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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Ep. 213 Mom Jen on Becoming Empowered to Learn How to Advocate For Her Gifted Child - How She Fought For Services and Won (the Second Time)	03 Jun 2025	00:49:10
"It's what we have to do. This is the fight, right now." Mom Jen tells the story of learning how to advocate for her gifted child - it's a powerful, super relatable conversation. If you've ever had to fight for services for your kid, this episode is for you! In this episode, we talk about: Life with her child: Gifted, with ASD, ADHD, and SPD Being denied an IEP because her child was "smart" (after the school recommended he get tested!) The mental health ripple effect of being denied services - feeling like a failure How finding her people in Mothers Together helped her learn how to advocate for her kid Recognizing that showing anger and frustration at meetings helped her get the IEP eventually The importance of support for moms, and how it leads to empowerment Find Jen @ makeagoodmess.com! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on JULY 16th! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Click HERE to join us at Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until OCTOBER! See you there!
	Ep. 212 Mom Lisa on Finding Time to Care About Herself Through a Very Unique Journey to Motherhood	20 May 2025	00:51:15
"I just wanted to be a mom. I always wanted to be a mom." Mom Lisa's journey to motherhood was definitely an interesting one! Be sure to tune in! In this episode, we talk about: Life with 3 kids with various diagnoses & needs: Down Syndrome, ODD, ASD After infertility, the gift of motherhood in fostering and adoption How she helped others in her church community with fostering and adoption How she got her "Post-It Note Baby" - yes, really. Why Lisa believes in keeping the biological family involved if possible The importance of therapy and true "self-care" Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on JULY 16th! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Click HERE to join us at Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until OCTOBER! See you there!
	Ep. 211 Mom Emily on Implementing the "Spoon Theory" Into Her Child's Day, and How Curiosity & Research Has Helped Her Grief & Acceptance	13 May 2025	00:58:36
"I'm loving the information I'm gathering, even though it's really hard." Today's episode is with Emily, and I just LOVE her insight and vulnerability! Ever heard of the "Spoon Theory"? Be sure to listen in on this one! In this episode, we talk about: The anxiety of not knowing when the other shoe will drop The stress of continuous medical issues: Asthma, pneumonia, cleft When the medical issues turned into behavioral challenges Getting the diagnosis: Level 1 ASD with PDA profile How she plans out her son's day using the "Spoon Theory" How she uses curiosity and her desire to learn to help herself get through hard times The grief component to not being able to take your kid to do certain things Co-regulation - exhausting. Worthwhile, but exhausting. How she uses her background as a pediatric OT to understand her child Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on JULY 16th! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Click HERE to join us at Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until OCTOBER! See you there!
	Ep. 210 Mom Sarah on Re-Imagining & Re-Shaping Her Life to Understand How to Support Her ND Kids	06 May 2025	01:00:55
"I was providing for my family, and I was dead inside." Today's episode is with Sarah, whose motherhood journey will sound VERY relatable to many of you! Don't miss this one! In this episode, we talk about: What it's like being the "breadwinner" AND the co-regulator. When your kids have overlapping, opposite needs. Raising ND kids who go to 3 different types of schools Her kids' various challenges - anxiety, giftedness, PDA, etc. The family dynamics of a stay-at-home Dad! Coming to the realization that there is no perfect school - and coming to terms with that. Autism in girls - and how different it is than in boys. Unlearning a "Type A" personality through burnout. How she embraced a unique form of exercise to help her mental health Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on JULY 16th! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Click HERE to join us at Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until OCTOBER! See you there!
	Ep. 209 Mom Dalynn on Putting in the Work on Herself to Lead Her Family With Love & Understanding, Instead of Yelling & Anxiety	22 Apr 2025	00:48:07
Today's episode is with Dalynn, who shared some really vulnerable, tough stuff in this conversation. It's a powerful episode not to be missed. Trigger Warning: Talk of hitting/physical abuse at the 21:00 mark In this episode, we talk about: What it's like raising 5 teens/young adults When you're raising an ND kid with grandparents Raising a kid with severe sleep challenges How her prior cancer journey helped her handle the challenges in parenting How lack of sleep and severe anxiety led to her lashing out How she learned how to "gentle parent" in therapy How she's coming to terms with the load she carries Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on JULY 16th! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Click HERE to join us at Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until OCTOBER! See you there!
	Ep. 208 Mom Stephanie on the "Survival of Self" While Getting Divorced & Helping a Struggling Teenager Who Doesn't Want Help	15 Apr 2025	01:01:07
"I've had a whole parenting life of doing it all by myself." Today's episode is with my good friend Stephanie, who has been with me in Mothers Together since (almost) Day 1! Don't miss it! Trigger Warning: Talk of suicidal ideations at the 45:00 mark In this episode, we talk about: When giftedness shows itself in preschool Why it's frustrating when educators can't share if they feel a diagnosis is present When your partner doesn't think there's anything wrong What the motherhood load looks like when a marriage is breaking The challenges of finding the right school for a gifted child with ADHD Where ADHD, OCD, and depression overlap When your ND kid is old enough to refuse medication When your child's baseline for what's okay doesn't match yours When you're the one who picks up all the pieces, all the time. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on JULY 16th! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Click HERE to join us at Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until OCTOBER! See you there!
	Ep. 207 Mom Sandi on Helping Her PDA Child Come Out the Other Side of Severe Burnout (and What She Learned About Herself Along the Way)	01 Apr 2025	01:06:05
"PDA kids don't bend...they break. And I'm not breaking my kid again." Today's episode with mom guest, Sandy, is REALLY, really good. Don't skip this one! In this episode, we talk about: How the professionals missed the signs early on How girls' neurodivergence often goes under the radar What PDA looked like in her young son What school refusal looked like with a supportive school The lack of professional support about PDA, especially in emergencies How she became a PDA leader in Mothers Together Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on April 2nd! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Sign up for Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until JULY! See you there!
	Ep. 206 Mom Becky on Learning to Understand Her Neurodivergent Kids Through the Joy of Support	25 Mar 2025	00:34:45
"All the things I knew to do weren't working...I was perpetually annoyed." Today's episode with mom guest, Becky, is a powerful one! Don't miss it! In this episode, we talk about: Her family: One adult child and 3 elementary age - 2 adopted from foster care, and all with a wide range of needs and challenges: ADHD, Autism, 2E, Anxiety, OCD, and more. How she felt crazy when all the strategies didn't work How she reclaimed joy in the Mothers Together community A virtual community vs. in-person Finding support in MT first about her children, but then about her. How she utilized the resources provided in MT Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on April 2nd! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Sign up for Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until JULY! See you there!
	Ep. 205 Mom Dorothy on Accepting Your Lack of Control, Being Realistic About Hope, and Using Your Master Negotiation Skills To Get Help	18 Mar 2025	01:00:02
"Even though my son is 18, he will forever be 8 to 10 years old." Today's episode with mom guest, Dorothy, is a powerful one! Don't miss it! In this episode, we talk about: Her child's life with Tourette Syndrome, Autism, intellectual disabilities, hearing loss, and a gene mutation affecting medication What tics were like at the beginning of a Tourette journey The challenge of adoption without knowing the genetics of the birth parents How her child cannot tolerate medications for more than a short time Even after having been to the top specialists and clinics, life is still unpredictable Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on April 2nd! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Sign up for Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until JULY! See you there!
	Ep. 204 Mom Amanda on Being an "Action Taker" While Pursuing All The Things to Help Her Family Thrive	11 Mar 2025	00:47:17
"We kind of go along each day, living in the moment of where our kids are at that time, and how we can support them in that." Don't miss this one with mom guest, Amanda! You'll feel inspired and validated by her unique journey! In this episode, we talk about: Life with 8 adopted, neurodivergent children after fostering dozens of kids How her own ADHD has led to MANY different passions and hobbies What it was like in burnout as a foster parent Homeschooling, homesteading, and their daily life How she meets the needs of her PDA child among the needs of other kids Finding her joy in friendship and her version of "self care" - publishing a book about social workers and foster families Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on April 2nd! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Sign up for Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until JULY! See you there!
	Ep. 203 Mom Emily on Managing Caregiver Burnout When There's No End in Sight	04 Mar 2025	00:59:15
"It always goes back to - NOBODY gets it." We're BACK!! And we're kicking it off with mom guest, Emily. I'm telling you right now - you will ABSOLUTELY resonate with her story! In this episode, we talk about: The frustration of being your child's co-regulator 24/7 When being a "stay at home mom" means you can't take your kids out due to your child's struggles - so you're always at home. The way motherhood is romanticized on social media The sadness of losing friendships with other adults over time because they have NT kids. How sharing your nervous system with your child's means you have nothing left at the end of the day. How finding her village has helped her reclaim her identity How parenting a demand avoidant kid requires a whole different approach Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids. Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now! Mothers Together Open House ...is coming up on April 2nd! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community. Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world! Sign up for Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until JULY! See you there!
	Ep.202 Mom Chantelle Stieghan on Facing Motherhood Struggles With Humor & Rolling With the (Literal) Punches	04 Dec 2023	00:57:13
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Chantelle. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -The lack of support when living in a foreign country -When doctors have never heard of the struggles your child is facing -Eating disorders as part of being neurodivergent -How ADHD can look so different in different kids -How emotional it is to feel alone in your struggles -Trying to advocate for your child in a different language than your native tongue -How exciting it is to find a resource that helps -Chantelle's children's books that she made up for her children - on sale on Amazon! Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Chantelle-Stieghan/ Please shower Chantelle with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. ** HUGE NEWS!! Our next Mothers Together "Open House" is coming up at the end of the year! At Open House, you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 230K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.201 Mom Felicia Watkins on Stopping the Cycles of Self-Gaslighting and Judging How She Parents Her Neurodivergent Kids	27 Nov 2023	00:32:27
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Felicia. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Raising multiple children with Autism -Learning how to stop self-gaslighting when looking at your child's struggles -The exhaustion she feels from trying to meet the needs of all of her kids -Rolling with the punches while establishing your household "norms" -How she's practicing self-love with less judgement Please shower Felicia with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. ** HUGE NEWS!! Our next Mothers Together "Open House" is coming up at the end of the year! At Open House, you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 230K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.200!! Celebrating 200 Episodes With Megan Through Vulnerability & Validation	13 Nov 2023	00:39:53
About This Episode: I'm celebrating 200 episodes today - join me as I reflect on how sharing stories brings us the crucial validation we need. ** HUGE NEWS!! Our next Mothers Together "Open House" is coming up at the end of the year! At Open House, you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 230K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.199 Mom Stephanie Fluger on Asking For Help: Learning to Let Go of Control, Shed Guilt & Anger, and Actually Take Care of Yourself	30 Oct 2023	00:41:32
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Stephanie. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -The hardships of raising a non-verbal toddler and a baby during Covid with very limited resources. -Relearning how to ask for help and take care of herself as a stay-at-home mom. -When everything just feels like too much -Feeling like we have to do everything and letting go of control -Why did she feel so angry all the time? -How she now feels that exercise isn't self-care - it's a necessity. -How hormone imbalance adds to our challenges Please shower Stephanie with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. ** HUGE NEWS!! Our next Mothers Together "Open House" is coming up at the end of the year! At Open House, you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 225K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.198 Mom Cathy Shields on Acceptance & Understanding of a Neurodivergent Young Adult	23 Oct 2023	00:50:41
