, including the proposed use of psychedelics and ketamine. 

    If you or someone you know needs help, please see the below resources: 

    Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

    Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/depression/ 

    Lifeline (for immediate over the phone support) - 13 11 14 

    For further reading, please see the below articles: 

    Genetic Factors in Major Depression - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6065213/ 

    Childhood Trauma and Its Relationship to Chronic Depression in Adulthood - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4677006/

    Depression as a disease of modernity - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3330161/ 

    Effects of Naturalistic Psychedelic Use on Depression, Anxiety, and Well-Being - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.831092/full

     

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    Helping Children with Climate Change Anxiety with Glenn Conley

    Helping Children with Climate Change Anxiety with Glenn Conley

    In this episode of Transformed Life, I interview Glenn Conley, a sustainability specialist and certified hypnotherapist. We dive into the topic of how to help children deal with climate change fears. Glenn, who has a 20-year career in corporate sustainability, sheds light on the positive news about climate change and highlights some of the reasons we have for hope a more sustainable future. 

    We talk about how to help your children be good stewards of the environment without causing them to have anxiety. Glenn highlights ways to help your children focus on being part of the solution to environmental issues, rather than giving in to hopelessness and fear.  

    Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into how to help children cope with climate change fears and how to make a difference on a global scale.

    Listeners are encouraged to learn more about Glenn's work on his Instapage as @theglenwilltherapist.

    References: 

    https://www.ipcc.ch/2022/04/04/ipcc-ar6-wgiii-pressrelease/

    https://futurecrunch.com/good-news-human-rights-spain/?ref=future-crunch-newsletter&attribution_id=63efdaa41f14fd003debe5cd&attribution_type=post

    Glenn is an experienced Sustainability specialist who has been fortunate to work in large organizations throughout his career, providing him with detailed knowledge of the skills required to implement strategic Sustainability frameworks in complex organizations. He is proud to have been a positive influencer in driving sustainable outcomes and leaving a legacy for his children and grandchildren.

    As well as a 20-year career in corporate sustainability, Glenn is a qualified neuro-leadership coach, rapid transformational therapist, and certified hypnotherapist.  Glenn has a great gift of insight, both inward and towards others. He has often been told that he has an "aura" that draws people in. His mission is to share this with people to help them move past their blockages. 

    LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/glennconley 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglennwilltherapist
    Email: glennconley1@gmail.com
    Telephone:  +64 022 0903826

    When you learn to transform your thinking on a subconscious level, lasting recovery from anxious thought patterns is possible for everyone. It is my goal to help others find the peace of mind and freedom that I have found. To help you on your journey, I have created a truly comprehensive 9-week video course that teaches you how to transform your life from the inside out. 

    If you would like to learn more about overcoming anxiety through the power of your subconscious mind, I have created an online video course that will help you:

     - Discover the root cause/s behind your anxiety, overwhelm, and stress.
    - Transform past pain and trauma.
    - Find true confidence and self-acceptance.
    - Finally break free from destructive thinking patterns and negative, looping thoughts. 
    - Learn powerful, subconscious tools to create permanent, lasting change in your life. 
    - Find the confidence you need to move your life forward.
    - Create more meaningful connections and better relationships. 

    Hundreds of people have found freedom through my course,  A Transformed Life. Click the link below for more information: 

    https://www.transformedlifeprogram.com

    Tiffani Cappello CHt, NLP, CLC is a clinical hypnotherapist who has overcome years of depression, anxiety, and trauma. She discovered the power of hypnosis and NLP in her journey of personal development, transforming long-standing and deeply rooted subconscious patterns and shifting her mindset to become a confident, healthy, and happy person. She now uses hypnosis and NLP to help others achieve their own

    Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation! Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest episodes. Thanks for tuning in to the ATL podcast.

    Where Does Happiness Begin?

    Where Does Happiness Begin?

    In this talk Rev Lee discusses that No one lives entirely by themselves. We are all individual, unique parts of an Infinite expression of life and each of us is influencing those around us and in turn we are being influence by those around us.

