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Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy & Human Stories. Embracing Autism/Mental Health Worldwide. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition.  Mental health encompasses a range of conditions impacting emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting millions globally. It includes disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Schizophrenia is marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, while psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality, often presenting with similar symptoms.  Despite growing awareness, stigma and misconceptions about mental health, particularly schizophrenia and psychosis, persist, underscoring the need for greater understanding and support.  From celebrating neurodiversity to breaking down stigma, we create a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and feel seen.  Whether you're on the spectrum, a caregiver, or an advocate, join our global community for inspiring conversations and empowering resources that uplift and unite.  Tune in to embrace understanding, healing, and hope worldwide!  Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society for individuals with Autism and Mental Illness.

Latest episodes

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Louise Barnett's Bipolar Journey of Survival, Recovery, and Healing

Show Notes What happens when the question changes from "What's wrong with me?" to "What do I need?" In this powerful episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Menta

Oct 21
29 min

Colleen Lamar:From Diagnosis to Hope: How One Mother's Journey Helped Change Autism Education

Show Notes: What happens when a parent refuses to accept that "this is just the way it is"? In this inspiring episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health

Oct 14
29 min

Julianna Scott: Autism,Mental Health and Defying Predictions

When Julianna Scott’s son was diagnosed autistic at two years old, her family was given predictions about his future: he would never be mainstreamed in school, never driv

Oct 7
30 min

Sonia Hebdon: When Hope Wins: Parenting Autism, Trauma, Mental Illness, and Finding the Light Again

Show Notes What happens when autism, severe mental illness, trauma, and unimaginable family challenges collide? Sonia Hebdon knows that journey firsthand. In this p

Sep 30
29 min

Susie Singer Carter: Exposing America's Nursing Home Crisis, Alzheimer's Care, and the Fight for Long-Term Care Reform

Show Notes What happens when a personal tragedy becomes a national movement for change? Award-winning filmmaker, actress, and advocate Susie Singer Carter joins Tony

Sep 23
30 min

Sean Hotchkiss on Men's Mental Health, Healing & Hope: How Losing His Father to Suicide Changed Everything |

Show Notes What happens when grief becomes the turning point instead of the ending? At just 22 years old, Sean Hotchkiss lost his father to suicide. That devastating

Sep 16
29 min

Todd McGuire: From Undercover Cop to Hope ,Suicide, PTSD, and Healing After Loss

Show Notes What happens when an elite undercover police officer is secretly fighting for his own life? In this deeply moving episode of Why Not Me?, host Tony Mantor

Sep 9
26 min

Dr. Rachel Moseley: Autism, Suicide, Masking, and the Mental Health Crisis Too Few People Understand

Show Notes Suicide is one of the most urgent—and least discussed—issues affecting the autistic community. In this powerful episode, Tony Mantor welcomes Dr. Rachel Mo

Sep 2
36 min

Gemma Inggall: From Stroke Survivor to Marathon Finisher and her Incredible Journey of Hope, Recovery, & Resilience

Show Notes At just 40 years old, Gemma Inggall never imagined an ordinary weekend would change her life forever. After a boxing class and horseback riding lesson, she s

Aug 31
27 min

Kelly Jensen on Hope, Advocacy, TMS, and the Autism Journey Beyond Diagnosis

Show Notes: What happens when an autism diagnosis changes the direction of your family's life? In this heartfelt episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Heal

Aug 26
30 min

Robert J. Bernstein: Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Autism Through Understanding, Not Labels

Show Notes What if the biggest obstacle facing autistic individuals isn't autism itself—but the way society chooses to understand it? In this thought-provoking episod

Aug 19
29 min

Elaine Hall: The Miracle Project, Autism, Belonging, and Why We Should Stop Trying to "Fix" People

Show Notes What if the biggest breakthrough in autism isn't changing autistic people—but changing the way we see them? In this inspiring episode of Why Not Me?, Tony

Aug 12
29 min

Mark Desmond on Brain Injury Recovery, Hope, and the Power of High Hopes

Show Notes What happens when someone is told they'll never walk, speak, or regain their independence—and then proves everyone wrong? In this inspiring episode of Why

Aug 5
24 min

Dr. Christopher Khoury:Beyond the Label: Helping Students with Autism Thrive in School and Life

Show Notes: What does it really take to help a child with autism succeed in today's school system? In this powerful episode of Why Not Me?, Tony Mantor sits down with D

Jul 29
25 min

Grandparenting on the Spectrum: Jennifer Kaufman on Autism, Family, Acceptance, and First Responder Training

Show Notes What happens when an autism expert becomes the grandmother of a child on the spectrum? In this heartfelt episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental H

Jul 22
26 min

Weanne Estrada:Mental Health Without Borders: How Compassion, Culture, and Community Transform Lives Worldwide

Show Notes What does mental health look like when someone has lost everything? In this inspiring episode of Why Not Me?, Tony Mantor sits down with Weanne Estrada, Me

Jul 15
27 min

Dr. Adi Jaffe: The Truth About Addiction, Trauma, Shame, and Breaking Free

(Show Notes) What if addiction isn't the real problem? In this powerful episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Tony Mantor sits down wit

Jul 8
28 min

Meg LeDuc: Journey Through Serious Mental Illness:Living Beyond the Diagnosis

Show Notes What happens when the diagnosis changes, the struggle feels endless, and hope seems impossible to find? In this episode of Why Not Me?, Tony Mantor sits do

Jun 26
27 min

Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council part 2: Breaking the Cycle: Why Serious Mental Illness Deserves Better Than Jail or the Streets

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes What happens when the systems designed to help people with serious mental illness become the very barriers preventing care? In Part 2 of th

Jun 24
26 min

Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council: Bridging the Mental Health Gap: Policy, Psychiatry, and the Fight for Early Intervention

Send us Fan Mail In this important episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Tony Mantor sits down with Dr. Alan Meyer, psychiatrist and Behav

Jun 17
22 min

What listeners say

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Tony’s podcast series has become a vital platform for the unheard, empowering families and mental health advocates across the country. By sparking honest conversations and building a growing movement, it’s giving voice to those long overlooked. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for — a catalyst for real change that will echo nationwide!

United For Change · Jun 2025

Tony Mantor is doing the work needed to share people’s stories of Autism, Mental Health, and the Justice System. His podcast allows people to expose what their experiences are and share their knowledge and resources. It’s vital that the world tune in and hear this. We all experience these things in our lives in different ways. We need to humanize the people who are involved and normalize this information.

Huntress83 · May 2025

Tony Mantor is a wonderful host of the Why not me the world podcast! His show has helped so many Autism Parents and other family members form a community that understands each other. This wonderful podcast also gives others a deeper look into what Autism really is and how others around can help support autism families.

Kmickelsen · Jan 2024

Listening to this podcast has given me a newfound perspective on the challenges that individuals with Autism face and the incredible strength they possess. It has also shown me that no matter where we are in the world, we can find common ground and support one another.

Ethaiam · Jun 2023

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