Show overview
Sensory Overload has been publishing since 2019, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 63 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 41 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 5 months ago. The busiest year was 2020, with 13 episodes published. Published by Ali & John.
From the publisher
Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.
Latest Episodes
View all 63 episodesEp 62A Parents' Guide to Micro-Interest Gifts
EAli & John return from the void to reveal their daughter's Christmas gifts, based on her current micro-interests.RESOURCE LINKS:This Ain't Holland - Autism Moms - Ali and Natasha's new TikTok/Insta site about being Autism Moms!Paper Stilettos - the site we purchased frowning Elsa and Anna dollsBarbie Helen Keller dollSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 61The "I" in DEI
ETHIS IS IT! THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Ali & John hit you with a rant about the government's latest nonsense about vaccines and autism. THAT'S RIGHT Y'ALL'S, WE'RE GOIN' WOKE.(Podcast is free, so we can't go broke. Nyah-nyah.)RESOURCE LINKS:So many details about this campaign to maintain Medicaid and how to contact your Senators and Representatives, what you could say, how to learn more, etc. A treasure trove:https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/tell-your-legislators-protect-medicaid-2/Weekly templates to advocate for various issues:https://projectmailstorm.carrd.co/https://postcardstovoters.org/There are always elections that need our help, especially crucial local ones. Here’s a grounded way to help from home. Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 60The Autism Voyage [w/Michael Pereira]
EAli & John welcome special guest Michael Pereira, creator of The Autism Voyage blog, to discuss financial planning for parents of Special Needs.The Autism VoyageSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 59Welcome, Fire
EAli & John return to the mics for 2025 and our very special guest... fire. Lots of fire. And also, we talk about the trash fire that is Special Education. So it's like a themed episode, dig?L.A.'s new favorite app, Watch Duty:Watch DutyGoFundMes of peoples we know who lost homes in the fires:Help the Apodaca and Fenard FamiliesThe Soul Points FundEaton Fire Community ReliefDisplaced Black Families GoFundMe ReliefThe Collaboration LA Fire ResponseSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 58Bethany Nelson Graduates
EAli & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 57And the Script Goes On...
EAli & John talk about perseverating behavior, and the upcoming election.Your Rights as a Voter With a Disability (CA)Voting With a DisabilitySensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 56This is Halloween [w/Bethany]
EBethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 55Dreaming Together
EAli & John talk about the business of family meetings.Colin Farrell Interview - Colin Farrell FoundationColin Farrell FoundationThe Fair Play BookSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 54Small, Measurable, Attainable… I Forget the Rest
ETiny steps become bigger progressions.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 53Wonders Never Cease
EAli was recently a panelist at WonderCon, and our daughter was able to sit in attendance! We discuss this and how church camps are the best place to discover D&D.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 52Upsetting the Normies
ETheme parks are once AGAIN changing their disability pass guidelines. Ali & John have thoughts.Washington Post: "Some Disney Fans Abused Disability Access to Skip Lines. Now Rules Are Changing."IBCCES Accessibility CardSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 51Piece By (Lego) Piece
EThe value of surprises and Legos.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 50Stealing Her Stims
EAli & John celebrate 50 episodes (!) with stories about traveling to Antioch, and the fine art of Redirection.Zachary's Pizza - the yummy Oakland pizza we hadOpen Mind Music - the delightful Oakland shop we purchased rekkids fromSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 49Let a Strummer Be a Strummer [w/Rebekah McKendry]
EWe welcome special guest Dr. Rebekah McKendry, director of the movie "Glorious," award-winning podcaster, and parent of Strummer, an autistic six-year-old bug enthusiast!Autism! The MusicalWatch Ali's Christmas (horror) movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's podcasts!The Book of JohnThe Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 48Forced Choices
EAli & John talk about giving Bethany options... by severely limiting her options.Watch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's podcasts!The Book of JohnThe Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 47Vigilante S***
EAli & John are raising an independent little Swiftie.Watch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's podcasts!The Book of JohnThe Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 46The Ballad of General Kickass
EAli & John talk about their long road to parenthood, including fertility problems, and a miscarriage.Our guest appearance on Parenting Understood PodcastWatch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's new podcast!The Book of JohnHear John's old podcast!The Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 45PT, OT, OMG [w/Jessica Rodriguez & Brittany Benson]
EWe're very excited to be joined by special guests Jessica Rodriguez (Pediatric Physical Therapist) & Brittany Benson (Pediatric Occupational Therapist]! We talk PT, OT, how the two overlap, how they differ, and everything in-between. [Also, guest-starring Jessica's son, who chatters and plays with toys in the background, so it's a little louder than usual, but he's very cute]Jessica's Swim Therapy:SNAP: Special Needs Aquatic Physical TherapyJessica & Brittany's recommended sites:The OT ToolboxThe Star InstituteThe Sleep LadyPink OatmealDinosaur Physical TherapySOS Feeding TherapySPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) FoundationBooks:- Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller- The Out of Sync Child- Carol Stock KranpwitzWatch Ali's movie, now on Hulu!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's new podcast!The Book of JohnHear John's old podcast!The Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 44Work In Progress
EAli & John lay bare their latest marital disputes for you to enjoy and laugh at.Watch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's new podcast!The Book of JohnHear John's old podcast!The Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook
Ep 43Parenting Understood (Finally!) [w/Michelle Tangeman]
EWe welcome special guest Michelle Tangeman, BCBA, LMFT, and co-host of the podcast "Parenting Understood!"Links from the show:Parenting UnderstoodMichelle Tangeman's therapy websiteThriving ToddlerAssociation For Science In Autism TreatmentThe California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse For Child WelfareWatch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's new podcast!The Book of JohnSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook