Best Autism Mom Podcasts (2024)

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Moms Talk the Mental Load: Part 2 1:08:29

2h ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Recovery is necessary after going through periods of Decision and Emotional and Physical Fatigue from being a caregiver (caregiver burnout syndrome). In this episode, our “downloading” continues but we cover and wrap up the topic of the Mental Load by hitting on these few points: Personal actions you can take How Friends, Family + Community can hel…

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128. Meltdowns Are Information 14:21

1h ago14:21

14:21

Discover why your child's meltdowns are informative and how to learn from these meltdowns instead of fearing them. I show you how to get curious instead of emotional when things get hard, and you'll learn a powerful step-by-step process for showing up with objectivity when your child is melting down. Get full show notes and more information here: h…

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Ep40 - Expert Advice on Autism: A Heartfelt Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin 6:44

5d ago6:44

6:44

I am thrilled to share that our latest podcast episode features an exclusive interview with Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned animal scientist and one of the most famous individuals with autism. In our conversation, Dr. Grandin shares invaluable insights on early intervention, effective communication strategies, and the importance of timely support fo…

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Dyslexia & Learning in 3D w/ Jess Arce 1:14:21

1d ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Today we chat with special guest and dyslexia expert Jess Arce, managing director of 3D Learning Experts, which provides virtual tutoring services tailored to children facing brain-based learning challenges. The tutors help bridge the gap with their peers who are struggling with reading, writing, spelling, and math. Jess also opens up about her jou…

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Moms Talk the Mental Load: Part 1 1:01:38

6d ago1:01:38

1:01:38

In this episode, we unpack two of three prongs to what encapsulates the “Mental Load”: Planning, Organizing + Anticipating = Cost of Cognitive Labor, Time Currency Spent + Decision Fatigue Honest Mom Moments: “I don’t like myself right now.” Reporting the moments when people around you, no matter the circumstance, don’t understand what is at play a…

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127. Burnout Buster for Autism Moms 8:45

6d ago8:45

8:45

Tune in this week to discover my burnout buster for Autism moms. I show you how all the visible and invisible labor of being an Autism parent leads to burnout, share the value of saying no strategically, and break down a simple technique you can try to help you say no when it serves your well-being the most. Get full show notes and more information…

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Weathering the Storms w/ Britta Merwin, Fox Weather Meteorologist 1:03:19

8d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

We are thrilled to bring you a community story from a fellow working mama, Britta Merwin. Britta is a meteorologist by day (and by day, we mean EARLY morning) and a mom, wife, and autism advocate every minute of every day! Britta has three children, one diagnosed with autism. You can find her on FoxWeather.com, keeping us all updated on the latest …

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Ep39 - Transforming Struggles into Triumph: My Story and How You Can Achieve Success Too 1:04:01

11d ago1:04:01

1:04:01

I’ve been dirt poor, out of options, and destined for a life of failure. As one of five children, I lived in a household where survival was an all-out battle amidst the worst possible conditions. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any harder, on December 18, 2014, my nonverbal 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It f…

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126. Anxiety Buster for Autism Moms 10:57

16d 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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The Moms Summer Check In! 1:01:42

15d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

All four of us in one episode? In the summer? It’s a hot, sweaty, sticky miracle! We had a great time filling you all in on our summer experiences so far. There’s been highs and lows and lots of transitions. We cover everything from staying home to chill, selling homes and big family changes, family trips, and summer camps. Between the four of us, …

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Ep38 - Diapers and Limited Words to Potty Trained and Conversational! 🎉 27:04

18d ago27:04

27:04

I'm thrilled to share our latest podcast episode. Meet Marilyn and her daughter Marian. When Marilyn started with me, her goals were to get her daughter to use words functionally and to be fully potty trained. In just one month, her daughter achieved both! Marilyn saw more progress with my program in one month than in 18 months of speech therapy. M…

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125. Stress Buster for Autism Moms 7:53

24d 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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Entertainment for ALL kids w/ Jerry Kolber 48:06

