Talk To Me Sis

Is the autism spectrum doing enough to represent families living with profound autism? WATCH THE EPISODE HERE We welcome author and autism advocate Tyler Hudson , father of a son with profound autism, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about autism awareness, acceptance, advocacy, and the realities of lifelong caregiving. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email adv...

How do you know when it’s time to stop stepping in and let your child figure things out on their own? How do you know when you’ve actually found “the one”? And how in the world do parents survive puberty while keeping communication open? You asked and we're answering! Thank you to our sponsor, Vinted! Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the Vinted app for free and st...

What happens when the future you imagined for your child starts to look completely different? Kate Swenson, creator of Finding Cooper’s Voice, joins us for an incredibly honest conversation about autism, motherhood, caregiving, acceptance, and the complicated emotions parents are often afraid to say out loud. Plus, Kate shares the story behind Finding Cooper’s Voice, her advocacy work, her upcomin...

Our listeners get a FREE MONTH of Primal Queen plus FOUR FREE GIFTS at PrimalQueen.com/SIS . #ad No one really prepares you for what perimenopause and menopause can actually feel like. In this episode we get candid about their personal experiences with menopause from unexpected body changes, exhaustion and hot flashes to mood swings, sleep problems, changing sex drives and the impact it can have o...

What is the real truth about women in sports? Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor gets honest about the realities of being a female athlete in a male-dominated world.  But this episode goes far beyond the ice. Elana shares her deeply personal journey from being a Georgia softball player to becoming the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history. She also opens up about the raw, unrel...

What happens when the world tells you to feel sorry for your child... and you decide to prove them wrong? This week on Talk To Me Sis, we’re joined by Holly Simon, mom to social media sensation and 21 Pineapples founder Nate Simon. Holly and Nate have built a community of more than 1 million followers by doing something surprisingly simple: being completely, unapologetically themselves. But their...

In this episode, we are joined by our sons from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum : Connor and Tanner! The guys share massive life updates, including the sweet story of how Connor met his new girlfriend, Sarah, and his upcoming trips to Hollywood for a brand-new history podcast. Tanner reveals the details behind his new kids' show, his adventures as an uncle, and his proven strategies for living inde...

Caregiver burnout is a silent reality in the disability community, but the right support roadmap changes everything. Today, Cecilia Elizalde joins us to share how Best Buddies is providing vital resources not just for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), but for their entire family ecosystem. From specialized mentorship for parents navigating a new Down syndrome or A...

What happens when we sit down with two of the funniest moms on the internet? Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley of  ⁨@imomsohard⁩   join us for a hilarious, honest conversation about motherhood, friendship, raising kids who don’t always fit society’s expectations, and learning to let go of the parenting life you thought you were supposed to have. Plus, Kristin and Jen reveal how their friendship bega...

Millions of people met Sonia Wiggins through Love on the Spectrum . But what cameras never showed was the heartbreaking chapter she was living through behind the scenes. Just weeks before the show aired, Sonia lost her mother to stage 4 cancer. At the same time, she became the target of online bullying while trying to navigate grief, an AuDHD diagnosis, and years of masking who she really was. In...

This may be the most inspiring story we've ever shared. Born with a disability. Survived war. Lost her daughter. Then she spent the rest of her life helping thousands of women and children rebuild theirs. Rosie and Georgie  join us to share the remarkable journey behind Chosen Warrior , revealing how faith, resilience, and purpose carried them through unimaginable loss. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HE...

She's known online as the Queen of Trash Day. The country singer who takes out her trash cans while calmly reading (and clapping back at) hateful comments about her kids. But before the viral videos, Britnee Kellogg was a young single mom sitting on her floor with a newborn, no job, and a toddler son she didn't yet know was autistic.  In this episode, Britnee opens up about surviving divorce, rais...

Emma Miller became one of the breakout stars of Love on the Spectrum, but this episode is about the woman who helped shape her journey. Liz Miller joins us for an honest conversation about parenting, autism, and the unexpected experience of opening your family's life to the world. From behind-the-scenes stories about filming to Emma's unforgettable lipstick moment, Liz shares what viewers didn't s...

