This is your go-to Podcast, where we help parents navigate the complexities of family life. Hosted by Ali Kessler of Greyson’s Choice, we’ll cover everything from understanding domestic violence to navigating the legal system, finding the right therapists, life hacks, family law, mental health, custody battles, and how to protect children in dangerous situations.

In this episode of Grey Minds Think Alike, we delve into the inspiring journey of Michelle Choairy, an advocate, speaker, and founder of the Thrive framework. Michelle shares her personal story as a mother navigating the challenges of raising a neurodivergent and medically complex child. She discusses the importance of building a supportive medical team, understanding complex systems like schools and insurance, and maintaining self-care. Learn about the Thrive framework and how it has empowered over 100 families, transforming chaos into peace and possibility. Michelle also offers practical advice for parents, emphasizing the importance of trusting your intuition and celebrating small wins. Whether you’re a parent facing similar challenges or simply seeking to understand, this discussion brings invaluable insights and inspiration.

About Michelle Choairy

Michelle Choairy is an advocate, speaker, and founder of the THRIVE Framework, dedicated to empowering parents of neurodivergent and medically complex children. Inspired by her own journey raising a child with unique needs, she helps families navigate IEPs, therapies, and medical systems with clarity and confidence. Through coaching, workshops, and advocacy, Michelle has supported over 100 families, transforming overwhelm into peace, purpose, and empowered parentingmichellechoairy.com

About Ali Kessler

Ali Kessler is a writer, marketing professional, passionate parent advocate, and founder of Greyson’s Choice, a 501(c)(3) created to raise awareness about the risk of domestic abuse on children. Greyson’s Choice was founded by Ali Kessler in memory of her sweet, vibrant, and fearless 4.5-year-old son, Greyson, who was murdered by his biological father in a murder-suicide during an unsupervised, court-approved visit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 2021. This came just hours after her petition for a domestic violence injunction was denied by a Broward County judge, citing that the “petitioner has failed to allege any overt acts by the respondent which would constitute domestic violence under Florida Statute.”

Ali’s advocacy efforts culminated in the successful passage of Greyson’s Law during the 2023 legislative session. This bill now requires the court to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when making child visitation and custody determinations in the court, expanding to include the following factors: evidence of domestic violence, whether a parent in the past or currently has reasonable cause to believe that they or a minor child is, or has been in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic/sexual violence by the other parent, even if no other legal action has been brought or is currently pending in court.

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