Momvocate Mob

Momvocate Mob

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Momvocate Mob episodes

  • Momvocate Podcast Episode 10 - Covid-19 Stressors w/ Nikki!
    Nikki is a full-time parent, full-time employee and has full-time stressors! Nikki is not surviving Covid-19 she is surviving parenting. During these unprecedented times, some parents like Nikki are wearing multiple hats. The hats of a teacher, medical provider, service provider and doing  it while working from home.  While some think parents are complaining, Nikki is simply venting. This is not normal nor should we act like it is, listen to Nikki share her truths of parenting autism during Covid-19.
    24 min
  • Momvocate Mob Podcast Episode 9 - Y is Surviving Quarantine
    There is whole global pandemic outside, we are just trying to survive mentally in my house! Nikki and Y can't record together these day, because now "physical distancing" is a real thing. No worries we stand in social solidarity. Y has given up on trying to keep the kids on a rigid schedule, homeschooling and trying to bring positivity to the universe. Y is sharing some of her families pandemic disruptions, but she really wants to know how you all are holding.  Let us know what is working and not working, we need to her from YOU!
    35 min
  • Momvocate Mob Podcast Episode 8 - We need a Parent Network

    As parents we need a network of other parents to help us feel like our crazy is normal, it is all about sharing the wealth of feelings and resources. Our parent networks help provide us an organic space where as families we can support one another walking the spectrum brick road, Dorthy is not the only one trying to find her way.  It Takes a Village to Raise a Family approach helps us stay mentally stable and empowered to push through the bad days.

    33 min
  • Momvocate Mob Podcast Episode 7 - School Discrimination is Real

    Can you believe schools use discriminatory practices to rule out enrollment in certain programs for their "most challenging students"?  Believe it! It happened to our fellow host @bostongirltv while navigating her options for equitable education for her baby girl. BosontGirlTV challenged a program with flawed practices, which resulted in a policy change. Where she also just honored with a "Champion"  Award through by Federation of Children with Special Need at the Visions of Community 2020 Conference.

    #autismsprinter #parentambassador #bostongirltv #momvocacy #parentsleadconversations 

    26 min
  • Momvocate Mob Podcast Episode 6 - The Struggle of Advocacy

    The struggle of advocacy comes with a price. The price of always holding yourself and other accountable for your child's need. This means constant emailing, calling folks and organizing. This is exhausting to say the least, but parents of those with unique challenges must do it.  The minute you drop the ball, it feels like you have to start all over again. We do it, but we hate having to do it.  Take a listen we bet you can resonate with the struggles of advocating. 

    31 min
  • Momvocate Mob Podcast Episode 5 - Jealousy vs Envy

    Are these feelings a two person thing or is it really a "you thing" ?  Sometimes as a parent with children who have unique challenges, it is extremely difficult to decipher your feelings. We tend to see our life so much more worse than those who do are not living our journey. We question if we are capable, worthy and sane. It is okay to feel this way, but just know " YOUR ARE WHO ARE YOU SUPPOSE TO BE". 

    29 min
  • Momvocate Mob Podcast Episode 3 - Mompression is Real (Depression is Real)

    One thing about being a parent is truly understanding when feeling are far deeper than what we can bare alone. When do you seek help? Are you scared to seek help? In this episode we discussed how we have battled our own form of depression and how we took some steps to seek supports or none at all. We encourage our listeners to seek help when tour feelings are too much for you to handle on your own.

    34 min
  • Momvocate Mob Podcast Episode 2 - We are a Momvocate Village!
    Season 1 Episode 2
    You know that happy feeling you get when find your Mom-ate (Mom Soulmate), it is freaking magical.  Let us imagine a scene out a of a Care Bears cartoon episode when belly's unite to share their power. That is how it felt when Nikki and Y met. The instant connection of finding a fellow autism mom who understood the struggle, which is far more gratifying than a slice of cheesecake. We are two mother united in challenging the norm on how society views dis-abilities and those parenting loved ones with unique challenges.  Nikky and Y share their path in battling IEP (Individual Educational Plan/Special Education), waiting list for services and making demand to help find resource for out babies.  But most importantly creating a mom-hood so deeply needed in a space that feels all so lonely.
    30 min

About Momvocate Mob

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Mommies that are making an oath to be boisterous! While quiet mommies seem mysterious us vocal ones are strangely direct. We can be the ambitious mom, the good mom, the bad mom, the whatever mom and honestly just the wing it mom. Two Momvocates who are outspoken challenging the “normal” narrative of parenting, this mess is NOT normal. Join @iamamomvocate and @bostongirltv in lively discussion on moms who roar.