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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 41 MIN

Hannah Smith: What Autism, Motherhood & Creativity Can Teach Us About Resilience

from Conversations with Carroll · host Carroll Patrizi

This conversation is FULL of hope and encouragement for anyone:💙Who is walking through a season that feels overwhelming💙Who is parenting a child with unique needs💙Who has ever felt isolated, exhausted, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forwardI sit down with the wonderful Hannah Smith - designer, entrepreneur, advocate, mother, and one of the most present-moment people I know.Hannah opens her heart about her journey parenting her son after his autism diagnosis, and how that experience transformed the way she lives, loves, creates, and shows up in the world. What began as sleepless nights and uncertainty slowly became a story of resilience, purpose, creativity, and unexpected joy.Together, we talk about:💙 Learning to live in the present moment💙 Why “yet” is one of the most powerful words we can hold onto💙 The courage it takes to ask for help💙 Pivoting instead of giving up💙 Celebrating small wins that are actually very big wins💙 Being gentle with ourselves and others💙 Finding joy in the middle of life’s messinessThis conversation reminded me that sometimes the very thing we think might break us becomes the thing that teaches us how to be present and live joyfully.I have no doubt Hannah’s story will encourage so many of you.Love and prayers,Carroll💙🌍 Stay connected with me!▪️ Newsletter: https://carrollpatrizi.com/contact  ▪️Instagram:    https://shorturl.at/pYPX4 ▪️Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cpatrizi ▪️Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/carroll.njpatrizi ▪️LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/cQ1UT ▪️Website: https://carrollpatrizi.com/🌍 Connect with Hannah Smith!▪️Interior Design Website: https://www.hannahsmithinteriors.com/ ▪️Website: www.lighthouseschoolfw.com ▪️Instagram: www.instagram.com/pillowsbyhannah ▪️Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahsmithinteriors    ▪️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556443535889&ref=PRODASH_UPSELL_xav_ig_profile_page_web#

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