Dr. Justin Coulson is intelligent, empathetic, wise, and witty. Together we discuss how parents can work through unmet parenting expectations. Justin's thoughts are brilliant and inspiring. I just know you will enjoy this episode.

Tara is a speech language pathologist with a master's degree in Communicative Disorders plus a minor in Early Childhood Education with an Autism Certificate from Hamline University. She has 21 years of experience and she took that experience and began to create resources for teachers and families with autistic students and children. You can follow her on @autismlittlelearners on Instagram and gain access to many helpful and creative resources such as communication boards and potty training picture sequences. 

Tara is passionate about what she is doing inside the classroom as well as with Autism Little Learners. She is creative, generous, and inspiring and I feel grateful to have had the chance to get to know her just a little better. She is a woman with a heart of pure gold. Take a listen and enjoy!

Nicole Ponder is a wife, mother of four, and also a certified brain health coach through Amen University. She has created a business called Life Coaching with Values and has helped numerous people through their own speed bumps in life. She is also a mom to a beautiful child with special needs. Nicole teaches us not only through the use of her education but also through her own personal experiences and strong positive example. 

Episode 18 is with Jennifer Taylor. She is the founder and managing consultant of Jet Ed Consulting where she helps families find education options for their children with extra learning, emotional, and behavioral needs. Jennifer is engaging, intelligent, and motivated and I thoroughly enjoyed her insight and wisdom. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I discuss what I have learned over the years about emotional intelligence as it relates to parenting. It's short and sweet. I hope you enjoy it!

Kerry is an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum. Kerry regularly speaks at schools, businesses, parent groups, nonprofit organizations and other special events on topics ranging from but not limited to disability, innovation, school bullying, the power of communication, diversity, workplace bullying, leadership and much more. 

Our podcast together is focused on two topics. I wanted Kerry to talk to us about who he is and what he has created within the autism community. And I also wanted to discuss self-harm and autism and what to look for and resources to use for help. 

Kerry is intelligent, generous, and kind and you can feel his warmth as he speaks. Enjoy!

My husband and I had the opportunity to interview a dear friend of his, and now mine as well. Kira is a mother of four children. Each of her children have their own unique diagnosis and Kira has worked hard to learn how to advocate for them individually. I feel inspired by her actions as a mother and an advocate. I hope you feel inspired as well!

Natalie is just 18 months older than her sister Angie. Angie has previously been diagnosed with ASD and needs a little extra care. Natalie and her mom share guardianship of Angie. Natalie's experiences with autism as a sibling has lead her to specialize in her career path. What she does as a realtor is both heartwarming and helpful for families with special needs children. Take a listen and be prepared to be inspired.  

This was a fun episode for me to record. My husband, Eric, joined me and we discussed successes and non successes we have experienced while raising our children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Eric is the step-father to our three oldest children and we talk about what it has taken to come together as a family raising children with special needs. Eric is honest, engaging, funny, and thoughtful. I sure hope you enjoy the listen!

Episode 12 with Sara Bradford was a true delight. Sara and Dustin have been together since 2004, thanks to the flip of a coin. They raised Dustin's oldest daughter and added two more children to the mix as time went on. Together they discovered that Dustin, like their young son, was also on the autism spectrum. Sara shares insight into what their marriage has been like and the loving relationship they have built together. Truly inspiring!