
Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy & Human Stories.
Embracing Autism/Mental Health Worldwide.
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition.
Mental health encompasses a rang... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 244 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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What happens when parenting requires you to remain constantly alert—not just for a season, but for a lifetime?
Jennifer Schwenker joins Tony Mantor to share her experience raising identical twin autistic sons, Benji and Sammy. Now 23 y... more
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What happens when the question changes from "What's wrong with me?" to "What do I need?"
In this powerful episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, host Tony Mantor sits down with author, speaker, and mental ... more
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What happens when a parent refuses to accept that "this is just the way it is"? In this inspiring episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, host Tony Mantor welcomes autism advocate Colleen Lamar, whose person... more
When Julianna Scott’s son was diagnosed autistic at two years old, her family was given predictions about his future: he would never be mainstreamed in school, never drive a car, and never live independently.
Today, at 25, he has done all three.
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Tony’s podcast series has become a vital platform for the unheard, empowering families and mental health advocates across the country. By sparking honest conversations and building a growing movement, it’s giving voice to those long overlooked. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for — a catalyst for real change that will echo nationwide!
Tony Mantor is doing the work needed to share people’s stories of Autism, Mental Health, and the Justice System. His podcast allows people to expose what their experiences are and share their knowledge and resources. It’s vital that the world tune in and hear this. We all experience these things in our lives in different ways. We need to humanize the people who are involved and normalize this information.
On behalf of Humanity Over Handcuffs, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Tony Mantor for his unwavering support and powerful voice throughout our groundbreaking podcast series. Tony, your work has helped us reach millions, amplifying the experiences of families, individuals with autism, and those impacted by a justice system that too often fails to see the humanity behind the diagnosis.
This project brought together judges, attorneys, House Representatives, CIT trainers, law enforcement,... more
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The show centers on autism, mental health, and advocacy, often weaving in policy, education, and real-life experiences to illuminate systemic barriers and pathways to better care. Episodes feature clinicians, educators, lawmakers, and family members who share practical strategies, humane perspectives, and actionable resources for families, professionals, and communities. A standout through-line across episodes is the commitment to reducing stigma, promoting inclusion, and driving tangible change in healthcare, education, and justice systems, with a global lens and a strong emphasis on lived experience and community resilience.
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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ? launched 3 years ago and published 244 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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