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Moms Talk Autism Podcast — 258 episodes

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1

Trust Your Gut: Parenting Neurodivergent Teens w/ Jessica Shaw

2

Navigating Autism Treatment: A Parent's Guide w/ Jonathan Alderson

3

Moms Talk: Spring Break Updates, Divorce & Inclusive Birthday Ideas

4

Navigating Autism: Acceptance vs. Treatment w/ Jonathan Alderson

5

Grab Bag: First Words, Sick Days & Diagnosis Grief

6

Instant Sisterhood: Why Community Matters for Autism Moms | We are Brave Together

7

Life Updates, IEPs & Temple Grandin Insights

8

Creating Jobs for Autism: The Rising Tide Car Wash Story

9

Moms Talk: Dreams, Zoo Stories, and & Parenting Realities

10

From Silence to Expression: A Mother’s Autism Journey

11

Autism Parenting and Inclusion: Why Inclusion Isn’t Always Belonging

12

Grandparenting Looks Different When Autism is Part of the Story

13

Disrupting the Overwhelm Cycle (When You’re Parenting Neurodivergent Kids)

14

Diagnosis and Advocacy in the UK w/ Greer Jones

15

Book Club, Burnout, and L.A. Gear Shoes: A 2026 Check-In

16

Beyond the Birds & Bees: Sex Ed for Neurodivergent Children w/ Amy Lang

17

Motherhood and Autism: Real Talk on Parenting, Burnout, and Balance

18

Creating Real Work Opportunities for Neurodiverse Adults

19

What We’re Bringing Into 2026 (and What We’re Leaving Behind)

20

BONUS: Building Real Community for Moms of Neurodivergent Kids w/ Mothers Together

21

Moms Talk Autism 2025 Recap: What We Learned, Loved, and Survived

22

Moms Talk Moms: Zombie Plans, Sandwich Fights & Mom Humor

23

Raising an Autistic Child in the Afghan-American Community - Medina’s Story

24

The One Constant: It Changes — Navigating Autism Into Adulthood w/ Daniella Mini

25

Autism-Friendly Kids Gift Guide 2025

26

What We’re Weirdly Grateful For as Autism Moms

27

Autism and Service Dogs: How Canine Companions Change Lives

28

Rita Miceli’s Autism Journey: Finding Hope in the Hard Days

29

I Didn’t Sign Up for This: Honest Conversations About Autism Parenting w/ Daryl Potter

30

Halloween and Holidays with Autism: Managing Expectations & Finding Joy

31

Parenting Neurodiverse Kids: Building Community and Coping Skills with Dr. Daniela Owen & Jake Loupe

32

Post-Galveston Catch-Up - Life, Laughter, and Autism Mom Real Talk

33

Bringing the Spotlight to Every Artist - Inclusion Through Art with Melissa Smith

34

JJ’s Story - A Teacher’s Journey Through Parenting and Autism

35

A New Chapter for Justin - Growing, Thriving, and Letting Go

36

The Autism Tax - The Emotional and Financial Costs No One Talks About

37

Autism Research and Brain Donation - A Conversation with Dr. David Amaral

38

Building Your Autism Community - Finding Connection with Inga Krevatas

39

Answering the ‘How Are You?’ Question - The Honest Truth for Autism Parents

40

Embracing Autism - A Conversation with Lia McCabe

41

Ending the Chase for ‘Normal’ — Redefining What Autism Parenting Looks Like

42

Navigating the Autism Journey - Real-Life Insights from Mom and Advocate Nicole Studt

43

Autism, ADHD & Diagnosis Down Under - A Global Perspective with Allison Bolson

44

Almost-Teens, Fully Exhausted - Parenting Autistic Tweens Without Losing Yourself

45

Guiding Bright Minds - Supporting Neurodivergent Kids with Tiffany Feingold

46

SocialWiseVR - Helping Autistic Kids Build Social Confidence in a Virtual World

47

Moms Talk Moms - Laughter, Friendship, and a Little Chaos

48

Different Thinkers - Autism, Research, and Acceptance with Drs. Fredrikson & Rothman

49

Coaching for the Caregiver - Finding Support and Self-Compassion with Eloise Zareian

50

Moms Talk Puberty Prep - Navigating Puberty with Autistic Kids

51

Special Needs Life Coach and Mom, Kara Ryska

52

Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Eric Weiss

53

Moms Talk Imposter Syndrome

54

Fitness and Autism with Eric Chessen

55

Brittney's Existential Crisis

56

Autism and Travel w/ Becky Large of Champion Autism Network

57

Functional Neurology Pt 2 w/ Dr. Brandon Crawford

58

Rapid Fire Q&A w/ Ashley Lewis

59

Autism & Sibling Relationships w/ Ashley Lewis

60

Mental Health w/ Dr. Arielle Rubin

61

Kicking CASK with Rachel Alves

62

Grab Bag #12

63

Talking with Jeffe Boats, Autistic Author and Father

64

Mental Health w/ Nicholas & Stephen Pt 2

65

Mental Health w/ Nicholas & Stephen Pt 1

66

Moving Day w/ Jean & Shannon

67

Megan Champion with Mothers Together

68

Jean's Winter Break Catch Up

69

On the Spectrum with Nicholas & Stephen

70

Moms Talk Winter Break

71

Allowing Struggle: The Loving Push

72

Neurodivergent Water Safety with Dayna Harvey

73

Functional Neurology and Autism with Dr. Brandon Crawford

74

2025 Forecast: Moms Look Ahead

75

RE-Launch: Having Another Child After Diagnosis

76

RE-Launch: Gestalt Language Processing with @BohoSpeechie!

