In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Amy Tiffany from Love Is Blind joins Eileen Lamb for a down-to-earth conversation about life in the pods, the reality behind reality TV, and what the experience taught her about connection and vulnerability. Amy also opens up about her relationship with her autistic brother, sharing how growing up alongside him shaped her outlook on communication, empathy, and love. It's an honest, relatable chat full of heart, humor, and behind-the-scenes moments....
Jul 09, 2025•23 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with the team behind The Plight — Matthew Boda (director), Ronald Sandoval (writer), and Jacob Waltuck (autistic actor). They talk about the personal stories that inspired the film, what it was like collaborating on such an emotionally intense project, and why authentic representation in media matters now more than ever.
Jul 03, 2025•29 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Landon Ashworth, an autistic filmmaker, actor, and creative powerhouse. Landon talks about how being autistic influences the way he tells stories, what it’s like working in entertainment, and why real representation matters. He also shares the inspiration behind his new movie, which was made in honor of his young autistic cousin and dives into themes like grief, healing, and finding hope. From aviation to filmmaking, Landon's...
May 28, 2025•42 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with golf legend Billy Mayfair. Billy recently joined Autism Speaks’ Team 20. In this episode, he opens up about getting diagnosed with autism later in life and how it helped him make sense of so many things, on and off the course. They talk about his journey through pro golf, and how his perspective on life and the game has shifted since his diagnosis. It’s an honest, down-to-earth conversation about identity, pressure, and learn...
May 07, 2025•16 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb talks with Scott LeRette—author of The Unbreakable Boy and father to Austin, who is autistic and lives with a rare connective tissue disorder. Scott opens up about the highs, lows, and unexpected beauty of raising a child with profound disabilities. From raw honesty about the hardest days to the joy Austin brings into every room, Scott shares what resilience really looks like when life doesn’t follow the script. They also talk about the...
May 06, 2025•27 min
In this episode of Just Another Podcast with Eileen Lamb, Eileen sits down with Survivor contestant Eva Erickson to discuss her incredible journey with autism and how it shaped her experience on the show. Eva shares her personal story, from her early diagnosis to the therapies that helped her thrive, and opens up about what it was like representing the autism community on such a huge platform. They dive into the challenges, victories, and unique strengths Eva brought to the Survivor game, offeri...
Mar 27, 2025•27 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb is joined by award-winning chef, author, and television personality Maneet Chauhan. Best known as a judge on Chopped and the first-ever two-time champion of Tournament of Champions, Maneet is also a mother to a 10-year-old autistic son. She shares how autism has shaped her perspective both in the kitchen and at home, discussing sensory sensitivities with food, inclusive dining experiences, and tips for parents navigating picky eating. M...
Mar 24, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with 12-year-old Austin, an autistic aspiring stand-up comedian. Austin opens about his diagnosis, the challenges of growing up feeling different, and how comedy has become his way of navigating the world. With humor and honesty, he shares how laughter has helped him connect with others and embrace his unique perspective.
Mar 19, 2025•6 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb talks with Jackie Ceonzo, founder of SNACK*, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults with autism through inclusive programs and activities. Jackie shares what inspired her to create SNACK*, how the organization has grown from a small after-school program to serving over 250 individuals, and her vision for expanding support, including housing options for autistic individuals. She also discusses t...
Mar 14, 2025•28 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb talks with Dr. Arthur Westover, a psychiatrist specializing in adult autism and developmental disabilities, and a dad to a 20-year-old autistic son with intellectual disability. Dr. Westover shares his dual perspective as a professional and parent, highlighting the challenges families face in finding psychiatric care for autistic adults. He also discusses the need for improved education and training in psychiatry to serve this community...
Mar 04, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, special host GW joins us for Black History Month as we talk with Josh King, who shares his journey as a single parent of an autistic daughter diagnosed at 18 months in 2005 while serving in Iraq. He faced challenges in childcare and medical services due to lack of awareness and training. King advocated for better funding and training for special needs teachers and caregivers, running for various political offices to raise awareness. He emphasized t...
Feb 27, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, host Eileen Lamb sits down with Justin Moehn, a passionate autism self-advocate and educator. Justin shares his journey from being diagnosed with autism in 1985 at Texas Children’s Hospital to becoming an award-winning advocate. He opens up about his experiences growing up, his work with organizations and businesses, and his mission to help others by teaching essential job skills. Justin also dives into his efforts to train first responders about a...
Feb 20, 2025•20 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Bryan Russell, Emergency Management Coordinator with Disability Rights Florida. Bryan talks about making sure people with disabilities, including those with autism, are included in emergency preparedness and recovery efforts. He shares tips on preparing before a disaster happens, offers resources and checklists for families and providers, and dives into the policy changes needed to improve support. Bryan Russell is the Emerge...
