A Spectrum of Thoughts from Todd's Journey as Alec's Brother

In this episode, we kick off our Sibling Series with a special guest — Todd Jensen. Todd is Alec's senior by three years. He grew up in Japan, Denmark and Texas. Todd holds a B.S. of Accounting from Brigham Young University - Utah. Following college, Todd has pursued a career in speciality finance in Texas while maintaining a few entrepreneurial real estate ventures on the side. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, smoking meat, riding dirt-bikes (much to Christi's dismay), playing RuneScape and bugging the living heck out of Alec! Todd shares his unique perspective on what it was like growing up with a sibling on the autism spectrum — the challenges, the lessons, and the moments that shaped their bond.

From early memories to the realities of sharing family attention and adapting to Alec’s needs, Todd’s honest reflection sheds light on how autism impacts not just the individual, but the entire family. We talk about what he learned along the way, how his relationship with Alec has evolved, and what advice he has for other siblings navigating similar experiences.

It’s a heartfelt, insightful look at family life, understanding, and the lasting love that comes from growing up piece by piece alongside autism.