When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms

Don’t forget that for now, as Suz is trying to get back into the swing of things with life, we are flip flopping our traditional WAC episodes with our 4AM content. This week you are getting a candid 4AM Mom Convo about online shopping, life and our new “drop the ish” segment. 

Links and resources:

• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
• Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety 
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Meet Leah: She is articulate, creative, passionate and relatable to so many of us.  Today we share a candid, engaging  conversation between three moms. Leah has faced the ups and downs as a mom of three and she openly talks about it with us today.  Leah’s daughter, Jordan, has a rare chromosomal disorder called Cri Du Chat. She has twin boys, Oliver and Austin, who also contributed to her “medical motherhood” resume.  Leah is the definition of empathy, kindness and advocacy.  Her latest book, Loving You Big, is available for pre-order. 

Convos we shared that you can’t miss: 

• The breaking point for mama
• Power in communication and choices
• Changing the narrative of disability 
• Bringing the world in 

Links and resources:

• Connect with Leah www.lovingyoubig.com or on social @lovingyoubig
• Pre-Order Leah’s latest book (because THIS is an author’s love language) 
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Grief journeys are different for everyone. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, grieving the news of a diagnosis, grieving a life path you didn’t expect, or watching someone you love experience grief… this episode is for you. Today’s guest Anne is a chaplain and bereavement coordinator.  She facilitates today’s conversation to help normalize the discussion of grief. Susan gives us insight into the questions we have all been wondering in hopes of bringing others comfort and helping people know what to say. 

Topics we discuss that you can’t miss: 

• Grief assumptions and expectations
• Let’s normalize talking about grief 
• There is no social script for helping a family with chronically ill or disabled children
• Walk with them even if you’re uncomfortable
• A day at the beach

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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After some time off, we are back!  Suz and Di are dusting off their microphones and are so excited to get back to work on the When Autumn Comes Podcast.  Today we share the changes that you will be seeing for WAC and then we chat about hope. Because what is hope when things do not go the way you envisioned? 

Convos we shared that you can’t miss: 

• Where WAC is going and the new schedule
• What is hope when so much has been taken? 
• Drop it like it’s hot… 

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Far from a traditional When Autumn Comes episode, but today, Susan shares the eulogy she wrote and read at Lorelei’s Celebration of Life on 7.20.21. Lorelei taught the world so many things, but here are just 15 Lessons she taught her mama. 

Links and resources:

• Visit the Friday’s With Lorelei facebook page for updates on the family: www.facebook.com/FridaysWithLorelei
• Connect with Suz on insta: http://instagram.com/SuzGeoghegan
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Thank you for your understanding as we have taken a break from WAC.  As most of you know, Susan’s daughter Lorelei earned her angel wings last week.  Today, in a raw and unedited conversation, Susan is opening up her heart and talking about Lorelei’s passing.  We will return when our hearts are ready, with more interviews. In the meantime, join us on Facebook as we celebrate sweet Lorelei. 

Links and resources:

• Visit the Friday’s With Lorelei facebook page for funeral updates: www.facebook.com/FridaysWithLorelei
• Connect with Suz on insta: http://instagram.com/SuzGeoghegan
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Suz may or may not have had too much wine (and a lot of enchiladas) the night before recording a handful of WAC episodes. Then we debate fries vs chips. If you could eat only fries or only chips for the rest of your life - which would you pick? 

Links and resources:

• Want to join the 4AM Mom Club?  http://www.4am-mom-club.com
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety 
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Michelle’s daughter attended EEU as a neurotypical student, so it was a no-brainer that her son Kellen would also be a student there.  To the surprise of the family, Kellen was at the right place because, while already in an inclusive environment, they found out that he has Autism. Today, Michelle, a single, co-parenting mama, is sharing her story of navigating this diagnosis, not feeling worthy some days and exploring inclusion.

Convos we shared that you can’t miss: 

• Autism is part of this family’s story
• The Experimental Education Unit
• Navigating an Autism diagnosis
• Not feeling worthy to have “bad days”
• Co-parenting as a special needs family

Links and resources:

• Connect with Michelle and listen to her podcast: www.proseccotheory.com
• Learn more about EEU: https://haringcenter.org/eeu/
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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The dads of the unofficial 5AM Dad Club are joining Suz and Di today for this piece of Father’s Day bonus content. Sit back and awkwardly giggle as the two couples play a version of the newlywed game! 

Links and resources:

• Want to join the 4AM Mom Club?  http://www.4am-mom-club.com
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety 
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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In honor of Father’s Day, we have our first medical, special needs dad on the show! Lane Hagen is the husband to Catherine and father of Libby (and her two siblings). When she was less than two weeks old, there was medical error in the NICU that harmed Libby, causing her to have severe spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy with an unknown future. Lane has learned so much from his daughter’s life and founded Libby’s Friends, a nonprofit that helps families in Alabama’s special needs community receive equipment and help.  

Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss:

• Day 12 in the NICU: the incident that changed their lives
• Lane talks about his faith and his role as a husband
• Libby’s Friends, a nonprofit founded by the family to help other children and families

Links and resources:

• Learn more about Lane, Libby and Libby’s Friends: https://libbysfriends.org/
• Read more: whenautumncomes.com/lane-unfortunately-unfortunate
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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