Joan Lipinski : Battles for Her Autistic Daughter's Freedom

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World

Tony Mantor

Alternative Health, Never Give Up, Health & Fitness, Entertainment, Mental Health, Autism Acceptance, Autism, Autism Awareness, Celebrities, Special Needs, Positivity

5 • 3.7K Ratings

🗓️ 12 April 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Send us a text Joan Lipinski shares her deeply personal journey fighting for her daughter with Asperger's syndrome who received a 63-month federal prison sentence after being manipulated into bringing contraband into a facility where she worked. Through multiple prison transfers, denied medical care following back surgery, and judicial misunderstanding of autism, Joan has become a determined advocate battling against a system that fails to accommodate neurodiversity. • Joan's daughter ...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me the World Podcast, hosted by Tony Mayator.
0:11.6	Broadcasting from Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:18.0	Join us as our guests tell us their stories
0:20.9	Some will make you laugh
0:22.5	Some will make you cry
0:24.3	Real life people
0:26.9	Who will inspire
0:28.8	And show that you are not alone
0:32.5	In this world
0:34.0	Hopefully you gain more awareness
0:37.1	Acceptance and a better understanding for autism
0:41.5	around the world.
0:51.3	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Why Not Me the World, Humanity Over Handcuffs, the Silent Crisis Special Event.
0:59.8	Joining us today is Joan Lipinski, who has graciously agreed to share her deeply personal and inspiring story
1:07.6	to navigate the complexities of the legal system on behalf of her daughter, a journey that led her
1:14.5	all the way to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., where she courageously advocated for change.
1:21.5	The challenges she faced have been formidable, forging a path marked by resilience and determination. Through it all,
1:29.3	she's gained invaluable wisdom and perspective, making her extraordinary voice in this conversation.
1:35.5	Truly grateful to have her here with us today. Thanks for coming on. Thank you so much.
1:41.1	Oh, it's my pleasure. Now, if you would, give us a little update on your daughter and her journey
1:48.0	that she faced with the legal system. So initially, when she had her sentencing, it was three years
1:56.0	after her first arrest that they actually did the sentencing, then upon sentencing they actually remanded her
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