Latest Specialneedsmom Podcast Episodes
Mom Mental Health
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - May 02, 2022 06:14 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsHow do we manage our child's exceptional needs AND our own health, specifically mental health? It's a question we strive to answer in this episode. We share our own personal experiences, struggles, and successes in this area of our lives. We would love to hear your thoughts on this VERY importan...
Dad Interview #4 with Jay
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsDad's Talk Autism Final Bonus Eposide! In our final April Dad installment, we will hear from Jay: husband to Shannon and father to Gracie and Maya. Jay gives another view of our interesting, and sometimes challenging, parent life. He's honest and you'll never have to wonder where he stands on ...
Having Another Child After Diagnosis
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 24, 2022 19:02 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsAn autism diagnosis can be life chaning for your child. It can also greatly impact your family and what the future holds for family planning. In this episode, we tell our personal stories of when we decided to have or not have more children after diagnosis. It's a very personal decision and we h...
Dad Interview #3 with Tyler
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 21, 2022 19:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsTyler, husband to Tash, father to Jack, Sloan, and Jameson (their angel baby). The Dillmons lead an extraordinary life as a first responder family, working as a Fire Captain in their community. Tyler tells the remarkable story of overcoming the grief of the loss of one child and stepping in as ...
Interview with William Wherli
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 17, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIn this episode, we are interviewing a fantastic guest. William Wherli is an incredible voice in this community who shares powerful knowledge and insight into living as an autistic adult. He covers many subjects, including what it was like growing up as a child. William shares excellent advice ...
Dad Interview #2 with Doug
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 14, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsDoug is Brittney's husband and father to their four children. Austin and Ruby are autistic and have very different challenges and needs. Doug is one of the most easy going personalities out there, he's a go with the flow kinda guy, and we love him for it. He offers his perspective on fatherho...
Where are they now: Updates on the kids
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 10, 2022 19:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsOne of our most requested topics! We get asked often what our children are up to with their current struggles/victories. So, let's talk where the kids are NOW! Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: [email protected]
Dad Interview #1 with Brad
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 07, 2022 19:11 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsDads Talk Autism Bonus Episode! Brad, husband to Jean, father to Rory and McKenna, is our very first dad to be interviewed in this series. He doesn’t mince words; a black and white, no grey area kind of guy. Incredibly smart and witty, Brad is never absent of humor or sarcasm, casting him as t...
Interview with Tiffany Hammond
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 03, 2022 19:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsAutistic people aren’t two dimensional creatures. Being a member of the community as a caregiver or parent isn’t either. In this episode, we talk with our very special guest, Tiffany Hammond, from Fidgets and Fries. We discuss how she navigates life as an autistic, black female, as well as a pa...
Autism Acceptance Month Introduction
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 27, 2022 19:10 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsApril is Autism Acceptance Month! Join us as we discuss the history and share some of our insight on what this month means to each of us. However you decide to acknowledge and bring awareness is a personal choice and we honor that. We also discuss how we can better advocate and educate ourselve...
Stimming and Repetitive Behaviors
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 20, 2022 19:10 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsThis episode is all about stimming and other repetitive behaviors that our kids do or have done throughout the years. There's a delicate balance when it comes to stimming, each behavior needs to be individually assessed. A lot of times they can really help regulate and calm an individual, autis...
Mom Guilt: Battling the Inner Judge
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 13, 2022 19:10 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsDo you ever feel guilty as a mom for not "doing enough" or "being everything" for your kids? Mom Guilt is a real problem! Although we can laugh about certain situations in hindsight, we hope you find comfort and maybe some helpful tips in battling the judgement in your own head. You're doing gre...
IEP Meeting Crash Course with Lisa Baskin Wright
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 06, 2022 20:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratings"Oh CRAP.. Our IEP meeting is in FIVE DAYS." Today, we discuss this situation with our guest and IEP Master Coach, Lisa Baskin Wright! If you are down to the wire prepping for your meeting, Lisa gives us all the advice on what to focus on. It's a longer episode, so here is a breakdown of times s...
Medical and Other Appointments: What to do and how to prepare
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 28, 2022 20:08 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsThere is nothing worse than trying to get a child to an exact place and time when they do not want to go. Dentist, doctor, therapist, haircut appointments, etc can become huge struggles and points of stress and anxiety not only for your child, but for you as the parent. We've talked to other neu...
Potty Training: What Do We Know?
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 21, 2022 20:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWe wish we had the magic formula or all the perfect steps for potty training special needs kiddos. We don't, not even close. You can, however, listen in as we tell our stories of trying to teach independence in the bathroom. There are successes, works in progress, briberies, and lots of messes t...
Unsupportive vs. Supportive Family Members
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 14, 2022 20:08 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIt all looks different for each of us: different intersectionalities, cultural beliefs, gender, age, biased ideas regarding how each of us was raised all play a contributing factor in navigating the landscape of our family dynamics. It is a lot to the field and can be entirely all-consuming.
