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Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms

As an autism mom, you give so much to your loved ones. Do you have a focus to implement on how you nurture yourself? Hello, lovies; welcome to Confetti Compassion for Autism Moms, the podcast with your host, Colette. When my son was diagnosed a million eons ago, I found myself on the grind to support him. My schedule was full of doctor appointments and therapy sessions, and my days were full of never-ending piles of demands and obligations.

After years of frantic pursuit to fix everything, I broke and didn’t have anything to give. Until I discovered self-compassion; loving-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity, this practice has allowed me to introduce a kinder and more supportive way of responding to my big beautiful, chaotic life.

In this podcast, we will reinforce that we are not alone as we face the stress, demands, and obligations of a life influenced by autism.

Each episode will have content related to our autism parents’ experiences. However, as we explore these topics, they will be discussed through the lens of self-compassion.

For more information, visit our website at https://www.compassionconfetti.com/

So Compassion Confetti. Let’s go sprinkle that shit everywhere.

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Latest Episodes:

The Autism Dad with Rob Gorski Nov 16, 2022

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On this week’s episode of Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, I speak to fellow podcaster Rob Gorski. Rob is the mastermind behind the successful The Autism Dad podcast. Wouldn’t you know it, we discuss the differences between being an autism mom and an autism dad. Are there different expectations? Do autism dad’s process the big worries and fears the same way as an autism mom?

Listen in to Rob’s wisdom. He has a poet’s soul and a big heart. It’s a great conversation.

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Website: https://www.theautismdad.com/
Blog: https://www.theautismdad.com/blog/
Podcast: https://listen.theautismdad.com/

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Come Be with Me Nov 09, 2022

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In this episode of Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, I go into more detail about my autism parenting experience.
I discuss the story I built in my head about all the ways I "failed" my son. I go on to discuss the ways the sting of this failure softened in my heart.
I talk about how I tried to "fix" the autism and the results of some of those attempts.
At a point or two, I get very sad talking about some of what happened. But I managed to laugh here and there as well. Laughter, after all, brings light into your life and heart.
But it's the hindsight that is so bittersweet. If only I knew how far we would come. So much fear and suffering could have been spent in gentle acceptance and peace. I wish that for all of us.

[01:42] Colette’s family story with autism

[02:52] Colette’s aspiration to be the best stay-at-home mom

[03:47] Securing her first teaching job in a special needs & disabled children class

[07:06] Why Colette realized she’d have a special kid while pregnant & her delivery story

[09:06] Her son’s swollen lymph nodes & experience with an ear infection at six months

[16:02] Her son mistaken vaccinations at 15 months, which led to a whole new experience

[20:18] Things that smacked Colette on the face but chose to ignore, regarding them as insignificant

[21:23] Colette’s experience with her son's diagnosis

[28:30] The diagnosis path, meeting all specialists & doing all diest to improve her son’s quality of life

[32:43] Colette’s worst experience in life

[37:00] Her son’s experience in school & having to shift from mainstream learning to a contained classroom

[39:10] Colette’s aha moment with her sons after the divorce & dealing with a failure wound

[44:09] Her son’s high school experience and what she is doing currently

[47:47] Living from a place of love & being a good enough parent

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Pull up a Chair with Jaime Ramos Nov 02, 2022

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This week’s episode has me talking to Jaime Ramos from the podcast “Table for Five, No Reservations” and author to the autism blog Jaime Ramos Writes.

Join Jaime and I as we discuss Autism Mom topics like the labels we all carry and what the word “woman” means to us.

Also, we dissect the idea of how much we really need to help our kids and is there a line where we can go too far. I take ownership that I basically ignore the line a hell of a lot more than I should. I soooo sometimes get trapped in the “caretaker” space.

Jaime and I also talk about different types of dreams, ones that include our families and ones that are sacred to our own hearts.

We snuck in some self-compassion and self-care insights to stay on topic.

I’m sorry to say we never get into trash TV. Maybe next week. Until then…..

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:23] About Jaime Ramos

[01:44] The thought process of coming up with their podcast name “Table For Five No Reservations.”

[04:46] Where Jaime falls in her autism journey and in reconnecting with the woman within her

[10:38] Nurturing yourself & creating balance

[14:41] Insecurity in parenting as an autism mom

[16:36] Listening to your intuitions & having confidence that you know your child best

[20:46] How much is your responsibility as an autistic mom in moulding your child

[28:46] Why Jaime started writing on autism & teaching the world to be a kinder place.

[31:26] Jaime’s mean experiences in public with her son

[33:59] A moment in public that took Jaime’s breath away with the kindness

[39:22] Seeing the beauty in autism

[42:37] One heartfelt truth that Jaime wants to convey through her writing

[43:53] To connect with Jaime Ramos

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Website: https://jaimeramoswrites.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeramoswrites/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaimeRamosWrites
Podcast: Table For Five No Reservations

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Self-Compassion Basics Oct 26, 2022

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Hey Lovies.

In this episode of Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, I introduce you to the 3 main components of

self-compassion. The basics, if you will.

Self-compassion, when meeting challenging situations with kindness and presence, can help dysregulate

the “threat” response and help move us into a place of nurturing comfort. And this practice in the long

run, will soften intense feelings like anxiety and fear and encourage and foster feelings of goodwill and

contentment.

