Amanda Rogers, Licensed Professional Counselor (and college roomie of Susan), joins us today to give her professional insight for special needs and medical moms. We talk about fatigue: compassion, empathy and decisions. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: What we mean when we say “I’m tired” Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts…
Carissa is a boy mom, through and through. Within her tribe of three boys, her oldest, Caleb, has Coffin Siris Syndrome and Autism. Carissa shares her story as a special needs parent, breaking down the chapters she has gone through and the one she is in now. Topics you do not want to miss: Communication…
Mary is a strong, faithful, snarky, Christian mama who’s daughter, Courtney, taught her what it truly means to surrender to God. Today Mary shares her faith-filled journey as a medical, special needs mom. Highlights you do not want to miss: “The conversation”, with a new resident. Surrendering your child, daily Redemptive Suffering The Light of…
Today’s guest is our first, non-special needs mom guest. Dr Sammy Vergano is a geneticist at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. She is here to offer moms like us a candid conversation about life working with rare kiddos. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Geneticist vs Genetic Counselor…
Once a year, on the rarest day, the rarest diseases and rarest warriors are celebrated around the world. In this episode of When Autumn Comes we are celebrating Rare Disease Day by sharing statistics from www.rarediseaseday.org and stories from our rare, amazing listeners. Highlights you do not want to miss: Adorable kiddos on our hotline…
Unfortunately chronic trauma and living in crisis mode is normal for special needs and medical moms. In this episode, we talk about The Ring Theory. This brilliant theory was created by Silk and Goodman – and it helps us explain what to do in a crisis. Moments you do not want to miss: Comfort in,…
Sarah is a mom of four boys, two of which have Duschenne Muscular Dystrophy. Sarah shares what it was like receiving the diagnosis for Caleb… and the shock of receiving it again for her youngest, Dunky. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: The disease that affects this family is Duschenne…
Anne, a brave and strong mother, shares her son Parker with us today. Not only do we discuss special needs parenthood, but we talk about her bumpy entry into motherhood as she navigated the complexities of her postpartum depression and anxiety. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: ADHD and Autism…
Once-ish a month, Susan and Diane are more than just your podcast hostesses talking with other special needs and medical moms. Instead, it’s just the two of them, casually chatting over a beverage of choice, while opening themselves up to raw conversations together. This week they are taking on the topic of trauma and opening…
Janice, an incredibly strong mito mother, recently lost her beautiful daughter, Juliet. In this episode of When Autumn Comes, Janice opens her heart and shares raw and honest feelings about her journey as a special needs parent. Moments you do not want to miss: Mitochondrial Disease affects this family The roller coaster that is parenting…