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Cathy. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Please shower Cathy with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. Find Cathy at cathyshieldswriter.com! ** HUGE NEWS!! Our next Mothers Together "Open House" is coming up at the end of the year! At Open House, you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to almost 220K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.197 Dad Rob Gorski on the "Sudden Detour" of a Massive Regression & Parenting the Kid, Not the Diagnosis	16 Oct 2023	00:55:19
About This Episode: Today's brand new episode features a dad!! I'm talking with Dad Rob Gorski. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -How challenging a massive regression was for him to process -How fevers brought back the "old" child - and going through the grief all over again -What "survival mode" looked like for him -How he channeled his struggles into writing and podcasting -What life looked like as a single dad - and how he chose to focus on positivity -How to compassionately hold his kids accountable for tough behaviors Want to connect with Rob? Go to theautismdad.com and specialneedsohio.com. Please shower Rob with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom (or dad!) who needs to hear his story. ** HUGE NEWS!! Our next Mothers Together "Open House" is coming up at the end of the year! At Open House, you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to almost 220K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.196 Mom Taylor Alexander on Surviving & Prioritizing What's Important When Managing a Whole Family With ADHD	09 Oct 2023	00:39:30
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Taylor. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -How she received an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and what ADHD looks like for her -How ADHD looks differently in girls vs. boys -The process of acquiring stimulant medication for multiple people in the family at the same time. -How hard it is to leave the house as a family - always preparing for the worst-case scenario -Figuring out true priorities and what she can let go Please shower Taylor with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. ** HUGE NEWS!! Our next Mothers Together "Open House" is coming up at the end of the year! At Open House, you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to almost 220K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.195 On The Hard Days is BACK! Here's The Update!	08 Oct 2023	00:14:18
After a hiatus, we're back, my friends! I'm thrilled to be pushing out new episodes to you starting TOMORROW and every Monday after that. **You're invited to the Mothers Together "Open House", a virtual gathering to give you a taste of what my Mothers Together community is all about. Be sure to get on the email list, as I'll be sending out more information soon. Go to mothers-together.com/openhouse to sign up!
	Ep.194 (Replay): Dad Brent Nohl on How Therapy & Meds For YOU Help Your Neurodivergent Kids Become the Best Versions of Themselves	07 Aug 2023	01:11:24
About This Episode: Dad Bren was the first in a series of dads to join me on the show. He was so vulnerable in sharing what it's like from a dad's perspective to raise a neurodivergent child with challenging behaviors. I'm so excited to you all to hear what he has to say - and if YOU know a dad who might benefit from hearing Brent's story, please send him this episode! Here's just some of what we discussed: -Frightening febrile seizures -Play therapy experience with a child with severe ADHD -Hearing negative self talk with Mood Disregulation Disorder -When your child is on a cocktail of drugs for physical and mental health -Accepting your child isn't an extension of you and that you can only help them with acceptance -Marriage counseling works - after objecting to it for a long time -Realizing you have to parent him differently, and how weird that looks to everyone else -Being on high alert all the time ** HUGE NEWS!! For the first time ever, I'm hosting a Mothers Together "Open House" - a free, 5 day challenge where you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to 200K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.193 Mom Courtney Welsh on How Working Through Post-Natal Depression Helped Shape a Positive Mindset to Raise Her Neurodivergent Child	24 Jul 2023	00:51:21
"I could only find people talking about all the negatives or all the positives. There was no middle ground." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Courtney. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -What apraxia of speech looked like in her child -Loneliness during the postnatal depression period -How she handled judgmental comments from others -Finding a balance of what to share and how to share it to create a safe space for other moms -How toxic positivity makes moms of ND kids feel guilty -How she made a conscious decision not to judge anyone else and now spreads a message of kindness and grace Please shower Courtney with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. ** HUGE NEWS!! For the first time ever, I'm hosting a Mothers Together "Open House" - a free, 5 day challenge where you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to almost 200K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.192 Mom Hannah Mira on How Learning About & Understanding Herself Through a Late Autism Diagnosis & Therapy Has Changed How She Parents Her Neurodivergent Kid	10 Jul 2023	00:49:29
"It's not about being a perfect parent - it's about being a reflective parent." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Hannah. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Learning about yourself as a neurodivergent mom to help understand your child -How challenging it is to advocate for your child -Transitions can be so tough - how she handles them -Repairing with your child (often) -How therapy (and EMDR) has helped her so much -How important it is to get alone time, despite how hard it is to make happen -Figuring out what works for you and applying it to your parenting Please shower Hannah with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. ** HUGE NEWS!! For the first time ever, I'm hosting a Mothers Together "Open House" - a free, 5 day challenge where you'll walk away with actual connections to real moms just like you AND the validation you deserve but often don't receive. I'm thrilled to be able to bring you a taste of how inclusive, safe, and judgment-free the Mothers Together community is. If you are ready to meet other moms like you, please join us for Open House! Here's the link to sign up: mothers-together.com/openhouse. See you there! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 180K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.191 Mom Caroline on Adjusting Your Expectations as a Military Spouse & Facing Your Own Mental Health Diagnosis as a Mental Health Professional	03 Jul 2023	00:55:55
