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On the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandRewiring the Brain: The Power of NeurofeedbackSend us a textBy now, everybody has heard of traditional going to therapy and taking medications, if necessary. However, what role does neurofeedback play in treating mental health? Meet Meg Stuppy, founder of the Los Angeles Neurofeedback Center and co-founder of Clarity Direct Neurofeedback, who joins us to illuminate how neurofeedback technology is transforming mental health treatment by helping rebalance the brain's natural rhythms. With 13 years of experience in the field, Meg explains in accessible terms how this brain-based approach works and why it's gaining recognition as a powerful complement to traditional therapies.2025-07-0130 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandFrom Masking to Leading: Navigating the World as a Neurodivergent WomanSend us a textWhat if neurodivergence isn't just something to be accommodated, but a powerful gift that can transform leadership? Rita Ramakrishnan, a person with Autism Spectrum and ADHD, found strengths behind her diagnosis, and she used it to excel in executive leadership. Amongst the strengths Rita found was her remarkable hunger for knowledge that stemmed with her voracious appetite of curiosity. Rita, unlike others who would make assumptions based off what they feel other people are thinking or feeling through social cues, doesn't make such assumptions and is not shy about asking others t...2025-06-1734 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandYou're Not a Body with a Soul, You're a Soul with a Body with Aaron AshSend us a textAs many may know, May is mental health awareness month. However, what still needs more conversation about mental health is the fact that men too have mental health challenges. Men too deserve to share their stories and be heard. Men too deserve to be vulnerable without being told to "man up" or "suck it up." Aaron Ash bravely shares his challenges of having undergone complex trauma through incidents with his family. As a lot of people tend to do, Aaron tried to find solace in chasing extrinsic things versus turning the m...2025-05-3041 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandWhen Your Inner Child Drives Your Success Bus with Andrea AndreeSend us a textAndrea Andree takes us on a transformative journey from being a corporate Engineer to becoming a leadership and embodiment coach for high-achieving women who want to get out of their heads and into their bodies.• Former project manager with two engineering degrees who felt unfulfilled despite checking all the boxes of success• High achievement often stems from childhood wounds and patterns of seeking validation or attention• Achievement becomes an identity and unconscious driver when it's how we learned to receive love• 90% of our behaviors are driven by unconscious patterns...2025-05-1651 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandBreaking Autism Stereotypes with Sam MitchellSend us a textSam Mitchell shares his journey of being diagnosed with autism at age four and transforming his experiences into a platform for advocacy through podcasting and motivational speaking. Sam turned his pain into purpose by giving back and helping others.• Diagnosed with classic autism symptoms including repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, and sensory sensitivities• Found understanding at age six through a book that explained his autism, helping him make sense of social exclusion• Struggled with peer relationships throughout school, experiencing exclusion rather than direct bullying• Made breakthrough at sixteen when he stopp...2025-04-2226 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandPigs Are For Eating, Not For Dating: Lessons on Self-Worth and AcceptanceSend us a text"Pigs are for eating, not for dating." This powerful metaphor emerged from my journey through unhelpful therapy, where I was repeatedly told to lose weight because "thin girls get away with more." During this special Autism Acceptance Month episode, I'm sharing raw, personal chapters from my book "Dropped in a Maze" to illuminate the unique challenges faced by those of us on the spectrum.My story takes you through therapy sessions with Dr. Grey, who despite his expertise in autism, focused more on changing my appearance than addressing my emotional needs...2025-04-0739 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandEndoDNA....Using Genetic Testing to Guide your HealthSend us a textWhat if your DNA could guide you on how to better handle your health? What if genetic testing could guide you on how certain medications would work? Len May, founder and CEO of EndoDNA, does just that: helps people navigate their health through genetic testing. The road to lead Len May to where he is today has been anything but easy. Len May was kicked out of his home when he was in his later teens for recreational use of cannabis. Len's parents strongly frowned upon his use of cannabis.Le...2025-03-3050 min
We Don't PLAY! Mastering SEO Tactics: Pinterest, AI, and Digital Marketing for Online Businesses🧩 Unveiling Neurodivergent Strengths & "Dropped in a Maze: My Life on the Spectrum" Book Talk 📕 with Sonia Chand and Favour Obasi-ikeSonia Chand is a neurodivergent author, podcaster, and mental health expert. Sonia is also a licensed psychotherapist offering specialized coaching services designed to empower individuals to navigate social interactions, build meaningful connections, and foster self-confidence. Whether supporting neurodivergent individuals with socio-emotional challenges or helping clients cultivate self-esteem, Sonia provides practical, personalized guidance to help clients thrive in their personal and professional lives.Note from Sonia Chand"Diagnosed with autism in my twenties, I turned my journey of self-discovery into a calling to help others embrace their unique paths.Through my upcoming...2025-03-2920 min
