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Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast

204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

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Welcome to Talk Like a Mother, where we fearlessly tackle real, raw topics with sarcasm, heart, and reflection. From parenting and autism to relationships and mental health, we offer honest, hopeful, and occasionally humorous insights. Coming to you from across borders and time zones, our diverse voices share parenting stories and tips. Whether you laugh or cry with us, it's all here. Welcome to the table!

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Episodes

Sit Down There's More #13 - Harry Potter 7 with Jaime

April 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Hey listeners join us for this episode of Sit Down There’s More with Jaime as she chats with the ladies about Harry Potter 7. If you didn’t know Jaime is a Harry Potter Super-fan and we are here for it so, take a seat and join us!  To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] ...

S24: Parenting Autism E2: Anxiety

April 22, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

On this episode, we discuss anxiety in children and adults living with autism. We chat about our children and what anxiety looks like in our home and for our children so take a seat and join us! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Messag...

Sit Down There's More #12 - Hot Topics with Jenn

April 18, 2024 20:59 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MB

Join Jenn as she chats with Jaime about a range of hot topics. They cover the heartbreaking story of the non-speaking boy abused on his school bus, insights on the Kelces, with a touch of Taylor Swift, and the newest news on Gypsy Rose. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected]...

S24: Parenting Autism E1: Girl Autism

April 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

She's back! Joining us on today's episode is someone near and dear to our hearts. We've missed her at the table and are thrilled to have her back to kick off Series 24 Parenting Autism E1: Girl Autism featuring special guest Tabitha Cabrera! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at talklikeamotherpodcast@gmail...

Sit Down There's More #11 - Harry Potter 6 with Jaime

April 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Hey listeners, join us for this week's episode of Sit Down There's More as we discuss Harry Potter 6 with Jaime. Come laugh with and at us as we chat about the movie/book with the HP expert, Jaime! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠...

Sit Down There's More #10 - Harry Potter 6 with Jaime

April 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Hey listeners, join us for this week's episode of Sit Down There's More as we discuss Harry Potter 6 with Jaime. Come laugh with and at us as we chat about the movie/book with the HP expert, Jaime! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠...

S23: Raising the White Flag E5: No Reservations

April 08, 2024 12:39 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Join us for our No Reservations episode as we wrap up our Raising the White Flag series. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In...

Sit Down There's More #10 - Harry Potter 5 with Rachel

April 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Hey listeners join us for Rachel's episode of Sit Down There's More as we discuss Harry Potter 5! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

S23: Raising the White Flag E4: Storytellers -Mothers and Mental Health

April 01, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

Join us on this episode of storytellers with Jaimie, Jenn, Kimmie, and Rachel as we talk about motherhood and mental health as we close off our waving the white flag series. Take a seat and join us! 00:25 Motherhood's Hidden Struggles by Jaime Ramos 4:00 Mother and Fear by Jenn Dun 5:55 Disconnected by Kimberly McIsaac 8:02 For the Mom I Missed by Rachel Flanagan 10:19 My 100% Survival Rate by Rachel Flanagan Jenn Dunn as Keeping up with Kya on To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a su...

Sit Down There's More #9 - Harry Potter 4 with Jaime

March 28, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 35.8 MB

Join us as we continue making our way through the Harry Potter movies with Jaime as our guide. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ins...

S23: Raising the White Flag E3: How We Cope

March 25, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MB

On this episode, we chat about all the ways we cope while raising the white flag. We discuss the positive ways and the not so positive ways. We also talk about how thankful and lucky we are to have found each other and this community so take a seat and join us. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at talklikeamotherpodcast...

Sit Down There's More #8 - Wedding Recap with Kimmie

March 21, 2024 13:51 - 49 minutes - 37.1 MB

On this episode, we join Kimmie as she recaps her son's wedding. We chat about the McIsaac shenanigans with a dash of autism sprinkled in. So take a seat, and sit down there's more! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On...

S23: Raising the White Flag E2: Breaking Stigma with Betsy Johnstone

March 18, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

On this episode, we sit down with Betsy Johnstone to chat about living alongside bipolar disorder and overall mental health. Although these subjects are difficult to talk about, we feel, it's important to open up the discussion. Take a seat and join us. Betsy Johnstone is the author of Dear Betsy, available on her website: https://dearbetsy.org/. Find Betsy at Dear Betsy on Facebook To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We woul...

Sit Down There's More #7 - Harry Potter 3 with Rach

March 14, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 41.3 MB

Join us as we talk Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@talklikeamotherpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find our per...

S23: Raising the White Flag E1: What's Getting Moms Down

March 11, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

On this episode, we discuss what gets Moms down. We chat about raising children with special needs and how that can affect our mental health. So take a seat and join us for Series 23 Raising the White Flag. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dial 988 (USA and Canada) To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] o...