"I could do it all, but I deserve to not have to." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Caroline. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Life as a military spouse during deployment -Sensory struggles, feeding disorders, and Autism -Infancy trauma (sick with RSV, traumatic birth) - how does that fit with who a child is? -Facing your own mental health struggles as a mental health professional -What is Cyclothymia (mild Bipolar Disorder)? -Fixated behaviors - what do they look like and what is the cause of them? -The pros and cons of receiving a diagnosis for your child -Adjusting your expectations and keeping safety as the priority -Going to therapy as a therapist Please shower Caroline with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. **Exciting news! I've launched a newsletter! I love connecting with you guys – through email, in my Instagram DMs, and in my Mothers Together community, and of course here on the show. But recently I realized that I’d love to be able to provide you with a one-stop-shop where I can share ALL the things – from products we use in my home to accounts I follow to personal stories about my life as a mom of neurodivergent kids. My newsletter, called the “On The Hard Days” newsletter, is the best way to do that! In addition to sharing pieces of my life and my favorites with you, this newsletter gives YOU the chance to share what’s on your heart! I’ll be accepting your original work – whether it’s a poem, a piece of art, a short story about a recent win you had, or even a video of your original music, to put into the newsletter! I’m also going to share your recommended self-care tips (you know, real self-care that’s practical for moms like us), links to my new merch, and more! I’m really excited about this, honestly. The only thing I need from you in order to get the newsletter to you is your email address. To send that my way, you have a couple of options. Go to ontheharddays.com/newsletter to put your email address there or you can DM me on Instagram @on.the.hard.days, and say “newsletter” with your email address in the message. The On The Hard Days newsletter launches soon, so get on my email list asap! As always, thank you so much for your endless support. I hope I can continue to provide you the same validation you guys give me! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 180K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.190 Mom Vanessa Dittman on Living a Life of Daily Triage & Trauma With a Medically Complex, Neurodivergent Child With Behavioral Challenges (Even With the Support of a Service Dog)	26 Jun 2023	00:51:29
"He gets into almost life-ending harm often...there's a whole list of behaviors that are just really scary." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Vanessa. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -What behaviors are caused by genetic mutations vs. Autism/ADHD, etc? -Constantly monitoring her child's heart health and the stress that causes -How a service dog has vastly improved their home -The stress of doctor appointments for ND kids -Bloodwork, restraint, heart monitoring, and growth hormones - where is the priority? -How the daily behavioral challenges are often harder than the medical complexities. -Trying to keep her child in school with a lack of support. -Living one minute at a time - it's so hard. Please shower Vanessa with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. You can reach out to Vanessa through email: finch.vanessa@gmail.com **Exciting news! I've launched a newsletter! I love connecting with you guys – through email, in my Instagram DMs, and in my Mothers Together community, and of course here on the show. But recently I realized that I’d love to be able to provide you with a one-stop-shop where I can share ALL the things – from products we use in my home to accounts I follow to personal stories about my life as a mom of neurodivergent kids. My newsletter, called the “On The Hard Days” newsletter, is the best way to do that! In addition to sharing pieces of my life and my favorites with you, this newsletter gives YOU the chance to share what’s on your heart! I’ll be accepting your original work – whether it’s a poem, a piece of art, a short story about a recent win you had, or even a video of your original music, to put into the newsletter! I’m also going to share your recommended self-care tips (you know, real self-care that’s practical for moms like us), links to my new merch, and more! I’m really excited about this, honestly. The only thing I need from you in order to get the newsletter to you is your email address. To send that my way, you have a couple of options. Go to ontheharddays.com/newsletter to put your email address there or you can DM me on Instagram @on.the.hard.days, and say “newsletter” with your email address in the message. The On The Hard Days newsletter launches soon, so get on my email list asap! As always, thank you so much for your endless support. I hope I can continue to provide you the same validation you guys give me! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 175K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.189 Mom Brittney Smith on Managing Her Stress Levels In Helping Her Child With Extreme Sensory Needs & Food Struggles	19 Jun 2023	00:42:16
"You have to look for the joy....it is there, it can be found. But you have to look for it - it's easy to miss if you don't." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Brittney. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Severe sensory issues around food when her child was a toddler and started feeding therapy -Bowel issues and not taking basic bodily functions for granted -The importance of finding the right therapists for sensory issues -How magnesium helped her child with constipation -The challenges of monitoring your kid's bathroom issues and food struggles -How she is trying to be more present in the moment rather than worrying about what's ahead -What it looks like to advocate for her neurodivergent spouse Please shower Brittney with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. **Exciting news! I've launched a newsletter! I love connecting with you guys – through email, in my Instagram DMs, and in my Mothers Together community, and of course here on the show. But recently I realized that I’d love to be able to provide you with a one-stop-shop where I can share ALL the things – from products we use in my home to accounts I follow to personal stories about my life as a mom of neurodivergent kids. My newsletter, called the “On The Hard Days” newsletter, is the best way to do that! In addition to sharing pieces of my life and my favorites with you, this newsletter gives YOU the chance to share what’s on your heart! I’ll be accepting your original work – whether it’s a poem, a piece of art, a short story about a recent win you had, or even a video of your original music, to put into the newsletter! I’m also going to share your recommended self-care tips (you know, real self-care that’s practical for moms like us), links to my new merch, and more! I’m really excited about this, honestly. The only thing I need from you in order to get the newsletter to you is your email address. To send that my way, you have a couple of options. Go to ontheharddays.com/newsletter to put your email address there or you can DM me on Instagram @on.the.hard.days, and say “newsletter” with your email address in the message. The On The Hard Days newsletter launches soon, so get on my email list asap! As always, thank you so much for your endless support. I hope I can continue to provide you the same validation you guys give me! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 175K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.188 Mama Monday: Mom Jeannie Ewing On Shifting Expectations, Accepting Regressions, And Riding The Rollercoaster Of Emotions As A Parent Of Neurodivergent Kids	12 Jun 2023	00:46:44
