Moms Raising The Spectrum

Some behind the scene footage that got recorded- raw real talk. 

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*FAITH THROUGH THE JOURNEY*

This month we continue celebrating amazing autism moms and their journeys 

Join us  for a special TWO PART episode with Jasmine Bias as she shares all about her son’s journey and their family’s experiences navigating autism.

This heartfelt conversation includes great discussions about:

 Faith

 Family

 Autism services

 Advocacy & support

You won’t want to miss this inspiring and honest conversation  

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🌸 Kicking off our month honoring amazing mothers this Monday! 🌸

GUIDED BY FAITH
We are so excited to welcome Marisa Gadway to the podcast 💙 

Marisa is an inspiring author, devoted mother of 3, and proud autism mom. As a mother raising a child on the spectrum, she shares how faith keeps her strong through every challenge and triumph.

Her story is filled with love, strength, perseverance, and inspiration — and we can’t wait for you to hear it.

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We’re honored to feature trailblazer Armani Williams — the first autistic NASCAR  driver! 

In this powerful episode, Armani shares his journey to the NASCAR O’Riley Auto Parts series and what it took to break barriers in the racing world. From overcoming challenges to chasing his dreams at full speed, his story is nothing short of inspiring.

He also opens up about his passion for advocacy—using his platform to raise awareness for autism and connect with others through speaking engagements that truly make an impact. 

This episode is all about resilience, representation, and proving that differences are a strength.

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Yahya is the ultimate The Wiggles superfan and has met them several times which inspired him to write his book “Diaries of an Autistic Superfan” Yahya has written several other books  

His passion doesn’t stop there—he’s actively involved in theater and has a love for traveling that continues to inspire those around him.

 Tune in as we dive into Yahya’s journey, his creative work, and the joy he brings to everything he does. You won’t want to miss this uplifting and inspiring conversation!

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We’re so excited to introduce our incredible guest this week, Faye Nehrkorn  

Faye is on the autism spectrum and continues to inspire those around her with her strength, faith, and passion for life. She recently competed in the Arizona Colleen Pageant,  proudly embracing her Irish heritage and shining with confidence on stage  

Her love for God, her culture, and her determination to break barriers make her story one you won’t want to miss. 

Join us as Faye shares her journey, her experiences, and what motivates her to keep pushing forward.  

Tune in to be inspired. 

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🧩 We are so excited to introduce our 2nd  special guest for Autism Awareness / Acceptance Month Sam Shimel 

🎙️ In this episode, Sam shares her journey as an adult on the autism spectrum, breaking barriers and redefining what it means to shine with confidence and purpose. As a pageant queen 👑, theater performer 🎭, and passionate volunteer with multiple organizations, Sam is using her voice to inspire, advocate, and make a real difference in her community.

💙 Tune in as we talk about:
• Embracing authenticity and being yourself 
• Navigating life on the spectrum as an adult
• Finding confidence through pageantry, theater and the arts 
• The power of service and giving back
• Confidence, crowns, and creating impact

This episode is full of heart, empowerment, and inspiration you won’t want to miss!

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kicking off Autism Awareness/ Acceptance Month we will have our first guest for this special month aired on 4/1 This week, we are joined by our incredible special guest, Cyrus Bringardner—an adult on the spectrum who shares his joy, personality, and love for The Wiggles! 💛💜❤️💙  Cyrus kicks things off by showing us one of his favorite dances (you don’t want to miss it! 🕺), and then we sit down for a heartfelt and fun conversation where we get to know him, his passions, and his unique perspective on life. This episode is full of smiles, authenticity, and a reminder to celebrate every individual exactly as they are. 🌈 

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Amy and MJ discuss the challenges autism parents face with figuring out their kiddos meltdowns vs having a tantrum and hard it is to find the balance of disciplining your child on the spectrum

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Guest Ted Kackowski with Exercise Prescription joined us to talk about the services he provides for Autistic Kiddos and about his Adaptive Pickleball project.

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