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Thru Autistic Eyes Podcast

Christopher D. Cassonwww.christophercasson.com
It isn't the autism world and normal world. It is one world with two different perspectives. That is what Christopher D. Casson aims to do with the Thru Autistic Eyes Podcast and show that behind the label of autism is a human being. Through interviewing various guests over different topics that affect both neurodivergent and neurotypical, one can look past such labels and see the commonalities, which leads to understanding one another.
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Episodes

Finding Meaning in Life

Autistic Podcaster Christopher D. Casson expresses his own short views on that age old questioned that has puzzled humanity since we had consciousness: what is the meaning of living? A start of a series of shorter episodes as he finds his own voice while doing an art healing session while doing the videocast version on the official YouTube Channel @thruautisticeyesofficial Can learn more about the podcast host at: www.ChristopherCasson.com Sign up to the weekly Philosophy of Photography Newslett...

Sep 14, 202317 min

Autism and Food Sensitivities

When we think of autism, how many of us think about not just the diet, but possibly how some autistic kids react to different foods? How do we keep them trying new things instead of restricting themselves to just 5 foods? This is what I will be discussing with my next guest J. R. Reed on his food blog that is dedicated to autistic food sensitivities and his own journey on the autism spectrum. J.R. Reed is an autism self-advocate, speaker, writer, food freak, cookbook fanatic, and Kansas City Bar...

Aug 01, 202344 min

Investing in the Crypto World

When we think of cryptocurrencies, we think of in terms of how we invest in stocks. But is that the only method, or is there more to it? I will be asking my next guest Tucker Bearden on this subject as I learn about how it is used in other ways, as well as reasons some people hesitate from jumping in despite growing popularity with recent national/world events. Tucker Bearden is a Certified Ziglar Legacy Speaker, Autism Advocate, Best Selling Author and Communications Expert that travels the cou...

Jul 24, 202347 min

Healthy Living on the Spectrum

What is the importance of your health, both body and mind, for people on the autism spectrum in comparison to someone who is not? We will be discussing that with our next guest Jimmy Clare, who hosts his own podcast called CrazyFitnessGuy Healthy Living Podcast that shows how autistics can live a healthy and active life. Jimmy Clare is an Autism Advocate, motivational speaker, author, and founder of CrazyFitnessGuy. Learn more about the CrazyFitnessGuy Podcast, visit: https://www.crazyfitnessguy...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 2 min

Healing from Within

Many of us have come from situations that can be rather traumatizing, usually from childhood. So how does one decide to move forward despite everything that has happened? How does one change such behaviors and habits learned from such traumas? Enter my next guest: Victoria Finch aka The Heart Healer as we explore different ways to heal and grow beyond whatever we face in life. Victoria Finch is an international best-selling author, mentor, and life coach who specializes in inner child healing an...

Jul 16, 202359 min

Mentoring Autistics

We all want the best for people on the autism spectrum to live fulfilling lives, but mentoring them can be quite the challenge that requires a different skillset. This is especially true when they reach adulthood and are still figuring out themselves. So lets ask Dr. Loren Michaels Harris on how he has mentored people on the autism spectrum who want to become paid speakers. Dr. Loren Michaels Harris strives to motivate, inspire, and uplift every person that crosses his path. Loren is the host of...

Jul 15, 20231 hr 1 min

Importance of Business Strategy

We all have heard on how important having a strategy is in business. As one saying goes, "Hope is not an effective strategy." Even more important when one is neurodiverse (Autism, Dyslexia, ADD, etc). So how do we begin to figure out what works best for us that moves the needle forward? That is what will be discussed with my next guest, Dr. Robert Garcia. Dr. Robert Garcia is a visibility expert in sunny San Diego, California. He failed out of high school and two colleges due to rampant ADD and ...

Jul 14, 202351 min

Autism and Martial Arts Benefits

How can Jiu-Jitsu can really help someone on the autism spectrum? Not something parents would think of first thing when raising their autistic child, yet there can be more than the eye can see as we discuss this with Paul Tokgozoglu and how it has helped him. Paul Tokgozoglu is host of the Beyond Homo Sapien podcast about human evolution and the future of the species. He is also a business development consultant who helps businesses scale through developing comprehensive marketing systems. Check...

Jul 13, 202359 min

Importance of Connections

If anything was shown during the shutdown back in 2020, is that we have a need and drive to be connected. Especially with depression and anxiety on the rise. Which is what I will be discussing with my next guest, Linda Tomai Duong. She is a business strategy coach, executive coach, self-leadership coach, a best selling author, inspirational speaker and the founder of 3Hearts nonprofit. Linda has been featured in a documentary that has won 24 global awards and has been inducted into the Internati...