AVOID THE MAZE & AVOID THE MAZE UR SPECIALNavigating The Spectrum with Sonia Chad 31725 #37 #Autism #Aspergers #podmatchPlease subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/If you would like to be a podcast host or guest please contact Karen at newclevelandradio@gmail.comMeet Sonia Krishna Chand—renowned autism advocate, speaker, and author of the transformative new book Dropped In The Maze—She is a therapist and podcast host providing meaningful conversations about the spectrum of life.On the Spectrum - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2307116https://www.instagram.com/chand_sonia/Dropped in a Maze - ht...2025-03-1746 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandBeyond the Diagnosis: Financial Planning for Special Needs FamiliesSend us a textMichael Pereira, an insurance specialist and father of a son with autism, shares critical financial planning strategies for families with special needs children. He offers insight into comprehensive insurance planning that protects dependents with special needs if something happens to their caregivers.• Michael's strong passion is helping special needs families after his son's autism diagnosis• Three key areas of focus: income protection, funding special needs trusts, and long-term care planning• Financial planning gets more expensive and difficult to qualify for as you age• Special needs trusts protect government benefits...2025-03-1724 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandHallmark, Healing, and Heartache: The Real Story Behind the MovieSend us a textWhat happens when a devastating diagnosis becomes a pivotal turning point in someone's life? In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Heather Krueger, who transformed adversity into her calling. Diagnosed with stage four liver disease just before her 25th birthday, Heather's strong faith and determination led her down a path where she was able to receive a living donation of a liver. However, Heather's story didn't end there. Her living donation ended up turning into a love story; a story that was picked up by Hallmark. Heather Krueger's story was behind...2025-03-061h 03
EnergypreneursE218: The Role of Knowledge in Resilient Sustainable DevelopmentIn this episode, our guest is Sonia Chand Sandhu, with extensive experience in project development, and knowledge work on livable cities, environment, and climate adaptation. Sonia shares her journey in sustainable development, highlighting innovative environment management, urban planning, evaluation, and capacity-building approaches. She discusses the importance of knowledge management in development projects, the role of AI in evaluation, and how strategic investments in climate adaptation can shape future cities. All opinions and views expressed are solely her own and do not reflect those of her organization. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog S...2025-02-2542 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandStories of Hope: Changing Lives One Book at a TimeSend us a textWhat happens when the magic of books become a lifeline for children in need? We welcome the extraordinary Seena Jacob, founder and CEO of Bookwallah, a nonprofit that is dedicated to setting up libraries for underprivileged children who survived traumatic events but didn't have kind of resources available for support. Seena Jacob knows well about how the power of reading stories has the ability to impact someone's life. Seena herself turned to book reading as a young child as a way to cope with her own traumas. Stories like Cinderella, Chronicles of Narnia...2025-02-2454 min
AuticastSeason 4 • Episode 3 • Examining Autistic Self WorthAuticast welcomes its first ever guest from outside of the UK this time, as we speak to author, podcaster and all round wonderful human - Sonia Chand! Join Sonia and I as we delve into examining why self worth can be such a challenge for autistic people and what some of the factors are too that contribute to this. 2025-02-2258 min
No Street Lights Podcast - Real Stories on Mental Health, Resilience, and GrowthFrom Outcast to Outstanding: Sonia Chand on Autism, Identity & Mental Health #87What happens when cultural identity, neurodiversity, and personal growth collide? In this deeply insightful episode of No Street Lights Podcast, Tim and Aaron sit down with Sonia Chand—a first-generation Indian American, psychotherapist, and author—to discuss her journey navigating autism, cultural bias, mental health, and resilience.Sonia’s book, released today 21Feb2025, Dropped in a Maze: My Life on the Spectrum, from Outcast to Outstanding, sheds light on the unique struggles of growing up undiagnosed on the autism spectrum, facing misdiagnosis, bullying, and cultural challenges, and ultimately finding empowerment through self-acceptance and advocacy.2025-02-211h 05On the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandEmbracing Your Unique Path with Molly BookerSend us a textTrigger Warning: Past Suicidal Ideations DiscussedAfter experiencing the crushing weight of societal expectations, Molly Booker found her path to self-acceptance through embracing her individuality and passions. On this episode of "On the Spectrum with Sonia," Molly, the author of "Magic in the Mess," takes us on her inspiring journey of breaking free from the chains of conformity Her story highlights the difficulties that present when one feels that they don't fit in like everybody else, and the difficulties with learning to embrace one's own uniqueness.Throughout the episode, Mo...2025-02-161h 01
Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadE499 - Sonia Chand - Memoir Author, Dropped in A Maze and Host of On the SpectrumEPISODE 499 - Sonia Chand - Memoir Author, Dropped in A Maze and Host of On the SpectrumAre you you ready to shake things up and dive deep into a story that challenges conventional narratives? Meet Sonia Chand, a force to be reckoned with. She’s on the autism spectrum, an unapologetic mental health advocate and psychotherapist, a relentless runner, and the author of the soon-to-be-released memoir "Dropped in A Maze." Sonia's podcast "On the Spectrum with sonia" is another thing sonia is passionate about and makes every guest she hosts feel honored.. Son...2025-02-1252 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandGetting UP with Brian P. SwiftSend us a textJust imagine you are living your life and going about your day to only have the course of your whole life change in a flash. This is what happened to Brian P. Swift back on December 26, 1979. Brian was just a gregarious 17 year old off school on winter break. He just finished celebrating Christmas with his family, and he was looking forward to spending the rest of the winter break relaxing and having some fun. He called his buddies to go play some football, and there was a group of guys who got together...2025-02-021h 02On the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandExploring the Intersection of Policing and Mental Health with Tom SmithSend us a textTom Smith, a retired NYPD officer and current host of the Gold Shield Show, joins me on "On the Spectrum with Sonia" to discuss the often unseen intersection of law enforcement and mental health. Inspired to follow his father's footsteps and seeing the strong camaraderie and "family" formed within the community, Tom aimed to recreate that for his own life and found just that. The conversation takes a deeper look at the intricacies of mental health in policing, emphasizing the vital role of mental health support within the justice system. We di...2025-01-2545 min
Flirting With A FishIndia, China, and Pakistan: A Story of Hate, Revenge, and Meth | Ft. Iqbal Chand Malhotra| Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fishSend us a textStep into the shadows of global politics with celebrated geopolitical analyst and author, Iqbal Chand Malhotra. From the India-China rivalry to the covert China-Pakistan alliance, this conversation reveals the hidden forces shaping our world.Discover how power struggles, trade, and policy are redefining nations and economies. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey into the heart of global power.🎧 Listen now and see the world differently.#GlobalPolitics #IqbalChandMalhotra #IndiaChinaRelations #Leadership #FutureOfGeopolitics #trending #spotify #amazonmusic #podcast #education#history #facts #flirtingwithafish #SoniaswaroopchoksiSupport...2025-01-171h 00
Pathways To GreatnessEP 104 - Sonia ChandIn this episode of the Pathways to Greatness podcast, host Jeff Forrester interviews Sonia Chand, an author, psychotherapist, and advocate for autism awareness. Sonia shares her personal journey of growing up on the autism spectrum, the challenges she faced with bullying, and her path to self-acceptance. She discusses the importance of resilience, the impact of societal expectations, and how her experiences have shaped her desire to help others. Sonia's upcoming book, 'Dropped in a Maze,' explores her life story and offers insights for those touched by autism. The conversation emphasizes the significance of embracing one's uniqueness and the...2025-01-1456 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandVisionaries and the Art of Authentic Self-ExpressionSend us a textGet ready to unlock the secrets of visionary thinking with Justin Breen, a best-selling author and innovator with a unique talent for connecting patterns across various fields. Join us as we journey through Justin's transition from journalism to entrepreneurship, revealing how neurodivergence, such as ADHD and autism, can often lead to groundbreaking ideas. Learn more about how Justin used his talents and gifts to not only help others realize their potential, but he also was able to tap into his own talents and creativity. One of the most remarkable talents Justin has is...2025-01-1149 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandDeborah's Courageous Journey: From Emotional Abuse to Empowerment and AdvocacySend us a textWhat if awakening in a psychiatric ward could be the catalyst for a transformative life change? Join us as Deborah Griffiths courageously shares her journey from a toxic marriage to becoming an empowered single mother and advocate. Her story is a testament to the strength and resilience required to break free from an abusive environment and rebuild a life filled with purpose and hope. Alongside Deborah, we explore the deeply complex layers of emotional abuse, highlighting the critical importance of recognizing the subtler signs of control and manipulation.As we navigate...2024-12-1553 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandBrittney's Journey to Becoming a Successful Creative Entrepreneur Alongside Navigating Trauma and a Bipolar DiagnosisSend us a text Join us as we sit down with Brittney Benavides-Smith, a devoted music teacher from Georgetown, Texas. Britteny bravely shares her inspirational story of navigating the complexities of living with bipolar disorder, being faced with traumatic loss at a young age of both of her parents, overcoming a toxic first marriage, and tackling binge eating. Brittney today is a thriving individual who uses her passion for music to become a successful creative entrepreneur and talented player for piano, guitar, and ukulele. Brittney also uses music as her way to release emotions continue with...2024-12-0852 minOn the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandNavigating Holiday Dynamics with AutismSend us a textNavigating the holidays can be challenging, especially for those on the autism spectrum. Picture yourself at a festive family gathering, overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle, and struggling to interpret social cues. Through personal stories and therapist-tested strategies, I explore how to manage the emotional intricacies of holiday events—from overwhelming public displays of affection to the pitfalls of love bombing. My goal is to provide you with actionable advice to feel more connected and supported during this season of togetherness.Romantic and social relationships pose their own set of challenges fo...2024-11-2543 min