Parenthood Unscripted: Real Conversations with Parents

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I’m joined by Susanna Peace Lovell, disability family advocate, speaker, author, autism expert, certified professional life coach, and co-host of the Brave Together podcast, for an honest conversation about the complicated emotions that can come with parenting a child with additional needs. Parenting can bring so much love, joy, and gratitude, but it can...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I’m joined by Jenny Wheeler, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Wheeler Occupational Therapy, PLLC, for a conversation about sensory needs, picky eating, and supporting our children through everyday challenges. Occupational therapy can address so much more than fine motor skills! Jenny helps us better understand how sensory processing can aff...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I’m joined by Brighid Gavin, a parent coach, board-certified behavior analyst, licensed behavior analyst, and special education professional with more than 20 years of experience working with children and families. Brighid supports children with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental and behavioral challenges, while also bringing...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I’m joined by Dr. Kimberly Idoko , a board-certified neurologist, children’s rights attorney, entrepreneur, author, and mom. Her work brings together medicine, law, healthcare advocacy, and a deeply personal understanding of what it means to support children and families. After her daughter was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, Kimberly returned to school to...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I’m doing something a little different. I’m sitting down with my husband, Dillon Taylor , as we celebrate 15 years of marriage and nearly 17 years of figuring out this parenting thing together. Dillon is a civil engineer, mentor, husband, and dad of two. He became a parent at 21 when he stepped into the role of dad to my oldest son, Jacob, when Jacob was...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I welcome Dr. Anne McIntosh back for our third conversation together! Dr. McIntosh is a communication scientist, professor, author, and founder and CEO of Safe’N’Clear, the company behind the world’s first FDA-approved transparent surgical face mask. Her work brings together communication, accessibility, inclusion, and innovation, with a particular passio...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I sit down with Melissa, special education teacher, Wilson Reading instructor, and mom of two, for an honest conversation about dyslexia, reading challenges, parent advocacy, and what it means to support children who learn differently. Melissa shares how her experience as both an educator and a parent has shaped the way she works with families. Together,...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I sit down with Morgan Tota, speech-language pathologist, owner of Tota Communication Therapy LLC, mom of four, and founder of The Wait With You Foundation, for an honest conversation about high-risk pregnancy, maternal mental health, asking for help, and finding purpose through adversity. Morgan shares the deeply personal story of her seven-week antepart...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I welcome back Dr. Anne McIntosh for another thoughtful conversation about communication, advocacy, accessibility, and what it truly means to create inclusive environments for everyone. Anne shares her personal experiences navigating marriage and parenting in a deaf-hearing household, offering practical wisdom about meeting people where they are, focusing...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I sit down with Kimberly LaForte, voice guide, visibility coach, motivational speaker, and founder of Vocal Honey™, for a powerful conversation about reclaiming your voice, trusting yourself, and showing up fully in your life. Kimberly shares her own journey from struggling with intense fear of public speaking to helping women step into sacred self-express...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I sit down with Samantha Hawley, clarity coach, podcast host, and founder of the Leaders Table, for a powerful conversation about motherhood, people-pleasing, overwhelm, and what it really means to create a life that aligns with who you are. Samantha shares her journey through motherhood, divorce, entrepreneurship, and self-discovery, and how strategic jou...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I sit down with Ashley Brianna Walker, Rochester educator, devoted mom, and passionate advocate, for a heartfelt conversation about parenting a child with additional needs, navigating the special education system, and learning to trust your voice as a parent. Ashley shares her journey of recognizing her daughter’s speech delay, overcoming fear and uncertai...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I sit down with Jenna D’Annunzio, second-generation entrepreneur, certified holistic leadership and business coach, author, and speaker, for an honest conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the invisible weight so many women carry. Jenna shares how she’s learned to move from survival mode into a more grounded, aligned, and joy-filled way of l...

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted , I sit down with Dr. Anne McIntosh to talk about growing up deaf, advocacy, and resilience. She shares her experience navigating a hearing world without full access, the power of high expectations, and how problem-solving becomes a lifelong strength. We also dive into communication barriers in healthcare, the inspiration behind Clear Masks, and why trustin...