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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

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What happens when the systems designed to help people with serious mental illness become the very barriers preventing care?

In Part 2 of this important conversation, Tony Mantor welcomes Dr. Aaron Meyer and Anne Marie C... more

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In this important episode of Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Tony Mantor sits down with Dr. Alan Meyer, psychiatrist and Behavioral Health Officer for the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, and Ann M... more

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We talk with John Rolls about the Gremlin Club’s Sunday open mic in Camarthen and how it grows from a rehearsal night into a welcoming community where people leave their troubles at the door. 

We dig into what real inclusion looks ... more

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We sit with author Jerri Clark as he explains how severe mental illness can create a “gone but not gone” grief that families carry in silence. 

We talk about ambiguous loss, why closure often never comes, and how to keep living wit... more

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Dr. Aaron Meyer
Medical doctor discussing mental health systems and policies
Episode: Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council part 2: Breaking the Cycle: Why Serious Mental Illness Deserves Better Than Jail or the Streets
Anne Marie Council
Advocate/educator focused on autism and mental health
Episode: Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council part 2: Breaking the Cycle: Why Serious Mental Illness Deserves Better Than Jail or the Streets
Dr. Alan Meyer
Psychiatrist at University of California, San Diego
UC San Diego
Episode: Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council: Bridging the Mental Health Gap: Policy, Psychiatry, and the Fight for Early Intervention
Anne Marie Counsil
Retired senior deputy city attorney for the City of San Diego; mental health policy advisor
Quarter Turn Strategies
Episode: Dr Aaron Meyer and Ann Marie Council: Bridging the Mental Health Gap: Policy, Psychiatry, and the Fight for Early Intervention
John Rolls
Guest; organizer of the Gremlin Open Mic events
Gremlin Club, Carmarthen; Welsh Factor (former partner)
Episode: John Rolls: What If Inclusion Worked Better Than Quotas
Jerri Clark
Author of Gone Before Gone, When Mental Illness Steals Someone You Love
Author
Episode: Jerri Clark: Ambiguous Loss and When Mental Illness Steals Someone You Love
Senator Judy Amabile
Colorado state senator focused on mental illness policy and advocacy
Colorado Senate
Episode: Sen Judy Amabile: When Psychosis Hits, Families Need A System That Works
Creigh Deeds
Virginia State Senator, advocate for mental health reform
Virginia State Senate
Episode: Senator Creigh Deeds: How A Virginia Senator Turns Grief Into Behavioral Health Law
John Nutting
Former Maine State Senator who helped craft mental-health legislation
Maine State Government
Episode: John Nutting; Treat Brain Disorders Like Any Other Illness

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Tony Mantor
Host of the show and advocate focusing on autism and mental health worldwide.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17.3k ratings
  • Empowering

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    United For Change
    United Statesa year ago
  • Necessary, Timely, Vital

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Huntress83
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you !

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christine Vester
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod!!

    This is my favourite podcast Tony she is a wonderful host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yHurst823
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing

    Tony Mantor is a wonderful host of the Why not me the world podcast! His show has helped so many Autism Parents and other family members form a community that understands each other. This wonderful podcast also gives others a deeper look into what Autism really is and how others around can help support autism families.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kmickelsen
    United States2 years ago

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Impassioned and informative, with real-world impact on families.
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Energetic delivery and a clear commitment to humane reform.
High-quality guests and thoughtful, practical insights.

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Patrick Kennedy: Part 1: We Can Fix Mental Health Care If We Build Power
Q: What lessons from Kennedy's Community Mental Health Act are most relevant today?
The key lesson is the importance of integrated community-based supports—housing, employment, social connections—alongside clinical care; focusing solely on medical interventions without social supports has failed communities, so a holistic, connected approach is essential.
Patrick Kennedy: Part 1: We Can Fix Mental Health Care If We Build Power
Q: Could you explain the 90-90-90 goal and what policy framework would be essential to reach it?
The goal is to broadly screen for mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities, ensure access to evidence-based interventions, and support recovery with housing and community services; policy should standardize protocols and fund long-term recovery supports to replicate successes seen in HIV/AIDS strategies.
Patrick Kennedy: Part 1: We Can Fix Mental Health Care If We Build Power
Q: What strategic steps can be taken to make this a winnable battle against powerful industry interests?
Organize a broad, united coalition; push for enforceable, outcome-focused policy and a new financial model that rewards prevention and effective treatment; engage employers and the investor community to align incentives with better outcomes and lower costs.
Patrick Kennedy: Part 1: We Can Fix Mental Health Care If We Build Power
Q: As the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act 2008, what do you see as the most significant barriers to its full implementation?
The barriers include the insurance industry's inertia and political power, plus regulatory and enforcement gaps; achieving true parity requires both teeth in the law and alignment of incentives so payers see long-term financial benefits in investing in effective mental health care.
Senator Creigh Deeds: How A Virginia Senator Turns Grief Into Behavioral Health Law
Q: What are the biggest obstacles to sustaining mental health reform in Virginia?
Funding always frames progress; workforce shortages, Medicaid budget pressures, and political will all shape what can be done each session, but by embedding the work in a permanent commission and tying it to concrete programs like Step Virginia and housing investments, we create lasting momentum.

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This show concentrates on autism, mental health, and advocacy through real stories and policy-oriented conversations. Episodes frequently feature lawmakers, advocates, clinicians, and people with lived experience to unpack reforms, care pathways, and system-level challenges, often linking personal journeys to broader policy implications. A notable strength is its willingness to connect urgent care gaps with practical solutions, including funding, implementation, and education, while centering families and individuals affected by these issues. The format combines policy insight with candid, human-centered narratives, making it useful for listeners who want both context and actionable takeaways for improving care, justice, and inclusion acros... more

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4. Anne Marie Counsil
5. John Rolls
6. Jerri Clark
7. Senator Judy Amabile
8. Creigh Deeds

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