Emma Miller became one of the breakout stars of Love on the Spectrum, but this episode is about the woman who helped shape her journey.

Liz Miller joins us for an honest conversation about parenting, autism, and the unexpected experience of opening your family's life to the world. From behind-the-scenes stories about filming to Emma's unforgettable lipstick moment, Liz shares what viewers didn't see. And the lessons she's learned raising children with unique strengths, personalities, and dreams.

Lise Smith
TikTok: @connorsmom4514
Instagram: @connorsmom_lise

Nicci Smith
TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom
Instagram: @nicci_smith6

Fans know Shelley and James as one of the sweetest couples from Love on the Spectrum, but there's so much more to their story.

Shelley joins us to share how a simple message turned into an unexpected love story, why their relationship works so well, and what life has been like since the cameras stopped rolling. She also opens up about being diagnosed with autism as an adult, the challenges of being misunderstood online, and the lessons she's learned about staying true to herself.

Lise Smith
TikTok: @connorsmom4514
Instagram: @connorsmom_lise

Nicci Smith
TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom
Instagram: @nicci_smith6

What happens when you refuse to give up on your dream?

This week we sit down with comedian and Netflix star Leanne Morgan for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. Leanne opens up about balancing family and ambition, the challenges of empty nesting, marriage, aging with confidence, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself. 

Lise Smith
TikTok: @connorsmom4514
Instagram: @connorsmom_lise
YouTube: @carrideswithconnor4114

Nicci Smith
TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom
Instagram: @nicci_smith6

In this heartfelt episode of Talk To Me Sis, Tish Cyrus-Purcell opens up about raising one of the biggest stars on the planet (Miley Cyrus, in case you were wondering!) while balancing motherhood, marriage to Dominic Purcell (Prison Break), business (how does she protect her kids from the industry), and eventually asking herself one simple question: Who am I outside of being a mom?

Lise Smith
TikTok: @connorsmom4514
Instagram: @connorsmom_lise
YouTube: @carrideswithconnor4114

Nicci Smith
TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom
Instagram: @nicci_smith6

Dr. Kerry Magro was diagnosed with autism at age 4, non-speaking until age 2.5, and didn't use full sentences until he was 7. Today he's a bestselling author, professional speaker, and the autism consultant behind Netflix's Love on the Spectrum US.

In this episode, Kerry shares what actually helped him find his voice. From scripting Lion King movies to theater therapy, and what he wishes every newly diagnosed family knew.

He covers the real difference between speech and communication, how to lean into a child's interests, behind-the-scenes stories from Love on the Spectrum, the autism employment crisis, housing for adults, and why your emotions as a caregiver are completely valid. One of our most powerful conversations yet.

In this episode of Talk to Me Sis, we sit down with Jennifer Cook author, autism advocate, and the relationship expert from Netflix's hit show Love on the Spectrum. But this time, Jennifer isn't guiding someone else. She's sharing her own story.

00:00:00 Coming up...
00:00:34 Meet Jennifer Cook from Love on the Spectrum
00:16:31 Masking Autism and Learning Social Rules
00:17:18 Using Movies and Books to Learn Social Skills
00:21:16 Why Autism in Girls Often Goes Undiagnosed
00:28:12 Autism, Relationships & Recognizing Abuse
00:31:05 Being Diagnosed with Autism at Age 35
00:31:58 The Social Rules Book That Changed Lives
00:36:12 Raising Neurodivergent Children as an Autistic Parent
00:41:10 Occupational Therapy and Sensory Challenges
00:45:41 How Jennifer Joined Love on the Spectrum
00:48:25 The Impact of Love on the Spectrum
00:50:30 Behind the Scenes Stories from the Show
00:53:55 Tanner, Connor & Finding Confidence

Whether you're on the spectrum, love someone who is, or simply want an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and self-worth this episode is for you.

It's Mental Health Awareness Month and nothing is off limits. Two autism moms get real about dysregulation, self-care, postpartum, and finding your way through the hard days.

Hosts:
Lise Smith
Nicci Smith

What do you wish someone had told you before you became a mom? In this episode, Nicci and Lise pull back the curtain on the real, unfiltered truth about motherhood. From identity and independence before kids, to grace in long-term partnerships, to the lifeline of good mom friends, this episode is the conversation you didn't know you needed.

And they close on an incredible high note: Rio's Law is now officially on the books in Georgia, a huge win for the autism and neurodiverse community.

00:00 Coming up...
01:01 Welcome & What's Been Going On This Week
05:05 Are You a Napper or Not? The Great Debate
11:01 Did You Always Want to Be a Mom?
13:36 Build Your Identity BEFORE You Become a Mother
18:57 Give Yourself Grace. It's Your First Time Doing Life Too
21:34 The Pressure of Being a "Perfect" New Mom
22:28 Sleep When the Baby Sleeps (Do As We Say, Not As We Did)
23:29 Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself Postpartum
25:44 How the Mom You Are Changes With Each Child
32:19 Single Mom Survival: Accepting Help & Setting a Routine
46:47 The Seasons of Marriage Nobody Warns You About
53:38 The Power of Your Mom Friend Circle
01:01:44 Rio's Law Deep Dive: What It Means & Why It Matters
01:06:30 Tanner Meets Christopher McDonald from The Iron Giant 😂
01:07:57 What's Coming Up Next & Exciting Guests Ahead

In this episode, Lise and Nicci pull back the curtain on who they were long before Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. Lise opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mom to four kids with very little money and no roadmap. Nicci shares her journey from a shy, insecure young woman to a confident autism advocate, nurse, stay-at-home mom, and fitness lover. And how her husband Mark helped shape who she is today.

If you're a special needs parent, an autism mom, a fan of Love on the Spectrum, or someone navigating a busy family, this episode will make you feel seen.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & intro
01:07 Plot twist: Lise meets a Cobra Kai legend
05:15 Plot twist: Tanner's awesome moment
08:27 The mystery window bird (what does it mean?!)
09:33 Who was Lise before the cameras? 
17:10 Who was Nicci before the cameras? 
29:52 Debunking the "autism means unsociable & unempathetic" myth
33:43 What if Love on the Spectrum never happened?
38:25 What we're building...
42:15 Business spotlight: Brightside Cafe, Buford, Georgia
44:19 Love you mean it!