S23: Raising the White Flag E1: What's Getting Moms Down?

March 11, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

On this episode, we discuss what gets Moms down. We chat about raising children with special needs and how that can affect our mental health. So take a seat and join us for Series 23 Raising the White Flag. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dial 988 (USA and Canada) To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected]...

Sit Down There's More #6 - Friendships and Harry Potter 1 &2 with Jaime

March 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

On this weeks episode, we sit down with Jaime to chat about friendships as an adult and caregiver. Moving into the second half much to Jaime's delight and excitement we discuss the Harry Potter series starting with one and two so sit down there's more! Find BriAnna on Facebook: To Infinity & Beyond Words Listen to her first episode with us: S8: Hear Me Roar E2: Making Change Taking Names To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would ...

Navigating Food and Weight Loss

March 04, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes - 39.1 MB

On this episode, we chat about our thoughts around weight, loss and food, and how it affects us as special-needs parents and woman. Take a seat and join us. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Paren...

Sit Down There's More #5 - Child Care and Travel with Jenn

February 29, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 20.5 MB

On this week's episode of Sit Down, There's More Jenn discusses her upcoming work trip and childcare. Kimmie joins her at the table and they chat about the challenges that come with leaving your autistic child and finding childcare. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Mes...

S22: Self Love E5: No Reservations

February 26, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

On this episode we discuss our vast knowledge of the Super Bowl, or lack thereof, the halftime show and those roller skates! And of course all things Travis and Taylor. Thank you for joining us this series and we hope you find a little love for yourself! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sen...

Sit Down There's More #4 - Cruising With Kimmie

February 22, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 39.8 MB

This week Kimmie takes the hot seat! She chats with us about her recent cruise adventures and her 27 dresses dilemma so sit down there's more! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠⁠...

S22: Self Love E4: Self Motivation & Self Improvement

February 19, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

On this episode, we chat about Self Motivation & Self Improvement, and what that means to each of us. Join us as we continue our series on Self-Love. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠⁠...

Sit Down There's More #3 - Fun and Games with Rachel

February 15, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 15.6 MB

This week Rachel chats about friendship, birthdays and more with Kris Lindsey, from Fostering Love and Hope: The Lindsey Way, Jenn and Kimmie join the chat too. Find Kris Lindsey at Fostering Love & Hope: The Lindsey Way  on Facebook. To support us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠...

S22: Self Love E3: Zoe Potter

February 12, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 33.8 MB

On this episode, we discuss body positivity, anti-diet intuitive eating, and all things in between with social media influencer Zoe Potter. Zoe Potter (@lovezoepotter) is a Canadian content creator located in Ontario who focuses on plus-size fashion, lifestyle, anti-diet and self love content. She has a large female following on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube who often looks to her for suggestions and recommendations for clothing and food. She has incredibly popular series across her platfo...

Sit Down There's More #2 - What Are You Watching? with Jaime

February 08, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 32.1 MB

On this episode we sit down with Jaime to talk about what we're watching. We chat about the Grammys and so much more so take a seat and join us! To support us: ⁠⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram...

S22: Self Love E2: Outer Self

February 05, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

During this episode we discuss our outer self and what that means to us. We dive into how we feel others view us and how we view ourselves. Join us at the table as we candidly discuss our thoughts. To support us: ⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠⁠Send us a voice Message⁠⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠⁠Talk Like a ...

Sit Down There's More #1 - Jenn's Hot Topics

February 01, 2024 17:22 - 36 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this episode, we discuss hot topics off the cuff with a twist of humour while discussing everything from Britney to T-Swift! Sit back down because there’s more! To support us: ⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠ ⁠Check out our merch!⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, ⁠Send us a voice Message⁠! You can find us: On Facebook - ⁠Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast⁠ Insta...

S22: Self Love E1: Inner Self

February 01, 2024 17:16 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MB

On this episode, we discuss our inner self, and what that means to each of us. We chat about social media, and how it affects the beauty industry, and how one views themself. So take a seat at the table and join us as we talk like a mother. To support us: Become a subscriber here. Check out our merch! We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at [email protected] or, Send us a voice Message! You can find us:...

Goodbye Tabitha

January 22, 2024 14:56 - 35 minutes - 26.4 MB

In this episode, we bid farewell to our dear Tabitha, a cherished member of our table. She has decided to take a step back from sharing her journey. We'll miss the joy of spending our Mondays with her, her infectious laughter, and her occasional raps. Tabitha has been an integral part of our team, and while we respect her decision to take a step back, we'll certainly feel her absence on the podcast. We love you, Tabitha! You can find us on ⁠⁠Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Revisit of S1: Talk Like a Mother Ep2: Just Bad Advice

January 15, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Join us for a revisit of one of our fan favorite episodes! We talk about all the unsolicited advice we received and still receive about parenting. Baby shower cards and the sweet messages that don't include the pressure we feel as new parents. Breastfeeding, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Anxiety around taking a brand new baby home. The expectations that you have as a new parent and how we were blindsided about all the things not talked about. Advice in public and how you are judged eit...

