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Free to Be Mindful Podcast
Love on the Spectrum Inspired App
January 27, 2026
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297
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Worried about your neurodivergent teen’s social life as they grow up? Hear how the Free to Be Mindful Podcast spotlights a safer way to build connection on the Synchrony App.
In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with Jamie Castano, LCSW, and Britt Moser, two of the co-founders of Synchrony, a first-of-its-kind social app designed to help neurodivergent adults build friendships, experience belonging, and strengthen social confidence. Inspired by Jamie’s son and shaped by Britt’s expertise as an autism specialist and educator, Synchrony goes beyond traditional dating apps by centering community, communication support, and safety.
This conversation is especially relevant for parents of neurodivergent teens and young adults, therapists, educators, and anyone supporting autistic adults navigating friendship, dating, and real-life communication challenges. Vanessa and the founders explore what happens when childhood services fade, why social connection still matters deeply in adulthood, and how an AI-powered social coach can provide real-time, context-based support.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
- A look at the gap in social resources for neurodivergent teens, young adults, and adults once childhood services end
- How Synchrony uses AI as an on-demand social coach to support communication, not replace human connection
- Why interests and communication preferences are central to reducing ambiguity and anxiety when connecting with others
TUNE IN TO LEARN
- How “aged-up” supports can help neurodivergent adults navigate real-world social situations
- How real-time support can help with expressive language, social decoding, and boundary setting
- What it looks like to bring an idea to life by knowing your lane, building the right team, and trusting the process
TAKEAWAY MESSAGE
Neurodivergent needs don’t disappear in adulthood, and neither does the desire for friendship, belonging, and connection. Synchrony is a powerful example of what can happen when lived experience and professional expertise come together to address a real and often overlooked gap.
If there’s something you’ve been wanting to bring into the world - a project, a resource, or a new way of supporting others - this episode is a reminder that your ideas matter and your sazón is what makes them uniquely impactful.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SYNCHRONY
Website and waitlist: https://joinsynchrony.com
Social media: https://www.instagram.com/joinsynchrony/
TRANSCRIPT
[00:00:00] V: I found my husband before dating apps had to come around. But I hear how challenging it can be to even, sift through people that first, whether, you know, have common interest or that you find attractive, whatever it is. But then also that have similar communication styles and similar goals. And you have just made it so easy for our neurodivergent youth to have an accessible lifestyle that they can then continue, whether it be for friendship or for dating.