On The Hard Days

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Ep. 64 The One Thing That Changed Me as a Mom in 2021 Dec 27, 2021

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About This Episode: I can't believe this is the last episode of 2021! What a ride. In this episode, I'm reflecting on the changes I've made as a mother and sharing a few tips with YOU!
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Ep. 63 Top 5 Most Popular Episodes of 2021 - Who Were the Guests? Dec 20, 2021

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About This Episode: I can't believe we're at this point! These are the Top 5 most downloaded episodes this year - and honestly, they're some of my favorites. If you haven't listened to them all - you are truly missing out. I'll link them all right here for easy access! Happy listening!
1) Ep. 1 My Rock-Bottom Parenting Moment
2) Ep. 54 Mom Patricia Sung on Understanding ADHD in Neurodiverse Kids and Their Parents
3) Ep. 48 Mom Nancy Golumbia on Trusting the Developmental Process of Your Neurodiverse Child and Accepting Them for Who They Are
4) Ep.51 Mom Ilana Grostern on Helping 2E Kids Understand and Accept Themselves Through Their Bodies
5) Ep.33 Mom Abigail Cram on Shedding the Fear of Raising an Out-Of-The-Box Child
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up, or click the link!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. *Please leave a review* to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep. 62 Moms Blakeley, Laura, and Ashley on Finally Finding Needed Support (in Mothers Together) Dec 13, 2021

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Oh MAN this is a special episode! Blakeley, Laura, and Ashley are all raising neurodiverse children. They are also all in Mothers Together (in 3 different support groups!) - and they joined me live on IG a few days ago to chat about all things Mothers Together. I couldn't have imagined a better testimonial from these amazing moms and I'm truly grateful.
Finding your people is about letting your guard down. It's about sharing the truth of how hard it is to raise the children we have. It's about friendship and deep connections. It's really the best - it fills my cup everyday!
*I apologize for the bad audio quality at times - I was recording on my computer from the IG live. I'm sure there has to be a better way - anyone know?
Mothers Together is now accepting new members for the January support group - please visit ontheharddays.com/motherstogether or email me at ontheharddays@gmail.com. We can't wait to meet you!
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Ep. 61 Mom Salka Sanden on How Accepting and Understanding Your Child is Easier When You Are Neurodivergent, Too Dec 06, 2021

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About This Episode: This week I'm talking with Salka, an amazing mother in Sweden. She and her son were diagnosed at the same time with Autism, and I was amazed at her level of comfort in understanding her child. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-Supporting her son through his identity shift
-Throwing traditional parenting techniques out the window when they don't work
-Feeling stress as a trauma response
-Did you know homeschooling is illegal in Sweden?!
Please shower Salka with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. *Please leave a review* to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.60 Mom Megan Carranza on Finding Joy and Acceptance, Despite the Grief, After Autism Diagnosis Nov 29, 2021

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About This Episode: This week I'm talking with Megan, who is raising a non-verbal child with Autism. One of my biggest takeaways was how, despite the grief, she found joy and positivity in the diagnosis of her child. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-What are the early signs of Autism?
-Speech delays - what is normal?
-Hearing the diagnosis: The tone of delivery
-ABA therapy
-Different, not less
-Flexing the muscle of advocacy
You can catch more of Megan on her podcast, Adventures in Autism, and on IG @adventuresinautism.
Please shower Megan with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
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Ep.59 Mom Wassima Ben Salah on the Cultural Pressures of Raising a Gifted Child Nov 22, 2021

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About This Episode: This conversation with Wassima was unlike any I've had before. As a Turkish citizen, she is open and candid about the challenges she faces in raising her son. "Lack of support" really doesn't do it justice, and I'm so grateful to her for coming on and sharing her story. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-The meaning of "giftedness" in Turkey
-How people focus on the wrong thing in gifted children
-When moms are made to feel like they're exaggerating
-Lowering our expectations of gifted kids
-Lack of focus on emotional health of gifted children
-Can a child have too much empathy?
-Single parenting a gifted child
Please shower Wassima with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. *Please leave a review* to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.58 Mom Stacy Spensley on Seeing a Faulty System Rather Than a Faulty Neurodiverse Child Nov 15, 2021

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About This Episode: Oh man, this episode is AMAZING. Stacy drops so many nuggets of wisdom, it was almost hard to keep up. Yes, it's a long one, but it's worth every minute of your time. Take the whole week to listen to it in spurts - but make sure you get to that ending! Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-Dropping "good" and "bad" behavior labels
-Having a diagnosis doesn't change the issues
-Identifying a skill is more important than manipulating a behavior
-Parenting with ADHD
You can find Stacy at semicrunchymama.com and on IG and FB!
Please shower Stacy with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. *Please leave a review* to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.57 Mom Jody Warshawsky on Facing the Unknown in Raising a Neurodivergent Child Nov 08, 2021

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About This Episode: Jody has gone through a long list of emotions in raising her daughter, who has Autism and a seizure disorder. She's changed her motherhood mindset recently around how to parent her - keep in safe in a little bubble? Or let her experience the world? Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-Separating parenting strategies from our inner voice
-The mistake in fantasizing about types of children we hope to have (like a mini-me, for example)
-Don't ignore your intuition!
-Let your child be who they are
Please shower Jody with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. *Please leave a review* to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.56 Mom Maria Fuller on Loving Yourself as a Mother Enough to Accept and Advocate for Your Neurodiverse Child Nov 01, 2021

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About This Episode: Maria is a powerhouse mom of neurodivergent children. Her inner strength and the clarity in her voice was inspiring - especially when she talked about education! Make sure you listen to the whole thing, because the ending is SO powerful. I've never felt more compelled to homeschool after chatting with Maria! Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-Setting boundaries around your self-care
-Importance of communication with your partner
-How behaviors come from unmet needs
-Finding the right educational fit
-Choosing the homeschool life
-Fostering kids' curiosities at home
You can find Maria at www.raisingapowerfulgirl.com, through her podcast of the same name, and on IG/FB!
Please shower Maria with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Please leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.55 Mom Jennifer Dunn on How Finding the Right Team for Your Special Needs Child is Crucially Important Oct 25, 2021

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About This Episode: Jennifer Dunn is the amazing mother of a child with severe Autism. She's vocal about advocating for her child and chatted with me about the hardships of raising her kid. Above all else, I was struck by the amount of people in her life who *dropped the ball*. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-When medication makes behaviors worse
-Schools and educators - when they don't take care of your child
-Finding the right therapists
-Is Autism a gift?
-For some, "self-care" is a luxury.
You can find Jennifer at keepingupwithkya.com or on FB and IG!
Please shower Jennifer with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Please leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

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