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Autism/Neurodivergence Episodes

May 28, 2025

Again...Let Your Love Be Larger part 2 with Rebecca Galli

Rebecca Galli's story isn't just about survival—it's about creating a magnificent life from the pieces that remain after tragedy shatters your original plans. Picking up where Part 1 left off, this powerful conversation delve...
May 21, 2025

Let Your Love Be Larger Than Your Circumstances: Rebecca Galli's Journey

What does resilience look like after losing your brother, your son, your marriage, your ability to walk, and raising a child with autism? Rebecca Galli knows this terrain intimately. As a bestselling author of over 400 column...
Guest: Rebecca Galli
May 14, 2025

When Life Gives You Lemons and all you have is a straw

Ever found yourself facing life's sourest moments with nothing but a flimsy straw and sheer determination? That feeling when survival feels scrappy, resilience feels exhausting, and hope comes in sips rather than gulps? In th...
Guest: tina and ann
April 16, 2025

Battlefield of your mind: Trust, Faith and Believing Lies

Do you like where your thoughts are taking you? Our minds are powerful instruments, capable of leading us toward hope or trapping us in cycles of fear and doubt. When facing situations we can't change – like caring for a love...
March 26, 2025

Joy and Grief are companions: When Light Meets Darkness

Tina and Ann explore the complex relationship between joy and grief, examining how these seemingly opposite emotions often coexist and even strengthen each other. They share personal stories of experiencing both simultaneousl...
March 12, 2025

The Simplicities of life make who we are: When finding our center can mean safety and peace

When was the last time you truly appreciated an ordinary moment? In this heartfelt conversation, we unpack the counterintuitive idea that mundane moments might actually be the most meaningful parts of our lives. After recover...
March 5, 2025

Embracing Adoption and Differences: A Journey with Author Sasha Saidman part 2

Can a children's book change a life? In this inspiring episode, author Sasha Saidman reveals how stories about adoption, differences, and self-acceptance meet kids exactly where they are—sparking empathy, imagination, and con...
Guest: Sasha Saidman
Feb. 26, 2025

"First Day, An Adoption Story: Sasha Saidman on Love, Adoption & Belonging"

Can a children's book change a life? In this inspiring episode, author Sasha Saidman reveals how stories about adoption, differences, and self-acceptance meet kids exactly where they are—sparking empathy, imagination, and con...
Guest: Sasha Saidman
Jan. 22, 2025

Navigating Invisible Differences: Empowering Parents and Children on Unique Journeys with Kari Baker part 2

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kari Baker as we dive into the complexities and triumphs of parenting children with invisible neurological differences. Kari shares invaluable insights on navigating special education systems, mastering IEP meetings, and understanding parental rights. From…
Guest: Kari Baker
Jan. 15, 2025

Finding Kind with Kari Baker: Parenting Children with Invisible Neurological Differences

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt exploration into the world of parenting children with neurological differences. Our guest, Kari Baker, shares her courageous journey from a thriving career in financial services to her n...
Guest: Kari Baker
Oct. 16, 2024

Unlocking Independence: Building Life Skills and Connections on the Autism Spectrum Part 2 with Ron Sandison

What if the key to unlocking independence for individuals with autism begins with understanding their unique perspective? Join us as we explore the journey of building relationships and developing life skills. In this episode...
Oct. 9, 2024

A story of perseverance and advocacy: Ron Sandison's Inspiring Journey with Autism

Diagnosed young, Ron Sandison was labeled emotionally impaired, but he defied all the odds getting several degrees and becoming an accomplished author, theology professor, and the first ordained Assemblies of God minister wit...