Joy In Motion: Autism, Motherhood, and the Beauty in the mess

After two months of holidays, snow days, and never having a quiet house, I’m finally back — just me this time.In this episode, I’m sharing something I don’t usually talk about in real time: the hard moments. The ones that sit heavy. The ones that come with guilt, grief, and second-guessing.Being a support-needs parent isn’t just “hard days.” It’s the constant mental load. The hovering. The scanning. The protecting. And sometimes… the biting, the dysregulation, the moments that feel like setbacks — even when they aren’t.I'm talking about why we hover.Why inclusion takes work.Why awareness isn’t enough.And why growth can be both beautiful and messy in the same afternoon.This is real life. 🤍

In this very first episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast and the story of how it all began. I talk about my journey into motherhood, my autistic nonspeaking son, my daughter, and the early signs and experiences that shaped our understanding of autism. I also open up about why I felt called to create this space — a place for honesty, connection, vulnerability, and community. If you’re a parent navigating autism, motherhood, advocacy, or just trying to make sense of the beautiful mess of life, this episode is for you. This is where our conversations begin.