After complications during labor, Elizabeth and her husband spent 36 precious, traumatic, beautiful, scary days on Earth with their son Kyan James. Today she talks to us about their NICU experience, processing the unknown and then facing the worst case scenario, losing her first child. We talk about grief. Lots and lots of grief –…
We LOVE this unique and collaborative episode of When Autumn Comes! With the help of our listeners we are celebrating all the mamas today! We asked you to write a letter for a mama in a similar journey as yours, as a way to comfort and love on her. You guys delivered. Unfortunately we could…
Alanna is the kind of mom you want to be best friends with… She is real. She is pure. And she is incredibly positive. As a stay at home, military, mom of four, she has one special needs daughter, Francesca. Highlights you do not want to miss: The disease that affects this family is a…
Today Susan and Diane are sitting down together to chat about things that they are insecure or lack confidence in… beyond medical and special needs parenthood. Moments you do not want to miss: This body grew humans… Friendships Giving yourself grace You can stream this episode on all podcast platforms or you can listen directly…
Meet Dr Jenna Wheeler from Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Susan met Jenna on a family vacation gone-bad when Lorelei ended up in the APH Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Today we have a rare, candid conversation with an intensive care doctor because, when in medical mom life do we ever casually sit around and…
From Norfolk, VA, Brittany is the mama of Liam and Cleo. Liam battled Cystic Fibrosis, paired with other complications until he passed at five years old in the Fall of 2020. In this episode, Brittnay beautifully articulates the love and strength that medical and special needs moms pour into their children. Highlights you do not…
Stephanie is a medical, special needs mama from Texas. When her daughter Addie was born, she entered parenthood on the front row of the NICU Rollercoaster. When facing the unexpected dips and twists and stops and gos of the coaster – Stephanie and her family decided they were not going to let Addie’s medical conditions,…
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…