Podcasts about autism together

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In this episode, I chat with the amazing and very powerful mom, Sandy Mclver about her journey with parenting a son with autism. Mostly we chat about all things marriage- how they keep things strong, overcoming resentment, managing their son's needs and much more. If you've like to learn more about Sandy's journey, you can find her on Youtube!    

On this week’s 51%, meet a comedian turned mental health advocate; a mother starts a social group for people on the autism spectrum; and storyteller Dr. Jeri Burns shares her view on “It’s a Boy” or “It’s a Girl.”

In our second episode of this series Bethan speaks to Julie Dunn, a research scientist at the University of Liverpool, about her ‘Sleep Well’ garden. She designed this for the RHS Flower Show while she was on sick leave recovering from surgery. The garden was inspired by the importance of sleep, looking after your well-being, and green space for sustaining good mental health. Antonis Kousoulis, Associate Director of Research and Development and Linda Liao, Digital Manager at The Mental Health Foundation have a discussion with Bethan later in the podcast about tips for getting good sleep and how to incorporate green space into your routine to help look after your mental health. This airs ahead of World Sleep Day which is on Friday, 15th March 2019. If you have been impacted by anything in this episode remember that Samaritans are available to call 24/7 for free on 116 123. **Remember to rate, review and subscribe** Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/bethan-buswell Podcast editor: Tim Butcher - https://www.timbutcher.co.uk/ Main feature guest: Julie Dunn: https://juliedunntattonshowgarden.wordpress.com/ https://truggardendesign.co.uk/ Review panel: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation Antonis Kousoulis - Associate Director of Research and Development, Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/antonis-kousoulis Podcast notes: Main feature: Dr Chaterjee talks to BBC Breakfast about what Lifestyle Medicine is and training doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlTTJTY4NMU The 4 Pillar Plan: How to Relax, Eat, Move, Sleep your way to a Longer, Healthier Life: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35457841-the-4-pillar-plan Julie’s blog: https://juliedunntattonshowgarden.wordpress.com/ Autism Together: http://www.autismtogether.co.uk/ RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park Sleep Well Garden at RHS Flower Show: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park/Gardens/2018/sleep-well Julie Dunn, University of Liverpool: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/translational-medicine/staff/julie-dunn/ Instagram, MHF Question Time, What place or space helps you with your mental health: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlsWIiIneZN/ How to look after your mental health, free downloadable guide: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health Ness Botanic Gardens: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/ Advert: Be Mindful: https://www.bemindfulonline.com/ Bethan, Linda, Antonis review: Ten top tips for good sleep: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/ten-top-tips-good-sleep How to sleep better guide: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-sleep-better What place or space helps your mental health blog: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/what-place-or-space-helps-your-mental-health Green space and mental health: https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2016/11/09/green-space-mental-wellbeing-and-sustainable-communities/ Trees and mental health: https://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/health-beauty/exeter-university-research%C2%A0reveals%C2%A0link-between-trees%C2%A0and%C2%A0mental%C2%A0heath How to look after your mental health using exercise: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise Guide to investing in your relationships: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/guide-investing-your-relationships Find out more about the Mental Health Foundation: Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Instagram: instagram.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ Facebook: facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundation/ Twitter: twitter.com/mentalhealth Get in touch with us: contactus@mentalhealth.org.uk