    If you found this content valuable, please support our mission by donating: https://app.easytithe.com/app/giving/agapespiritualcenter

    If you want more information like this, please order My New Book "The Power in You" on Kindle, a printed copy, or the audible version on Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Wolak/e/B09PF5BQNR...

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    How does the One Creative Principle Work?

    How does the One Creative Principle Work?

    In this talk Rev Lee discusses that We are either creating new experiences or repeating old ones. For most people it is repeating old ones. This is not good or bad provided they produce a sense of fulfillment.

    If you found this content valuable, please support our mission by donating: https://app.easytithe.com/app/giving/agapespiritualcenter

    If you want more information like this, please order My New Book "The Power in You" on Kindle, a printed copy, or the audible version on Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Wolak/e/B09PF5BQNR...

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    What is Science of Mind

    What is Science of Mind

    In this talk Rev Lee discusses that The focus of the Science of Mind is on the power of the mind and the belief that we create our own reality though our thoughts and beliefs.

    If you found this content valuable, please support our mission by donating: https://app.easytithe.com/app/giving/agapespiritualcenter

    If you want more information like this, please order My New Book "The Power in You" on Kindle, a printed copy, or the audible version on Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Wolak/e/B09PF5BQNR...

    Follow me:

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    • Podcast: “Thoughts That Can Change Your Life” (Daily)
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    Pausing in Anger to Move Toward a State of Well-Being - Episode 67

    Pausing in Anger to Move Toward a State of Well-Being - Episode 67

    This week Robert and Dave go more deeply into the seven steps to transform anger. The podcast coincides with the final chapter of Robert’s book, Awareness that Heals. We all have loads of hypnosis or conditioning from our parents, our culture, our movies, and our friends that lead us in directions that make anger a divisive force, rather than one that can be directed in a way that serves everyone. This show is zeroing in on how to find a spaciousness inside us that can choose to guide us in our anger and resistant emotional reactions.

    It is normal (but not healthy) to be in the heat of our anger as most of us have rationalized that the other person or circumstance has caused it. We feel so deserving that we are not aware that our repressed or suppressed anger is our reaction rather than learning how we can find a beneficial way to contemplate it. When attempting this pivot, everyone needs to cultivate awareness of what we need. If we don’t, it is inevitable that we will express ourselves insensitively when in this state of mind. We are aspiring to find the best sides of ourselves, find ways to be sensitive, balanced, and aware of the process that can move us toward this kind of healing. Robert and Dave offer tools and concrete examples of how to cultivate this inner spaciousness.

    For many of us, it may be hard to be aware of our anger until days later or even suppress it for a lifetime. It’s never too late to be aware. It’s never too late to be aware of a part of you that wants to care. It's never too late to evolve to the next step of finding and expressing our needs sensitively. The idea is to be balanced and recognize that we are not suppressing anger. We are feeling it in a safe way inside ourselves. Or, when circumstances allow us to go to a safe location to feel it as totally as possible and use it to find our strength and capacity for intimacy. We are not suppressing vulnerability. We are using it to find a more gentle, tender, caring side of ourselves that can be expressed in a balanced way when we are with someone who can handle honest caring communication.

    Read the transcription and listen to this episode at Awareness That Heals.

    How can we find dignity and peace in challenging feelings and situations? - Episode 52

    How can we find dignity and peace in challenging feelings and situations? - Episode 52

    In this episode of Awareness that Heals, Robert continues to explore the importance of recognizing, accepting and communicating our challenging feelings. 

    It takes significant motivation on our part to recognize that our feelings are important as a starting point. It's how we get to be honest with ourselves without running away from what's difficult. Facing your feelings head-on can be challenging, but continue by asking heartfelt questions especially when things are difficult, and then responding to the caring suggestions we receive.

    Robert is also joined by Dave and Mark, both of whom share similar experiences about dealing with challenging situations and conflicting emotions. For example, Mark shares how his faith has been clouded with doubt, which makes him feel conflicted about the strength of his faith.