"I had to grieve the loss of the life I thought we were going to have." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Jeannie. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Jeannie shares her personal journey of struggling with infertility and having five children, three of whom have been diagnosed with neurodiversity, including a rare genetic condition called Apert Syndrome. -The importance of having a supportive team of specialists and professionals who can provide guidance and suggestions for testing and addressing additional conditions -The ongoing struggle of feeling a sense of loneliness and disconnection when friends with neurotypical children talk about their everyday lives. -Letting go of rigid expectations and techniques found in parenting guides and rely more on her intuition and building strong relationships with her children. Please shower Jeannie with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. **Exciting news! I've launched a newsletter! I love connecting with you guys – through email, in my Instagram DMs, and in my Mothers Together community, and of course here on the show. But recently I realized that I’d love to be able to provide you with a one-stop-shop where I can share ALL the things – from products we use in my home to accounts I follow to personal stories about my life as a mom of neurodivergent kids. My newsletter, called the “On The Hard Days” newsletter, is the best way to do that! In addition to sharing pieces of my life and my favorites with you, this newsletter gives YOU the chance to share what’s on your heart! I’ll be accepting your original work – whether it’s a poem, a piece of art, a short story about a recent win you had, or even a video of your original music, to put into the newsletter! I’m also going to share your recommended self-care tips (you know, real self-care that’s practical for moms like us), links to my new merch, and more! I’m really excited about this, honestly. The only thing I need from you in order to get the newsletter to you is your email address. To send that my way, you have a couple of options. Go to ontheharddays.com/newsletter to put your email address there or you can DM me on Instagram @on.the.hard.days, and say “newsletter” with your email address in the message. The On The Hard Days newsletter launches soon, so get on my email list asap! As always, thank you so much for your endless support. I hope I can continue to provide you the same validation you guys give me! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 175K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.187 Mama Monday: Mom Whitney Price on How Finding The Right Community, Educational Fit, and Therapies Make All The DIfference in Raising a Neurodivergent Child	05 Jun 2023	00:40:43
"There's going to be a lot of negative...you have to find your own positive." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Whitney. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -The impact of the pandemic on her son's therapy and evaluations -The need for accessible resources, therapies, and emotional support groups for families with children on the autism spectrum -The role of therapy for Whitney in building confidence, managing anxiety, and developing coping mechanisms - How ABA therapy was a lifeline for her child -How important an IEP can be for a special needs child Please shower Whitney with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. You can find Whitney on IG @asd_life_with_me. **Exciting news! I've launched a newsletter! I love connecting with you guys – through email, in my Instagram DMs, and in my Mothers Together community, and of course here on the show. But recently I realized that I’d love to be able to provide you with a one-stop-shop where I can share ALL the things – from products we use in my home to accounts I follow to personal stories about my life as a mom of neurodivergent kids. My newsletter, called the “On The Hard Days” newsletter, is the best way to do that! In addition to sharing pieces of my life and my favorites with you, this newsletter gives YOU the chance to share what’s on your heart! I’ll be accepting your original work – whether it’s a poem, a piece of art, a short story about a recent win you had, or even a video of your original music, to put into the newsletter! I’m also going to share your recommended self-care tips (you know, real self-care that’s practical for moms like us), links to my new merch, and more! I’m really excited about this, honestly. The only thing I need from you in order to get the newsletter to you is your email address. To send that my way, you have a couple of options. Go to ontheharddays.com/newsletter to put your email address there or you can DM me on Instagram @on.the.hard.days, and say “newsletter” with your email address in the message. The On The Hard Days newsletter launches soon, so get on my email list asap! As always, thank you so much for your endless support. I hope I can continue to provide you the same validation you guys give me! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 165K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.186 Mama Monday: Mom Lisa Candera on "Sanity Management" and Redirecting Our Brains Away from Worrying & Catastrophizing About Our Neurodivergent Kids	29 May 2023	00:34:42
"Our brains will always find the junk aisle of thoughts." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Lisa. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Growing up with a neurodivergent sibling -What it's like in the early years with a "hit the ground running" mentality, trying various approaches, programs, and therapies through trial and error. -How her fear and sadness were often suppressed by staying busy and constantly seeking solutions, avoiding fully confronting the emotions associated with her journey. -Self-confidence erosion: How constant decision-making and challenges eroded her self-confidence as a parent, making it harder to make decisions. -How society has ingrained the idea that self-care for moms is optional or selfish. Undoing these beliefs and prioritizing self-care requires unpacking years of conditioning and societal expectations. Please shower Lisa with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. You can find Lisa at theautismmomcoach.com. **Exciting news! I'm launching a newsletter! I love connecting with you guys – through email, in my Instagram DMs, and in my Mothers Together community, and of course here on the show. But recently I realized that I’d love to be able to provide you with a one-stop-shop where I can share ALL the things – from products we use in my home to accounts I follow to personal stories about my life as a mom of neurodivergent kids. My newsletter, called the “On The Hard Days” newsletter, is the best way to do that! In addition to sharing pieces of my life and my favorites with you, this newsletter gives YOU the chance to share what’s on your heart! I’ll be accepting your original work – whether it’s a poem, a piece of art, a short story about a recent win you had, or even a video of your original music, to put into the newsletter! I’m also going to share your recommended self-care tips (you know, real self-care that’s practical for moms like us), links to my new merch, and more! I’m really excited about this, honestly. The only thing I need from you in order to get the newsletter to you is your email address. To send that my way, you have a couple of options. Go to ontheharddays.com/newsletter to put your email address there or you can DM me on Instagram @ on the hard days, with dots in between each word, and say “newsletter” with your email address in the message. The On The Hard Days newsletter launches soon, so get on my email list asap! As always, thank you so much for your endless support. I hope I can continue to provide you the same validation you guys give me! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 165K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.185 Mama Monday: Mom Lauren Goeke on the Brokenness of the Educational & Medical Systems, Lack of Holistic Approaches to Treating Neurodivergent Kids, and How This Motivates Her to Keep Going	22 May 2023	00:39:23