22d ago48:06

48:06

Calling ALL parents and kids, this episode is for YOU! We are thrilled to have Jerry Kolber on this week’s episode, creator and advocate for some of the most successful and beloved children’s “edutainment” programming in the world. We chat with Jerry about his own struggles growing up within the traditional public education system, his interest and…

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Ep37 - From Student to Coach in my program - Hear Jessica's story 40:29

27d ago40:29

40:29

Hey, autism parents! I’m thrilled to invite you to our latest podcast episode featuring Jessica and her son, Christopher. From mastering potty training in our Champions for Our Children Masterclass to developing full-sentence communication in our Next Level Autism program, their journey is truly inspiring. Jessica shares how mindset work empowered …

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You May Also Like: Who Smarted? The Funniest Podcast for KIDS! 17:11

27d ago17:11

17:11

Surprise! It’s a bonus episode this week! We are so excited to introduce you to one of our favorite podcasts FOR KIDS! Who Smarted? is a fun and educational podcast specifically for kids and their families. There are episodes and topics for everyone’s interests and the recordings are really entertaining with lots of cool sound effects, voices, triv…

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

28d 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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Traveling the Spectrum w/ Stuart Butler & Peter Prokop 48:13

29d ago48:13

48:13

Today we had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Stuart Butler and Peter Prokop, two gentlemen who were instrumental in creating and directing a new series called Traveling The Spectrum. Both advocate and share a personal connection to the disability community. They believe all families deserve to vacation and create quality memories tog…

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Ep 36 - Unlocking Social Skills: The Five Secrets to Teaching Your Child with Autism How to Make Friends. 2:05:36

1M ago2:05:36

2:05:36

Hey, autism parents! Michelle here, coming to you live from Hershey, Pennsylvania! My son has been sweeping the dance competition, taking home tons of awards. We're beyond excited! But I wanted to take a moment to share something special with you. Last Wednesday Night, from my hotel room, I completed an amazing workshop called "Unlocking Social Ski…

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123. More Is Not Always Better 13:34

1M 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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Disability ComicCon w/ Dr Alisa Elliot 45:59

1M ago45:59

45:59

Dr. Alisa Elliot, founder, owner and operator of the Chrysalis Spectrum Foundation, www.chrysalisspectrum.com, is back to tell us about her latest venture. Which was a glowing success, Check out www.disabilitycomiccon.com, the theme was "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" It was an exciting and inclusive event celebrating the power of div…

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Ep 35 - Potty Power Bootcamp Q&A 1:20:01

1M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Hey everybody, Michelle here and I want to apologize. It's been a while since I've been podcasting. We've been so busy. We have so many new families that have joined the champions for our children masterclass, and my new membership next level autism. So if you guys ever want any information on that, you can always email me at michelle@michellebroge…

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122. Emotions Are Contagious 15:36

1M 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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You Have No Idea w/ Beth James Burns 54:35

1M ago54:35

54:35

We recommend you watch the documentary first, but it is not required to enjoy this conversation. Links below. We are honored to talk with Beth today, the co-star of the documentary, “You Have No Idea”. Beth and her son, Evan, are featured in this amazing film, giving us a real glimpse into autism life for their family and community. Beth opens up a…

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121. Behaviors Are Neutral 7:43

2M 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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Grab Bag #11 w/ Tash & Shannon 45:06

2M ago45:06

45:06

Welcome to the Tashie and Shannon show! Totally kidding, but today’s episode IS just the two of us and we’re answering some specific questions y’all have. Per usual, we are no experts, but we will always share openly about where we are in our journey and what has or is (or isn't) working for us. Some of the topics we cover today are: *High pain tol…

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120. The Grief of Missing Out 13:06

2M 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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Don't Sing Happy Birthday with Joni Brown 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Today we chat with Joni Brown about her family’s journey with not only autism but also PCDH19, a rare epilepsy disorder. Today Allie is 20 years old, and Joni discusses their diagnosis story. We dive into the heartache of the life-changing diagnosis, Joni’s tenacity in finding answers, and the triumphs they have made as a family. We also discuss Jo…

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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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SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 3 with Britt & Jean) 59:49

2M ago59:49

59:49

Welcome to our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. Brittney and Jean are having this week's conversation, diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are we getting in our own way at times? We break…

