Episodes

Oct. 4, 2024

Caralyn's Journey of Healing and Empowerment After Trauma

Please give it up for Caralyn Dreyer, whom for the very first time, spoke out loud her journey of surviving the trauma of sexual assault. As anybody knows, being vulnerable is a courageous act in and of itself, but when we a…
Sept. 13, 2024

Empowering Drayson: A Mother's Advocacy

Navigating the maze of autism diagnosis can be overwhelming and isolating. Today’s episode of "On the Spectrum with Sonia" features Nikki Shipp, the courageous host of Pieces for my Puzzle podcast, sharing her personal journ…
Aug. 28, 2024

Luna's Entrepreneurial Way of Thinking and Creativity Sparked Because of her Autism

Please tune in to listen as Luna discusses how Autism not only allowed her to focus on her intense interests and creativity, but how it allowed her to thrive. Luna discusses the challenges she went through being on the Autis…
Aug. 10, 2024

From Misdiagnosed to Diagnosed to School Drop Out to Success Story...Life of Dave Kotera

Please tune in as Dave Kotera shares his journey from being misdiagnosed to diagnosed, mistreated at school to ending up dropping out of school, struggles with addiction to living a clean and sober life, and ultimately becom…
July 29, 2024

Autism from a Sibling Perspective

Please tune in as we listen to Lauren Erickson discuss how she experienced Autism from the lens of having a sibling who is on the spectrum. Through Lauren's story, you will see how she was taught many valuable life lessons; …
July 23, 2024

Mona's Autism Journey

Please tune in as Mona Isreal discusses her journey with Autism, how she uses her voice to advocate for women on the Autism Spectrum, and her abundance of positivity around Autism. Not only has Mona accomplished what people…
July 10, 2024

Breaking the Stigma of ABA

Please tune into this week's episode as we discuss Applied Behavioral Analysis with two amazing ladies: Britney Smith and Ashton Benedikt. Brittney and Ashton are very intelligent and passionate workers, striving to improve …
June 14, 2024

A Boy and His Dream with Sunny Akhigbe

Please tune in as Sunny Akhigbe shares his harrowing story of overcoming challenges growing up impoverished in a rural part of Nigeria to becoming a success story in Chicago. Because of his passion to help others, Sunny too…
June 5, 2024

Running with the Right Mindset.Thoughts from Shelley Aniciete

Please join us as the wonderful Shelley Aniciete discusses not only her journey of becoming an amazing public defender in the post conviction division, but also, her journey as an amazing runner. Needless to mention, she is …
May 25, 2024

From Prominent Lawyer to Cancer Warrior to Author...A Journey with Charlotte Murphy's Harrowing Journey

Charlotte Murphy (Char) was a prominent attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was not until 2003 during one fateful mammogram for her life to change. Char underwent cancer treatment, not only one time, but 4 times. Her battl…
May 20, 2024

Depression and the Power it Has Over the Autistic Mind

In this episode, I discuss depression as it pertains to being on the Autism Spectrum and how it is experienced. I also give some insight as to how to get out of your own head as to help take some of the edge off.
May 11, 2024

Change your Mind, Change Your World with Theresa Agostinelli

Theresa Agostinelli discusses her journey from trauma, becoming a widower at 26 along with being a single mother to flourishing and becoming a successful psychotherapist and CEO of her organization Profits with Purpose. Ther…
May 4, 2024

Things to Not Say to a Person on the Autism Spectrum and How to be Supportive

Do you have someone in your life whom you love on the autism spectrum? Have you ever wondered what their world was like? Have you ever wondered how you can be supportive towards a person on the autism spectrum? Tune in and f…
April 20, 2024

Parental Alienation with Tom Flynn

Please tune in as Tom Flynn, a loving father of 3 girls, discusses his journey with parental alienation. Tom discusses his life pre-marriage with kids as a law enforcement officer who moved up in the ranks in NJ. In a series…
April 13, 2024

Just Two Girls Discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder, Friendships, and Navigating Life Lessons

Please welcome back Marccella Gonzalez as we both discuss our journeys of being on the Autism Spectrum, navigating friendships, and understanding life lessons. After all, we all have our journeys through life we take, and th…
April 9, 2024

Getting Obsessed with Julie Lokun, Tia Walden, and Mika Altidor on the Obsessed Podcast as WE discuss Autism!

Please tune in to Julie, Tia, and Mika's podcast Obsessed with Humans on the Verge of Change; as I discuss the autism spectrum and share insight into what it is like to be on the spectrum. Julie, Tia, and Mika did such an am…
March 24, 2024

A Profound Conversation with Marccella Gonzalez who shares about her journey with Autism Spectrum

Please tune in as I welcome a special guest, Marccella Gonzalez. Marccella bravely shares her journey with the Autism Spectrum through raising her children. She shares the experience of advocating at the school for her dau…
March 17, 2024

Man You Are Crazy with Kevin P. Donaldson

Please welcome Kevin, a retired law enforcement officer from New Jersey, as he bravely comes forward to discuss his book "Man You are Crazy." Kevin, along with his co-author Chris Anderson, share their heroic incidents of b…
Feb. 26, 2024

Being on the Autism Spectrum while Multiracial with Dr. Angel Durr

Please join us as Dr. Angel Durr as she shares her trials and tribulations of being on the autism spectrum and the intersectionality of multiracial and autism. In addition to coming bravely forward to sharing her story, Dr. …
Feb. 16, 2024

Live Loud with Vasavi Kumar

Please join in as I speak with Vasavi about what it means to live her truth through her book Say It Out Loud . Vasavi's book has been a game changer in my life. Apart from being an amazing author, Vasavi is a licensed therap…
Jan. 31, 2024

Insights with Dr. Matthew Glowiak on Various Mental Health Issues including Addiction and Autism Spectrum

Please join me as we learn from Dr. Matthew Glowiak who has generously shared from his professional training and expertise what he has learned working with various mental health issues, namely addiction but also has experien…
Jan. 24, 2024

Introduction to Sonia on the Spectrum

Hello Everyone and Welcome to On the Spectrum with Sonia.