Holly’s Huddle: Recent Episodes
Holly Robinson Peete
Conversations to inspire and guide you.
Listen to Holly Robinson Peete, actress, activist and mother of a thriving autistic son, and Dr. Darren Sush, PsyD, BCBA-D, and Cigna’s Head of Autism and Psychology, as they talk to a variety of experts offering guidance for families at the different stages of autism.
Holly and Dr. Sush speak with Michelle Hobgood, a fitness expert, autism activist and mother of a nonverbal, 26-year-old son on the spectrum. They touch on the importance of self-care, the power of saying “no” and social media support groups.
Cigna's Pediatric Director and autism expert, Dr. Matthew Keller, joins Holly and Dr. Sush to have a conversation about challenges families face early on. Episode highlights include when interventions should happen, what signs to look for and how to set milestones.
Holly discusses her family’s own autism journey with Dr. Sush, from her husband’s initial denial of the diagnosis to her autistic son, RJ, overcoming “Never Day” to become a fully employed adult in his dream job.