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Green Zone Talks
by Vicky Westra
From corporate executive to nonprofit leader, Vicky Westra is sharing her own personal journey, and most important job, as the mother of an Autistic daughter. In her podcast “Green Zone Talks,” Westra is calling people to join the shift to the “Green Zone,” moving away from a place of worry, anger and fear that often comes with living with a diagnosis of Autism to one of hope, positive expectation and joy.For more information, visit www.neuro-shifts.org
Episodes
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Episode 7: From Survival Mode to the Green Zone
What does it take to move from surviving to truly thriving? In this episode, Vicky and her guest explore the lived experience of chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and the slow, meaningful journey toward safety and balance. Through honest reflection and practical insight, they discuss...
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Episode 6 - Raising Resilience: The Green Zone for Our Children
In this episode of Enter the Green Zone, Vicki and Peer explore the powerful impact parents' emotional wellbeing has on their children. They share how modeling calm, resilience, and self-awareness helps kids develop emotional awareness, reduce anxiety, and discover their own path to the "green...
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Episode 5 - Choosing Joy: The Path from Stress to the Green Zone
In this episode, Vicki and Peer share their journey of moving from emotional overwhelm in the "red zone" to finding balance, resilience, and joy in the "green zone." Through honesty, reflection, and practical shifts, they reveal how choosing inner peace transforms not only their own lives, but…
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Episode 3 - Beyond Labels: Navigating the Emotional and Financial Journey of Raising a Neurodiverse Child
Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of your child's diagnosis alone? In this powerful first episode, Vicky and Pier pull back the curtain on their earliest days as parents of a neurodivergent child—days filled with fear, stigma, and a sense of isolation (which they refer to as the "Red…
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Episode 4 - Refill Your Cup: Overcoming Caregiver Burnout and Challenging Behaviors
Think you've heard it all about the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Vicky and Pier go beyond the familiar hurdles—stigma, isolation, misunderstanding, and financial strain—to reveal four more obstacles that don't get nearly enough attention....
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How our Mindset as Parents Shapes our Neurodiverse Children's Futures
In this inspiring episode, Vicky and Pier open up about the powerful role that parental perception plays in shaping the future of neurodiverse children. They discuss how a parent's beliefs and expectations about what is possible for their child can significantly influence the opportunities and...
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A Journey from an Autism Diagnosis to Acceptance
Finding Our Way: A Journey from Diagnosis to Acceptance In this heartfelt episode, Vicky and Pier share their emotional journey upon receiving an autism diagnosis for their daughter, Gabbi. Through their story, we explore the diverse and deeply personal reactions parents experience when faced…
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Haley Moss- An Inspirational Story of Success!
Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges. She is a consultant to top corporations and nonprofits that seek her guidance in creating a diverse workplace and a sought-after...
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Alicia Trautwein- Insider Secrets to Creating a Self-Care Routine that actually works!
Alicia Trautwein is a St. Louis-based motivational speaker, founder of The Mom Kind, autism advocate, and autistic mother of three autistic children. Trautwein speaks on topics close to her heart like LGBTQIA+ rights, antibullying, autism acceptance, and mental health advocacy. Here at…
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Gopika Kapoor- The importance of a mother's self-care.
Gopika is the Author of Beyond the Blue: Love, Life, and Autism. In this special session, we will be discussing her book and the importance of a mother's self-care. Beyond the Blue is a book that will inspire you to be a better person. Within its pages, Gopika Kapoor describes her unique, yet...
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Sam Farmer- Setting out for a better quality of life in the face of challenge and adversity.
Sam Farmer is a neurodiversity community self-advocate, writer/author, public speaker and consultant for Floreo, a company that leverages virtual reality technology in teaching social, communication and other life skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes...
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The power of speaking kindly to ourselves - the magic of self-respect and self love!
Maija is the founder of Appreciate U. Creator, uplifter, and world traveler, Maija specializes in bringing confidence to all of those who surround her. A student of self-improvement since the age of 10, Maija has compiled the most effective tricks she's learned over the last 24 years to create...
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Arlo Henderson: Creating a Neuro-ready Work Environment
In this very special session of Green Zone Talks we will be speaking with Arlo and how he has implemented a "Neuro-Ready" work initiative. He will be discussing his experience in hiring one of Neuroshifts' former students and the beneficial and uplifting results this has contributed to his...
