Mama Advocate

In this week's episode, we invited Alex Fittin. She was the host of The Adoptive mom Podcast for almost 5 years. Now she pours her time into Enneagram coaching work from a trauma-informed perspective. She is a wife to Bryan and bio and an adoptive mom to Clark, Grady, Roc, and Jane.

You can reach out to her via these links:

theadoptivemompodcast.com , gaprelief.com/enneagram

IG: alexfittin , @enneagramalex 

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!

In this episode, Jerrod Brown is back with us again to explain executive function and how it affects our buddies with neurodiversity. We cover working memory, attention, processing speed and so much more.  I am excited to hear what you learn! DM me and share at @FASDmama on Instagram and share. 

You can contact Jerrod here: [email protected]   

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!

In today's episode, we have invited Maureen Michele Petersen, MD. She is an award-winning leader, life coach, author, and physician. As a general pediatrician and allergist/immunologist, she has spent her career caring for patients with a variety of acute and chronic health problems. She is a military veteran and has enjoyed using her story-telling talent to teach young physicians the art of medicine. She is an accomplished life coach who helps parents of chronically ill children regain control of their lives and thrive at fulfillment. Maureen is the mother of three amazing children and has first-hand experience with being a parent of a child with long-term health issues. Maureen enjoys jumping rope, hiking, and playtime with her two extraordinary four-legged sidekicks!

Maureen's story of advocating for her daughter through childhood cancer and then again with type 1 diabetes is a beautiful picture of the work we are called to. She casts a vision for us to be teammates with our child's providers and remember that they are also human, doing their best.

You can check her here:  

Website: https://maureenmichelemd.com

Instagram: @maureenmichelemd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maureenmichelemd

Twitter: @maureenmmd

You can also find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!

In today's episode, we invited Melissa Corkum. As an adoptee and adoptive mom, Melissa Corkum provides insight and resources to adoptees and their parents through her writing, coaching, and speaking. She is a TED Speaker, Safe and Sound Protocol Practitioner, Cultivate Connection Facilitator, and Certified Enneagram Coach. Additionally, she co-authored Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith. Melissa and Patrick live in Maryland and have six kids and two grandchildren.

You can check her here:

Instagram: melissacorkum_

Link to free assessment: www.theadoptionconnection.com/mamaadvocate

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

In this episode, Jerrod Brown is back and today he is sharing all about the theory of mind deficiencies. I had never heard of this terminology before him but realized that our 3 with FASD and our son with autism struggle greatly with this. If you have a child that is neurodiverse, now is the time to get educated. Grab a notebook in a pen and enjoy.

You can contact Jerrod here: [email protected]   

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet: https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama 

Instagram.com/fasdmama 

Instagram.com/mamasystems  

Emotional Regulation Guide: https://www.mamasystems.net/access-emotional-regulation    

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!  

In today's episode, we have invited Kerstin Lindquist. She is an IIN-certified health coach, recognized author, Emmy award-winning journalist, and host at the leading global multi-platform retailer.

You can check her here

Website: https://www.kerstin-lindquist.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstin.lindquist/

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama 

Instagram.com/fasdmama 

Instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!

For today's episode, we have invited Jessica Ronne. Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. 

To follow the ongoing saga she can be found at www.jessplusthemess.com or purchase her latest books Blended with Grit and Grace and Lovin’ with Grit & Grace.

Website: jessplusthemess.com  

Website: https://www.thelucasproject.org/

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jess-ronne

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jessplusthemess

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessplusthemess

Pinterest: pinterest.com/jessplusthemess/

Twitter: twitter.com/jessplusthemess

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:
https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama
instagram.com/fasdmama
instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

Jerrod Brown shares his expertise on confabulation (Creating false memories without the intention) and suggestibility with our kiddos. I learned so much and know you will too! 

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:
https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama
instagram.com/fasdmama
instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

Laura's friend shares the often unspoken-about struggles with adoption. If you have ever felt like your adoption story is not lining up with what you were told, this is for you.

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:
https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama
instagram.com/fasdmama
instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

For today's episode, we have invited Jerrod Brown. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma, and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and the Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also published in several peer-reviewed journals, has been quoted in various magazines and newspapers, and has appeared in two documentaries related to the topic of FASD. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.   

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:
https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama
instagram.com/fasdmama
instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!