"Safety cannot be the reason why a place is not a good fit." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Lauren. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -The realization that not everyone is on your team -How daycare settings can have a lack of safety protocols and understanding from educators about neurodivergent children. -The use of correct educational terminology to effectively communicate a child's needs. -The importance of fostering curiosity and perseverance in your child's educational journey. - The dilemma of choosing between different school options -The transition from physical outbursts to verbal ones and the need for independent regulation skills. Please shower Lauren with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. You can email Lauren at: lgoeke22@gmail.com **Exciting news! I'm launching a newsletter! I love connecting with you guys – through email, in my Instagram DMs, and in my Mothers Together community, and of course here on the show. But recently I realized that I’d love to be able to provide you with a one-stop-shop where I can share ALL the things – from products we use in my home to accounts I follow to personal stories about my life as a mom of neurodivergent kids. My newsletter, called the “On The Hard Days” newsletter, is the best way to do that! In addition to sharing pieces of my life and my favorites with you, this newsletter gives YOU the chance to share what’s on your heart! I’ll be accepting your original work – whether it’s a poem, a piece of art, a short story about a recent win you had, or even a video of your original music, to put into the newsletter! I’m also going to share your recommended self-care tips (you know, real self-care that’s practical for moms like us), links to my new merch, and more! I’m really excited about this, honestly. The only thing I need from you in order to get the newsletter to you is your email address. To send that my way, you have a couple of options. Go to ontheharddays.com/newsletter to put your email address there or you can DM me on Instagram @ on the hard days, with dots in between each word, and say “newsletter” with your email address in the message. The On The Hard Days newsletter launches soon, so get on my email list asap! As always, thank you so much for your endless support. I hope I can continue to provide you the same validation you guys give me! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 165K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.184 Mother's Day Special: It's Okay To Grieve & Feel Disappointed In This Day	15 May 2023	01:27:55
About This Episode: Happy Belated Mother's Day, my friends. This is a different sort of episode - in fact, it's taken from my Sunday Night Share Instagram Live, which turned into a bit of a therapy session for all of us. If Mother's Day brings lots of mixed feelings, this is the episode for you. Please share this episode with a mom who needs to hear this message! I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. You can also find more information about what I do and my community, Mothers Together, on my website: mothers-together.com. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 160K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.183 Mama Monday: Mom Breanna Akers on Taking Care of Your Mental Health & Staying True to Your Identity When Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids	08 May 2023	00:58:38
"We have to really know what's important, and what not to add in." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Breanna. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -The challenges of homeschooling her children while dealing with a demanding work schedule and managing their needs at the same time. -The role of flexibility in managing her kids' sensory needs and dysregulation. -How Breanna takes care of herself and stays true to her identity -The importance of leaning on faith and showing weakness -The challenges of letting go of control and letting Breanna's husband handle things without hovering. -The planning process for homeschooling, including choosing a curriculum and adapting it for her kids. Please shower Breanna with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 160K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.182 Mama Monday: Mom Lahren Rogers on How Standing Your Ground, Setting Boundaries, AND Cultivating Relationships Are the Keys to Successfully Advocating For Your Neurodivergent Child	01 May 2023	01:02:20
"Everything my children have been diagnosed with has been me going to a doctor and saying, 'This is what's going on. And I need you to confirm it.'" About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Lahren. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Lahren's journey of raising three neurodivergent boys -Challenges faced by parents of neurodivergent children in getting a diagnosis -Lack of understanding and support from school and healthcare professionals -Importance of early diagnosis and access to appropriate services for neurodivergent individuals -Lahren's experience in advocating for her son's needs and fighting for the help he needed -Struggles faced by Lahren's middle son and youngest son, including their diagnoses of ADHD, Tourette's, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy -The strength and resilience of parents of neurodivergent children -The importance of gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of neurodivergent individuals and their families. Please shower Lahren with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. May registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 5/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.181 Mama Monday: Mom Brittney on Managing the Mental Load Of Meeting Your Kids' Needs While Finding Your Own Voice At The Same Time	24 Apr 2023	00:58:23
"Let them write their story. Let them decide who they're going to be." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Brittney. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -When you question yourself as a mother - are you cut out for this journey? -Learning how to find your voice -Helping your partner through the grief and acceptance of a diagnosis -Reframing what your ND kids can't do to find a positive outlook -What it's like to receive another diagnosis but now for a different child -How hard it is to do it all while also working a full-time job -How moms carry the mental load Please shower Brittney with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. May registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 5/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.180 Mama Monday: Mom Christie Dilks on Learning How to Advocate, Not Just For Your Neurodivergent Child, But For Their Siblings & Yourself	17 Apr 2023	00:49:26
