About this episode

Kyland Young discusses his late autism diagnosis and its impact on his life and relationships.

Hey Heal Squad! It’s Throwback Thursday, and since April is Autism Awareness Month, we’re bringing back this really eye-opening conversation with Kyland Young, known from Big Brother and The Challenge, and a member of the historic Cookout alliance. In this episode, Kyland opens up about receiving a late autism diagnosis in his 30s and how that completely shifted the way he understands himself, his relationships, and the way he moves through the world. He shares what it was like growing up just feeling “different,” how being on Big Brother actually led to his diagnosis, and the relief that came with finally having answers. He also gets into how his brain processes information, what social interactions can feel like on the spectrum, and the tools he’s used to adapt, learn, and thrive. Such a powerful one to revisit! Join us at Heal Squad Day of Reset: https://www.healsquad.com/reset HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My…

People in this episode

Host: Maria Menounos

Guest: Kyland Young

Topics covered

• autism
• late diagnosis
• self-understanding
• social interactions
• mental health
• personal growth

Keywords

• autism
• diagnosis
• Kyland Young
• Big Brother
• self-awareness
• mental health
• social skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heal Squad, Big Brother, The Challenge, Cookout alliance, Heal Squad Day of Reset, Heal Squad Website, Patreon, Macy’s, EMR-Tek, Airbnb

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