Mothers of Misfits

Mothers of Misfits

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Mothers of Misfits episodes

  • Show Finale: Celebrating 100 Episodes! | Emily Melious, Cameron Suorsa, and Olivia Whiteman

    The M.O.M. Team celebrates reaching 100 episodes of the Mothers of Misfits podcast and reminisces about their journey. You don't want to miss this final send off from Emily!

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    19 min
  • Dealing with the Loss of a Child | Liesel Mindrebo Mertes

    Empathy Consultant, Liesel Mindrebo Mertes, talks candidly about the process of grieving the death of a child. She also shares how we - as colleagues, friends, family members, and neighbors - can support those in our community who are suffering loss.

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    33 min
  • Overcoming a "Failure to Thrive" Diagnosis | Debi Lewis

    Debi Lewis spent years trying to get an accurate diagnosis for her daughter - something other than "failure to thrive." She shares the challenges of navigating a broken medical system and the journey her family went through to finally get answers.

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    22 min
  • Parenting a Strong-Willed Child | Megan Barella

    Emily and Megan talk about how to stop the power struggles and explosions in our homes and, instead, positively channel the energy of our strong-willed and highly sensitive kids.

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    24 min
  • A Positive Outlook on ADHD | Jill Laudati

    Jill Laudati is the co-author of Itchy Brain and a Speech Language Pathologist. She shares the life lessons she's gained by supporting her husband and two boys, all of whom have ADHD. 

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    25 min
  • Dealing with Food Allergies | Bethany Gettis

    Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™, Bethany Gettis, talks about common food allergies and how to find out if your child has one.

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    21 min
  • Thriving as a Bipolar College Student | Luke Gilligan

    Luke Gilligan was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder in his first year of college. He candidly talks about approaching his parents for help, finding the right medication, and managing his diagnosis on a daily basis.

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    25 min
  • Mastering the IEP Process | Shelley Kenow

    Master IEP Coach, Shelley Kenow, tells us what to expect in the IEP process and how to successfully advocate for our child's unique needs in school.

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    33 min
  • Raising Other People's Children | Debbie Ausburn

    Having no biological children of her own, Debbie Ausburn has "collected" 7 children and 10 grandchildren. She speaks to the challenges and rewards of raising other people's kids.

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    22 min
  • Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder | Susan Landers, M.D.

    Susan Landers, M.D. shares her personal story of helping her daughter overcome anorexia. Listen in as Susan and Emily talk through the risk factors, warning signs, and treatments for eating disorders.

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    23 min

About Mothers of Misfits

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Emily Melious believes that every child is perfectly capable, but sadly, the world doesn't always see it that way. As an Accredited Youth Specialist, Emily works with families to discover and harness their kids' superpowers. Join her as she leads weekly conversations about how to advocate for your child in a one-size-fits-all world.