Jul 12, 20231 hr 5 min

Handling Bullies in Life

We typically think of bullying only in childhood, but it can happen throughout life. This is especially true with those on the autism spectrum that deal with it at school as well as with interacting with society that can make us feel isolated and suicidal. Lets take some time to talk on how to handle an issue that tends to be swept under the rug, especially in recent times with Jason Sisneros, who has his own story to tell on this subject from growing up in a domestic violence home. Jason Sisner...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 13 min

A Different View of the Disability Label

What does Sam Farmer mean by possibly the label of being disabled as a "regrettable necessity?" Recent events have changed his viewpoint on the meaning of the word, as we discuss how we and society perceives the label in a way many don't necessarily expect. Sam Farmer is a neurodiversity community self-advocate, writer/author, public speaker and consultant for Floreo, a company that leverages virtual reality technology in teaching social, communication and other life skills for neurodiverse indi...

Jul 10, 202354 min

Living on the Spectrum

New year that comes with new opportunities. Yet what has happened with the podcast? What is it like growing up on the autism spectrum. Christopher Casson will be starting off the year with this episode solo on his own personal experience and what has been going on in the past year of being absent. Christopher D. Casson is an autistic entrepreneur, artist and podcast host that went from being a reclusive that spent a majority of his time in his room towards exploring more of the world as well as ...

Jul 09, 202358 min

Nonprofit Challenges

We all want to help ease suffering in the world, with creating a nonprofit organization being one of them. Maybe even one to help the autistic community. But what challenges would one face for such an endeavor, as many in 2020 had faced with the shutdown and struggled? Well that is why we are having our two guests, Carolyne A. Opinde and Jason Sisneros, coming on to discuss about, as we dig into how to make sure your nonprofit stays afloat in this episode of the Thru Autistic Eyes Podcast. Suppo...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 2 min

Meditation Benefits for Neurodiverse Populations

How can meditation be of a benefit to an autistic individual, or even for a family with an autistic member? Will be asking returning guest Kimberly Lechnick on this subject as we explore the ever expanding world of meditation. So bring a cup of tea with you as we learn more Thru Autistic Eyes. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thruautisticeyesofficial)

Jun 13, 202152 min

The Need of Financial Literacy

How much do you actually know about financing? Have you ever thought about it or merely stringing along with life, being at the end of your rope constantly? Time to educate oneself more on the subject with our guest Reuben Lowing, former Navy SEAL who decided to dedicate his life towards improving financial literacy in America. How does this relate to autism? A better question would be, don't you want your autistic child to learn how to become as independent as possible so that they can live a b...

May 24, 20211 hr 8 min

Being Unstoppable on Stage

Do you believe you have what it takes to be a mind blowing speaker such as Grant Cardone or Temple Grandin?⠀ With the country slowly opening up, that means more conferences and speaking gigs. But what goes on behind the scenes? What issues come up in the speaking world? What DOES it take to command prescience and make an impact on the world stage? Join me and my guests Jason Sisneros, Dom Faussette, Todd Speciale, Loren Michaels Harris and Tucker Bearden as we see what the world is like on the w...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 50 min

Autism and Sleep

How can you help your autistic child get the sleep that he or she needs and not be restless?⠀ That is what one father of five, with two of them being on the autistic spectrum, decided to invest in solving with his start up zPods, providing sensory-friendly beds for children with autism.⠀ George Bailey is also the CMO of Vanguard International Advisory Group, along with previous work experience in the financial services, previously a language instructor for teaching Mandarin Chinese, Danish and E...

Apr 22, 202159 min

Connecting to Inner Truth

How do we connect to our true nature? Our true self? Our inner being in order to change the world for the better? Join as we discuss the more spiritual side with Patty Horton, a medium who educates those who are curious on all things spiritual and helps them understand the language of their own intuition. Assisting people in their own personal journey and guide them to discover and utilize their own divine gifts. Lets discover what gifts YOU have, Thru Autistic Eyes. Support the show (http://www...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 12 min

Equine Therapy and Veterans

Kevin is the developer of the nonprofit Warrior Horse, from his calling to help those who have served regain their lives through equine therapy, where a bond is created between horse and man to help military veterans regain their lives from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). See the struggles both veterans and autistic individuals face and how equine therapy helps out Thru Autistic Eyes. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thruautisticeyesofficial)...