Bethan speaks to Julie Dunn, a research scientist at the University of Liverpool, about her ‘Sleep Well' garden. She designed this for the RHS Flower Show while she was on sick leave recovering from surgery. The garden was inspired by the importance of sleep, looking after your well-being, and green space for sustaining good mental health. Antonis Kousoulis, Associate Director of Research and Development and Linda Liao, Digital Manager at The Mental Health Foundation have a discussion with Bethan later in the podcast about tips for getting good sleep and how to incorporate green space into your routine to help look after your mental health. What is the Mental Health Foundation Podcast? This is the Mental Health Foundation podcast. A series which brings to you a range of mental health topics, real life stories, expert comments, and mental health tips.Bethan Buswell is your producer and host. She has her own lived experience of mental health problems and with this podcast she and the Mental Health Foundation want to raise awareness, get people talking and provide support and hope.**Remember to rate, review and subscribe**Podcast host: Bethan Buswell - Digital Engagement Officer, Mental Health Foundation Podcast editor: Tim Butcher - https://www.timbutcher.co.uk/Main feature guest: Julie Dunn: https://juliedunntattonshowgarden.wordpress.com/ https://truggardendesign.co.uk/ Review panel: Linda Liao - Digital Manager, Mental Health Foundation Antonis Kousoulis - Associate Director of Research and Development, Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/people/antonis-kousoulis Podcast notes: Main feature: Dr Chaterjee talks to BBC Breakfast about what Lifestyle Medicine is and training doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlTTJTY4NMU The 4 Pillar Plan: How to Relax, Eat, Move, Sleep your way to a Longer, Healthier Life: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35457841-the-4-pillar-plan Julie's blog: https://juliedunntattonshowgarden.wordpress.com/ Autism Together: http://www.autismtogether.co.uk/ RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park Sleep Well Garden at RHS Flower Show: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park/Gardens/2018/sleep-well Julie Dunn, University of Liverpool: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/translational-medicine/staff/julie-dunn/ Instagram, MHF Question Time, What place or space helps you with your mental health: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlsWIiIneZN/ How to look after your mental health, free downloadable guide: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health Ness Botanic Gardens: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/ Bethan, Linda, Antonis review: Ten top tips for good sleep: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/ten-top-tips-good-sleep How to sleep better guide: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-sleep-better What place or space helps your mental health blog: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/what-place-or-space-helps-your-mental-health Green space and mental health: https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2016/11/09/green-space-mental-wellbeing-and-sustainable-communities/Trees and mental health: https://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/health-beauty/exeter-university-research%C2%A0reveals%C2%A0link-between-trees%C2%A0and%C2%A0mental%C2%A0heathHow to look after your mental health using exercise: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise Guide to investing in your relationships: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/guide-investing-your-relationshipsFind out more about the Mental Health Foundation:Website: mentalhealth.org.ukInstagram: @mentalhealthfoundationFacebook: @mentalhealthfoundationGet in t

**Alan Irwin** was joined by local singer-songwriter **Cal Ruddy** ahead of his performance at _Autism's Got Talent_ at the Floral Pavilion. **Kate McCann** from **Autism Together** was also in the studio to discuss the event, as well as recent scientific advances that could allow for more comprehensive monitoring of those on the autistic spectrum. Follow **@CityAlani, @Cal_Ruddy** & **@Autism_Together.** Originally broadcast November 22nd 2018. Produced by John Fogarty.

Today I talk about navigating Autism together as a family and how are our family dynamic has changed through the years. I also discuss the many ways Autism is popping up in the media! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/megan-carranza/message

According to Merseyside-based charity Autism Together, autism community heroes take many forms. A hero may have helped out in an emergency or stepped in when no-one else was prepared to, to help a family in distress. A hero may be a kind shopkeeper, a patient bus driver or a friendly swimming instructor. A hero may have made a point of getting to know someone on the autism spectrum and become a friend. Their friendship may mean the world to that person. Autism Together is calling for members of the public to nominate community heroes for its Autism Gold awards. The Awards are part of the charity’s golden anniversary celebrations and winners will be announced at a gala ball at the Shankly hotel in Liverpool in November.

Radio City is teaming up with a Wirral charity to lift the lid on a hidden crime that effects vulnerable people living with autism. “Mate Crime” sees people on the autistic spectrum targeted by criminals, posing as friends, who go on to exploit them financially, socially or even sexually. Often, the victims aren’t even aware that anything is wrong because of the way they view the world. A survey by Wirral based “Autism together” has found: 77% of autistic people have been bullied or taken advantage of by someone they thought was a friend. 71% have been called names and picked on by “friends” 46% have been pushed, shoved, or physically harmed by “friends” And 42% have had food, money or possessions stolen by “friends Steve Vasey from Autism Together has been speaking to reporter Amy Scarisbrick to set out some of the issues faced by those affected by Mate Crime.