Navigating Friendships with Neurotypical Kids
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 07, 2022 20:08 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWe're talking about our friendships with adults who have neurotypical kids. We'll be chatting about when other kids struggle to understand our neurodivergent children and how we navigate peer interactions. We also touch on educating neurotypical peers and when we know it's time to protect oursel...
Awkward Conversations: How to Field Unwelcome Remarks and Unsolicited Advice- with Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsThis week's episode is all about those uncomfortable remarks, questions, and advice offered to you from strangers and friends alike. We all receive unwanted parenting advice from time to time, but there is another layer added when it comes to the special needs aspect to our families' dynamics. C...
Awkward Conversations: How to Field Unwelcome Remarks and Unsolicited Advice
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 31, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsThis week's episode is all about those uncomfortable remarks, questions, and advice offered to you from strangers and friends alike. We all receive unwanted parenting advice from time to time, but there is another layer added when it comes to the special needs aspect to our families' dynamics. C...
Self Care and Caregiver Burnout- with Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer, Shannon Korza, and Brittney Crabtree
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 24, 2022 08:01 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsSelf Care! Yes, it's totally a buzzword these days, but we talk about it in conjunction with Caregiver Burnout and how imperative it is to not just recognize when we’re in that phase, but also how we can truly start making ourselves a priority. Self care can look luxurious but it's also very muc...
Self Care and Caregiver Burnout
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 22, 2022 20:07 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsSelf Care! Yes, it's totally a buzzword these days, but we talk about it in conjunction with Caregiver Burnout and how imperative it is to not just recognize when we’re in that phase, but also how we can truly start making ourselves a priority. Self care can look luxurious but it's also very muc...
ABA Ground Zero- with Jean Mayer, Shannon Korza, and Brittney Crabtree
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 17, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsABA: Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy This is a frequently requested topic and will be covered again on future episodes. For this week, we won't be discussing the controversy of the therapy, but merely providing some background information based on our own personal, lived in experiences. It's...
ABA Ground Zero
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 17, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsABA: Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy This is a frequently requested topic and will be covered again on future episodes. For this week, we won't be discussing the controversy of the therapy, but merely providing some background information based on our own personal, lived in experiences. It's im...
The Landscape of Accessing Education for our Kids: Discussion with IEP Expert, Aaron Wright- with Jean Mayer and Tash Dillmon
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 10, 2022 08:02 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIn this episode, we have our first dad on the podcast but not just any dad, Author, Advocate + IEP Expert, Aaron Wright. We will explore some of the hard truths, pitfalls, and insights that we hope empower you as a parent having to navigate services, support, and accommodations for your children...
The Landscape of Accessing Education for our Kids: Discussion with IEP Expert, Aaron Wright
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 10, 2022 08:02 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIn this episode, we have our first dad on the podcast but not just any dad, Author, Advocate + IEP Expert, Aaron Wright. We will explore some of the hard truths, pitfalls, and insights that we hope empower you as a parent having to navigate services, support, and accommodations for your children ...
Moms Talk Siblings- With Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, Shannon Korza, Jean Mayer, & Jody Warshawsky
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - December 13, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsTalking about ALL of the kids today. We discussed the ins and outs of parenting neuro-divergent and neuro-typical children within each of our families. Age gaps, sibling dynamics, and what we hope the future holds for each of our kids as they grow up and become more independent. We hope you c...
Normal Is A Lie! How Special Needs Families Do Life Differently
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - December 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsNormal is Lie: Doing Life Differently as a Special Needs Parent We are taking you to “Church” this week! In this episode, we draw the distinctions of The Family Systems Theory and how it is a harmful model in setting the pace or standard for family life. The prototype of the family when ther...
Trust: How do we trust others to care for our kiddos? - With Tash Dillmon, Jody Warshawsky, Jean Mayer & Shannon Korza
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - November 29, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we talked about trusting others to care for our autistic children. Whether family members, teachers or therapists. We talked about how we can gain that trust and also how to let go of our fears and find confidence in others. We hope you'll gain better insight into why we are sometimes st...
[Megan Carranza] How The Holidays Changed After An Autism Diagnosis - With Megan Carranza, Jody Warshawsky, Tash DIllmon, Shannon Korza & Jean Mayer
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - November 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsMegan Carranza from Adventures In Autism Podcast joins us in a conversation about the holidays. How they change after an autism diagnosis. We talk about that one moment when we realized the holidays are now different. Just like our lives are. Say hello to Megan Listen to Megans Podcast; ...
What I Wish I'd Known In The Beginning of My Childs Autism Journey - With Shannon Korza, Jean Mayer, Jody Warshawsky, Tash Dillmon
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - November 15, 2021 08:01 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsI'm sure you've said, "I wish I would've known.." many times. We have. That's why we decided to have a whole episode on it! We're sharing things that we wish we had known from the beginning. Talking about family & friends, services, diagnosis & more. When we start this journey of autism with o...
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