Drawing a lot of content from the book The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristen Neff, PhD

and Christopher Germer, Ph.D., we break down what loving-kindness, mindfulness, and common

humanity are.

Finally, I share 2 easy-shmeasy practical techniques that take no time at all and are a fantastic way to

offer yourself loving support while you are smack dab in the middle of a HARD.

[01:31] About Kristin Neff & her husband, Christopher Germer

[03:15] Introducing today’s topic

[04:38] What self-compassion brings to us

[07:15] Kristin's experience with her son Rowan

[09:15] Three main components of self-compassion

[15:46] Two techniques to activate your care response systems

[19:59] Simple exercise to breathe out your anxiety, fear, or sorrows

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To connect with Kristin Neff

● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinneff/

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neffselfcompassion/

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The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner

Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer

She is Fairy Funny and Wise Mary Fairy BoBerry Oct 19, 2022

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Autism families become isolated, and many people in your circle don’t know what you are dealing with. As a mom, you feel overwhelmed and full of mom guilt. You often think it’s your fault and there’s more you can do. How do you accept and understand your kid is just like any other, only that they need different things? What coping mechanisms are to lower your anxiety, self-soothe, and smooth your journey?

In today’s episode, Mary Justice, well-known as “maryfairyboberry”, joins us to share her story as an Autism mom and her coping mechanisms. From her son Archer's diagnosis with Autism at three years, why it was hard to accept, mom guilt, self-compassion to coping mechanisms that eased the journey.

In addition, Mary shares her experience with public judgment, getting a lot of stares, why she is so connected with the inclusion of kids with special needs, and where the world is moving in handling autistic cases.

Tune in for this and much more insights for Autism parents!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:39] Why Mary Justice came up with “maryfairyboberry”

[03:33] What inspired her Instagram post on love for Autism parents

[06:41] Mary’s overwhelming phase and mom guilt after her son’s diagnosis

[11:04] Mary’s coping mechanisms as an autistic parent

[20:10] Mary’s interesting poem on just being good enough parents.

[24:20] Judgment for autistic parents. Mary shares her most breathtaking experience with her son

[28:30] Why Mary is connected with the idea of inclusion of kids with needs

[35:00] Is the world moving in the right direction in the collective understanding of autistic people

[43:25] Mary’s favorite reality show

[47:54] Best Halloween story for autistic kids

[49:24] How to connect with Mary Justice

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryfairyboberry/

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Catch-up with Autism with a Side of Fries Eileen Oct 12, 2022

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Welcome to another amazing episode with your host, Colette Evangelista. In today’s episode, Colette is joined by Eileen “Mama Fry” Shaklee, an autism mom who provides humor, grace, and wisdom to the autistic community. Eileen talks about food selectivity & sensory sensitivity in autistic children, some of the learning activities you can give your autistic child to help them thrive, and vocal stimming in children with autism.

Eileen also discusses the stigmatization of adults with autism, how to manage burnout and stress as a caregiver and how she practices self-compassion. Additionally, she shares how to connect and interact with other families of autistic children and what she has learned from her Journey through autism.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode introduction

[01:15] Know our guest; Eileen “Mama Fry” Shaklee

[03:48] Food selectivity and sensory sensitivity in autistic children

[12:51] Some of the learning activities you can give your autistic child to help them thrive

[18:13] Vocal stimming in children with autism

[21:20] Going out in public with an autistic child

[25:08] Stigmatization of adults with autism

[29:33] How to manage burnout and stress as a caregiver

[37:03] Sources of burnout and stress while parenting a child with autism

[44:48] How does Eileen self-soothe?

[47:11] How to connect and interact with other families of autistic children

[51:56] Eileen’s favorite TV shows

[57:10] What she has learned from her Journey through Autism

[59:38] How to connect with Colette Evangelista

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismwithasideoffries/
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TcPAMi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrenchFryInc
Blog: https://autismwithasideoffries.blogspot.com/
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"Let me explain..." Oct 12, 2022

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Autism moms often face the challenge of being overwhelmed by the uncertainty and unpredictability of their child’s condition. However, the challenges that autism moms face are not the same for all. We should acknowledge that autism is a spectrum with different levels of severity. The “Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms” podcast is meant to be a community where we share our experiences and wisdom to reinforce that we are not alone as we face the stress, demands, and obligations of a life influenced by autism.

Welcome to the first episode of the “Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms” podcast with your host, Colette Evangelista. In this episode. Colette shares why she started this podcast and what she hopes to achieve with it.

Additionally, Colette shares how her son got diagnosed with autism and how she ended up with depression & anxiety while caring for her son. Moreover, she discusses the three components of self-compassion and the benefits that come with practicing self-compassion. Compassion confetti is like pixie dust. Sprinkle it all over your life.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the show

[01:22] Why Colette started Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms podcast

[02:14] What she hopes to achieve with this podcast

[04:37] How her son got diagnosed with autism

[08:16] Colette’s response to her son’s autism diagnosis

[09:44] How she ended up with depression & anxiety while caring for her son

[13:17] The three components of self-compassion and how to practice it

[13:51] #1 Loving-kindness

[14:15] #2 Mindfulness

[14:43] #3 Common Humanity

[15:27] Benefits of self-compassion

[21:15] How to connect with Colette Evangelista

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Welcome to Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms Oct 03, 2022

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