You Do You in the New Year

January 08, 2024 15:55 - 59 minutes - 44.4 MB

In this episode, we enter January and answer some fun questions. There are a lot of laughs in this episode. Welcome to 2024, and congratulations on making your way out of 2023. We like to stay away from New Year's Resolutions but like to think about things like: Where would we go if we could take a trip into the past? What three wishes would we ask for if given that golden lamp? What is a surefire thing that will make each one of us angry? Find out some of the other questions as you l...

Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024

January 01, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 33.9 MB

We say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. We review the year as we look back on all the changes. As always, so much has happened this year, and it is hard to capture it all in one episode. We are so proud of everything we have accomplished this year and look forward to what 2024 has in store for us. Become a Paid Subscriber: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tableforfive/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ If you like our podcast, please share, rate, and review it! You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

While You Wrap!

December 22, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 41.4 MB

Get into the festive spirit! Releasing our weekly episode a few days early this Christmas week just in time for your holiday preparations. Join us for a delightful time of laughter and cheer as we play Table for Five-style Christmas games. Tune in to discover our surprisingly wonderful singing voices (not!) and hear all about our Christmas movie favorites and holiday preferences. This episode is perfect for listening while you wrap presents or get ready for the big day, adding an extra lay...

S21: Voices Behind the Bloggers E5: No Reservations

December 18, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

In this conclusion to our Voices Behind the Blogger series, we wrap it up with a No Reservations episode. Join us as we delve into the origins of our blogging journeys, the motivations that keep us going, and the profound impact it has had on our lives. We also chat about the less glamorous aspects, the challenges and negative elements that come hand-in-hand with our shared passion. Listen as a we discuss it all with some laughs and love. If you like our podcast, please share, rate, and r...

S21: Voices Behind the Bloggers E4: Sarah Rutter

December 11, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

This week, we chatted with Sarah Rutter; she has a unique light in her spirit that we all felt when we met and chatted with her on the podcast. Sarah and her husband, Daniel, live in Ohio with their 9-year-old autistic daughter Harper. She has a background in Early Childhood Education and is currently a paraprofessional in a preschool inclusion classroom. Find out more about Sarah and her family on Facebook Adventures with Harper Elaine, & Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adventureswit...

S21: Voices Behind the Bloggers E3: Molly Seale

December 04, 2023 11:40 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

This week, we get to chat with Molly Seale. She is a vibrant and driven mom who writes about their beautiful family. Molly lives in California with her husband and two children, Wynter and Storey. Wynter is their sweet, brilliant, blonde, curly-haired boy, and he is Autistic. Storey is their gorgeous, spirited, opinionated, daughter. She is currently in early intervention for developmental delays and "at risk for autism spectrum disorder." After a More Than Project Retreat, Molly was inspi...

S21 Voices Behind the Bloggers E2: Renee Sellers

November 27, 2023 08:14 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

This week, we chatted with Renee, a friend whom we had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with in Minnesota. She has a beautiful way of always finding the light in her life and spreading love to those around her. Renee Sellers is a wife and a stay-at-home mom to her two autistic daughters, Opal and Lucy. She uses her platform to educate others, advocate for those with disabilities, and relate with other parents who may feel alone in this journey. She is a fierce believer that there ...

S21: Voices Behind the Bloggers E1: Laura Simzyk

November 20, 2023 08:17 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

We start our new series, talking with moms who share their stories through blogging. We find out why they began to share, why they think it is important to share about their family, and their perspectives on the challenges of sharing. This week, we talk to Laura, whose spirit emanates warmth and kindness. She is a fantastic person and mother, and we are lucky to have the opportunity to speak to her about her family and their journey. Laura Simzyk lives in Arizona with my husband and three...

Interview with Carrie Cariello, about her new book "Half My Sky."

November 13, 2023 15:32 - 48 minutes - 37 MB

We had the pleasure of talking to Carrie Cariello this week about her new book, her family, and her son Jack's transition to life outside of their home. It is always lovely to speak to Carrie; she has a beautiful way with words in every piece of writing she shares with us all. Carrie Cariello is the author of ⁠⁠What Color Is Monday⁠⁠?: How Autism Changed One Family for the Better, and ⁠⁠Someone I’m With Has Autism⁠⁠. She lives in Southern New Hampshire with her husband, Joe, and their five...

