Podcast
Autism for Badass Moms
Hosted by Rashidah Cartwright · EN
"Autism for Badass Moms" is your guide to becoming that badass, mentally and emotionally strong mother you know you can be.
Each week we shed light on the emotional journey through heartfelt conversations with autism moms, we uncover the raw, authentic experiences that shape your life.
In each episode, we discuss everything from finding balance in the chaos, regulating your nervous system, and setting healthy boundaries.
The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of anything you seen or heard from the podcast.
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Ep. 31 - Counseling and Coping
Apr 9, 202400:50:08Tap to summarizeIn this heartfelt episode of 'Autism for Badass Moms', Rashidah welcomes Jessica, a mom navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism. Jessica shares her emotional journey from the devastation of her son's diagnosis to becoming his biggest advocate and learning to cope with the changes it brought. She discusses the initial signs of autism in her son, the process of diagnosis, and the importance of moving beyond self-blame and grief. Jessica emphasizes the role of therapy in her healing process, her endeavor to ensure her son can communicate effectively despite being nonverbal and her initiatives to help other mothers through life coaching and her project 'The Autism Superhero'. The episode highlights the power of resilience, the importance of self-care, and the unconditional love and advocacy of a mother. Additionally, it touches on the creation of Jessica's merchandise line aimed at raising awareness and inclusivity for children with autism. Don’t miss out on future episodes! Make sure to follow and subscribe to Autism for Badass Moms on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Jessica's T-shirt company: -Website: https://theautismsuperhero.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautismsuperhero/ -Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momofsuperhero Connect with Jessica's Life Coaching services: -Website: https://mindfullivinglifecoach.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulliving_lifecoach/ If you’d like to reach out to Jessica, visit her websites at the links provided or follow her on Instagram for more insights and updates. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode as impactful as we did! -Website: https://www.autismforbadassmoms.com -Instagram: @theabmpodcast -Facebook: @theabmpodcast
Transcribe →How to Defy the Odds by Sailing Against the Storm
Sep 19, 202300:41:25Tap to summarizeLinda is a single mom raising 2 boys with a diagnosis of Autism. Along with Autism both boys have medical conditions that include Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Sensory Issues, and Elopement risk. She has gracefully navigated through the challenges and shares her unique journey and the strategies she employed, and how she defied the odds. I hope our conversation inspires you to start thinking about how to defy the odds in the midst of a storm.
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