    But Robert shares a novel way of approaching this conflicting feeling. The key is to honor both your faith and your doubt. Being able to doubt your faith takes strength and understanding; it requires your faith in supporting your doubt which is something that almost all of us haven't been taught to do. 

    When it comes to using your feelings and emotions to expand your quality of life, you need to expand questioning yourself. "What are my needs?” We also need to respond to the guidance we receive.  There is no state, whether it is extraordinary suffering that's overwhelming and traumatic, or whether it's circumstantial, that isn't dignified and worthy of our caring attention. Our responsiveness to guide ourselves toward what is our best potential toward well-being and healing is what will pave the way forward to healing in our lives. 

    Read the transcription and listen to this episode at Awareness That Heals.

    99: Your Relationship with Thoughts and Emotions

    99: Your Relationship with Thoughts and Emotions

    In this episode we talk about how to change your relationship with your thoughts and emotions and identify with pure awareness.

    • Includes a guided meditation that takes you step by step from full identification with an emotion to full connection with awareness.

    Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

    Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts:
    https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

    To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:
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    If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:
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    Or on our Awareness Explorers website:
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    To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit
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    and
    https://www.playawarenessgames.com/

    You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n

    Enjoy,
    Jonathan and Brian

    Photo by Louis-Philippe Poitras on Unsplash

    How can I take care of myself today? - Episode 38

    How can I take care of myself today? - Episode 38

    Sometimes, moments of strife can feel like you're drowning underwater. Unable to call for help, not sure if anyone, including yourself, can hear you. Learning how to ask questions that can help you support yourself is like equipping yourself with an oxygen tank. You're not out of the water yet, but you're able to breathe a little better. 

    The art of sincere questioning is an experience of love. It's being able to take a breather in those difficult moments, pause, and ask yourself — how can I best take care of myself through this? 

    Awareness of your challenging emotions and situations is a critical aspect of learning how to ask questions that will lead you to guidance. Knowing what you feel, being honest about it, and committing to taking care of yourself to support yourself with those feelings is a big step of conscious awareness. This helps you connect better — with the situation, people, and, most importantly, yourself. As Robert Strock puts it, this awareness can "slow down the ongoing stuckness" in those feelings. 

    Why ask guiding questions at all, you may think. It's so you know what you'll need to get through this specific situation. Do you need physical support? To feel the presence of another? Do you need emotional or heart support? Inquiry or asking questions doesn't mean that you'll get answers. Sometimes you may just know that you need something, but instead of being frustrated at yourself or others for not having all the answers, you will be able to care for yourself through this moment of confusion. When you practice asking guiding questions, whether to take care of yourself and/or your loved ones, the sincerity of asking is just as potent as any answer you may or may not receive. 

    Asking questions to take care of yourself can be an everyday thing too. It's at the nexus of traditional psychology and spirituality. It can help you reach the full potential of your capabilities at work, improve relationships, and help you become the best version of yourself.

    Read the transcription and listen to this episode at Awareness That Heals.

    Socio-Dramatic Play + Award Winning Boredom Buster and Social Skills Builder Toy Reviews

    Socio-Dramatic Play + Award Winning Boredom Buster and Social Skills Builder Toy Reviews

    In this episode, our host Shannon Penrod explains Socio-Dramatic Play for the jargon of the day before reviewing award winning toys from the boredom buster and social skill builder categories of the 2021 Autism Live Toy and Gift Guide! Don't miss it! Link below!

    https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/

     

    8:07 Jargon of the Day - Socio-Dramatic Play

     

    9:46 Socio-Dramatic Play - Actual Definition

     

    10:29 Socio-Dramatic Play - Working Definition

     

    19:37 Question of the Day - What are you excited about right now?

     

    21:45 Topic of the Week - Making an Educationally Rich Environment

     

    27:19 Is ABC mouse good for kids on the spectrum?

     

    28:14 The 2021 Festival of Toys continues! Social Skills Builder and Boredom Buster winners!

