EPISODE #100: A Milestone and the Work Ahead
Celebrating 100 Episodes!
From our very first episode on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day, to now—this podcast has been about starting the hard conversations, uncovering hidden conditions, and pushing for change. In this milestone episode, I reflect on what we’ve achieved, the impact of our discussions, and how my practice-based research is now being validated by empirical studies.
In this episode, we talk about:
The urgency of FASD awareness and better assessment access
The hidden struggles of neurodevelopmental conditions and why so many are misdiagnosed
How my most popular episode on anxiety resonated with listeners, reframing it as a strength
The critical need for fewer "wrong doors" in mental health and education
The work isn’t done—we’re just getting started. Join me as we push for better awareness, better support, and a future where fewer people are left without answers.
RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:
Neurowise | This Valentines Day it’s time to rethink our approach to attachment
CanFASD | Global Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Among Children and Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PDF)
ADVANCES IN DUAL DIAGNOSIS | Hearing the voice of child welfare social workers: planning safe care for a child with or suspected of having fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (PDF)
Taylor & Francis Online | Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Social Work Practice in Australia: A Narrative Literature Review