Episode 32

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24th Feb 2026

Redefining Normal: ADHD, Autism, and Turning Challenges Into Strengths With Sam Mitchell

Ever feel like no matter what you do, the world just doesn't get you? Like everyone else seems to have life figured out while you're stuck trying to fit into a mold that wasn't made for you? For many on the autism spectrum, that's reality.

Sam Mitchell is here to change that. As the voice behind Autism Rocks and Rolls, he's living proof that those differences were actually your greatest strength. In this conversation, he shares how he turned exclusion, frustration, and years of trying to please everyone else into a life where he can be himself, make his own choices, and show others that success doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. Ready to be inspired?

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Welcome Sam Mitchell and his story: how early exclusion and people-pleasing became unexpected tools for growth.
  2. The moment Sam quit people-pleasing at 15 - and how it completely shifted the way he navigates life.
  3. Behind the scenes of Autism Rocks and Rolls: how a podcast is changing the conversation around autism and achievement.
  4. Why challenges that seem like setbacks can actually be your secret superpowers.
  5. How ADHD and autism show up in surprising ways - and the strategies that help Sam focus, adapt, and thrive.
  6. The myths about autism everyone believes - and what really matters when it comes to success and fulfillment.
  7. How small shifts in perspective can transform relationships and support neurodiverse individuals to live freely.
  8. How parents can pay attention to what their child really enjoys-and use that to make everyday life easier.
  9. Simple ways to handle frustration, stay calm, and show kids how to face challenges.
  10. Sam's simple, actionable tip to start living freer today.

RESOURCES

  1. Listen to Sam's Podcast, Autism Rocks And Rolls: https://autismrocksandrolls.com
  2. DM us TRAINING on Instagram to join the leadership training and transform your life in 90 days: https://www.instagram.com/freedomwithgiorgiaandawn
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