Interview: Lisa Candera, The Autism Mom Coach

An episode of the Mom Who Works: Redefining what it means to be a working mom (in a world without working dads...) podcast, hosted by Jenna Worthen, Mom Who Works, titled "Interview: Lisa Candera, The Autism Mom Coach" was published on April 10, 2026 and runs 43 minutes.

April 10, 2026 ·43m · Mom Who Works: Redefining what it means to be a working mom (in a world without working dads...)

Summary

April is Autism Awareness Month, and today's episode is with Lisa Candera, the autism mom coach! This episode has nuggets of wisdom and support for moms who are walking the same path as Lisa and for moms who are loving someone in their lives who are walking the same path. We are so honored to have her on the show!Lisa Candera is a single mom to a young adult with severe autism and OCD, a practicing attorney, and a life coach for autism moms. She founded The Autism Mom Coach as the answer to the question she asked herself during her son’s most volatile years of acute aggression, school crises, and hospitalizations:How do I stay steady and grounded when my child is constantly melting down?The answer became the foundation of her coaching program, where she teaches autism moms to regulate first so they can respond with steadiness and lead with confidence.Lisa hosts The Autism Mom Podcast, is a regular contributor to The Autism Parenting Magazine and presenter on parental self-care, emotional regulation, and meltdown de-escalation strategies for Autism Services and Resources, Connecticut.  https://theautismmomcoach.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-candera-949b3175/https://www.facebook.com/theautismmomcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/theautismmomcoach/

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