Voices Beyond Words: Helena & Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons on Autism, Love & Communication

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Live Free Ride Free with Rupert Isaacson

Rupert Isaacson

40 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to Live Free Ride Free, where we talk to people who have lived self-actualized lives on their own terms, and find out how they got there, what they do, how we can get there, what we can learn from them. How to live our best lives, find our own definition of success, and most importantly, find joy. Your Host is New York Times bestselling author Rupert Isaacson. Long time human rights activist, Rupert helped a group of Bushmen in the Kalahari fight for their ancestral lands. He's probably best known for his autism advocacy work following the publication of his bestselling book "The Horse Boy" and "The Long Ride Home" where he tells the story of finding healing for his autistic son. Subsequently he founded New Trails Learning Systems an approach for addressing neuro-psychiatric conditions through horses, movement and nature. The methods are now used around the world in therapeutic riding program, therapy offices and schools for special needs and neuro-typical children. You can find details of all our programs and shows on www.RupertIsaacson.com

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Voices Beyond Words: Helena & Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons on Autism, Love & Communication | EP 37

Live Free Ride Free with Rupert Isaacson

1 hour 4 minutes

1 month ago

Voices Beyond Words: Helena & Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons on Autism, Love & Communication | EP 37

Once nonverbal, Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons now communicates through a letter board and her own writing—sharing profound insights into love, autism, and the human spirit. In this extraordinary episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with long-time friend Helena Hjalmarsson and her daughter Lina to explore the paradox of autism, poetry born from struggle, and what it means to align with our planet and each other. Their conversation moves from the excruciating journey of learning to spell, to navigating health challenges, to Lina’s vision of compassion as the cornerstone of society.

✨ “In learning how to spell, I set high on a cloud.” – Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons

✨ “I see autism as the most profound inspiration that has ever existed. It is also the most profound challenge.” – Lina Hjalmarsson

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Lina moved from nonverbal to verbal communication through a letter board ([00:05:00])
Why autism can be both profound inspiration and profound challenge ([00:29:30])
Insights from Lina’s original poetry on love, suffering, and joy ([00:20:00])
How Helena and Lina navigate mycoplasma, OCD, and anxiety ([00:46:00])
Why expressing raw emotions can bring healing and resilience ([00:40:00])
What autistic voices can teach neurotypical people about universal love ([00:35:00])
Lina’s vision for compassionate leadership in her presidential essay ([00:58:00])

🎤 Memorable Moments from the Episode:

Rupert introduces the episode and its unprecedented nature ([00:00:00])
Lina shares her purpose: to spread love on this planet ([00:13:00])
Helena reads Lina’s poem A Love Meaning to Burst ([00:20:00])
Lina’s untitled poem about holding herself out of a hole ([00:22:00])
Lina’s poems Incisions and Soaring on suffering and transformation ([00:27:00])
Helena discusses mycoplasma, Lyme, and OCD in autism ([00:46:00])
Lina’s presidential essay: why compassion should guide America ([00:58:00])
Closing reflections – the need for autistic mentorship ([01:00:00])

📚 Projects, Writings, and Ideas Mentioned:

Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons – Poet, student, and autism advocate
Helena Hjalmarsson – Autism parent and advocate
Dr. Temple Grandin – Autism pioneer and mentor
Mary Coyle – Homeotoxicologist
Dr. Engles – Naturopath specializing in autism and Lyme disease

🌍 See All of Rupert’s Programs and Shows:

Website: https://rupertisaacson.com

📲 Follow Us:

Long Ride Home:

Website: https://longridehome.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/longridehome.lrh
Instagram: https://instagram.com/longridehome_lrh
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@longridehome

New Trails Learning Systems:

Website: https://ntls.co
Facebook: https://facebook.com/horseboyworld
Instagram: https://instagram.com/horseboyworld
YouTube: https://youtube.com/newtrailslearningsystems

📚 Books & Resources:

Rupert Isaacson – The Horse Boy, The Long Ride Home, The Healing Land: https://longridehome.com/books

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