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Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism

Every voice deserves to be heard, and every story has the power to inspire. Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the neurodiverse community. Hosted by Jennifer Dantzler, a passionate...more

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August 20, 2025

Ep12-Part 1: Amy Wood: Insights from 22 years of Lessons Learned on the Autism Journey

In this powerful two-part conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Amy Wood, a respected local and statewide speaker who advocates for families and children with...

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00:43:27

Ep 11: From Family Roots to Policy Boots: Brianna’s Advocacy in Action

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August 06, 2025

Ep 11: From Family Roots to Policy Boots: Brianna’s Advocacy in Action

In this inspiring episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, we sit down with Brianna Tenbrink, Leadership Training Program Manager at the Texas...

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Ep 10: When Autism Doesn’t Define You: A Real Talk with Matthew Hannah

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July 16, 2025

Ep 10: When Autism Doesn’t Define You: A Real Talk with Matthew Hannah

In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Matthew Hannah — a thoughtful self-advocate, public speaker,...

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Ep 9: More Than a Sister: From Family to Fieldwork in Autism Advocacy

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July 02, 2025

Ep 9: More Than a Sister: From Family to Fieldwork in Autism Advocacy

  In this powerful conversation, Jennifer Dantzler, BCBA, LBA, M.S. Ed., sits down with Jenna Muscat — board-certified behavior analyst, sibling to a young man...

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Ep 8: From Autism Diagnosis to CEO: A Story of Perseverance and Purpose

June 18, 2025

Ep 8: From Autism Diagnosis to CEO: A Story of Perseverance and Purpose

In this powerful episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, we sit down with Armando Bernal—a board-certified behavior analyst, father, and founder of...

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Ep 7: Adjusting to your New Normal: One Parents Perspective on the last 30 years of her son’s journey with autism.

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June 04, 2025

Ep 7: Adjusting to your New Normal: One Parents Perspective on the last 30 years of her son’s journey with autism.

In this moving episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler is joined by Lynn, a mother who shares the raw,...

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