Parenting a child with autism demands deep reserves of energy, empathy, and endurance—and too often, parents forget to include themselves in the circle of care. In this powerful conversation, Sarah Kernion talks with Kat Riojas about what conscious self-care really looks like when you’re raising neurodiverse children.

Fellow autism mom and advocate, Kat Riojas, shares how movement, mindful routines, and healthy habits have transformed her ability to stay present and emotionally steady for her family. Together, they explore how modeling wellness teaches children balance, why community matters as much as therapy, and how letting go of comparison opens the door to peace.

This is a grounded, hopeful reminder that caring for yourself is caring for your child—and that every act of self-preservation is an act of love.

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