Getting A Lift: Studio Sessions - with Stef & Terri

Getting A Lift: Studio Sessions with Mhairi Murray - Powered by Cosmedicare St. Ellen's Private Hospitals   This episode is packed with humour, honesty, and unexpected depth as TikTok duo Stef and Terri share the real story behind their social media success, family life, parenting journey, and personal beliefs.   From viral TikToks to raising a child with autism, Stef and Terri open up about life behind the screen in one of their most personal conversations yet.   In this episode of Getting a Lift, the husband-and-wife duo discuss how a lockdown hobby grew into a social media platform followed by thousands, their whirlwind love story, the realities of long-term marriage, parenting through an autism diagnosis, and the lessons they've learned along the way.   The conversation takes an unexpected turn into faith, spirituality, grief, and finding comfort during life's most challenging moments. Funny, emotional, and refreshingly unfiltered, this is Stef and Terri as you've never heard them before.   Key Highlights 📱 How Stef and Terri accidentally built a TikTok following of more than 170,000 people 💃 From dance teaching and YouTube experiments to viral social media success 💰 The reality of making money on TikTok and why they chose enjoyment over chasing income ❤️ Their hilarious love story, growing from school acquaintances to long-term partners 💍 Marriage, parenthood, and the secrets to staying together through life's challenges 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising three children across three decades of life 🧩 Terri's honest account of recognising and accepting her son's autism diagnosis 🏫 The importance of early intervention, diagnosis, and educational support 🧠 ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, and why understanding how people learn matters 💬 How mental health, anxiety, and undiagnosed neurodiversity can impact everyday life 🕊️ Coping with grief following the loss of Terri's parents 🙏 Faith, prayer, and the role spirituality has played during difficult times ✨ A fascinating discussion about religion, manifestation, spirituality, and personal beliefs 😂 Plenty of laughs, relationship banter, and classic Stef and Terri storytelling throughout   Key Highlights/Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Stef & Terri's Story 01:10 The Truth Behind Their TikTok Success 02:23 How Lockdown Changed Everything 04:32 Going Viral and Building a Social Media Following 12:45 Can You Really Make Money on TikTok? 15:32 Life Behind the Social Media Accounts 18:14 How Stef & Terri First Met 20:40 From Love-Hate Relationship to Romance 22:58 Young Parenthood and Getting Married 24:43 Marriage, Family Life and Making It Work 25:12 Parenting a Child with Autism 28:59 ADHD, Autism and Understanding Neurodiversity 33:40 Mental Health, Trauma and Misdiagnosis 35:42 The Journey to an Autism Diagnosis 39:48 The Parenting Lessons Nobody Expects 42:05 Accepting the Diagnosis and Finding Support 44:44 Education, School Support and Different Learning Styles 46:06 Looking Ahead to High School and the Future 47:43 Grief, Loss and Losing Terri's Parents 48:11 Anxiety, Life Challenges and Finding Direction 49:42 The Power of Prayer 52:20 Faith, Spirituality and Personal Beliefs 57:12 Manifestation, Religion and Life Lessons 59:44 The Advice Terri's Mum Left Behind   Follow Stef and Terri: @stefntonicmain on TikTok Follow Mhairi: @the_misfit_maw on Instagram & TikTok   Powered by Cosmedicare:  https://cosmedicare.uk/  Female Owned and Managed Private Hospitals Based in Scotland, Cosmedicare is committed to delivering a patient-first experience. Their management team brings a unique, empathetic perspective to healthcare, ensuring every patient feels supported and cared for.    Produced in partnership with Go Studios.