What if the key to a calmer life wasn’t more control—but clearer values?

In this thought‑provoking conversation, Brian and Dr. Chris Wyatt explore the power of kindness, listening, and self‑honesty as guiding principles for navigating both autism and everyday life. Chris shares how logic, empathy, and structure help him balance family, academia, and the unpredictable nature of being human.

It’s a conversation that bridges data and heart—where practicality meets compassion, and where self‑care becomes a form of leadership.

🎧 Tune in and discover how a little structure, a lot of honesty, and intentional kindness can change the way you show up for yourself—and everyone around you.

What if accessibility wasn't just about ramps and doorways—but relationships, resilience, and reimagining how we include each other?

In this conversation, Jenna Udenberg joins Brian to explore what it really means to advocate for a more accessible world. From her early diagnosis to becoming a leader in inclusive design and disability education, Jenna shares how frustration became fuel—and how she's building a movement that’s meant to last.

Prepare for bold honesty, unexpected humor, and the kind of insight that stays with you long after the episode ends.

🎧 Hit play and discover why “with you” isn’t just a tagline—it’s a way of life.

What happens when life pushes you to your emotional limit, and instead of snapping—you write a novel? In this deeply moving episode, Brian sits down with Canadian author Mila Maxwell for an honest, soul-searching conversation about identity, vulnerability, and the healing power of storytelling.

Mila opens up about growing up with a sister who has cerebral palsy, navigating emotions she didn’t always feel allowed to express, and how writing fiction gave her permission to tell the truth in a way that finally felt safe. From anxiety in childhood to hypervigilance as a parent, she shares what it's taken to dismantle old emotional patterns—and how her debut novel has not only helped her heal, but helped others feel seen.

What You’ll Learn:

• How writing fiction became a safe space for truth-telling

• Why lowered expectations and high standards can lead to emotional resilience

• How growing up with a neurodivergent sibling shaped Mila’s emotional landscape

• The shift from survival mode to intentional self-regulation

• How parenting, therapy, and creativity can unlock buried emotions

Powerful Quotes:

“Her struggles don’t diminish mine. I’m allowed to feel things.”
“I’ve lowered my expectations, but I’ve raised my standards.”
“I didn’t let it out, because I didn’t know how. But the writing—changed that.”

Highlights:

• Mila’s vulnerable look at emotional armor, self-compassion, and finding balance

• The origin story behind her novel—and the sentence that came to her just before sleep

• How fictionalizing her life gave her more creative freedom (and emotional safety)

• A peek into what it’s like parenting after growing up with complex family dynamics

  
  

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