Sony Entertainment Story Artist Bobby Rubio on Parenting, Mental Health & Cultural Representation
In this moving first episode of Intersecting Voices, former Pixar story artist and Float director Bobby Rubio opens up about parenting his autistic son, the emotional toll of the diagnosis, and the long road to healing from grief and depression.
We discuss:
*The moment Bobby learned about his son’s autism
*Why grief often accompanies a diagnosis—and how to move through it
*His journey through depression and the power of asking for help
*What it’s like to parent under public judgment
*How his short film Float became a love letter to his son
*The importance of representation in children’s media
*His upcoming comic Neighborhood Legend, starring a Filipino protagonist
✨ Whether you’re a parent of a neurodivergent child, someone navigating mental health challenges, or an advocate for inclusion in media—this episode will speak to your heart.
🧠 Why watch this episode:
*You want to feel less alone on the hard days
*You’re grieving the future you imagined for your family
*You’re struggling to cope with judgment or isolation
*You believe in the power of representation and storytelling
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