Oct 01, 20201 hr 1 min

Inspiring Our Youth

Demond K Ross is a speaker, trainer and coach primarily serving schools and youth organizations. He currently serves as an assistant dean at a therapeutic day school where they educate and support students with varying ranges of social and emotional disorders. From stage Demond speaks to youth, sharing his experiences dealing with limiting belief and overcoming the need to be perfect for acceptance. He also works with individuals and organizations training and coaching them how to better manage ...

Sep 18, 202059 min

Next Impactor Anniversary

How much can change within a year?🤔 We will find out for next week's special episode of Thru Autistic Eyes, as all of the Top 5 are making a return appearance to discuss on how the competition has changed their lives and what has happened since then. You don't want to miss this anniversary celebration as we view the life changing event Thru Autistic Eyes. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thruautisticeyesofficial)...

Sep 04, 20201 hr 57 min

Determined to Becoming a Better You

Ready to take that next step towards a new life, regardless of where you are now? Lets hear from our guest Heide Gabriella of her journey, from growing up in a rough environment to bone cancer to working at NASA. Learn from her story on how to keep that determination, no matter the obstacles that come in front of you. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thruautisticeyesofficial)

Aug 24, 202058 min

Business and Spirituality

How can spirituality and business go hand in hand? From working in construction to establishing Inner Eye Connections, lets see how practicing your spiritual beliefs while helping others can be beneficial to all with our guest Patty Horton. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thruautisticeyesofficial)

Aug 24, 20201 hr 4 min

Succeeding as an Autistic Adult

What is it like to be an adult on the autistic spectrum? How can one succeed? There are many ways to classify success and our next guest, Sam Farmer, will tell his journey from where he was to where he is now and how an autistic can adapt through life. An author, musician, computer consultant, and a contributor to the autistic spectrum community that utilizes media to show how one can achieve greater happiness and success in life despite any challenges they face. Discover what life is like Thru ...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 2 min

Finding Your Voice Through Art

With recent times, it can feel as if we are unheard or even how to spread your message in a constructive way, especially if the latter has been stereotyped in the past as a negative. Lets hear from an airbrush artist and my buddy Diego Gonzalez on how he used airbrushing as an art form for his business Mindless Paint as we see how art can speak more than 1000 words, Thru Autistic Eyes. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thruautisticeyesofficial)...

Jun 21, 202035 min

Growing as a Community

With the lock down, as mentioned before, it also means that businesses in your community are dealing with a lot of issues of staying afloat. How can you help your community and have everyone help each other? Join as we talk to two people who are doing just that with GreenCow PACE, on how you can take an idea to serve your community to do business differently, with Lee Watson and Miranda Morley. See all the possibilities to help your community grow, Thru Autistic Eyes. Support the show (http://ww...

Jun 21, 20201 hr 3 min

Growing Business After Shutdown

We've now talked about growing our relationships and personal development during and after this pandemic. You know what can put a strain on both? Financially. Also known as your business shrinking instead of growing.⠀ So lets ask our upcoming guest, Jason Sisneros, on how to grow your current business in preparation for the eventual upswing instead of collapsing and how to prepare yourself for the eventual next crisis with the next upcoming podcast episode! Lets see how to make sure your busines...

May 23, 20201 hr 6 min

Get Up and Grow Beyond

We have gone over relationships with family, friends and spouses for the Month of Growth. What about growth on a personal level?🤔 Join Tony Rodrigues and I as we discuss developing and growing yourself beyond this pandemic and what you can do to better position yourself to become the best version of you. On top of that, see how he is doing with the stay at home order and what could be done to keep those spirits up. All this and more as we will see how we will get up and grow beyond adversity on...

May 14, 20201 hr 3 min

Growing Relationships

Ready to grow during and beyond this pandemic? That is what this month is dedicated to and we start with Relationships!⠀ Whether it be family, your significant other or group of friends, we are going to learn more about how to change and grow from being in our homes for so long and to become better connected moving forward with great advice from Wednesday's guests, Scott and Nancy Kiesling, adventure and therapy life coaches that help others live their best lives.⠀ See what we can learn from the...

May 14, 202059 min

Overcoming Yours

Garrett Brumfield was born with Cerebral Palsy and has certainly faced many challenges since Day 1. After graduating with a degree in Media Studies, he began working at local radio and television, but decided to go after his true calling in life: becoming a speaker and advocate for disability rights through his own motivational movement, Overcome Yours , in 2014. Instead of letting his disability dictate who he was, he instead empowers individuals by sharing his story and the stories of others o...

May 02, 20201 hr 11 min
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