Have you ever felt like something’s off… but no one else seems to see it?

When your gut tells you something about your child’s development or behavior, but doctors say “wait and see,” it can leave you spiraling in self-doubt, confusion, and exhaustion. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Christie Brown—a mom of two, creator of Stims and Smiles, and powerful advocate for her neurodivergent son—about what it really looks like to trust your inner knowing when the system tells you to stay quiet.

This honest conversation is full of raw truths, emotional wins, and practical insights. Christie shares how her journey with early intervention, misdiagnosis, and navigating systems from scratch taught her to be her child’s most powerful advocate—and how sensory awareness transformed her family’s world.

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You’ll walk away reminded that you are the expert on your child—and that your voice matters.

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