Best Lisa Candera Podcasts (2024)

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126. Anxiety Buster for Autism Moms 10:57

3h ago10:57

10:57

In this episode, we take a look at what's actually happening in your brain when anxiety takes over. I break down the different parts of the brain involved and how they interact to keep you stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Once you understand the science behind it, anxiety becomes a lot less scary and mysterious. Learn my 4 C's method for challenging …

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125. Stress Buster for Autism Moms 7:53

2h ago7:53

7:53

Learn a biological hack for immediately creating calm in your body when you’re stressed. I share how the Autism Mom Ice Water Challenge works and my top tips for implementing this technique in your everyday life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/125By Lisa Candera

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124. Solo Parenting with Rob Gorski, The Autism Dad 44:49

2h ago44:49

44:49

Rob Gorski is a solo parent of three sons with Autism, each with unique characteristics. He lives in Ohio and runs a popular blog and hosts an impactful podcast called The Autism Dad, where he shares his experiences and offers support to other parents raising children with Autism and other disabilities. Learn a fresh perspective on Autism parenting…

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123. More Is Not Always Better 13:34

3d ago13:34

13:34

We believe more is better, and that if we do more, our child with Autism will be ‘okay’ or won’t struggle as much. I debunk the myth that more intervention is better and explore the dangers of the 1987 Lovaas study. I’m showing you why higher amounts of therapy may not be helpful to your child, how your well-being matters more to your child than sp…

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122. Emotions Are Contagious 15:36

25d ago15:36

15:36

Discover why emotions are contagious and what you can do with this information. I discuss the science and statistics behind emotional contagion in children with Autism and their parents. Learn how to create a more stable environment for your child when they're melting down. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.co…

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121. Behaviors Are Neutral 7:43

1M ago7:43

7:43

Discover why your child's behaviors, regardless of whether you like them or not, are neutral. I share how remaining neutral about your child's behaviors helps you to stay calm as you navigate the challenges of Autism parenting, and you'll learn how to stop looking at your child's behaviors as either good or bad, so you can avoid the anger and frust…

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120. The Grief of Missing Out 13:06

1M ago13:06

13:06

I'm giving a voice and a name to the experience that Autism moms everywhere have of missing out on parenting experiences we expected and the childhood we imagined for our kids. This is what I'm calling GOMO, the grief of missing out. Discover how to start acknowledging the grief of missing out and learn how to not get stuck there when this grief st…

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119. How to Stop Worrying (MVP) 17:44

2M ago17:44

17:44

I'm sharing two of the most valuable lessons I've brought you in the history of this podcast: that worrying is optional, and how to stop worrying. Tune in this week to discover why we worry and how to stop. Discover why worry is always optional, how worrying is impacting your life in more ways than you currently realize, and you'll learn how to get…

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118. The Oxygen Mask Fallacy 10:01

2M ago10:01

10:01

If you feel like there's something off about the oxygen mask analogy, tune in this week to discover why you're totally correct. I discuss why the oxygen mask fallacy doesn't offer us any comfort as Autism parents, and you'll learn what to do next time somebody tells you to put your oxygen mask on first before you try to help your child with Autism.…

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117. Making the Most of the Summer 15:25

2M ago15:25

15:25

Learn my top tips for planning a summer that brings both you and your child joy. I’m sharing how fear and guilt might be showing up in your parenting, how to actually relax and enjoy your summer, and the best thing you can do for yourself and your child to make the most of the summer. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautism…

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116. Picking Your Battles 14:46

2M ago14:46

14:46

Discover what picking your battles looks like as an Autism parent. I discuss the challenges of having and enforcing boundaries, why your child will always resist the boundaries you try to put in place, and you'll learn how to follow through with your boundaries when you want to, and when to pick your battles if you feel like you need to. Get full s…

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115. Boundaries Are Not Mean 19:16

3M ago19:16

19:16

Tune in this week to discover why boundaries are not mean. I discuss how boundaries protect you as an Autism parent and allow you to show up as your best self, and you'll learn how to uphold boundaries that protect your well-being, even during the most challenging times. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/1…

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114. Respite Resistance 15:00

3M ago15:00

15:00

I see respite resistance in Autism moms all the time. Even when parents accept that they need to take a break, it still brings up conflicting thoughts and feelings that stop them from experiencing the benefit of their respite. Discover why you're reluctant to take respite, even when the option is available to you. I explore why respite is vital for…

