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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2025 · 39 MIN

Finding Joy in the Journey: Kasi & Chuck Wicks on Raising an Autistic Child

from Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Parenting & Neurodiversity Insights · host Sarah Kernion | Profound Autism Mom and Caregiver Advocate

Sarah Kernion sits down with her friend Kasi Wicks—sister of country star Jason Aldean—and her husband, country singer Chuck Wicks, for a deeply personal conversation about their journey raising Tucker, their son diagnosed with autism. Together, they open up about the emotional highs and lows of parenting a neurodivergent child, the power of family support, and the mindset shifts that have helped them embrace the unexpected path. They discuss what it means to celebrate *inchstones* instead of milestones, share advice for parents navigating a new diagnosis, and reflect on the beauty of seeing the world through Tucker’s eyes. If you're looking for hope, resilience, and a reminder that joy is found in the smallest victories, this conversation is for you.

Sarah Kernion sits down with her friend Kasi Wicks—sister of country star Jason Aldean—and her husband, country singer Chuck Wicks, for a deeply personal conversation about their journey raising Tucker, their son diagnosed with autism. Together, they open up about the emotional highs and lows of parenting a neurodivergent child, the power of family support, and the mindset shifts that have helped them embrace the unexpected path. They discuss what it means to celebrate *inchstones* instead of milestones, share advice for parents navigating a new diagnosis, and reflect on the beauty of seeing the world through Tucker’s eyes. If you're looking for hope, resilience, and a reminder that joy is found in the smallest victories, this conversation is for you.

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Sarah Kernion sits down with her friend Kasi Wicks—sister of country star Jason Aldean—and her husband, country singer Chuck Wicks, for a deeply personal conversation about their journey raising Tucker, their son diagnosed with autism. Together,...

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