77

2024 Recap with the Moms!

78

RE-Launch: We Wish We Would Have Known

79

Brittney's Experience with Establishing Conservatorship

80

Moms Talk Moms #8

81

Books for Siblings w/ author Amy McCoy

82

I'm That Mom...

83

Community Story: Stephanie Debnath

84

Moms Talk Moms #7

85

Divorce and Disability w/ Lisa Zeiderman

86

Chaos Catch Up: Moms Talk Everything

87

Harry Psaros: A dad's fight for acceptance

88

RE-Launch: Can Grief & Joy Co-Exist?

89

Stacie Sherman: Career Journalist & Working Mom

90

RE-Launch: Adapting & Grief

91

Why Title IX? w/ Kristina Supler & Susan Stone

92

RE-Launch: Acceptance & Grief

93

"Doing Great" with Emily O'Laughlin

94

RE-Launch: Depression & Grief

95

Spellers with Dawnmarie Gaivin & Dr. Dana Johnson

96

RE-Launch : Bargaining & Grief

97

Parenting Neurotypical Siblings w/ Amanda Owen

98

RE-Launch: Anger & Grief

99

Community Story: Sonya Bell

100

RE-Launch: Denial & Grief

101

Relocating for Services w/ Joni Brown

102

Podcast Recommendation: In It- "Advocating for your Special Ed Child"

103

We are Brave Together w/ Jessica Patay

104

Moms Talk: Holiday & Special Occasion Prep

105

Making the "Nevers" Possible w/ Meg Raby

106

Grab Bag #11

107

Discussing the Diagnosis with our Child w/ Drs. Katia Fredriksen & Yael Rothman

108

Moms Talk Moms #6: Summer Edition

109

For the Love of the Game: Michael Gold w/ Future Fans

110

IEP Refresh w/ Lisa Baskin Wright

111

Cultivating Hope w/ Jan Stewart

112

BONUS: Shannon and Brittney Talk Failing Motherhood

113

Failing Motherhood w/ Danielle Bettmann

114

Moms Talk the Mental Load: Part 2

115

Dyslexia & Learning in 3D w/ Jess Arce

116

Moms Talk the Mental Load: Part 1

117

Weathering the Storms w/ Britta Merwin, Fox Weather Meteorologist

118

The Moms Summer Check In!

119

Entertainment for ALL kids w/ Jerry Kolber

120

You May Also Like: Who Smarted? The Funniest Podcast for KIDS!

121

Traveling the Spectrum w/ Stuart Butler & Peter Prokop

122

Disability ComicCon w/ Dr Alisa Elliot

123

You Have No Idea w/ Beth James Burns

124

Grab Bag #11 w/ Tash & Shannon

125

Don't Sing Happy Birthday with Joni Brown

126

SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 3 with Britt & Jean)

127

Finding Confidence as a Parent with Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Shahla Ala’i-Rosales

128

SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 2 with Britt & Shannon)

129

#PeriodProblems w/ Ashley Lewis

130

SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 1 with Britt & Tash)

131

Modern Mom Probs w/ Tara Clark!

132

Moms Talk Moms #5

133

Jonathan Alderson Pt. 3: Consequences and our Kids

134

Merry Go Round: Sleep

135

Learning to Speak Up with Katie Gallardo

136

Mindful Voices: A One-Stop Shop for Therapy?!

137

Tough Times w/ Britt & Shannon

138

Jonathan Alderson Pt. 2 : Receptivity & Communicating With Our Kids

139

Jonathan Alderson Pt. 1: Why All Therapy May Not Work for All Kids

140

The Moms' Current Fav Book w/ author Kelley Coleman

141

Feeding our Kids: The Feeding Assessment Tool w/ Elizabeth Klein, BCBA, LBA, M.Ed.

142

School Based Speech Therapy w/ Sarah Anzalone, SLP

143

Grab Bag #10

144

Mean Jean the Legislative Machine

145

Sister, Advocate, and Psychologist : Dr. Taylor Day

146

School Based Occupational Therapy w/ Sharon Peddie, OT

147

HomeSchooling: A Discussion with Manisha Snoyer

148

Siblings: A Lifetime Dedication w/ Mollie Garre and Maya LaBate

149

2024 Vision

150

2023 Year In Review

151

Keeping our Kids Safe at Home w/ Jay Korza

152

Breaking Barriers: Diagnosis to IronMan Athlete

153

"Are You Sure?" : Colleen Johnson's Story

154

Suicide and the Signs: AnneMoss Rogers' Story

155

Adulting with Mama Fry

156

Grab Bag #9

157

Raising My Son Before Services: Monica Meyers Part 2

158

Raising My Son Before Services: Monica Meyers Part 1

159

We Holiday OUR Way!

