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Sip and Stim
by Kate Martin and Toni Toole
Sip and Stim is a podcast for parents raising children with autism who want honest conversations, practical support, and a reminder that they are not alone. Hosted by Toni, an experienced autism leader, and Kate, a mom raising two children on different ends of the spectrum, each episode blends trusted guidance with real-life experience. From diagnosis and daily routines to relationships, overwhelm, and small wins, Sip and Stim is here to help you take it one day at a time.
Episodes
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Who Ordered the Silver Lining?
What if the fastest way to find more joy is to stop forcing your family to live the way you think you’re supposed to? In this episode of Sip & Stim, Toni and Kate talk about finding joy again when parenting, autism, appointments, milestones, expectations, and everyday life start to feel...
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Well I Didn't See That Coming
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs are the ones you never saw coming. In this episode of Sip & Stim, Toni and Kate are joined by Kayla for a conversation about the moments when children surprise us, exceed expectations, and remind us why their future should never be defined by where they are...
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CEO of Keeping Everyone Alive
There’s the parenting everyone sees. Then there’s everything you’re carrying in your head that no one else can see. In this episode of Sip & Stim, Toni and Kate talk about the invisible mental load that can come with raising a child with autism: appointments, therapies, schedules, safety…
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Am I a Bad Parent? The Parenting Guilt Spiral
Do you ever feel like you're failing as a parent, even when you're giving everything you have? Toni and Kate talk about parenting guilt, comparison, exhaustion, siblings, therapy, advocacy, and the constant feeling that you should somehow be doing more. They get into what happens when one child...
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Sorry, Not Sorry: Boundaries Without Guilt
How do you set boundaries when you're raising a child with autism without feeling guilty every time you say no? Toni and Kate talk family boundaries, sensory needs, parenting decisions, transitions, physical affection, and protecting what your child needs even when other people don't understand....
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When Friendships Change
How do friendships change when you're raising a child with autism? Toni and Kate talk autism parenting, changing friendships, support systems, and finding people who truly understand your family. Sometimes the invitations slow down, plans become harder, and people who once felt close begin to…
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You Can’t Pour From an Empty Stanley
Why do I feel guilty for needing a break? This week on Sip & Stim, Toni and Kate talk caregiver burnout, mom guilt, parenting a child with autism, recognizing when you're running on empty, and why asking for help can feel so hard. Burnout does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like...
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Social Media vs. Autism Reality: The Highlight Reel Nobody Posts
A smiling family photo can hide what happened ten seconds later. Social media can help families find resources, support, and people who truly understand. It can also make everyone else’s home, vacation, parenting, and life look impossibly perfect. So how do we hold onto the connection without...
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Appreciating Holland: The Journey I Never Planned
You picture motherhood one way. Then life takes you somewhere you never expected to go. In the Season 2 premiere, Toni is joined by her friend Michelle for an honest conversation about raising her son, Sal, and becoming the advocate she never knew she would need to be. Michelle shares how Sal...
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Hurry Up and Wait | Sip & Stim - Ep 14
The journey to an autism diagnosis rarely begins with certainty. More often, it begins with a parent’s quiet instinct that something just feels different. In this episode, Kate and Toni sit down with Rebecca, a mom of two children receiving Early Intervention services, to talk honestly about…
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In Sickness, Health, and Constant Crisis | Sip & Stim - Ep 13
Every marriage has challenges. But what happens when autism is part of the relationship too? In this episode, Kate and Toni are joined by Kate's husband, Derek, for one of their most honest conversations yet. Together, they pull back the curtain on what life really looks like when autism shapes…
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The Magic of Thinking Differently | Sip & Stim - Ep 12
What happens when the thing that once felt impossible becomes the thing that helps you connect? In this episode, Kate and Toni are joined by Tom, a magician from the UK who shares his story of growing up autistic without knowing it, struggling through school, feeling misunderstood, and eventually...