     

    29:25 Best Social Skills Builder Winner - Baby/Toddler: Cry-Activated Soother from Skip Hop

    https://www.babylist.com/gp/skip-hop-cry-activated-soother/15433/269752

     

    30:45 Best Social Skills Builder Winner - Pre-School: Little People® Sit with Me School Bus from Fisher-Price

    https://www.discoverytoys.us/collections/3-to-4-years-old-toys/products/motor-works-train

     

    31:42 Best Social Skills Builder Winner - School-Aged: Rainbows & Storms from Griddly Games

    https://www.griddlygames.com/product/rainbows-storms/

     

    32:57 Best Social Skills Builder Winner - Tween/Teen: Beat That! from Gutter Games

    https://www.amazon.com/Beat-That-Bonkers-Battle-Challenges/dp/B07Z5BRRF7/ref=sr_1_40?crid=2OJXN5GLV5QGT&dchild=1&keywords=movement+games+for+teens&qid=1632080104&sprefix=movement+for+teens%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-40

     

    35:34 Best Social Skills Builder Winner - Adult: Visa® Gift Card

    https://www.amazon.com/Visa-Gift-Card-plus-Purchase/dp/B01N5TMK8I/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gift+cards+visa&pd_rd_r=aa737e92-7b8b-4cef-9176-5aaa317a4806&pd_rd_w=RWZjY&pd_rd_wg=POAUU&pf_rd_p=4fa0e97a-13a4-491b-a127-133a554b4da3&pf_rd_r=S0CWNAT0MDV5MKZQE1YD&qid=1632137074&sr=8-2

     

    36:04 Best Social Skills Builder Winner - Caregiver: DoorDash® Gift Card

    https://www.amazon.com/DoorDash-Gift-Cards-Email-Delivery/dp/B07ZDX292M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doordash+gift+card&qid=1637282222&sr=8-1

     

    36:43 Boredom Buster Award Winner - Baby/Toddler: Dimpl Duo from Fat Brain Toys

    https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/fat_brain_toy_co/dimpl_duo.cfm

     

    39:18 Boredom Buster Award Winner - Pre-School: Motor Works Train from Discovery Toys®

    https://www.discoverytoys.us/collections/3-to-4-years-old-toys/products/motor-works-train

     

    41:49 Boredom Buster Award Winner - School-Aged: Craft-tastic® Surprise Balls Kit from Ann Williams

    https://www.annwilliamsgroup.com/collections/award-winners/products/craft-tastic-surprise-balls

     

    43:52 Boredom Buster Award Winner - Tween/Teen: Drop Mix Gaming System from Hasbro 

    https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Gaming-C3410-DropMix-System/dp/B06XKXMC5Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Dropmix+Music+Gaming+System&qid=1574687358&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=hubpages0343-20&linkId=190a991e15573dc14be099a0a982bc19&language=en_US

     

    44:50 Boredom Buster Award Winner - Adult: 12 Note Thumb Piano from Schoenhut®

    https://www.madisonartshop.com/schoenhut-1204om.html

     

    45:53 Boredom Buster Award Winner - Caregiver: Ukulele Beginner Kit from Donner®

    https://www.amazon.com/Donner-Professional-Mahogany-Beginner-DUC-200B/dp/B08YY3MC6N/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Ukele%2Bfor%2Badults&qid=1632141317&sr=8-3-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTTJRUkFSVzFNRDJQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTgyNjE5MjBNOENEWDRRUUlJTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMwNjYxM0RBUEtEVTVUNUNWUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

     

    47:34 Toy Review: Pick A Fruit - Discovery Toys 

    https://www.discoverytoys.us/products/pick-a-fruit-wood-tongs-game?_pos=1&_sid=2a12fbe58&_ss=r

     

    50:25 Toy Review: We All Belong & Mix A Bear two-Sided Puzzle - Discovery Toys 

    https://www.discoverytoys.us/products/mix-a-bear-two-sided-wooden-puzzle?_pos=1&_sid=2e55aeb8d&_ss=r