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113. Parental PTSD (Part 2) 21:15

3M ago21:15

21:15

Last week, we dug into the reality of parental PTSD and how it plays out in our lives as parents of children with Autism. This week, I’m here to share my personal journey and some of the strategies that have been the most effective in managing my own experience of trauma and PTSD. Discover a list of simple practices that keep me grounded as I navig…

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112. Parental PTSD (Part 1) 16:31

3M ago16:31

16:31

Discover why parents of children with Autism are at a higher risk of developing PTSD compared to parents of typically developing children. I share the clear indicators that you’re experiencing complex PTSD as an Autism parent, and you’ll learn to identify exactly where your chronic stress is coming from. Get full show notes and more information her…

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111. Negativity Bias (MVP) 14:27

4M ago14:27

14:27

Learn why our human brains are wired to fixate on all the things that might go wrong, without considering what could or is already going well. I’m showing you how negativity bias impacts your parenting, what happens when you begin to notice your thoughts, and an exercise that will help you see the whole picture when your brain wants to feed you neg…

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110. What No One Tells You (Part 2) 17:33

4M ago17:33

17:33

Hear the continuation of what no one tells you about Autism. I discuss why there’s nothing wrong with you if you’re feeling grief after an Autism diagnosis, how to deal with those, “I could never do what you do…” comments, and you’ll learn that you’re not alone in all of these new experiences you’re having as an Autism parent. Get full show notes a…

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109. What No One Tells You 32:14

4M ago32:14

32:14

I share eight things I wish I knew about being an Autism parent that no one ever told me. These are lessons I’ve learned along the way that you can probably relate to, and my hope is that you feel validated, supported, and understood because you are working extraordinarily hard and deserve acknowledgment. Get full show notes and more information he…

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108. IEP Refresh 52:18

4M ago52:18

52:18

With my three-day IEP Bootcamp coming up, it’s time for an IEP refresh. As the parent of a child with Autism, you’ll inevitably come to an IEP (Individualized Education Program) table on this journey. This can be an intimidating place to be. So, how do you support your child in understanding what’s going on at an IEP table, while also looking after…

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107. Reality Check 14:48

5M ago14:48

14:48

This month marks one year since I enrolled my son in what I thought would be the perfect environment for him. However, the reality wasn't what we had expected. Hear my story of receiving a reality check over the past year. I'm sharing the journey I've been on over the past 12 months and giving you my tips for dealing with the reality of the life we…

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106. ASD Mom Big 3: Burnout 18:31

5M ago18:31

18:31

Discover the 10 most common reasons for burnout in Autism parenting and what you can do to address them. I’m discussing how you might be unknowingly contributing to your own burnout, and you’ll learn how to start making time for yourself, taking responsibility for what you can control, and protecting your time and energy so you have more capacity t…

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105. ASD Mom Big 3: Anxiety 14:16

5M ago14:16

14:16

Discover how anxiety is impacting your experience of parenting your child with Autism. I’m discussing how anxiety shows up for Autism moms, why the vicious cycle of anxiety persists, and you’ll learn how you can address your anxiety in a way that serves you and your child. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com…

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104. ASD Mom Big 3: Stress 19:41

5M ago19:41

19:41

Stress is showing up in your day-to-day in more ways than you might currently realize. Discover the lesser-known symptoms of stress, and how stress is impacting every area of your life. I’m discussing how your stress responses work as an Autism parent, and you’ll learn how to start quickly calming your nervous system when you’re in a chronic state …

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103. Coaching v Therapy with Allison 41:24

5M ago41:24

41:24

Allison is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but she decided to turn to coaching with me when she found herself in a cycle of meltdowns and feeling guilt and shame about her reactions to her teenage daughter with Autism. This conversation is packed with fantastic insights into the differences between therapy and coaching and serves as the p…

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102. Someone Who Understands: The Power of Coaching for Autism Moms 18:36

6M ago18:36

18:36

Discover my five favorite things about working with a coach who truly gets your lived experience as an Autism parent. I’m sharing the progress coaching allowed me to make in my life, and you’ll learn why you should consider coaching as a way to achieve your personal development goals as the parent of a child with Autism. Get full show notes and mor…

