Self-Help & Growth Episodes

In this autistic-led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare shares simple, concrete ways listeners can support autism education and autism awareness. Instead of treating autism like a disease to cure, Jimmy explains why autism is a different way of experiencing the world and why it should be respected—not “fixed.” This episode is made for autistic and neurodivergent adults, allies, parents, and professionals who want to help but are not sure where to start. Jimmy walks through ho...

In this autistic-led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with coach and co‑creator of The Extraordinary Being Movement, Len DeCarmine, about how the idea of “1 percent more” can help people grow without burning out. Instead of promising total life transformation overnight, they explore calm, realistic ways to make small daily improvements that fit autistic and neurodivergent adults with busy, overloaded brains. This episode is made for listeners who want personal growth ...

Public speaking can feel terrifying when you are autistic, anxious, or constantly battling imposter syndrome—and most “million dollar” speaker advice is not built for that reality. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Marshall Gillen and Tucker Bearden about a calmer, more honest way to use speaking to share your story, help people, and grow your work without pretending to be someone you are not. Marshall opens up about going from 5x college drop...

If you have ever felt “too much,” “too different,” or like people only see your diagnosis instead of your whole self, you will connect with Dina Buno’s story. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Autism Advocate, motivational speaker, and author Dina Buno about what everyday life is really like for her—and how she turned painful experiences into a survivor story that helps others. Dina opens up about growing up autistic, navigating relationships,...

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 with author Ben Levin about growing up autistic, his intense focus, and how those traits shaped his love for writing and complex topics like mathematics. Ben shares honest stories from his life, including what school and family were like, how people reacted to his autism, and h...

Traditional leadership advice often assumes you are extroverted, “naturally confident,” and fit the typical corporate mold—which leaves autistic and neurodivergent people feeling like leadership is not for them. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with executive coach and author Joann Tierney‑Daniels about more inclusive, human leadership and her book “1 Habit of the World’s Greatest Leaders.” Joann draws on her background in community and human serv...

If you are a woman who feels “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “never enough,” constant self‑criticism can drain your energy before you even start your day. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with women’s empowerment coach Kerri Lonny about gentle, realistic ways to shift your self‑talk and stop letting old stories run your life. Kerri shares how she helps women notice the limiting beliefs they picked up from family, school, work, or past relationships and st...

If you are a special needs parent, you probably hear “take care of yourself” all the time—but no one explains how to do that when you are already exhausted. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Daisy V about realistic self care for special needs families, including how to involve your kids and why she turned to nutrigenomics to support her son’s health. Daisy shares her story of raising a son with a degenerative disease called MPS VI, what pushed...

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‑SLP, an experienced speech‑language pathologist and RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) consultant, about aging and autism. Julie shares what she has seen working with autistic children, teens, and young adults in schools and homes across several states, and how nee...

If you enjoy dark, twisty stories but do not want pure shock value, this episode is for you. In this conversation on The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with international bestselling crime thriller author Luke Murphy about his novel “Finders Keepers,” how he writes intense scenes with care, and what draws him to complicated characters like Calvin Watters, a PI forced back into the dangerous Las Vegas red‑light district to stop a string of escort murders. Luke shares the real‑life ...