This episode: The Power of Radical Self-Awareness: A Father’s Mission to Revolutionize Autism Care.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Show (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks Karen Shaw and Priscilla Ledo for introducing Richard Schreiber to him.
- Drew explains the purpose of the show, focusing on the concept of life being non-linear and the importance of self-awareness.
- He introduces the three types of men: blind spots, heightened self-awareness, and intense self-awareness.
- Drew invites Guest Richard Schreiber to share his journey from man number one to man number three and how it has changed his personal and professional life.
Richard’s Journey from Man Number One to Man Number Three (2:39)
- Richard Schreiber reflects on his early years, describing himself as man number one, lacking focus and direction.
- Richard discusses the impact of disruptive technologies like Uber and Lyft on his consulting practice.
- He shares a personal story about his daughter’s autism diagnosis and the challenges they faced in finding the right care.
- Richard describes the turning point when his daughter expressed her feelings of isolation, leading to a shift in their approach to her care.
Alternative Care for Autism (8:01)
- Richard talks about their transition from traditional pharmaceutical treatments to alternative methods like essential oils.
- He mentions the benefits of essential oils for his daughter, including improved regulation and reduced Anxiety.
- Richard emphasizes the importance of being one’s own practitioner in the modern medical space.
- He discusses the misdiagnosis and mistreatment of autism and the need for a more nuanced understanding of neurological differences.
The Role of AI in Autism Care (16:07)
- Richard explains his involvement in AI and its potential to level up autism care services.
- He highlights the importance of using AI responsibly and ethically.
- Richard shares his experience in a mastermind group focused on AI and its applications in various fields.
- He discusses the potential of AI to enhance healthcare and special needs care.
Richard’s Professional Background and Current Work (24:01)
- Richard describes his career journey from journalism to Technology, including his work with software systems and corporate Travel booking.
- He shares his experience with AI, starting from the early days of AI development and his ongoing learning and application of AI.
- Richard talks about his involvement in the nonprofit sector, particularly in the autism community.
- He mentions his foundation, the Autism Innovation Community Foundation, and its mission to support and educate parents of autistic children.
Personal Reflections and Advice (26:29)
- Richard reflects on the lessons learned from raising his daughter and the importance of adopting a positive mindset.
- He advises young Richard to be his own person and appreciate his unique identity.
- Richard emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and authenticity in both personal and professional life.
- He shares his thoughts on the role of AI in the future of work and the need for retraining and adaptation.
Future Plans and Community Engagement (27:08)
- Richard discusses upcoming events and initiatives, including a potential event on the west coast and his involvement with the Autism Research Project.
- He highlights the importance of community support and the role of the NYC Autism Community group.
- Richard mentions the need for more resources and platforms to help parents of autistic children.
- He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share his experiences and contribute to the autism community.
Conclusion and Contact Information (27:29)
- Drew thanks Richard for the insightful conversation and expresses his appreciation for Richard’s work.
- Drew provides contact information for Richard and his foundation, encouraging listeners to reach out for support and resources.
- Drew shares his own experiences with his son and the importance of alternative treatments and community support.
- He and Richard discuss the potential of essential oils and other alternative treatments for autism, with a commitment to continue exploring and sharing information.
To learn more about Richard’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardschreiber/
Richard Schreiber Bio
An IT and AI expert with over twenty-five years’ experience working for some of the largest Fortune 500 companies and mega law firms. But there were rocky moments in my life that became all part of a journey to bring me to my real callings in life through my devotion to my Lord Jesus Christ.
As an autism advocate, his deepest passions as the father of an Autistic daughter have pushed me to found the NYC Autism Community Group in Manhattan to help parents with children on the spectrum to navigate the day-to-day challenges and the Autism Innovation Community Foundation to promote more homeopathic, innovative and tech/AI autism solutions. Our Best selling book Autism Care Revolution describes our story and how we had to pivot greatly to get the right care for our daughter.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I now believe that success happens when we find a better way and are willing and able to share it. HOW I do that is by challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ultimately, WHAT I bring is a way to contribute and add value by having an impact on the lives of others.
My company, Profit Compassion LLC consists of 3 paths:
The Mindful Man Movement: men’s self-discovery coach, speaker, podcast host, author. For Men Seeking Answers Within: Imagine having crystal clear knowledge of your purpose in life where you make confident decisions, and are assertive, productive, and at peak Mental Health. Corporate executives hire me to guide them to tap into their natural power through self-discovery so they may write their own story and live the life they want to live.
The Caregiver Coach: coach for fathers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For Caregivers who are open to a conversation about how I can support you on your Caregiving journey: I help caregivers find balance, build resilience, and rediscover their own well-being. Through personalized Coaching, I provide practical strategies, emotional support, and the tools to reduce Burnout, strengthen Relationships, and navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence. My goal is to empower you to care for yourself as compassionately as you care for your loved one.
Business Solutions: Health/wellness and financial services to support individuals and businesses.
Join me in transforming challenges into opportunities for Growth. Let’s embark on this journey together.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:
Website: https://profitcompassion.com/
Email: [email protected]
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Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.
In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.
Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.
