Spectrum Stories: Our journey so far with 2 kids on the Autism Spectrum.

Man Up: Exploring Fatherhood, Manhood, and Mental Health.

With my first male guest, we dive into the complexities of modern fatherhood, the evolving definition of manhood, and the critical issue of men’s mental health. Connect with us: Youtube, Instagram, TikTok: ‪@Yourneighborhoodpsych‬ Watch the video on Youtube

Navigating Grad School while Black: A conversation with THE Dr. Tiphani Moss

In this episode, my friend Dr. Moss and I discuss ADHD, navigating graduate school and academia as a black person, and finding the balance as a black psychologist. #adhd [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adhd] #blackpsychologists [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackpsychologists] #blackgraduatesmatter [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackgraduatesmatter] #graduateschoolstories [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/graduateschoolstories]

Spectrum Stories: Our journey so far with 2 kids on the Autism Spectrum.

Do you have concerns that your child may be on the Autism Spectrum? I gotchu; Let Me Hook You Up! On this episode, we take you on our journey through the joys, challenges, and triumphs of parenting two beautiful children on the autism spectrum. We share our experiences, insights, and moments of growth. As parents, navigating the unique needs of each child is a journey filled with highs and lows. We try to shed light on the beauty and complexity of it all. We talk about early signs, the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention, the diagnostic process, advocating for your child, stigma, and faith. Enjoy. 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=0s] Blessings by Laura Story 4:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=266s] Intro 4:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=291s] Faith and Questioning God 9:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=540s] Why are we doing this? 13:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=790s] Some early signs to look out for 22:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=1350s] Advocating for your child 28:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=1680s] Importance of early diagnosis 31:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=1870s] How the diagnosis affects parenting 36:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=2160s] The diagnostic process 37:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=2220s] End the Stigma 44:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=2640s] The most difficult part about raising kids with autism 47:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=2820s] We are taking our HOA to court 50:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=3000s] Self-care and making time for yourselves (as a couple) 55:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_XDUBo8BU&list=PLhuq6pmVbb94hN9WlE-WmYoZ4F3KyJFPv&index=1&t=3300s] Outro

Dealing with ADHD, Anxiety, & Depression in the African Community: Meet Showa.

Second Guest: we talk about her experiences since moving to the US as a teenager (from Zambia), dealing with bullying and anxiety, and feeling like she cannot talk to anyone about it. #adhd [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adhd] #anxiety [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/anxiety] #depression [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/depression] #Zambia [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/zambia] #Ghana [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ghana] #Africa [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africa]

Raising kids with Autism, Marriage, Parenting, Balance etc.

With my first guest, we talk about marriage, growing together, parenting in general, the unique challenges of raising kids on the Autism Spectrum, raising these kids in the Ghanaian community, and how to find the balance. Enjoy. #autism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autism] #autismawareness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autismawareness] #parenting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parenting] #balance [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/balance] #relationshipgoals [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshipgoals] #relationship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationship]