In this episode of The Alicia Trautwein Podcast, host Alicia Trautwein sits down with GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and advocate Chris Redding for an inspiring conversation about music, mental health, and autism acceptance.Chris shares the story behind his powerful albums, including Visions of Sounds, inspired by his nonverbal son, and his latest release, The Colors in My Mind, which focuses on mental health awareness. As a passionate advocate, Chris discusses his work with the Saint Ellis Foundation, which provides resources for families raising autistic children, and the importance of fostering inclusion and understanding for the neurodivergent community.Together, Alicia and Chris dive into the challenges families face after an autism diagnosis, the role of music in self-expression and healing, and how the entertainment industry can better support mental health. Chris also gives us a sneak peek at whatâs next in his career and leaves listeners with an uplifting message for parents raising neurodivergent children.Whether you're a parent, advocate, or music lover, this episode is filled with heartfelt insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear how Chris is using his platform to create meaningful change through both music and advocacy.đ§ Listen now and be inspired!Connect with Chris ReddingW: ChrisReddingMusic.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/chris_redding_/ đ”: https://linktr.ee/chrisredding
Welcome to our podcast episode on using empathy and communication for parenting teens! Parenting a teenager can be challenging, to say the least. Adolescence is a time of growth and change, and it can be difficult for parents to keep up with their teen's emotional needs. But it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, we will explore how parents can use empathy and effective communication skills to navigate the ups and downs of parenting a teenager. Alicia Trautwein shares their insights on how parents can build strong and healthy relationships with their teenagers. Alicia discusses the importance of empathy in understanding and responding to a teenager's emotions. They will also provide practical tips on how to communicate with teens in a way that fosters trust and openness. Whether you are a new parent or have been parenting for years, this episode is for you. You will come away with a deeper understanding of how to communicate with your teenager effectively and how to use empathy to connect with them on a deeper level. So, join us and learn how to build a strong and positive relationship with your teenager today! The Mom Kind Website: https://www.themomkind.com Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@alicia.trautwein Facebook: https://facebook.com/themomkind Instagram: https://Instagram.com/themomkind Twitter: https://twitter.com/themomkind
Interviewing Tamara K Anderson about her book "Normal to Me"
Unemployment rates for Autistic adults are at a staggering 80% in the United States. So when there is an up and coming organization making a difference to change those numbers, we have to share it with you! In today's episode, we will share with you the interview of Harish Bikmal oz Zenaviv. He is the proud father of two boys, one on the Autism Spectrum. One of his defining statements is " I want to help parents to be proud of what their child has as opposed to being tired of their disabilities." Join us today for an absolutely inspiring story and find out all about Zenaviv.comTo check out the amazing progress of his son Himal's work, please head over to themomkind.com/zenaviv  Support the show