     

    53:02 Toy Review: Squeezy Fun Blocks - Discovery Toys 

    https://www.discoverytoys.us/products/squeezy-block-fun?_pos=1&_sid=dfe9d97be&_ss=r

     

    54:43 Toy Review: Stick & Play Tree - Discovery Toys 

    https://www.discoverytoys.us/products/stick-play-tree-activity-toy?_pos=1&_sid=5efe934be&_ss=r

     

    55:47 Color the Ocean Book from Mud Puppy

    https://www.mudpuppy.com/products/color-the-ocean-color-magic-bath-book

     

    56:57 This week on Autism Live

    Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy - Autism News + Sensory Toy Reviews!

    Let's Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy - Autism News + Sensory Toy Reviews!

    4:30 Autism News - Paddy and Christine McGuinness reveal they 'hardly let anyone in the house' before children's autism diagnosis

     

    7:46 Autism News - Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC’s ADDM Network

     

    21:34 What makes it more challenging for parents is that the child has difficulty communicating due to brain processing difficulties and limited language development that contributes to behavior issues.

     

     24:40 Autism News - Utah girl with autism commits suicide, sparking outrage online over bullying, racism

     

    28:16 A Conversation about Bullying

     

    35:50 Autism Live Sensory Toy Guide Winner Toy Review

     

    40:02 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog® Fidget Friend by Learning Resources

     

    41:53 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Pop Oh Ver Play Food by PopOhVer

     

    45:12 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Fidget Toy Pack by Special Supplies

     

    47:17 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Inflatable Lounger by Mockins

     

    49:25 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Globby by Schylling

     

    51:28 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager by Zyllion

     

    52:51 A conversation about Vocal Stereotypy

    "Some kids with autism, when asked a question they repeat instead of answering"

     

    1:00:17 Next week on Autism Live

     

    https://www.autismnetwork.com/toy-guide/

    Imaginative Play & A Sensory Toy Review of Nerlie Babies from Distroller USA

    Imaginative Play & A Sensory Toy Review of Nerlie Babies from Distroller USA

    This time on Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod covers Imaginative Play for the jargon of the day. After that, Shannon reviews a toy that will be featured on the Autism Live Toy Guide! Nerlie Babies from Distroller Toys! Tune in and check it out!

     

    BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY

     

    9:40 Jargon of the Day - Imaginative Play

     

    11:56 Imaginative Play - Actual Definition

     

    12:20 Imaginative Play - Working Definition

     

    25:25  Question of the Day - What toy would you like for this Holiday season?

     

    35:44 Topic of the Week - Being Thankful

     

    41:38 Autism Live Toy Guide and Sensory Toy Review of the BABY NERLIE TAKEITEASY from Distroller USA

     

    57:30 Some of the toys that will be featured on the Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide

    96: Being Yourself

    96: Being Yourself

    In this episode we describe various layers and aspects to being more fully your ego personality as well as your higher universal self, including obstacles in the way to being each, and how to gently overcome them.

    • Includes a guided meditation showing how the universal self can set the individual self free.

    Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

    Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts:
    https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/

    To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:
    https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/

    If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z

    Or on our Awareness Explorers website:
    https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations

    To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:
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    To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit
    https://findinghappiness.com/
    and
    https://www.playawarenessgames.com/

    You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n

    Enjoy,
    Jonathan and Brian

    Photo by Aditya Saxena on Unsplash

    Ask Dr. Doreen - Meltdown, Depression, Neurotypical Siblings

    Ask Dr. Doreen - Meltdown, Depression, Neurotypical Siblings

    Check out this episode of Ask Dr. Doreen! Psychologist and BCBA Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh discusses Meltdowns, Depression and Neurotypical siblings! Tune in to hear what Shannon and Dr. Doreen have to say!

     

    5:20 My autistic 11 year old will shut down often when he has a sensory meltdown or is stressed. Sometimes he will not talk at all for hours. Is this something normal autistic kids do? How can I help him? He will roll up into a ball.

