Talk To Me Sis

Fans know Shelley and James as one of the sweetest couples from Love on the Spectrum, but there's so much more to their story.Shelley joins us to share how a simple message turned into an unexpected love story, why their relationship works so well, and what life has been like since the cameras stopped rolling. She also opens up about being diagnosed with autism as an adult, the challenges of being misunderstood online, and the lessons she's learned about staying true to herself.Lise SmithTikTok: @connorsmom4514Instagram: @connorsmom_liseNicci SmithTikTok: @nicci_tannersmomInstagram: @nicci_smith6

What happens when you refuse to give up on your dream?This week we sit down with comedian and Netflix star Leanne Morgan for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. Leanne opens up about balancing family and ambition, the challenges of empty nesting, marriage, aging with confidence, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Lise SmithTikTok: @connorsmom4514Instagram: @connorsmom_liseYouTube: @carrideswithconnor4114Nicci SmithTikTok: @nicci_tannersmomInstagram: @nicci_smith6

In this heartfelt episode of Talk To Me Sis, Tish Cyrus-Purcell opens up about raising one of the biggest stars on the planet (Miley Cyrus, in case you were wondering!) while balancing motherhood, marriage to Dominic Purcell (Prison Break), business (how does she protect her kids from the industry), and eventually asking herself one simple question: Who am I outside of being a mom?Lise SmithTikTok: @connorsmom4514Instagram: @connorsmom_liseYouTube: @carrideswithconnor4114Nicci SmithTikTok: @nicci_tannersmomInstagram: @nicci_smith6

In this episode of Talk to Me Sis, we sit down with Jennifer Cook author, autism advocate, and the relationship expert from Netflix's hit show Love on the Spectrum. But this time, Jennifer isn't guiding someone else. She's sharing her own story.00:00:00 Coming up...00:00:34 Meet Jennifer Cook from Love on the Spectrum00:16:31 Masking Autism and Learning Social Rules00:17:18 Using Movies and Books to Learn Social Skills00:21:16 Why Autism in Girls Often Goes Undiagnosed00:28:12 Autism, Relationships & Recognizing Abuse00:31:05 Being Diagnosed with Autism at Age 3500:31:58 The Social Rules Book That Changed Lives00:36:12 Raising Neurodivergent Children as an Autistic Parent00:41:10 Occupational Therapy and Sensory Challenges00:45:41 How Jennifer Joined Love on the Spectrum00:48:25 The Impact of Love on the Spectrum00:50:30 Behind the Scenes Stories from the Show00:53:55 Tanner, Connor & Finding ConfidenceWhether you're on the spectrum, love someone who is, or simply want an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and self-worth this episode is for you.

It's Mental Health Awareness Month and nothing is off limits. Two autism moms get real about dysregulation, self-care, postpartum, and finding your way through the hard days.Hosts:Lise SmithNicci Smith

What do you wish someone had told you before you became a mom? In this episode, Nicci and Lise pull back the curtain on the real, unfiltered truth about motherhood. From identity and independence before kids, to grace in long-term partnerships, to the lifeline of good mom friends, this episode is the conversation you didn't know you needed.And they close on an incredible high note: Rio's Law is now officially on the books in Georgia, a huge win for the autism and neurodiverse community.00:00 Coming up...01:01 Welcome & What's Been Going On This Week05:05 Are You a Napper or Not? The Great Debate11:01 Did You Always Want to Be a Mom?13:36 Build Your Identity BEFORE You Become a Mother18:57 Give Yourself Grace. It's Your First Time Doing Life Too21:34 The Pressure of Being a "Perfect" New Mom22:28 Sleep When the Baby Sleeps (Do As We Say, Not As We Did)23:29 Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself Postpartum25:44 How the Mom You Are Changes With Each Child32:19 Single Mom Survival: Accepting Help & Setting a Routine46:47 The Seasons of Marriage Nobody Warns You About53:38 The Power of Your Mom Friend Circle01:01:44 Rio's Law Deep Dive: What It Means & Why It Matters01:06:30 Tanner Meets Christopher McDonald from The Iron Giant 😂01:07:57 What's Coming Up Next & Exciting Guests Ahead

In this episode, Lise and Nicci pull back the curtain on who they were long before Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. Lise opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mom to four kids with very little money and no roadmap. Nicci shares her journey from a shy, insecure young woman to a confident autism advocate, nurse, stay-at-home mom, and fitness lover. And how her husband Mark helped shape who she is today.If you're a special needs parent, an autism mom, a fan of Love on the Spectrum, or someone navigating a busy family, this episode will make you feel seen.Chapters00:00 Welcome & intro01:07 Plot twist: Lise meets a Cobra Kai legend05:15 Plot twist: Tanner's awesome moment08:27 The mystery window bird (what does it mean?!)09:33 Who was Lise before the cameras? 17:10 Who was Nicci before the cameras? 29:52 Debunking the "autism means unsociable & unempathetic" myth33:43 What if Love on the Spectrum never happened?38:25 What we're building...42:15 Business spotlight: Brightside Cafe, Buford, Georgia44:19 Love you mean it!