Steel Getting Better

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A show about Learning Disorders, Neurodiversity, (and the Pedal Steel Guitar). Our mission is to advocate for and inspire people on the autism spectrum or with learning challenges while educating the neurotypical.

James Shelton


    • Oct 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Steel Getting Better

    Musicianship/Management 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 36:11


    Is being a responsible musician and a quality manager really the same thing? in this episode James talks about how to be a better musician, a better manager, or both.

    Practical Self Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 41:20


    In this episode James offers suggestions for books and other source materials to make life easier for you and those around you.

    Our guest Jake Penrod.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 36:19


    This time James interviews singer/songwriter/Multi instrumentalist Jake Penrod. We discuss his new album Million Dollar Cowboy. Both Jake and James appear on this record as a Pedal Steel guitarist. We also hear Jake share his story on discovering his autistic nature as well.

    Meet Alex. Our first guest on Steel Getting Better!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 29:17


    In this episode we get to know James' daughter Alex. At age 13 she explains her experience with autism and how it compares with her father in his early life. Alex offers words of encouragement regarding her autistic “super powers” as she calls them. She also demonstrates the impressive recall ability so common with people on the spectrum. We hope you enjoy this very special episode!

    Discovering the true nature of the conditions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 35:00


    In episode two James Shelton explains what it was like navigating adulthood before he found out he has dysgraphia and autism.

    Get to know your host James Shelton.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 31:52


    In our first episode James Shelton gives us insight on how he came of age without knowing of his learning disorder or autism.

    Welcome to Steel Getting Better!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 0:43


    Introducing the Steel Getting Better podcast. Tune in to find out what's in store on a discovery of diverse topics about the human mind.

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