1265. Understanding Autism: What a Late Diagnosis Can Change w/ Kyland Young

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

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 Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Steven Storage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstorage/ Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/steven-storage-md/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:04.2	I love seeing them everywhere.
0:05.6	They remind me of my mom.
0:07.0	She loved Bougainvilleas.
0:08.9	And I love keeping her spirit close to me by wearing floral prints at this time,
0:13.2	which is why I love that Macy's has so many options with floral prints.
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1:08.8	in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:11.7	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
1:19.2	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
1:24.4	Hey, everyone, welcome to Heal Squad with Maria Menunos.
1:28.3	And yes, as you can hear my voice, it is not Maria Menunos.
1:33.0	It's Mr. Maria Manunos here, sitting in as the back of quarterback on this moon day.
1:40.5	And really excited about today's guest who's become a friend but also somebody you may know
1:47.3	he participated on the Big Brother franchise series but also he's on the challenge
1:54.2	however one of the main reasons why I wanted him to come in in addition to all that was
1:59.8	the fact that you know he's been
2:01.5	on the spectrum he's at autism but he's found ways to to manage it and become very very successful
2:08.0	and I feel where this is this is something that many people individuals or families are dealing with
2:13.8	I think there's going to be a lot of great takeaway also want to say I am, I am with Roxy Stryor and many of you from the Heel Squad Better at the University. Roxy, because Roxy, you've been with me for how many years that lost? 14? 14. 14. I think it's that long. 14 wonderful years. Oh, why do you sound sarcastic? No, no, I'm saying it's been wonderful.
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