Beautifully audacious Amy Newmark is publisher and editor-in-chief of the Chicken Soup for the Soul organization which is huge with well over 100 million books sold to date in the U.S. and Canada alone, more than 250 titles, and translations in

Eric Komoroff: Truth & One Good Choice At A Time

Jan 17th, 2017 53m 40s

Community of Unity founder, Eric Komoroff is an internationally recognized education and non-profit leader and expert in the fields of urban education, social emotional learning, mindfulness, growth mindset, and student empowerment through rela

Comedian Gabe Pacheco on Political Satire & Education

Dec 27th, 2016 1h 6m

Playful and analytical discussion on the educational benefits of political satire, multimodal learning (movies, improv, stories, etc), social justice curriculum, and learning how to manage anxiety and isolation. Filmmaker and funny man, Gabe Pa

Peter Shankman: ADHD as a Super Power

Dec 6th, 2016 53m 45s

Marketing guru, best selling author, entrepreneur, skydiver, corporate keynote speaker and creator of the “Faster than Normal” podcast which helps us all unlock the gifts of the ADHD and ADD brain, Peter Shankman is our featured guest. Peter is

Xian Horn on Disability Positivity and the Work Force

Nov 15th, 2016 1h 10m

Xian Horn shares her advocacy work as a biracial woman with Cerebral palsy. Her positivity and flexible thinking focuses uplift teens to celebrate their differences, "Disability was easy, insecurity was a challenge." Horn discusses her work at:

Howard Bloom on Neurodiversity

Oct 24th, 2016 1h 30m

INSPIRATIONAL & FUN! A must hear for young scientists especially those with "disabilities." Howard Bloom LIVES Barb's recommendation to "Sculpt yourself with intention" as he overcame 5 years of not being able to speak, 15 years of being bed ri

Creative Women with Sandi Klein

Oct 19th, 2016 51m 17s

Sandi Klein host of the Outstanding podcast "Conversations with Creative Women" highlights accomplished, passionate committed women whose names you may not know but who are doing fabulous, uplifting things in art, science, education, psychology

Dr. Gail Saltz on Neurodiversity

Sep 27th, 2016 53m 22s

Gail Saltz, MD discusses her new podcast and book titled, "The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius." Her work highlights the connection between neurodiversity and highly successful people. Dr. Saltz joins us in promoting th

John Tirro & Jeri Yarber: Maximizing Our Potential

Aug 8th, 2016 50m 19s

Community Activist John Tirro shares his thoughts on how to minimize divisiveness and maximize our collective potential. Then Autism Specialist, Jeri Yarber, joins the ASK BARB portion of the show to discuss practical tips learned from Barb and

Music, Autism, & Community with Rev John Tirro

Jul 26th, 2016 50m 21s

The global benefits of neurological, cultural, and political differences are discussed with song writer and community leader, Reverend John Tirro. The truth that emotions are catching is processed with regard to how we may each be the best we c

Ty Heath, MD – Learning the Power of Giving

Jul 6th, 2016 37m 43s

Neurologically the psychological and physiological benefits of giving are quite apparent. Our systems are designed to thrive when we give to others. Oxytocin, the bonding molecule is released making us feel more compassionate, connected and les

Show 29.1- Change: the Beauty of Impermanence

Jun 21st, 2016 39m 38s

Contributions from Sandi Klein, Jess Wilson, Eli Prislovsky Warwick, Zoom Magazine and Barb Rentenbach affirm that change is inevitable and fortunately so is giving and receiving. Tune in for “Easy E Theology” a flexible thinking strategy to

Mama Fry II: 10 Tips for Parents New to ASD

Mar 16th, 2016 59m 53s

Mama Fry from “Autism with a Side of Fries” gives her TOP 10 TIPS for parents new to ASD. Barb shares her thoughts on ASD and eye contact. We also discuss structural ways that neurons in the brain vary with conditions like Autism and Dyslexia a

Chef Holly Hambright – Boldly Cooking Authenticity

Feb 17th, 2016 53m 10s

Executive Chef Holly Hambright joins Barb as they share how to do the hard stuff to get to the FUN work of being your best self. This discussion yields vital advice for Millennials on how to stand out as they gain critical experience, humility

Autism With A Side Of Fries: Mama Fry Tells it Like It Is

Feb 10th, 2016 56m 16s

Mama Fry from "Autism with a Side of Fries" is the feature interview and then Beauty pageant winners (Jeri Yarber and Augusta Rentenbach) share Art For Autism programs. This show is warm, funny, and informative. Please listen for tips on the

Parents Who Artfully Raise Neurodiverse Children, Featuring Mike Rentenbach

Jan 20th, 2016 39m 10s

This is a touching and uplifting show about parents who raised artfully raised neurodiverse children. In the interview, Mike Rentenbach (aka Barb's Dad) shares what he learned from parenting a non-verbal daughter with "severe autism." In additi

Emma Willmann on Neurodiversity & Other Funny Stuff

Oct 12th, 2015 1h 12m

Actress and comedian Emma Willmann is live in studio to discuss her experiences with ADHD, Dyslexia, Depression, Anxiety, Homosexuality, and other funny stuff. Willmann will write the forward to Barb and Lois’ new book, Neurodiversity: A Humoro

Nadine Champion - 10 Seconds of Courage

Jun 28th, 2015 48m 7s

Sensei Nadine Champion is an undefeated fighter, cancer survivor, Ted Talks standing ovation sensation, and a compassionate and wise Ninja. Nadine shares how to face your fears. Barb closes the show with tips on goal progression and authentic p

Professor Buzzkill Debunks Historical Myths

Jun 10th, 2015 52m 28s

Barb the history buff is joined by Jade Morton, a high school senior and fellow history aficionado, in this lively show with myth busting history expert, Professor Buzzkill from the wildly popular podcast, "Professor Buzzkill." Trail of tears c

Dr. Temple Grandin

May 12th, 2015 49m 9s

Dr. Temple Grandin discusses jobs, anxiety, relationships, sensory issues, and mentoring

You Can Find A Way to Communicate & Heal: Donna Williams, part 2

Apr 13th, 2015 39m 47s

Donna Williams generously shares hard-fought tips on how to overcome exposure anxiety and how to make your environment easier to process. Her method of typing to see what she thinks is revealed. Deprivation compulsion, pronoun problems, and con

Heroes Like Donna Williams Inspire Us to Be and Do

Apr 6th, 2015 41m 38s

My hero Donna Williams joyously shares how to soar beyond exposure anxiety. Donna teaches us to be more than our condition in her frank discussions on sexuality, humor, functional speech, bullying, and the cycle of involuntary avoidance/diversi

Release Fear: Lessons from Teens, Gaming & Jennifer Ho-Dougatz

Mar 10th, 2015 35m

Teen gamers review Gnoggin’s wildly popular neurodiversity video “Ultimate Smash Brothers Theory: Smash is Autistic”. Then Jennifer Ho-Dougatz - entrepreneurial workshop trainer - shares tips on how to work through fear and roadblocks to live y

Define Your Destination with Jennifer Ho-Dougatz

Feb 25th, 2015 32m 7s

Practical solutions to discover your purpose and set clear destinations. Keep integrity within yourself and have a job and autism label too. When in doubt look out. Those who teach from their heart to your heart are highlighted: Ibby Grace, Tem

Depression, Social Skills & Autism with M Kelter

Feb 16th, 2015 42m 35s

This show is about releasing shame and being yourself. Author and humorist M Kelter discusses his own ASD label and journey through depression, hypersensitivities, and social challenges. Stereotypes are debunked and the overlap between depressi