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

The age old battle with stuff…People seem to fall into two distinct categories, keepers and thrower away-ers. No matter which camp you fall into, clutter is something universal that every household deals with.

Today, the girls get into the ins and outs of clutter. They discuss the psychology of clutter, both how it happens and how it affects us. Katrina offers tips for managing clutter in practical ways.

"Five minutes matter." -Katrina

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Minimalism
• Tips and tricks
• Too many mugs
• 30 day box
• Self care

Have you ever found yourself doing something that seems just so crazy, in the name of grief? Let us know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send us a DM on Instagram! We'd love to hear from you! While you're at it, consider supporting the podcast .

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This morning, the Suz is on fire. Everyone with a uterus can likely relate to this feeling. Tune in!

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• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
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We have an announcement for you! A fun Christmas Announcement!

Links and resources:

• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
• Follow Katrina: @kattymac
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
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Raise your hand if you have memories of elementary school picture day…Did they pass out those little plastic combs? Anybody have some really terrible pictures to share? Today, Katrina and Suz talk about what happens when picture day is really more than just picture day.

When your child is facing rare disease, with a shortened life expectancy, you never know when this picture day is the last picture day they will have. The girls talk about making the memories, soaking in the moments, and normalizing grief.

"You never know what's going to be the last picture because you can't trust the disease." -Suz

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Picture Day
• What if?
• The last picture
• When it doesn't make sense
• Take the pictures
• Normalizing Grief

Have you ever found yourself doing something that seems just so crazy, in the name of grief? Let us know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send us a DM on Instagram! We'd love to hear from you! While you're at it, consider supporting the podcast .

When Autumn Comes:

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Welcome to the real world of medical motherhood. Just as Suz and Katrina sit down to record, the Suz gets a phone call…

Links and resources:

• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
• Follow Katrina: @kattymac
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
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For several seasons now, we have heard Susan interviewing guests. Amazingly brave people have stepped up to the microphone to share their stories with our listeners. Today, we flip that scenario. Now, it's Suz's turn to share. Today, Katrina interview's Susan.

The ladies discuss Susan's story. Suz shares the trauma surrounding Lorelei's birth and her entry into medical motherhood. She shares about how medical motherhood inspired her to start the Apricity Hope Project, and how she has been changed by Lorelei's life and death. Speaking of Lorelei, here's the link to the episode where Suz tells the story of her death.

"We didn't take any part of having a second child lightly." -Suz

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Who is Suz?
• Lorelei's birth story
• Deciding on number 2
• Goodbye to Lorelei
• Fitting In
• Parenting differently

Can you relate to Susan's story? Let us know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send us a DM on Instagram! We'd love to hear from you! While you're at it, consider supporting the podcast .

When Autumn Comes:

WAC Instagram

WAC Facebook Page

WAC Society Facebook Page

WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project

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4AM is back! Buckle up for Susan's wild ride of dentistry. You won't want to miss it!

Links and resources:

• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
• Follow Katrina: @kattymac
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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We all know the analogy about riding in an airplane. When the oxygen masks fall down, you put your mask on first before helping those around you. In medical parenthood, how do you put your own needs ahead of the significant needs of your child? We aren't talking about making sure the laundry is clean here…Self care for medical moms often looks like taking care of basic daily needs for themselves, showering or brushing your teeth.

Today, Suz and Katrina talk about Therapy. They discuss the ups and downs of finding the best fit in a therapist, the ups and downs of therapy itself, and deciding that you are important enough to invest in.

"You have to unlearn this inner dialogue that you aren't good enough." -Suz

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Dating App for Therapists
• Therapist turns on me
• Vulnerability
• Friendships
• Inner Dialogue
• Good enough?

Being vulnerable is so so hard. Investing in ourself is so very worth it. Do you have experiences with therapy you'd like to share? Let us know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send us a DM on Instagram! We'd love to hear from you! While you're at it, consider supporting the podcast . Look for fun ways to contribute throughout the month of September!

When Autumn Comes:

WAC Instagram

WAC Facebook Page

WAC Society Facebook Page

WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project

Apply for a Caregiver Package

4AM: Summer Vacation to Christmas

4AM is back! The girls discuss summer vacation, straight through to Halloween and Christmas. Buckle up, this one is a wild ride!

Links and resources:

• Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
• Follow Katrina: @kattymac
• Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety
• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
• Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast

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Mornings are getting cooler and the autumn leaves are on their way in the next few months. Today, the girls recap summer vacation just as the "carefree" days of summer fade away and we transition into fall. Summer vacation looks different under the lense of medical motherhood. Gone are the days of backpacking in Europe. Today's vacations involve packing and unpacking a van-load of supplies and venturing into a location that is probably not kid-proofed. Vacation plans have back up plans. The back up plans have their own back up plans. Is this really restful? Are we just creating more stress under the guise of creating memories? Listen to find out!

"I'm a ball of a stressed out troll under a bridge." -Suz

Here's what you don't want to miss:

• Making memories
• Two vacations
• Backup plans
• Booger blankets
• Questions
• The big reveal
• Support

Summer vacations can be so sweet and also a bit tough. We hope your summer was one for the memory books. What are your favorite summer memories with your kids? Do you have any travel tips for other medical moms? Let us know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send us a DM on Instagram! We'd love to hear from you! While you're at it, consider supporting the podcast. Look for fun ways to contribute throughout the month of September!