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Tracy Borreson: Neuro-Diverse Personal Brand Empowerment
In this conversation, we will be exploring some of the challenges to bringing your personal brand to work for the neuro-diverse community, and how you can find the space to OWN your personal brand that allows you to be proud of your unique neuro-type and bring it to work proudly.
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AnnaLaura Brown: A journey of success through acceptance of Autism
AnnaLaura Brown is an Health Coach, Author, and Autism Advocate. She got her diagnosis of Autism later in life, but it has never stopped her from using her unique talents and interests to achieve her purpose in life. AnnaLaura has had a special interest as it relates to physical health and diets...
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S2 EP3: Vicky Westra talks to Autism Advocate Becca Lory Hector
Becca Lory Hector was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and based on her own journey has become an autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. In this podcast, she talks with Vicky Westra about her challenges with receiving an accurate diagnosis and how she has used her past...
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S2 EP2: Vicky Talks With TV Investigator, Jim Rathmann
Jim Rathmann is a former Secret Service agent, retired homicide detective, decorated Army Veteran and investigative consultant - but his most important title is Dad. In this podcast, he talks with host Vicky Westra about his son's Autism diagnosis and his family's personal journey. To learn more...
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S2 EP1: Vicky Talks with Miss Tampa Beauty Queen, Rachel Barcellona
From her title of Miss Tampa to her designation as an Honorary Shifter Member, Rachel Barcellona is making history! Vicky Westra sits down with this beauty queen and activist to talk about how she's working to shift perceptions of Autism! A great example of what it means to be an Autism Shifter,...
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EP 7: Vicky Talks with Jen Msumba founder of Rebranding Autism
Vicky Westra is the Founder of Autism Shifts, a 501(c)3 Non-profit Foundation and Artistas Café, a unique Social Enterprise whose mission is to employ individuals diagnosed with Autism. Prior to her current entrepreneurial role, Vicky worked at Tampa Electric Company for 22 years in various…
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EP 6: Autism Shifts with Vicky Westra
Vicky Westra is the Founder of Autism Shifts, a 501(c)3 Non-profit Foundation and Artistas Café, a unique Social Enterprise whose mission is to employ individuals diagnosed with Autism. Prior to her current entrepreneurial role, Vicky worked at Tampa Electric Company for 22 years in various…
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EP 4: Understanding Autism; A New Path Towards The Workforce
Vicky Westra is the mother of Gabbi, a young adult with Autism who was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. Because of the dismal outcomes Vicky was seeing for her daughter and the broader Autism community, she started a Non-Profit organization with a mission to create a new world for…
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EP 3: Understanding Disabilities in The Workplace
Vicky Westra is the Founder of Autism Shifts, a 501(c)3 Non-profit Foundation and Artistas Café, a unique Social Enterprise whose mission is to employ individuals diagnosed with Autism. Prior to her current entrepreneurial role, Vicky worked at Tampa Electric Company for 22 years in various…
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EP 2: Shifting Perspectives on Autism with Vicky Westra and honorary Shifter, Kimberly Jackson, Esq.
A mother's mission creating a new reality for the Autism Community! Join Vicky Westra and Kimberly Jackson, Esq., a leading Advocate for the Autism Community…and an Honorary Shifter Member, in this movement to replace fear and worry with hope and joy! Join the Shift Today:...
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EP 1: Empowering the Autism Community with Vicky Westra
Your shift starts here! The knowledge, tools and processes to empower you, all in one place. Learn how you can become a Shifter Member - and create a new reality for the Autism Community! Join the Shift Today: www.AutismShifts.org/become-a-member #AutismShifts #JoinTheShift #BecomeAShifterMember...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From corporate executive to nonprofit leader, Vicky Westra is sharing her own personal journey, and most important job, as the mother of an Autistic daughter. In her podcast “Green Zone Talks,” Westra is calling people to join the shift to the “Green Zone,” moving away from a place of worry, anger and fear that often comes with living with a diagnosis of Autism to one of hope, positive expectation and joy.For more information, visit www.neuro-shifts.org
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Vicky Westra
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From corporate executive to nonprofit leader, Vicky Westra is sharing her own personal journey, and most important job, as the mother of an Autistic daughter. In her podcast “Green Zone Talks,” Westra is calling people to join the shift to the “Green Zone,” moving away from a place of worry, anger...
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