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Autism & Neurodivergence Episodes

Honest, no‑pressure talks about living as an autistic or neurodivergent adult, with simple strategies for managing sensory overload, social burnout, and daily chaos—without pretending everything has to be “fixed.
Is Autism a Gift? Ben Levin on Intense Focus, Communication, and Growing Up Autistic
April 14, 2022

Is Autism a Gift? Ben Levin on Intense Focus, Communication, and Grow…

Many autistic people are told only what is “wrong” with them—social skills, communication, or fitting in—but not what their brains do well. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks wit...

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Healthy Living With Autism: Food, Feelings, and Emotional Support With Annalaura Brown
Feb. 17, 2022

Healthy Living With Autism: Food, Feelings, and Emotional Support Wit…

So much autism content focuses on “fixing” behavior and ignores how food, feelings, and daily stress actually affect autistic bodies. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with holi...

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Why We Boycotted the Golden Globes: Sia’s Music Movie and Harmful Autism Representation
Jan. 16, 2022

Why We Boycotted the Golden Globes: Sia’s Music Movie and Harmful Aut…

Some people called Sia’s movie “Music” beautiful and inspiring. Many autistic people, including Dina Buno and me, experienced it as harmful, triggering, and unsafe. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, I...

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Autism‑Friendly Halloween Treats: Fun, Lower‑Sugar Ideas with Bernadette
Oct. 28, 2021

Autism‑Friendly Halloween Treats: Fun, Lower‑Sugar Ideas with Bernade…

If you or your kids are autistic, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed by sugar and food dyes, Halloween can feel more stressful than fun. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with creative all‑rou...

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Inside Special Ed Classrooms: Real Challenges, Underfunding, and Hope for Change with Tom from Podjerky
Oct. 14, 2021

Inside Special Ed Classrooms: Real Challenges, Underfunding, and Hope…

If you are autistic, a parent of a special needs student, or someone who struggled in school, you have probably felt the system was not built for you. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with ...

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Aging and Autism (Part 2): How Needs Change Over Time with RDI Consultant Julie Meyerowitz
Sept. 16, 2021

Aging and Autism (Part 2): How Needs Change Over Time with RDI Consul…

What happens when autistic kids grow up—and what changes, if anything, about autism over time? In this follow‑up episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare continues his conversation with Julie Meyerowitz, MS, CCC...

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Aging and Autism (Part 1): Can Autism Change Over Time? Insights from RDI Consultant Julie Meyerowitz
July 22, 2021

Aging and Autism (Part 1): Can Autism Change Over Time? Insights from…

If you are autistic or love someone who is, you have probably wondered: “Will things get easier or harder as we get older?” In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with speech‑language pathologist...

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A Day in the Life with Autism: Sensory Overload, Obstacles, and Hope with Dr. Kerry Magro
Nov. 19, 2020

A Day in the Life with Autism: Sensory Overload, Obstacles, and Hope …

What does everyday life really look like for an autistic adult—not just on awareness posters, but in real moments of sensory overload, problem‑solving, and growth? In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, ho...

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Bullying, Autism, and Speaking Up: Dina Buno’s Story and Why Prevention Matters
Oct. 8, 2020

Bullying, Autism, and Speaking Up: Dina Buno’s Story and Why Preventi…

Bullying is not “just part of growing up,” especially for autistic and disabled people who are targeted again and again. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Autism/Asperger’s...

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