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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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Finding Confidence as a Parent with Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Shahla Ala’i-Rosales 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

Today we welcome authors Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Shahla Alai-Rosales to the podcast to discuss navigating therapies and feeling confident as a parent. Long-time friends and colleagues, they have worked together to bring important insights and knowledge to families all over the world. We are the keystone to our child’s growth and development. We are…

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117. Making the Most of the Summer 15:25

3M 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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SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 2 with Britt & Shannon) 55:59

3M ago55:59

55:59

Welcome to the Brit and Shan show, in part two of our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. We are diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are we getting in our own way at times? We break it down …

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116. Picking Your Battles 14:46

3M 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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#PeriodProblems w/ Ashley Lewis 58:53

3M ago58:53

58:53

It’s finally time. Today, Shannon and Britt tackle menstruation (aka period problems) with the help of our friend Ashley Lewis! You guys have been asking for this one for so long, and we haven’t been able to speak from experience. Ashley shares about her family, and her daughter’s diagnosis, and then gives us some REAL TALK about our kids and their…

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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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SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 1 with Britt & Tash) 55:39

3M ago55:39

55:39

Welcome to our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. Brittney and Tash are starting this conversation by diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are we getting in our own way at times? We break it…

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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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Modern Mom Probs w/ Tara Clark! 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

Today we were able to chat with Tara Clark from Modern Mom Probs! If you haven’t found Tara online, you definitely should; her links are below! Today we had a great conversation about her son’s diagnosis. Jack was diagnosed in 4th grade with Developmental Coordination Disorder, also known as Dyspraxia. We discussed the ins and outs of their story, …

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113. Parental PTSD (Part 2) 21:15

4M 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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Moms Talk Moms #5 47:25

4M ago47:25

47:25

This one is a bit wild, y’all. Just like Tash’s favorite chunky sweater. We talk about pet peeves, our favorite outfits and clothing, ways to unwind and relax, and our apps that we just can’t quit! This is exactly what it’s like when we are all in the same room. Lots of giggles, maybe a couple of swears. Just giving you a heads-up. 😉…

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112. Parental PTSD (Part 1) 16:31

4M 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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Jonathan Alderson Pt. 3: Consequences and our Kids 1:42:02

4M ago1:42:02

1:42:02

WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THE OREOS?!?! :D (Inside joke… listen and you’ll understand!) For a discussion on consequences, this one has a lot of laughs. It's important to laugh at ourselves, right? How do we teach our kids consequences that empower them to make better choices? What is the framework around this? AND.. if we haven’t been the best with conseq…

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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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Merry Go Round: Sleep 55:35

4M ago55:35

55:35

Welcome to the first of our Merry-Go-Round Episodes! We needed a fun way to revisit episode topics that we'd already done, but as you all know, certain topics are ever-changing. Much like a merry-go-round we just circle right back around. Today’s episode we touch on SLEEP! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like for us to revisit and update …

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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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Learning to Speak Up with Katie Gallardo 57:04

4M ago57:04

57:04

We love it when DM chats lead to podcast guests. Katie shares her personal story about her son’s diagnosis and therapy journey, specifically ABA. This led to her finding her voice, speaking up, and helping others in her area and state to receive more coverage for autism services. We all have to start somewhere! Connect with Katie on Instagram @7luc…

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109. What No One Tells You 32:14

5M 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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Mindful Voices: A One-Stop Shop for Therapy?! 53:46

5M ago53:46

53:46

Today we had a great discussion with Rachael Farkas at Mindful Voices about therapies and services available to autistic families in a “one-stop shop” style company. There are places out there that can provide speech, OT, potty training, ABA, etc all from one location and team. Everyone works together and has access to your kids’ data and informati…

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Ep34 - The 5 Ways You’re Unconsciously Sabotaging Your Child with Autism 1:55:29

5M ago1:55:29

1:55:29

In this episode, we uncover the subtle yet impactful ways parents may be unknowingly hindering their child's development. Join us as we explore "The 5 Ways You’re Unconsciously Sabotaging Your Child with Autism," offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for fostering a supportive environment and empowering your child to thrive. Tune in…

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