All Brains Belong VT

05/22/2026

What happens when the people closest to you have never seen the parts of you you've spent a lifetime hiding? In this episode of Brain Club®: The Podcast, we explore masking in the context of relationships — romantic, familial, social. Masking is automatic and involuntary, a survival strategy buil...

05/08/2026

What does it feel like to be believed — and why does it matter so much? This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Laura Lewis, Sarah Knutson and Zeph Lodestone about their research on the healthcare experiences of autistic adults with multiple chronic conditions. In this episode, we reflect on t...

04/24/2026

What do autistic adults with multiple chronic conditions want healthcare providers to know — and what happens when no one listens? In this episode, Dr. Mel Houser talks with Dr. Laura Lewis from the University of Vermont, a researcher studying the experiences of Autisitc adults, along with members...

04/14/2026

Last change to register for tonight's webinar: https://allbrainsbelong.org/autistic-stigma

Tonight 4/14 6pm ET plus recorded if you can't make it live

The status quo of healthcare is failing the Autistic community. You are invited to join us for the 5th annual "Shifting the Autism Narrative: The Impact of Stigma on Health" on Tues 4/14 6PM ET (Zoom + Recorded). Register at: https://allbrainsbelong.org/autistic-stigma

04/13/2026

There's still time to register! Join us tomorrow for our 5th annual "Shifting the Autism Narrative: The Impact of Stigma on Health" on Tues 4/14 6PM ET (Zoom + Recorded). Presented by Mel Houser, M.D. Register at:

Join Mel Houser, M.D., Executive Director of All Brains Belong VT, Autistic physician providing medical care to Autistic patients through the lifespan. We will take a closer look at the hidden contributions to stigma that come from the healthcare system, and practical steps for healthcare providers....

04/10/2026

The status quo of healthcare is failing the Autistic community. You are invited to join us for the 5th annual "Shifting the Autism Narrative: The Impact of Stigma on Health" on Tues 4/14 6PM ET (Zoom + Recorded). Register at: https://allbrainsbelong.org/autistic-stigma

04/10/2026

What would you do with a new understanding of yourself — one that changed the way your entire life made sense? In this episode, autistic adults from the All Brains Belong community share reflections on being diagnosed for the first time in adulthood, from their 20s to their 60s. They talk about wh...

04/08/2026

Thank you to Lawson's Finest Liquids for your support these last 4 years! Now through April 15th, donations at the Lawson' Finest Taproom will support All Brains Belong through the Sunshine Fund!

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03/31/2026

Ugh, it’s April again. Solidarity, everyone. Hang in there.

Join us for our upcoming free webinar - Shifting the Autism Narrative. Link in bio.

03/27/2026

What if systems change didn’t start with policy or permission — but with people? In this episode, Dr. Winnie Looby shares reflections on community-centered design, co-creation, and the power of building change alongside those most impacted. We talk about what it means to shift power structures b...