Fans know Shelley and James as one of the sweetest couples from Love on the Spectrum , but there's so much more to their story. Shelley joins us to share how a simple message turned into an unexpected love story, why their relationship works so well, and what life has been like since the cameras stopped rolling. She also opens up about being diagnosed with autism as an adult, the challenges of bei...

What happens when you refuse to give up on your dream? This week we sit down with comedian and Netflix star Leanne Morgan for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. Leanne opens up about balancing family and ambition, the challenges of empty nesting, marriage, aging with confidence, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.  Lise Smith TikTok: @connorsmom4514 Instagram: @connorsmom_l...

In this heartfelt episode of Talk To Me Sis, Tish Cyrus-Purcell opens up about raising one of the biggest stars on the planet (Miley Cyrus, in case you were wondering!) while balancing motherhood, marriage to Dominic Purcell (Prison Break), business (how does she protect her kids from the industry), and eventually asking herself one simple question: Who am I outside of being a mom? Lise Smith TikT...

Dr. Kerry Magro was diagnosed with autism at age 4, non-speaking until age 2.5, and didn't use full sentences until he was 7. Today he's a bestselling author, professional speaker, and the autism consultant behind Netflix's Love on the Spectrum US . In this episode, Kerry shares what actually helped him find his voice. From scripting Lion King movies to theater therapy, and what he wishes every ne...

In this episode of Talk to Me Sis, we sit down with Jennifer Cook author, autism advocate, and the relationship expert from Netflix's hit show Love on the Spectrum. But this time, Jennifer isn't guiding someone else. She's sharing her own story. 00:00:00 Coming up... 00:00:34 Meet Jennifer Cook from Love on the Spectrum 00:16:31 Masking Autism and Learning Social Rules 00:17:18 Using Movies and Bo...

It's Mental Health Awareness Month and nothing is off limits. Two autism moms get real about dysregulation, self-care, postpartum, and finding your way through the hard days. Hosts: Lise Smith Nicci Smith

What do you wish someone had told you before you became a mom? In this episode, Nicci and Lise pull back the curtain on the real, unfiltered truth about motherhood. From identity and independence before kids, to grace in long-term partnerships, to the lifeline of good mom friends, this episode is the conversation you didn't know you needed. And they close on an incredible high note: Rio's Law is n...

In this episode, Lise and Nicci pull back the curtain on who they were long before Netflix's Love on the Spectrum . Lise opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mom to four kids with very little money and no roadmap. Nicci shares her journey from a shy, insecure young woman to a confident autism advocate, nurse, stay-at-home mom, and fitness lover. And how her husband Mark helped shape who...

Christine Romeo is back! She's an autism advocate and mom to Abbey from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum.  She joins us for a raw, honest conversation about what the media got wrong about Abbey and David, and the incredible growth she's witnessed in Abbey. We also talk Gestalt Language Processing, emotional regulation tools, new music from Abby, and why the autism community needs to stop fighting it...

SPOILERS AHEAD: In Season 4 of Love on the Spectrum, Connor and Georgie  had a shocking breakup.  Connor's mom, Lise, and Tanner's mom, Nicci, are sharing their reactions.  00:26 – First Impressions of Season 4 Cast 02:04 – Who Stole Season 4? 04:31 – Dylan & Emma  07:32 – James & Shelley  09:10 – Tyler & Madison Proposal Reaction 11:01 – Connor & Georgie Breakdown - What Really Ha...

SPOILERS AHEAD: Season 4 of Love on the Spectrum just dropped on Netflix and we are breaking down everything you need to know. Connor and Georgie's London trip, the things that cameras never filmed, and what Connor is really looking for in a relationship. What's next for Tanner? Plus Connor's historic autism advocacy win as Rose's Law passes in the Georgia State House. And Lise and Nicci share the...

We're BACK! Nicci Smith and Lise Smith, moms of Tanner and Connor from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum Seasons 2 & 3 are answering ALL your burning questions about Season 4! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Love on the Spectrum Season 4: What to Expect 00:01:23 - Answering Your Burning Season 4 Questions 00:02:11 - Is Love on the Spectrum Real & Unscripted? 00:03:09 - Behind the Scenes: What Filming Is...