Bright Siders

Introduction with Kyle! • Opening • Respite in Beach Haven • Stand Up Closing * A Mother’s Rest nonprofit

Gentle reminders of self care as we walk on the sand at sunrise. Caregivers need to be nurtured too!

Turning 60 is quite a contemplative milestone. Here are my thoughts on a beautiful day and a little peek into the comments from my daughter and my husband at the surprise party that they threw for me. #schedulejoy #lifeonthebrightside #selfcare #specialneeds

Surprise guests Cindy & Bob Fertsch of Heart of Surfing join us to surprise High School Senior Miranda Smith to celebrate her acceptance into 9 colleges for art and animation. #faces4autism #lifeonthebrightside #heartofsurfing #itsallpossible

It’s our last Autism Acceptance Month podcast, so we decided that we have spread the acceptance enough to help you realize that autism families are just like your families. We love each other, we annoy each other and we want to belong to an inclusive community that accepts us all just the way we are. Our intention here on the Bright Side is to shine a light of joy, encouragement and hope for all. Let’s see our commonalities and delight in our differences. Come on, let’s get started! The world is waiting for our clever scheme of diversity celebration. 😍😏 #faces4autism #lifeonthebrightside #faces4autism www.faces4autism.org Check out our website to learn more, to attend events online in person, to volunteer and to donate if you’d like to be a part of something wonderful! 🥰

This episode is the result of a joyful Zoom chat with two motivational women who have transformed their bodies, minds and spirits with fitness and nutrition. They are busy working mothers who have created successful businesses while raising beautiful families. Lean in to learn more about what lights them up about exercise, nutrition weightlifting and their loved ones. Dotty’s IG profile link https://instagram.com/d__nelli?igshid=1vp3mnylorktl. Lisa’s new business link: www.authenticleefit.com Local Mental Health Assn. www.mhaac.info. T-Shirt Shout Out to Funatics Fitness for their recent fitness fundraiser for FACES! https://instagram.com/funaticsfitness?igshid=1tdsnc0gssw9k

Stand Up for Autism 11 has been moved to July 22nd at Seaview, A Dolce Resort in Galloway. It is our premier fundraiser for FACES 4 Autism programs. Comedy always helps us to forget our troubles for a while. Here’s a taste of what happens at our events. Comedian Tracy Locke and Singer Amanda De Souza brought the house down at Whine, Women & Song, our FACES fundraiser at Josie Kelly’s Public House in 2019. Here’s just a sample of what we used to do, and what we hope to do again very soon! Comedians MarkRiccadonna, Patty Rosborough, and Molly Kornfeld will entertain us on July 22nd, and here is the link. www.faces4autism.org #standupforautism11 #faces4autism #lifeonthebrightside #seasonsofcaring #whinewomenandsong

#30days30autismtshirts30podcasts #lifeonthebrightside #faces4autism Curated Podcast of Humans Doing Awesome Things! We saved the best! Thanks to our guests, Ellie & Kyle, Ventriloquist Justin Hlifka, Blue Wonderland Innovator Alex Corson, Michele McKeone CEO of Digitability, Author & Comedian Michael McCreary, and Announcer and Sports Enthusiast Danny Philippi.

Welcome Alyssa Caban autism advocate and Supermom to five children. She speaks about how her oldest son Marquez experiences autism in a different way than her twin daughters Marissa and Madison, in addition to raising her two younger boys with her partner Kyle on a farm. Despite technical glitches, we persevered to bring you this enlightening chat. Info on Partners in Policymaking http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/departments_institutes/boggscenter/projects/NJPartnersinPolicymaking.html?utm_source=2020+Partners+in+Policymaking+Applications-Extended&utm_campaign=Partners+application&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwAR1jfSPxoLymOMEKEzS5qB-Sl4k_wiblQF5kfTBqvrip96LRzZgS5UG4zb8#partnersinpolicymaking #wrestling #thegentlenudge #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #lifeonthebrightside #faces4autism #whatsyoursuperpower. Marquez’ Wrestling Story https://thesunpapers.com/2020/01/10/the-brave-one/?fbclid=IwAR34CdatpAVk8J7Z2BrHppIadamMN6IEBa_TGlKYLmmf0DHNYQTd7gz0Wv4&=1

Today is a snippet of our day walking in the park. Spring is in the air so Kyle enjoys some exercise with his mom, motivated by a promise of a rainbow jimmied ice cream cone afterwards. #goosebumps #liveloveautism #faces4autism #lifeonthebrightside #autismawareness #autismacceptance