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101. Resilient Autism Mom Program 12:27

6M ago12:27

12:27

In a webinar last week, I introduced my new 1:1 program called the Resilient Autism Mom Program, created to empower you to take control of your Autism parenting experience in only 90 days. Today, I dive into the details of my new program, go over its components, and discuss the creative process behind its development. I am so excited to tell you mo…

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100. Lessons from Rock Bottom 9:44

6M ago9:44

9:44

Find out why being at rock bottom is an amazing opportunity, despite how it feels, and how to see it as such. I share what I’ve learned about rock bottom, how I was able to evaluate some of the darkest times in my life to find a way forward, and how you can too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/100…

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99. Life Out Loud with Carrie Cariello 13:44

6M ago13:44

13:44

In part two of my conversation with author Carrie Cariello, we’re exploring her upcoming book coming out in 2025, Life Out Loud, which is a collaboration with two other Autism moms, Kate Swenson and Adrian Wood. Carrie shares the impact finding a community of other Autism moms has had on her life, and how Life Out Loud came to be. She is giving us …

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98. Parenting and Puberty with Carrie Cariello 46:32

7M ago46:32

46:32

Carrie Cariello is a wife and mother of five children, whose second eldest child, Jack, is on the Autism spectrum. Hear Carrie’s insights on parenting and puberty as an Autism mom, and how she's navigating the untethering of the mom-child relationship. We discuss what it was like for her to be a young mother of a child with Autism, why letting your…

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97. What’s New and What to Expect in 2024 14:48

7M ago14:48

14:48

The Autism parent experience is filled with making hard decisions, managing feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, grief, and resentment, and generally being hyper-focused on our child and making everything right for them. What I’ve learned is that we need to shift from this state to one of focusing on ourselves. We’ve all heard the oxygen mask analogy,…

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96. How We Make Parenting Harder on Ourselves (MVP) 15:21

7M ago15:21

15:21

Discover how we make parenting difficult for ourselves. I’m discussing why Autism isn’t a problem that needs solving, how to identify the thoughts that are making your job as a parent even harder, and I’m giving you a simple tool to make parenting a happier, more confident, and peaceful experience for you and your child. Get full show notes and mor…

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95. How to Not Lose Your Mind over Winter Break 9:40

7M ago9:40

9:40

Tune in this week for my tips for dealing with the added stress of having your child home for winter break. I’m giving you five ways to bring some much-needed structure to winter break, tips for grounding yourself during stressful moments, and showing you how to lighten your load where possible. Get full show notes and more information here: https:…

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94. The Most Triggering Time of the Year 12:03

8M ago12:03

12:03

Discover how to deal with the most triggering time of the year. I’m sharing some simple strategies to help you bring more ease to the Holiday Season. Learn why bracing yourself isn’t enough, and how you can properly prepare for the difficult emotions that come up at this time of year. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautism…

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93. Subscribe, Unsubscribe 13:20

8M ago13:20

13:20

Discover how to start being more discerning about what you let into your field of vision. I’m sharing how your brain reacts to social media, why it makes you feel good one minute and terrible the next, and most importantly, learn how to be ruthless in curating not only your social media experience, but your experience of real life too. Get full sho…

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92. Letting Your Heart Break 7:54

8M ago7:54

7:54

Discover why the most powerful thing you can do as an Autism mom is let your heart break. I’m discussing why heartbreak is inevitable when you’re the parent of a child with Autism and showing you how to set your heart break instead of adding resistance to your long list of challenges. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautism…

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91. Processing an Autism Diagnosis 39:14

8M ago39:14

39:14

Join us on this episode to hear my former client and friend Julia’s experience of advocating for her children and the grief she’s feeling about her role as an Autism mom. She’s offering her journey of working with doctors, the news she’s processing right now, and how coaching has given her the tools she needs to support herself on this journey. Get…

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90. Gratitude Masking 19:21

8M ago19:21

19:21

Tune in this week to learn what gratitude masking is and how to stop it. I'm showing you where gratitude masking might be coming up for you as the parent of a child with Autism, and you'll learn how to stop weaponizing gratitude against yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/90…

