Lifelong Learners

Autism and Epilepsy

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:03:12 GMT

On this weeks episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her seizure disorder. She also talks about her seizures have impacted her life but it doesn't stop her from living her life to the fullest. She talks about how she had to navigate life with autism and epilepsy from a young age.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

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Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

college life as a autistic young woman

Sun, 10 May 2026 21:45:07 GMT

On this week's episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her experiences in college. She also talks about how her professors took the time to get to know her and accepting her for who she was as a person. She talks about how she is still in school but she makes time to go to GCC and hangout with the people who have helped become the person she is today.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

navigating the hard times as a autistic women

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:51:35 GMT

On this week's episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about her experiences with autism. she also talks about how this administration continues to spread lies about autism. She also talks about why she went back to school and why she continues to speak up for autism and disability rights.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Bullying in autistic girls

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:02:18 GMT

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners Holly talks about her experiences with bullying when she was younger. She also talks about how she couldn’t recognize the first signs of bullying in third grade. She talks about how bullying is more common in autistic girls than boys.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Teddy and Fox navigating the world with me

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:07:09 GMT

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners. Holly talks about how she didn’t get rid of her childhood teddy bear because it’s helped her so much over the years. She talks about how Fox and teddy are friends. She also talks about how her stuffed animals have helped her to cope with trauma and stress.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Living life as a young girl/woman with autism.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:35:26 GMT

On this week episode of lifelong learners, Holly is celebrating autism acceptance month by sharing her experiences with autism. She also shares her experiences with her stuffed animals and her picture books. She also shares some of her experiences from childhood growing up with undiagnosed autism and then navigating through the world with autism.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Autism, current events and disability rights

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:12:08 GMT

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about section 504 of the rehabilitation act and how it’s important for people with disabilities. She also talks about the false claims that the trump administration is making about autism. She talks about how important it is to advocate for autism and disability rights.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Science is failing autistic women and girls

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:54:36 GMT

On this week’s episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly talks about how science is lagging behind when it comes to autistic women and girls. She talks about how people need to do more research about autistic women and girls not just autistic boys. She talks about how the science about autism had let her down as a kid.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Autism routines and changes

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:38:56 GMT

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners, Holly talks about one of the biggest changes she is going through which is her therapist retiring May 1st. She also talks about how she never leaves home without Fox and teddy. She talks about how her routine gets disrupted and it makes it hard for her to remember appointments.

Autism and fidget toys

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:01:02 GMT

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners Holly talks about her fidget toys and why she uses them. She also talks about how she uses her fidget toys when she is out in public. Also she talks about her life with autism.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

My life with autism

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:23:18 GMT

On this week’s episode of lifelong learners Holly talks about her life with autism. She also talks about how she inspired her mom to finish her education at GCC. She is continuing to speak about disability rights and advocating for people who don’t have a voice and are afraid to speak up

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

My special interest in stuffed animals

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:45:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly talks about how she uses a wide variety of stuffed animals to cope with changes to her routine, stress and sensory overload. She talks about how weighted stuffed animals help her anxiety at night. She also talks about how her stuffed animals have played a big role in her life from childhood to present day.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Dental anxiety, current events and disability rights.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:50:06 GMT

On this week’s episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly talks about her experiences with dental anxiety. She also explains how dentists can help patients who have autism or are neurodivergent have a better experience at the dentist. She also talks about current events and disability rights surrounding autism and the importance of getting the facts out there.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

How I cope with grief and loss as a autistic young woman

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly talks about how she lost her neighbor Avis. I Also talk about how it’s been bringing up feelings from when my neighbor Terry passed away from cancer almost two years ago. How I use stimming to cope with these hard feelings

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Stimming from my own lived experience

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:22:44 GMT

Join Holly Tetreault every week as we dive into a different topic about autism each week. This week’s topic is autism and stimming from my own lived experience. I have autism and getting my story out there is important so I can help others like me.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Chatty the vocal stim

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:53:51 GMT

On this week's episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly invites Chatty her vocal stim to talk about how the two of them first met. Chatty talks about how holly was scared of chatty at first but isn't now. also chatty helps holly to remember important things like appointments, doing chores around her apartment and chatty is excited to go back to school with Holly

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

11: Holly's goals and experiences with jobs, disability rights and current events.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:20:19 GMT

on this week's episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault talks about her experiences with jobs. I also talk about current events and disability rights. I talk about how podcasting will become my full-time job.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

10: Autism and intellectual disabilities: past and present

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:07:41 GMT

On Today's episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly Tetreault debunks the current myths about autism. Holly also talks about current events in our world surrounding the autism community. I also talk the history of people with intellectual disabilities.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

9: Navigating the noise during hard times

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:56:31 GMT

For today's episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault explores the world of autism, sensory overload, and the importance of early diagnosis. I also talk about how the current Trump administration wants to take away rights from individuals with disabilities. I will continue to speak up for those who don't have a voice and are afraid to speak up for themselves. I also talk about how individuals with autism can thrive in the community when they have access to the right services and support.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

8: Using art to cope with stress in our ever-changing world

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:40:15 GMT

Join Holly Tetreault every week as we dive into the world of autism and mental health from my own lived experiences. Each week I will explore different topics such as autism, mental health, current events and many other topics. Tune into Lifelong Learners to get the facts about autism and to hear about autism from my own lived experiences.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

Debunking the myths and lies about autism

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:02:21 GMT

On today’s episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault talks about autism, neurodiversity and current events. She also spends some time speaking on the goals of her podcast and the truth surrounding autism. It is okay to be who you are!

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

6: There Is Nothing Wrong With Who You Are

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:03:00 GMT

On this week's episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault talks about autism, sensory overload, and many other things. Holly is telling other people that no matter who you are you can thrive in the community. Autism and politics has been a big topic in society today, and there is nothing wrong with being who you are.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

5: When Fox Met Barnsie

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:02:35 GMT

In this episode of Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault talks about navigating friendships and making friends with and without having an autism diagnosis. Holly also talks about strategies for navigating not only social situations but everyday life as well. Later, she touches on how autism is viewed in society when she was younger versus how society views autism today.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

4: Masking As An Autistic Person

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:03:06 GMT

On this episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly Tetreault talks about what it is like for people with autism to mask their symptoms from the wider world. Why do autistic folks feel the need to mask? What effect does it have on their physical and mental health? Using her personal experiences, Holly answers those questions and many more!

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

3: Navigating School As An Autistic Young Woman

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:02:39 GMT

On this episode of Lifelong Learners, Holly Tetreault continues talking about her personal experiences as a student with autism, this time at Greenfield Community College in western Massachusetts.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

2: The world of special interests

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:02:43 GMT

This week, host Holly Tetreault talks about her personal experience with autism - her triggers, responses, and struggles - and how she learned to use stuffed animals to help cope with her stress.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ

1: Advocating For Education & Disability Rights In Our Ever-Changing World

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:51:32 GMT

This week on Lifelong Learners, host Holly Tetreault discusses the importance of education and disability rights in an ever-changing world.

Questions for Holly or want to be a part of the pod? Reach out at lifelonglearnerspodcast@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a five-star review is the best way to get my show noticed!

Hosted by Holly Tetreault

Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/we-can-dream

License code: WMKWSWQBHUSARRYQ