Moms Need Moms
I'm a Neurotypical Mama raising a Neurodivergent Child. I'm a single, co-parenting, FT working Mama navigating motherhood with my awesome son, Logan.
My son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at almost 3 years old. My world completely changed when this miracle entered my life. There were some pretty dark moments. Post-diagnosis, my world changed even more so but for the better. And through it all I was able fight my way back to my passions and reclaim my purpose, The journey through motherhood has definitely changed me forever, and I will never be the same again. THANK GODNESS!!!
In this judgment free space, I will share with you some of my experiences, the good the bad and the ugly, the wins and the fails, some tools, tips and tricks and some hilarious moments courtesy of my little human. So come join Logan and I as we get throug this thing called life, because MOMS NEED MOMS!!
Episodes
58 episodes
55. Meditation. Is it all B.S.?
If you're like me, you probably tried meditation, before concluding that it's all B.S. Well, I've taken it up again and this time, I stayed consistent and now it is part of my daily ritual. The key is not that you need to be an expe...
54. My Co-Parenting Journey
I know this can be a sensitive topic, but let's face it, with today's divorce rates, Co-parenting has become hugely popular. I never thought I would be in the midst of this, and yet here I am. Now I'm no expert, and believe me, it h...
53. Money Talk for Mamas.
Let's talk Money Mamas. We all want to live our best lives. Sorry to tell you but money does seem to make things easier. And you know what??? That's ok. It's ok to love money. It's ok to want to be wealthy an...
52. Health and Fitness Talk for Mamas - Part 2
I continue my talk about my health and fitness goals and share what I've learned in my journey. There's some juicy nuggets in here, so I hope you stay until the end. Keep moving and take care of YOU.Episode for Mel Robbins P...
51. Health and Fitness Talk for Mamas - Part 1
If you've been following me, then you know how important health and fitness are to me. It's been on my list of goals for the past few years now. Every year it changes or evolves somehow. I thought I would share with you some t...
50. 5 Things to Do for an Amazing 2024
I'm sure you've been hearing a lot about this topic. So I'm hoping you'll keep listening as I share my tips for setting up to have a great year. I know things happen and we can't always plan for everything, but having a plan is bett...
49. What's New for Moms Need Moms
This is a special episode. So special that I recorded it back in October and am just now launching it. I had just completed a huge milestone in my journey, and I wanted to share it all with you. On October 17, 2023, I official...
48. Are You Being Hard on Yourself?
PSA: I recorded this episode before Christmas, hoping to get it out by then, but just couldn't. But I feel like this is an important message and I wanted to share it with you regardless. Hope you all had a wonderful Holiday with fam...
47. Taking Care of YOU during the Holiday Season, Part 2.
Continuing the Holiday fun by sharing the 2nd Part of my tips on how to take care of the most important person, YOU, Mama! Love ya!
46. Taking Care of YOU during the Holiday Season Part 1.
Feeling anxious and stressful due to the Holiday Season? A lot of you Mamas are feeling the same way as I am at times. This should be a joyous time of the year but let's face it. It's probably one of the most stressful times o...
45. My Interview on the Calming the Chaos Podcast with Sarah Young
Hi all.I had done a really great interview with a friend and fellow podcaster of mine, Sarah Young of the Calming the Chaos Podcast and Collective. She is a mom of 2 beautiful boys. She brings a wealth of resources and knowledge...
44. It's National Bullying Prevention Month
This is a very sensitive subject and I apologize for it being such a downer, but I needed to say it. It's National Bullying Prevention Month. I was feeling inspired to talk about this so I hope it brings hope to someone.
43. Things I Wish I knew about Motherhood Part 2
In this episode, I continue on from episode # 7 about things I wish I knew about Motherhood before becoming a Mama (Link to that episode is below). In this episode, the things I wish I knew, apply more to my m...
42. Trick or Treat - On the Spectrum - REBOOT Episode
My favorite time of the year. This was such a popular episode last Halloween, that I decided to bring it back as a Reboot. Hope you all enjoy. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
41. Fun Things to Do while on a Budget.
Keeping these kiddos busy especially when we ourselves are so super busy. It can also be expensive and frankly, overwhelming. So I've come up with a few ways to have some fun that is inexpensive, and helpful for their growth and dev...
40. Relieving Stress and Anxiety for our Kiddos
Now with the kids back to school, I can only imagine how stressed and anxious this time of the year can be for ALL. So I have a couple of tips on how to relieve some of the anxiety and stressors that go along with going back to school.&nb...
39. What are Some of the Early Signs of Autism?
1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. That is a huge jump, when compared to 20 years, when it was 1 in 200. And even though we have come a long way with technology and being able to recognize the early signs ...
37. Traveling with Kids on the Spectrum
In this episode, I talk about traveling with our kiddos. Now, I'm no expert traveler and I haven't been on any long trips, but so far, I've been on road trips and short plane rides with my son. As many mamas can relate, I always fee...
36. Mid-Year Check In (Well almost)
This is for all my Mamas out there who need a little pep talk. We're more than halfway through the year, but we are not done yet. So if you think you are way behind on your goals, I'm here to tell you that you are probably a lot clo...
35. Moms Need Mom Friends Like My Bestie Tammy - Part 2
Enjoy the 2nd part to my inspiring and spirited conversation with my bestie, Tamara Pagan.
34. Moms Need Mom Friends Like My Bestie Tamara Pagan - Part 1
Join me for an awesome girl chat with my bestie, Tamara "Tammy" Pagan. Tammy is one of my bestest and dearest friends. She's also someone I can always turn to and talk to who can really relate to the struggles and joys of being a si...
33. Adult Meltdowns
If you're a Mama, then you're familiar with meltdowns. But if you're a Mama with a kiddo on the spectrum, Meltdowns are a part of our daily life. We spend so much time and effort trying to help our little ones manage their fee...
32. Potty Training on the Spectrum
Time to talk about every Mama's favorite topic. POTTY TRAINING. If you think potty training was hard for your Neurotypical child, can you imagine potty training a neurodivergent child. So I have a few tips I'd like to share with you all,<...
31. Calming the Chaos of Mom Life with Sarah Young
Today's episode is special to me. I get to interview my friend and fellow podcaster, Sarah Young. Sarah is the founder and owner of Calming the Chaos, a community made up of a membership site and her very own podcast. The comm...