SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell
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SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell
Embracing Autism in Fiji With Patricia Naisara ep 82
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SHOWNOTES
When a child is diagnosed with profound autism, life changes instantly. In this powerful episode of Sh!t Happy, Fijian lawyer and HR leader Patricia Naisara shares her family’s lived experience of raising a neurodivergent child in a system with almost no support. This is an honest conversation about parenting, mental health, wellbeing, marriage under pressure, advocacy, and learning to live with uncertainty while still choosing joy, humour and compassion. A deeply human episode for parents, carers, leaders and anyone navigating autism or unexpected life challenges.
Topics
• Autism and neurodiversity
• Parenting and mental health
• Marriage and teamwork under stress
• Advocacy and awareness
• Patience, compassion and wellbeing
Episode Specific Links
• Pacific Autism Centre (Fiji): https://www.mwcsp.gov.fj/2024/10/30/ministry-of-women-children-social-protection-supports-pacific-autism-centre/
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/embracing-autism…ia-naisara-ep-82/
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