"It's not what they want, it's what they need. And that's what it's about at the end of the day." Click the link to sign up for my free webinar "Struggling to Raise a Neurodivergent Kid? The #1 Way to Put Yourself First When You Feel Like You're Last", happening live on Zoom on Friday, April 21st at 8pm EST! Can't wait to see you! About This Episode: It's Mama Monday!* This week, I'm talking with mom Christie. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -How hard it is to meet the need of your other children -Educating your children about your ND kid and teaching them how to advocate for themselves -How to push back feelings of shame -When she realized she needed to ask the hard questions -The stress of trying new medications -When you and your child's doctor don't agree - and what you can do about it Please shower Christie with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. You can email Christie at: christiedilks@gmail.com I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.179 Mama Monday: Mom Melissa Schoenherr on Her Rock-Bottom Parenting Moment With Her Neurodivergent Child and What She Learned About Herself From It	10 Apr 2023	00:49:22
"You can be upset and having a hard day and still be a good mom." Sign up for my free webinar "Struggling to Raise a Neurodivergent Kid? The #1 Way to Put Yourself First When You Feel Like You're Last", happening live on Zoom on Friday, April 21st at 8pm EST! Can't wait to see you! About This Episode: It's Mama Monday!* This week, I'm talking with mom Melissa. I loved this whole conversation and really appreciated her vulnerability in a tough situation. Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -When the diagnosis you get for your child doesn't feel right -ODD vs. ADHD and how to help at home -What a rock bottom parenting moment looks like -The chaos of school mornings -When your ND kid picks up on your negative energy -Taking a hard look at yourself after a tough moment Please shower Melissa with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.178 Mama Monday: Mom Molly Kellogg on Managing Anger & Emotional Intensity With an Intellectually Gifted Child	03 Apr 2023	01:01:16
"I feel like I want to make t-shirts that say, 'Don't poke the bear'." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Molly. I loved this whole conversation and found it so relatable. I think you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -When you have a gifted, highly emotional child -Understanding where the anger your child has comes from -Dealing with feelings of confusion and envy of other moms' lives -What her child needs as someone who is 2E -Trying to figure out the best type of education for a gifted child Please shower Molly with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.177 Mama Monday: Mom Kahrissa Taylor on Forced Resilience in Survival Mode - When Taking Care of Yourself Isn't an Option, Vulnerability is Key	27 Mar 2023	00:43:50
"I'm treading water. I'm surviving. That's all I have right now." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Kahrissa. She talks about what true survival looks like in her life - and what she wishes she could change. Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -How being vulnerable allowed others to help her -What "survival" looks like in her house -Life with daily doctor appointments, meltdowns, Autism, FPIES, and complex medical needs -When "being resilient" doesn't feel like a compliment Please shower Kahrissa with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. Connect with Kahrissa on IG @the_advocating_mom. April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.176 Father Friday: Dad Benjamin Wiles on Prioritizing Your Relationships With All Your Children & Trusting Your Intuition in Decision-Making	24 Mar 2023	00:40:57
"Don't ever doubt your intuition." About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Benjamin and I just loved what he had to say about raising neurodivergent kids. Here are just some of the things we discussed: -How having multiple children spread over different ages allows them to help each other -Trying to catch your kid up on missed milestones -Balancing the needs of all your kids -Quality over quantity of time spent together -Figuring out your priorities for the day -Raising your NT kids to be accepting of your ND kids April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.175 Bonus: Mom Gabriele on Raising Multiple Neurodivergent Kids Under 5 and How Connection & Community Helped Her See Them In A New Light	22 Mar 2023	00:44:31
About This Episode: Bonus!! This is an extra episode from a conversation taken straight from my recent Instagram Live with Mom Gabriele. Two of her young children are neurodivergent, and for a long time, she felt her mental health suffering. Take a listen to how she feels now, and how she finds and appreciates every little positive moment with her children thanks to the connections she's made with other moms in Mothers Together. April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.174 Mama Monday (Part 2): Mom Estelle Emond on Dealing With Clutter, Balancing Everyone's Different Needs, and Practicing "Instant Forgiveness"	20 Mar 2023	00:44:26
"Getting rid of stuff...it was so mind-freeing for all of us." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Estelle for Part 2 of a two part episode (Listen to Part 1 Here!). She talks about raising multiple ND kids in an "ADHD house" and making it work despite being dismissed by professionals. Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Living with an older generation that might not understand ND kids -Trying to remove stimulus in the home to keep overwhelm away -Resetting expectations around cleaning and organizing -Understanding her son's executive functioning struggles -Letting go of resentment between everyone in the family -Learning to say, "I need a minute" Please shower Estelle with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.173 Father Friday: Dad Andrew McPherson on Making a Conscious Decision to Give 'Consistent Grace' to Your Partner, Yourself, and Your Neurodivergent Child	17 Mar 2023	00:46:52
"The best way out was through." About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Andrew and I just loved what he had to say about raising a neurodivergent child. Here are just some of the things we discussed: -Going through the grieving process but not getting stuck in it -Making the decision to give your child the best chance to thrive -Deciding on whether or not to move locations to help your kid -Finding just a little more patience and energy to handle tough moments -Why you shouldn't go right to bed after your kids do -Having a healthy relationship with your hobbies April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.172 Mama Monday (Part 1): Mom Estelle Emond on Constantly Being Dismissed About Your Child's Struggles, and Finding the Key to Family Success	13 Mar 2023	00:34:50
"We got a diagnosis and no help." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Estelle for Part 1 of a two part episode. She talks about raising multiple ND kids in an "ADHD house" and making it work despite being dismissed by professionals. Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -When you live in an ADHD house -When you're a young mom and how that loses credentials with your gut instinct -The frustration from not understanding your child and not being given information by the professionals -Coming to full acceptance in your home -Adapting your way of living to meet the needs of your kids -One strategy to eliminate confusion and stress in the house Please shower Estelle with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.171 Father Friday: Dad Stephen LupPlace on Accepting the "New Normal" of Life With a Neurodivergent Child & Focusing on Putting One Foot in Front of the Other	11 Mar 2023	00:46:52