    23:53 My 3.5 years old son talking to himself in gibberish has reduced and now he has started using words I can understand even if it is directed to me. Does it mean there is hope for him to talk again?

    27:35 I cry every night 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

    31:15 We as parents have to get through the circle of depression before we can think of helping them.

    43:23 My son is more affectionate than before his diagnosis. Do you know why?

    46:35 Hello. I have a 10 year old boy with ASD and a neurotypical 6 year old girl. My son teases his sister every chance he gets. It's almost automatic. As soon as he sees her he starts right in making fun of whatever she is doing, wearing, playing, etc. Calling her a baby and other names. It's mostly verbal, but sometimes he even gets physical with her. It's difficult to stop him. We have house rules that they say no unkind words, but he still teases. He knows he loses time on the computer (his favorite) if he is mean to his sister, but he continues. It's draining. We need expert advise. Thank you!

    55:42 My son was jealous. He would say that he wishes he had some autism so that I could spend more time with him.

    59:29 Is Dr. Doreen accepting adult patients who need an autism diagnosis?

    Ask Dr. Doreen - Pica, Aggressive Behavior, Diet and More

    Ask Dr. Doreen - Pica, Aggressive Behavior, Diet and More

    This time on Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about being on the Doctors, Pika, aggressive behavior, and more! Check it out!

    TikTok: @AskDrDoreen

    Instagram: @AskDrDoreen

    1:08 Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on the Doctors!

    9:35 What you should know about Pika

    22:38 My four year old (with ASD) is pushing his 3 year old brother.  Hard to the ground and worse he seems to like doing it.  I am horrified and frightened.  To add to the situation my mother in law saw him do this and is telling everyone in the family that it is because he has autism and no empathy.  Help!

    33:04 My son is one of those hard core cases.  Everyday is a battle.  He is 22.  I feel like I have tried everything and that everyone has given up on us – on him and me.  My choices seem to be to drop him off at a facility that I don’t believe to be reputable or to simply take the chaos that is my life.  We don’t sleep. We live in fear of another out burst.  He communicates with an ipad but it is not unusual for him to break his ipad.  I have 4 in the shop being repaired right now.  I don’t believe anyone understands. 

    45:35 Where can I get information about which diet I should try for my 4 year old who is NV and has diarehhia  every day of his life.

    56:30 My 16 year old is mostly happy but when he is sad it is catastrophic, everything is horrible…it scares me.  Then he seems to snap out of it but as he ages it seems more extreme and to last longer.  Does the dr recommend meds

    Has Dr. Doreen heard of Great Thunberg?

    Let's Talk Autism - Autism News + Special Guest Eva Lund from Special Spirit Inc.

    Let's Talk Autism - Autism News + Special Guest Eva Lund from Special Spirit Inc.

    This time on Let's Talk Autism, Shannon and Nancy Discuss autism news about autism assessments, genetic heart defects, gut microbiomes and more! After that, Shannon and Nancy talk to Eva Lund from Special Spirit Inc! Don't miss it!

     

    6:11 Autism News - Despite flurry of findings, doubts dog gut microbes’ role in autism

    https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/despite-flurry-of-findings-doubts-dog-gut-microbes-role-in-autism/

    10:40 Autism News - Genetic study of heart defects and autism finds new causative genes

    https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-genetic-heart-defects-autism-genes.html

    13:19 Autism News - With massive donation, Israel autism center aims to ‘impact policy worldwide’

    https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-massive-donation-israel-autism-center-aims-to-impact-policy-worldwide/

    19:57 Autism News - Rethinking autism assessments in the time of COVID-19: Q&A with Bishop, Zwaigenbaum

    https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/q-and-a/rethinking-autism-assessments-in-the-time-of-covid-19-qa-with-bishop-zwaigenbaum/

    27:30 Eva Lund - Special Spirit Inc.

    https://www.specialspirit.org/

    57:42 About the new Autism Live Intro

    1:00:37 Next Week on Autism Live