This is going to feel different than anything we’ve done before.

Today, I sit down with Mya-Lisa Ludwig and her 52-year-old brother Adam and what unfolds is one of the most beautiful conversations we’ve had about special needs, caregiving, sibling love, and finding purpose after grief.

Adam lives with Mya, who became his full-time caregiver after the heartbreaking loss of their parents. But this isn’t just a story about autism, dementia, or navigating skilled nursing care. It’s about protection. Patience. Faith. And what happens when a sister decides, I was made for this.

This episode is about unconditional love, resilience after loss, and the sacred responsibility of caregiving. If you’ve walked through grief, supported a special needs sibling, or felt called to care for someone you love, this one will stay with you.

Watch, share, and let me know what hit home.

Key Moments:

00:00 This Is Different Than Anything We’ve Done

03:02 I Became His Protector: The Boxing Glove Moment

08:49 Losing Their Parents & The Burden He Carried

11:04 What Life Looks Like Living With Autism

15:00 The 12-Hour Sleep Schedule That Changed Everything

20:21 The Lunch Routine That Saved His Life

23:05 Caring for Parents With Dementia & Pancreatic Cancer

29:25 The Truth About Being a Full-Time Caregiver

34:28 “I Was Made For This” - A Divine Calling?

38:18 Living With an Angel Every Single Day

44:50 The Best Thing About Adam 

47:40 The Moment That Built His Confidence

52:28 What Makes Him Proud To Be an Uncle

56:41 The One Thing That Still Hurts To Talk About

Guest Info:

IG: @minimamamya (https://www.instagram.com/minimamamya/)