Episodes
Oct. 28, 2025
How Systematic Reading Instruction Transforms Dyslexia And Dysgraphia with Daniela Feldhausen
Send us a text Struggle with reading doesn’t mean a child can’t learn; it means they haven’t been taught in a way their brain can use. We sit down with Daniela Feldhausen—who left a 25-year law career to build Kids Up Reading Tutors—to unpack how precise screening and science-backed instruction tur…
Oct. 21, 2025
Silent Battle, Shared Hope
Send us a text Trigger Warning: Suicide The hardest part isn’t finding the perfect words—it’s showing up without judgment. We sit down with Helping Heroes founder Tony DeMaio to share a clear, compassionate playbook for preventing suicide among veterans, first responders, and anyone you love who mi…
Oct. 6, 2025
We Put Wheels on Inclusion (And Yes, They’re at Target) with Drew Ann Long
Send us a text A store manager said, “There’s no such thing as a special needs shopping cart.” That moment lit the fuse for Drew Ann Long, who turned a napkin sketch into Caroline’s Cart—now standard in Target, Walmart, and Sam’s Club, and a symbol of what happens when families refuse to accept exc…
Sept. 24, 2025
Uncovering the Real You: Life Beyond the Bottle with Joshua Case
Send us a text What happens when the executive with the corner office is hiding a devastating secret? Joshua Case, former VP at a Fortune 500 company, pulls back the curtain on his double life—corporate success by day, battling alcohol addiction by night. Joshua's raw conversation reveals how child…
Sept. 8, 2025
The Publisher Behind the Scenes with Dominick Domasky
Send us a text Dominick Domasky's story reads like a masterclass in resilience. From losing half a million dollars in a failed restaurant venture in his twenties to founding a publishing company that's helped hundreds of authors worldwide, his journey embodies the power of perseverance and reinvent…
Aug. 26, 2025
When Everything Changed: From Speaker to Award-Winning Songwriter
Send us a text Who believes one story has the power to change someone's life? I know I certainly do, and you know who else does? No other than the Wendy Babcock, Founder of WHEN stories. As we all are well aware, 2020 changed the world. Many of our work schedules changed, as we had to make that tra…
Aug. 5, 2025
Escaping Toxic Love with Lindsay Abernathy
Send us a text Lindsay Abernathy shares her powerful journey through domestic abuse and offers practical guidance for survivors trying to rebuild their lives after toxic relationships. • Abuse can hide behind the appearance of a perfect life with fancy houses and cars • Many victims don't identify …
July 10, 2025
Why Gen Z's Struggle Isn't Just About Social Media
Send us a text Trigger Warning: Suicide and SA was discussed. What if everything we think we know about the Gen Z mental health crisis is incomplete? In this eye-opening conversation, suicide survivor, author, and mental health advocate Aly Vredenberg challenges conventional wisdom by revealing fou…
July 1, 2025
Rewiring the Brain: The Power of Neurofeedback
Send us a text By 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…
June 17, 2025
From Masking to Leading: Navigating the World as a Neurodivergent Woman
Send us a text What 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…
May 30, 2025
You're Not a Body with a Soul, You're a Soul with a Body with Aaron Ash
Send us a text As 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 …
May 16, 2025
When Your Inner Child Drives Your Success Bus with Andrea Andree
Send us a text Andrea 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 unfulfill…
April 22, 2025
Breaking Autism Stereotypes with Sam Mitchell
Send us a text Sam 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 pu...
April 7, 2025
Pigs Are For Eating, Not For Dating: Lessons on Self-Worth and Acceptance
Send 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 s...
March 29, 2025
EndoDNA....Using Genetic Testing to Guide your Health
Send us a text What 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 p...
March 17, 2025
Beyond the Diagnosis: Financial Planning for Special Needs Families
Send us a text Michael 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 p...
March 5, 2025
Hallmark, Healing, and Heartache: The Real Story Behind the Movie
Send us a text What 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. Di...
Feb. 24, 2025
Stories of Hope: Changing Lives One Book at a Time
Send us a text What happens when the magic of books become a lifeline for children in need? We welcome the extraordinary Seena Jacobs, founder and CEO of Bookwallah, a nonprofit that is dedicated to setting up libraries for u...
Feb. 16, 2025
Embracing Your Unique Path with Molly Booker
Send us a text Trigger Warning: Past Suicidal Ideations Discussed After experiencing the crushing weight of societal expectations, Molly Booker found her path to self-acceptance through embracing her individuality and passio...
Feb. 2, 2025
Getting UP with Brian P. Swift
Send us a text Just 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 g...
Jan. 25, 2025
Exploring the Intersection of Policing and Mental Health with Tom Smith
Send us a text Tom 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 fo...
Jan. 11, 2025
Visionaries and the Art of Authentic Self-Expression
Send us a text Get 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 Jus...
Dec. 15, 2024
Deborah's Courageous Journey: From Emotional Abuse to Empowerment and Advocacy
Send us a text What 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...
Dec. 7, 2024
Brittany's Journey to Becoming a Successful Creative Entrepreneur Alongside Navigating Trauma and a Bipolar Diagnosis
Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Brittany Benavides-Smith, a devoted music teacher from Georgetown, Texas. Brittany bravely shares her inspirational story of navigating the complexities of living with bipolar disord...