The Pause That Connects
“The Pause That Connects” is a podcast that explores the power of slowing down to truly listen, reflect, and build meaningful connections—especially when supporting neurodivergent individuals. It’s a space where empathy leads, voices are honored, and advocacy begins with presence.
Episodes
8 episodes
From the First Sign to the First Step Forward
In this heartfelt and powerful episode of The Pause That Connects, Cindy invites us into her deeply personal journey as a parent raising a neurodivergent child. From the earliest signs to the diagnosis, she shares the emotional highs a...
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Episode 8
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59:46
When a Pause Says More Than Words
In this gentle and reflective mini episode, we explore the quiet power of simply being present. Instead of reaching for questions or solutions, what happens when we choose stillness—especially when supporting someone who’s overwhelmed, neurodiv...
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Episode 7
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11:56
Pausing for What Happens to Autistic Adults
What really happens when autistic individuals become adults? In this episode of The Pause That Connects, Amber discusses the often invisible journey of autistic people after they age out of school-based support systems. Many families d...
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Episode 6
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27:30
The Pause for Movement: Connecting Through Physical Therapy
In this episode of The Pause That Connects, we’re joined by physical therapist Dr. Jenny Johnson and Rebekah Dilks, PTA for a powerful conversation about the unique role physical therapy can play in supporting neurodivergent individual...
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Episode 5
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45:31
Listening to the Whole Story: A GLP Perspective
In this episode of The Pause That Connects, we explore the world of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)—a way some individuals naturally acquire language through meaningful chunks, scripts, and echolalia. We walk through the stage...
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Episode 4
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33:54
The Pause for Mental Health We All Need – with Candice Fraser
In this powerful and heart-centered conversation, therapist Candice Fraser LPC joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of mental health and how we can make it more accessible, inclusive, and supportive—especially for families.W...
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Episode 3
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51:15
Pausing for Advocacy: Navigating Special Education with Nicole Santiago
In this episode, we sit down to pause and listen to Nicole Santiago, M.Ed., educator and founder of Family Addventures (@familyaddventures), as she shares her insight and lived experience navigating the world of special education....
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Episode 2
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38:47