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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 48 MIN

Surviving Burnout, Embracing Diagnosis with Laura Lewis

from Navigating Disability · host Kate Read and Jenn Abbott

Laura Lewis is a woman of resilience, revolution, and relentless love. In this emotionally rich episode, Laura shares her journey of being a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD adult, a mental health survivor, and an advocate who turned adversity into action. From experiencing a traumatic breakdown to rising as a fierce champion for her son Clay, a young autistic entrepreneur, Laura’s story reveals the transformative power of radical self-acceptance, community support, and purpose.Hear how Laura helped her son start a successful bin-cleaning microbusiness, challenged school systems failing neurodivergent kids, and now campaigns for systemic reform. With wisdom, honesty, and humor, Laura invites us to reimagine success, redefine inclusion, and, most importantly, never wait for permission to build the life we deserve.💬 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health crises, trauma, and systemic failures. Please take care as you listen. For support, contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 (Australia).🎧 Tune in now, share with someone who needs to hear this, and join the movement toward authentic, empowered disability narratives.

Laura Lewis is a woman of resilience, revolution, and relentless love. In this emotionally rich episode, Laura shares her journey of being a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD adult, a mental health survivor, and an advocate who turned adversity into action. From experiencing a traumatic breakdown to rising as a fierce champion for her son Clay, a young autistic entrepreneur, Laura’s story reveals the transformative power of radical self-acceptance, community support, and purpose. Hear how Laur...

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