"I'm there. I'm there with you. I'm struggling with the same thing." About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Stephen and I just loved what he had to say about raising a neurodivergent child. Here are just some of the things we discussed: -When your ND child is medically fragile (heart-related) -When you don't know what "typical" looks like -Setting goals and expectations - but in a different way than you expected -Putting one foot in front of the other and staying positive. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.170 Mama Monday (Part 2): Mom Bethany Hoath on Taking Care of Ourselves Physically as Mothers and Women, One Choice at a Time	06 Mar 2023	00:54:41
"There will be moments where you've lost control." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Bethany for Part 2 of a two part episode (listen to Part 1 HERE!). She talks about binge eating, stress, and taking care of our physical bodies - and I think a lot of what she says will resonate with you! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -The importance of bite-sized pieces of self-care -Looking at yourself as a whole person for wellness -How to fix the "out of control" feeling -Taking a closer look at her relationship with binge eating and food Please shower Bethany with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. Also, you can find her on bethanyhoath.com and @ 30drydays on Instagram. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.169 Father Friday: Dad Austin Bowden on Dreaming Big, Staying Positive, & Finding Little Miracles With Your Neurodivergent Child	03 Mar 2023	00:51:46
"Is this the life I imagined or dreamed of? No. But it's my life and I'm making the best of it." About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Austin and I just loved what he had to say about raising a neurodivergent child. Here are just some of the things we discussed: -How he prioritizes fitness as his "self-care" -Planning a move around the educational needs of your kid -How COVID brought tremendous stress to his marriage -The challenges of your child being an eloper -Pursuing adventure with special needs kids -How he stays away from negative thoughts -Finding community that accepts you and your family completely -How therapy has helped him I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.168 Mama Monday (Part 1): Mom Bethany Hoath on Identifying the Amount of Trauma That We (As Moms) Carry Everyday - And How to Invest In Our Own True "Self Care"	27 Feb 2023	00:47:25
"I'm running on full, so I have to take care of that when I'm without my kids." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Bethany for Part 1 of a two part episode. She talks a lot about therapy, wellness, and trauma - and I think a lot of what she says will resonate with you! Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Single/divorced parenting and the challenges it brings -Modeling self care and good habits in front of your ND kids -Wellness, sobriety, and eating disorder therapy and being honest with your kids -What is Quantum Neuro Reset Therapy? -Finding the root cause of your own trauma Please shower Bethany with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. March registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 3/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.167 Father Friday: Dad Kellen Hamrah on Making Happy Memories With Your Neurodivergent Child In Ways You Never Expected & Redefining What "Advocating" Looks Like As Part of a Team	24 Feb 2023	00:45:23
"There's always advocating, and it's always exhausting." About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Kellen and I just loved what he had to say about raising a neurodivergent child. Here are just some of the things we discussed: -Feeling helpless (from a dad's perspective) -Matching your partner's energy in raising kids together -Getting over the initial shock of a diagnosis -Helping ND kids reach their full potential -Taking an interest in your kid's hobbies -Getting on the same page with everyone who works with your child I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. March registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 3/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.166 Mama Monday: Mom Carly Ely on Accepting Your Own Neurodivergence to Model Using Coping Strategies With Your Kids	20 Feb 2023	00:53:42
"The more you can learn about yourself and your coping strategies, the more [your kids] can learn from that." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Carly. I appreciate her openness and vulnerability in this journey of raising a neurodivergent child. Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -Realizing that your vision of motherhood isn't your reality -How important sleep is to both ND kids and their parents -The challenges of extreme picky eating -Pediatric Feeding Disorder vs. ARFID -When you discover your own neurodivergence along with your kid Please shower Carly with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. Check out Carly's website @goodnightguide.com. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. March registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 3/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.165 Father Friday: Dad Don Andrews on Just "Letting Them Be" and Verbalizing to Our Neurodivergent Kids How Deeply We Love Them	17 Feb 2023	00:56:52
"It's just different, that's all. He just needs a little bit of extra help." About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Don and I just loved what he had to say about raising a neurodivergent child. Here are just some of the things we discussed: -Overthinking how to "have a good day" and avoid meltdowns -Reframing: Your child just needs assistance. -Trying to figure it all out in the preschool years -"People are just people. You don't have to 'otherwise' them." -The importance of verbalizing our feelings and love for our kids -Finding compassion and turning off the "something's wrong" narrative I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. March registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 3/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!
	Ep.164 Mama Monday: Mom Anna McArthur on Setting Boundaries With Her Neurodivergent Child In Order to Preserve Her Mental Health	13 Feb 2023	00:58:28
"I'm not accepting complaints at this time." About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Anna. I love the way she sets boundaries around those who work with her child AND her child as well. Here are just some of the topics we discussed: -How society doesn't view behavior struggles as a disability -Constantly planning and strategizing to make smooth and happy moments -Creating boundaries around what the school should report to her -Setting boundaries with her child -Raising children of a different race and what society thinks -The goal is "happy, healthy, and independent" Please shower Anna with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU. And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you! The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to: 1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes! 2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers! 3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation! THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!

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