160

Talking Our Kids: Back To School Updates

161

Employing Autistic Adults w/ Eileen Youngberg

162

The Importance of Peer-to-Peer Support

163

How to Achieve Inclusive Education w/ Bre Gastaldi (Part 2)

164

What Inclusive Education REALLY Is w/ Bre Gastaldi (Part 1)

165

Creating Your Community with Sarah Watkins from AUsomesauce

166

Talking Tics

167

Moms Talk Moms #4

168

Can Grief and Joy Coexist?

169

Coming Together In Camas

170

Grab Bag #8

171

How Distrust Can Affect the Way You Advocate

172

Adaptive Diving : Discover Diveheart w/ Jim Elliot and Tinamarie Hernandez

173

Finding the Right Caregiver with Dr. Alisa Elliot

174

Mom Guilt 2.0

175

Halfway There : A Summer Break Update

176

Let's Get Physical : Movement & Our Kids

177

The Different Parenting Styles

178

Participating in Therapy While Allowing Our Kids to be Their Authentic Selves with Dr. Kristin Wegner

179

Grab Bag #7

180

Life with my Boys, One Autistic and the other Deaf : Jen Haase's Story

181

Slipping & Sliding Into Summer: Handling the Transition

182

They Said It Would Get Easier...

183

Profound Autism : A Day With Austin

184

Moms Talk Moms #3

185

Living Apart From My Son: Emely Zavala's Story

186

Medical Insurance with Chris Olmanson of Beaming Health

187

Gestalt Language Processing with @BohoSpeechie!

188

We Wish We Would Have Known...

189

Moms Talk Moms #2

190

Rage Against the Machine: Navigating Insurance

191

Grab Bag #6

192

Connecting and Joining with your Child

193

Moms Talk Moms

194

KultureCity, The Super Bowl, and Tash

195

Interview with author Meg Raby

196

Kulture City Interview with Renae Ingles

197

Our Experience With Specialists

198

Regression vs. Refusal

199

Grab Bag #5

200

The Care Map: What I Wish My Teacher Knew

201

2023 Focus with Moms Talk Autism

202

2022: Year in Review

203

Best Practices with guest Lisa Baskin Wright, IEP and Special Education Coach

204

Sorting Through Misinformation: How to Decide

205

Marriage and Autism

206

Finding Faith and Perspective with Tash and Brittney

207

Grab Bag #4

208

Dynamics of First Responders Families

209

Additional Diagnoses and Testing

210

Separation Anxiety

211

Holiday Expectations

212

Grab Bag #3

213

All About Halloween

214

ADHD with Beth Gardner

215

Caring for an Autistic Adult with Tami Mayne

216

Grab Bag #2

217

Future Planning with Jeffrey Stephens, Partner at GVM Law, LLP

218

The Mindset Around Grief: A Wheel of Adaptation

219

Acceptance and Grief: Learning to Move Forward

220

Depression and Grief: Allowing yourself to feel

221

Bargaining and Grief: Let's Make a Deal...

222

Anger and Grief: It's a Mad, Mad World!

223

Denial & Grief: When you're too scared to face your child's diagnosis

224

Back to School Transitions

225

The Comparison Trap

226

Special Education and Advocacy with Catherine Michael

227

Trusting Others with our Children with Doug Crabtree

228

Living Abroad and Fragile X Syndrome with Charley Qaqa

229

Will I Ever Sleep Again?

230

Autism and the Teen Years with Jane Merrill

231

All About Siblings

232

Excluding Our Neurodivergent Children

233

Brittney's Story

234

Traveling and New Environments

235

Tash's Story

236

Grab Bag

237

Shannon's Story

238

The Medication Question

239

Jean's Story

240

Mom Mental Health

241

Dad Interview #4 with Jay

242

Having Another Child After Diagnosis

243

Dad Interview #3 with Tyler

244

Interview with William Wherli

245

Dad Interview #2 with Doug

246

Where are they now: Updates on the kids

247

Dad Interview #1 with Brad

248

Interview with Tiffany Hammond

249

Autism Acceptance Month Introduction

250

Stimming and Repetitive Behaviors

251

Mom Guilt: Battling the Inner Judge

252

IEP Meeting Crash Course with Lisa Baskin Wright

253

Preparing for Autism Appointments - Tips for Stress-Free Doctor and Therapy Visits

254

Potty Training and Autism - What’s Worked (and What Hasn’t)

255

Family Matters - When Loved Ones Don’t Understand Autism

256

Navigating Friendships with Neurotypical Kids & Families

257

Awkward Conversations - Handling Unsolicited Advice and Uncomfortable Autism Moments

258

Self-Care and Caregiver Burnout - Relearning How to Take Care of Ourselves