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89. The R Word 10:38

9M ago10:38

10:38

Join me this week to discover how to navigate resentment as it relates to your child with Autism. Hear how you’re not alone or wrong for experiencing this, how you might be unconsciously choosing to stay resentful, and the antidotes that will help you acknowledge and validate your experience. Get full show notes and more information here: https://t…

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88. Stop Beating Yourself Up 8:35

9M ago8:35

8:35

Join me on this episode to learn about the parable of the second arrow and what it means for you as an Autism mom. Hear how we unwittingly amplify the original pain life throws our way, what happens when we do so, and three simple steps to help you stop shooting the second arrow. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomco…

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87. Talking Back to Fear 13:13

9M ago13:13

13:13

Discover how to start talking back to fear. I’m sharing why thought errors occur when we’re scared, giving you six examples of cognitive distortions that commonly come up for my clients when fear is taking over, and I’m sharing three simple, practical steps to start talking back to your fear instead of leaving it to run the show. Get full show note…

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86. Processing Fear 27:33

9M ago27:33

27:33

This week, I'm joined by my former client, Anna, who is walking us through what it's like to process fear. Hear what’s bringing up fear for Anna right now and how I’m coaching her through it. I’m sharing why speed accelerates fear, how to find ventral vagal safety when you’re experiencing fear, and my favorite tool that you can lean on the next tim…

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85. Fear 18:34

10M ago18:34

18:34

Discover how fear and grief are interwoven in your experience as an Autism parent, and a few ways fear shows up in our everyday lives. Hear why fear is a normal reaction to the loss of certainty and control that the Autism diagnosis brings, and how to begin experiencing the emotion of fear without letting it run your life. Get full show notes and m…

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84. When Things Suck (MVP) 18:17

10M ago18:17

18:17

Tune in this week to rediscover what to do when things suck. Taking deep breaths and drinking water won't make your kid stop screaming or the school stop calling, but when things feel out of control, you can be there to support yourself and bring some calm into your body, and I'm showing you how. Get full show notes and more information here: https…

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83. Self-Regulation and Resourcing 13:21

10M ago13:21

13:21

Learn what resourcing involves, and how it creates internal safety so you can feel, process, and integrate your emotions in a healthy way. I’m sharing five easily accessible ways to resource yourself, why they’re worth practicing right now, and the power of the tools I’m offering today in understanding and shifting your emotional experience. Get fu…

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82. Creating Internal Safety: Nervous System 101 20:36

10M ago20:36

20:36

Join me this week to learn the basics of polyvagal theory and your nervous system. Hear why creating internal safety is so important, the power that comes with being able to recognize your somatic experience, and how to get familiar with different nervous system responses so you can intentionally shift your experience of Autism parenting. Get full …

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81. The Grief Spectrum 17:58

11M ago17:58

17:58

Tune in this week to bring curiosity and compassion to the emotions that rise from your experience of grief. I’m discussing why grieving a continuing loss means you’ll encounter a whole spectrum of emotions, where these emotions are coming from, and I’m sharing an experience of my own to demonstrate exactly how the grief spectrum shows up. Get full…

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80. Ambiguous Loss 20:27

11M ago20:27

20:27

I recently discovered a framework that gives a voice to the nuance of our experience in grieving the loss of a child we expected to have, and it’s called ambiguous loss. Join me today to learn what the theory of ambiguous loss entails and how naming it for yourself will help you move towards acceptance in any given moment. Get full show notes and m…

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79. Grief Myths 13:37

11M ago13:37

13:37

Ignoring or resisting grief never feels good long-term. To address your grief intentionally and directly, tune in this week. I’m shining a light on the most important misconceptions about grief, and how to spot where these myths are getting in the way of understanding your own experience of grief in a validating way. Get full show notes and more in…

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78. Grieving the Life Not Lived 13:20

11M ago13:20

13:20

Tune in this week as I highlight why we often fail to acknowledge parental grief and how you might be grieving the life that was not lived. Hear how this is an experience all parents raising children with Autism go through, whether we realize it or not, and my top tips for getting to radical acceptance, enabling you to live your life with more ease…

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77. Defining Success for Your Child with Autism (MVP) 16:24

12M ago16:24

16:24

Discover why it’s important for you to define success for your child with Autism, an exercise that will help you find evidence of all the ways they’re succeeding right now, and a myriad of benefits that come with tailoring uniquely what success means to your neurodivergent child. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomco…

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