Feb 06, 2025•29 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, host Eileen Lamb sits down with Abbey Romeo from the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum and her mom, Christine. Abbey opens up about her passion for music, sharing her aspirations for the future and the goals she’s working toward. She also gives listeners an inside look at her relationship with David. Christine joins the conversation with her own perspective, discussing her online advocacy work within the autism community. She shares her thoughts on...
Dec 06, 2024•35 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb is joined once again by Dani Bowman and her aunt, Sandy. Dani is the star of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum, accomplished entrepreneur, and proud autistic woman. As part of the Hispanic community, Dani shares her unique perspective in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, reflecting on her experiences as both a person with autism and a Hispanic woman.
Oct 16, 2024•18 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Kate Wasmer, a self-advocate diagnosed with autism at an early age. Kate shares her journey as an autism advocate, reflecting on how ABA therapy helped her as a child and how she has navigated graduate school with the support of a strong community. She also discusses how she's leveraged her math and data science degrees to make meaningful contributions to autism research.
Sep 03, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Annette Addo-Yobo, the newly crowned Miss Texas. Annette's passion for autism advocacy stems from her personal connection, as her brother is on the autism spectrum. Annette shares her journey to the crown and how her brother's experiences have influenced her mission. She discusses her initiatives to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and provide support for autistic individuals and their loved ones.
Aug 06, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb interviews Andy Bondy and Lori Frost, the creators of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the Pyramid Approach to Education. Their organization empowers individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and communication challenges, allowing them to shape their own lives and actively engage with the world around them.
Jul 15, 2024•27 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Rob Gorski, a single dad raising three children on the spectrum. Rob, an influential blogger and podcast host, is best known for "The Autism Dad" blog and podcast. He aims to educate, validate, and support parents raising children with disabilities. By sharing his personal experiences as a father of three autistic children, Rob has created a valuable resource for parents around the world.
Jul 02, 2024•31 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with autistic self-advocate Andrew Arbe about his impactful autism advocacy work. Andrew is passionate about empowering autistic individuals in areas such as driving and employment. He shares valuable tips for advocating for oneself and learning to drive, providing insights and practical advice for navigating these important aspects of independence and adulthood.
Jul 01, 2024•22 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Kiki Chambers about her early autism diagnosis in 1991 and her advocacy work on social media, particularly on TikTok. Kiki is dedicated to supporting children and youth, bringing over 15 years of experience in diverse settings, including emergency shelters, group homes, and mental health services.
Jun 27, 2024•32 min
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Chef Andrew Zimmern about his passionate autism advocacy, personal mental health journey, and practical tips for picky eaters.
Jun 10, 2024•45 min
Eileen Lamb speaks with Tonya Haynes and Victoria Handy about their motherhood journeys. Victoria is a mom on the spectrum, raising a daughter with Level 2 autism, while Tonya is a mom to an adult son with Level 2 autism.
May 15, 2024•19 min
Eileen Lamb speaks with Director Kim Bass and acclaimed Actress Claudia Zevallos. They shed light on the powerful impact of employing autistic actors, drawing from their experiences and the journey of bringing the Netflix sensation 'Tyson's Run' to life. They discuss behind-the-scenes moments, their effort to include autistic actors, and why Major Dodson was the best actor for the role.
Apr 27, 2024•23 min
In this first episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Autism Speaks' CEO, Keith Wargo, to discuss the rise of misinformation and disinformation on social media, and the impact it has on the autism and autistic communities.
Apr 26, 2024•24 min
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Austin Wolff. Austin is an autistic screenwriter and is currently making a movie called 'Wally Jackson,' that draws inspiration from his own autistic experience.
Mar 13, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Andrew Kingston. Andrew has recently been diagnosed with autism at age 60. His special interests are cycling, running and weights. He loves science especially sports science. Before had a career in education gaining many qualifications like a honors degree in biology/biochemistry. He is married and has two daughters and three grandchildren. Andrew is lives in the United Kingdom and is retired.
Mar 06, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Armani Williams. Armani is a professional stock car driver. He competes in NASCAR and was diagnosed with autism at age two. As his career with NASCAR flourished, he wanted to raise awareness for autism ensuring that other kids who maybe felt weird or out of place would know that they had a place in this world.
Feb 28, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Rose Lawrence. Rose is an autistic actor and she is passionate about creative arts and inspiring others to follow their creative dreams. Rose was featured on Autism Speaks social channels and got very positive feedback. So she wanted to share her story more intensively.
Feb 21, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Dani Bowman and Jennifer Cook join host Eileen Lamb for a lively chat, tackling topics from the Netflix hit 'Love On The Spectrum' to the intricacies of intimacy and relationships. Listen in as these three insightful autistic women share their dating advice.
Feb 13, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 19