Interview with Carrie Cariello, about her new book "Half My Sky"

November 13, 2023 09:30 - 48 minutes - 37 MB

We had the pleasure of talking to Carrie Cariello this week about her new book, her family, and her son Jack's transition to life outside of their home. It is always lovely to speak to Carrie; she has a beautiful way with words in every piece of writing she shares with us all. Carrie Cariello is the author of ⁠⁠What Color Is Monday⁠⁠?: How Autism Changed One Family for the Better, and ⁠⁠Someone I’m With Has Autism⁠⁠. She lives in Southern New Hampshire with her husband, Joe, and their five c...

S20: Autism Behind Close Doors E5: No Reservations

November 06, 2023 08:33 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

We close out our autism behind closed doors series with a no reservations episode. We discussed how we felt about discussing more challenging topics and opening up to our listeners. Some of the things we were able to reflect on in this series are that this life ebbs and flows, that feeling your feelings is okay, that we all learn as we go, and that sharing these parts of our lives is challenging in general. We run down some tips on how you can support us when trying to share these parts ...

S20: Autism Behind Closed Doors E4: Interview with Jessica Berger

October 30, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

We had the pleasure of speaking to the fantastic Jessica Berger. She is a Mother to two daughters, Zoe and Piper, who live outside Philadelphia. Her advocacy for her daughter is a truly incredible, breathtaking story. We admire her and her family's strength and honesty when discussing their journey. Hear about their path to find the best care they could for their daughter when resources were limited, and the immediate need was extremely high. She discusses their path to getting their dau...

S20: Autism Behind Closed Doors E3: Self-Harm

October 23, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

This week, we discuss self-harm, one of the most complex and sensitive topics. Undoubtedly, this subject has broken all of our hearts at one time or another. As we started our discussion, you will hear the emotions behind even speaking to each other about this topic. We have dug deep to openly discuss some of the more complex parts of our children's lives and want you to know you are not alone. If you like our podcast, please share, rate, and review it! You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

S20: Autism Behind Closed Doors E2: Elopement

October 16, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB

In this episode, we talk about one of the most scary things as a parent to autistic children eloping. It’s common for children who have autism spectrum disorder to run or wander away from caregivers or secure locations. This is called elopement. Elopement is common in children with autism and can be a traumatic situation for a child and caregivers. Understanding why your child elopes and how to prevent it may help decrease stress and prevent accidental injuries. We discuss some of our gre...

E20: Behind Closed Doors S1: Aggression

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

This series discusses some things our families find hard to open up with others about that we fear sharing with others for various reasons. This episode takes us behind closed doors to talk about something that affects many families in our community: aggression. There's a hidden shame that goes along with aggression. Please take a seat at the table as we openly discuss how this has affected our families. It was not an easy conversation to have. We try to share as much as possible from our fi...

S20: Behind Closed Doors E1: Aggression

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

This series discusses some things our families find hard to open up with others about that we fear sharing with others for various reasons. This episode takes us behind closed doors to talk about something that affects many families in our community: aggression. There's a hidden shame that goes along with aggression. Please take a seat at the table as we openly discuss how this has affected our families. It was not an easy conversation to have. We try to share as much as possible from our fi...

S20: Autism Behind Closed Doors E1: Aggression

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

This series discusses some things our families find hard to open up with others about that we fear sharing with others for various reasons. This episode takes us behind closed doors to talk about something that affects many families in our community: aggression. There's a hidden shame that goes along with aggression. Please take a seat at the table as we openly discuss how this has affected our families. It was not an easy conversation to have. We try to share as much as possible from our fi...

Tired As a Mother: Part 2

October 02, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Sometimes, we need to talk about the things that make us worry, angry, sad, and disappointed. All Mother's talk about things that their kids do that are hard to deal with. This episode breaks down how life can get you down sometimes. Hear from our perspective about the nitty gritty parts of some things we find hard to say. If you need to hear from someone this week who can validate that you are trying so extremely hard, and sometimes it just doesn't feel like enough, then this episode is for...

What is Intimacy?

September 25, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 30.9 MB

Intimacy refers to the level of closeness between two people. It can be expressed in various forms and is not limited to romantic or sexual relationships. There are different types of intimacy, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. In this episode we talk openly about what intimacy in our lives currently looks like. The challenges to connect, the changes that have taken place over time, and tips on how to make things work when you just don't feel like being intimate. ...

E19: Special Education Behind the Scenes E5: No Reservations

September 18, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Join us as we look back at the series and close out our Special Education Behind the Scenes series. It was so lovely to have all of the professionals join us and to have our first-ever anonymous storytellers. We love it when we get to chat and reflect on the series. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with our kids in the school setting and some of the challenges that come with sending our kids off to school. We have kids of all ages going into numerous grades and have similar f...