The Mildly Crushing It Podcast

Two special-needs moms. One complicated small-town situation. And a conversation we believe needs to happen. We sat down to hear their side of the story—but more importantly, to get to know the women behind it. We talked disability, parenting highs and lows, and why making space for honest conversations about differences matters.Real moms. Real stories. No easy answers.

Our first-ever in-studio guest is here, and she is one hell of a badass. At 70 years old, she stepped into raising her 11-year-old granddaughter with ASD—and instead of slowing down, she decided to change the game. Now, as the founder of the We Are Up Foundation, she’s creating a multimillion-dollar facility designed to support and house special needs and elderly individuals, provide access to services, and—maybe most importantly—create a community where nobody has to feel alone in their journey. We laughed, we talked, we got real, and we left feeling like maybe changing the world is still on the table.

Season 2 kicks off with a little re-introduction, a lot of catching up, and a look back at our first year of podcasting. We talk about what we thought we were doing, what we’ve learned along the way, and how much life has changed since we first sat down with cocktails and a microphone.Same bitches. New season. Still figuring it the fuck out.

So… how are you actually doing? Turns out, that’s a really f@$king uncomfortable question. We try to answer it anyway—because as special needs moms, “fine” can mean approximately 47 different things.

In our second BONUS episode from the sibling perspective we get another heartfelt look at what it’s like to be the big brother. He shares why it’s okay to be different, while also getting honest about the challenges, emotions, and lessons that come with loving and growing alongside someone who sees the world a little differently.

In this episode, recorded back in June, we wrapped up the school year, unpacked a brand-new diagnosis, and tried to wrap our heads around everything that was about to change. Basically, another life update where we’re figuring it the fuck out as we go.

We talk about the spikes, dips, tiny wins, big feelings, and figuring out how to celebrate progress when it rarely looks like a straight line. Mostly, we talk about having faith in ourselves. That even when we don’t know what the hell we’re doing, we’ll keep learning, keep adjusting, and somehow figure this shit out. We always do.

In this episode, we laugh, we cry, and we get real about the challenges of losing routines, juggling constant caregiving, and battling those inevitable comparisons to other families and the peers to our babies.. If you've ever felt like you're just trying to survive until school starts again, this conversation is for you.

Life didn’t go according to plan, but we also love the women this journey has shaped us into. Join us as we reflect on the surprising gifts hidden inside life’s hardest chapters.

In this bonus episode, we hand over the microphone and let Miles tell his story. With honesty, vulnerability, and a level of insight that caught us completely off guard. He shares what he loves most about his sister, the challenges he faces, and the deep sense of responsibility he feels to take care of her.