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The Babysitter Dilemma | Sip & Stim - Ep 11
For many parents, finding a babysitter means sending a text, making a phone call, or asking a family member for help. For autism families, it's often much more complicated. In this episode, Kate and Toni have an honest conversation about one of the least talked about challenges of parenting a…
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Thriving on Neglect and Goldfish Crackers - The Sibling's Story | Sip & Stim - Ep 10
What is it like to grow up alongside a sibling with autism? In this special episode, Kate and Toni welcome a very important guest to the podcast: Kate's daughter, Roz. Together, they have an honest, funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly emotional conversation about life as Greyson's big sister. Roz...
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IEP: I Expect Panic (and Paperwork) | Sip & Stim - Ep 09
For many parents, an IEP meeting feels less like a meeting and more like walking into a room where everyone knows the rules except you. In this episode, Kate and Toni tackle one of the most important and often most intimidating parts of raising a child with autism: advocating for your child at...
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Autism Isn't Cheap | Sip & Stim - Ep 08
Raising a child with autism comes with love, joy, advocacy, and a whole lot of expenses people rarely see. In this episode, Kate and Toni talk honestly about the financial side of autism parenting, from therapy costs and insurance battles to gas, equipment, safety needs, reduced work hours, lost...
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Autism and Friends - The Conditions That Tag Along | Sip & Stim - Ep 07
What happens when autism is only part of the picture? In this deeply personal episode, Kate and Toni open up about the complicated reality many families face after an autism diagnosis. Because for so many children, the story does not stop there. From seizures, genetic conditions, anxiety, OCD,...
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The Power of the Present - Living in the Here and Now | Sip & Stim - Ep 06
What happens when you stop living in the “what ifs” and start learning how to live in the moment?In this episode, Kate and Toni have an honest conversation about anxiety, control, OCD, autism, and the emotional weight so many parents and caregivers quietly carry every day. Kate opens up about her...
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It Takes a Village | Sip & Stim - Ep 05
When you’re raising a child with autism, people often say, “It takes a village.” But what happens when that village is smaller than you expected, changes over time, or disappears when you need it most? In this episode, Kate and Toni talk honestly about what support can really look like for autism...
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Plot Twist: The BCBA is on the Spectrum Too | Sip & Stim - Ep 04
Episode 4 brings a powerful and personal perspective as Toni and Kate are joined by Kate’s husband, Derek — a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a father of two children on the autism spectrum, and someone who was diagnosed with autism later in life. Derek shares his journey into the field of ABA,...
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Should I Tell My Child They Have Autism? | Sip & Stim - Ep 03
Episode 3 explores one of the biggest questions families face: should you tell your child they have autism, and if so, how? Toni and Kate have an honest conversation about what it looked like to talk with Kate’s daughter Roz about her diagnosis, why transparency mattered, and how autism became a...
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Starting Your Journey | Sip & Stim - Ep 02
Episode 2 focuses on one of the biggest questions families face after hearing words like autism, developmental delay, or ABA therapy for the first time: where do I even begin? Toni and Kate walk through the early stages of the journey, from recognizing concerns and talking with your pediatrician…
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Meet Your Hosts: Two Sides, One Mission | Sip & Stim - Ep 01
Episode 1 introduces your hosts, Toni and Kate, and the heart behind Sip & Stim. Toni shares her journey from Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the experiences that shaped how she supports children and families. Kate opens up about her son Greyson’s...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sip and Stim is a podcast for parents raising children with autism who want honest conversations, practical support, and a reminder that they are not alone. Hosted by Toni, an experienced autism leader, and Kate, a mom raising two children on different ends of the spectrum, each episode blends trusted guidance with real-life experience. From diagnosis and daily routines to relationships, overwhelm, and small wins, Sip and Stim is here to help you take it one day at a time.
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Kate Martin and Toni Toole
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Sip and Stim is a podcast for parents raising children with autism who want honest conversations, practical support, and a reminder that they are not alone. Hosted by Toni, an experienced autism leader, and Kate, a mom raising two children on different ends of the spectrum, each episode blends...
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Sip and Stim is created and hosted by Kate Martin and Toni Toole.
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