Bright Siders

Join us for our errands in the car this fall as finish up the podcast season. So happy to begin planning for the 2022 Season! Thanks to all of our listeners from my family, especially Kyle. We have lots of fun in store for you. #lifeonthebrightsidepodcast #caregivers #specialneedsparenting #faces4autism #comfort #specialneedsadults #autismspectrumdisorder #kindness #joy #laughter #peace

More Joy - Are you distracted from that noble cause? Let’s talk it out tonight. Thanks for listening! Please leave a review if you like what you hear. #caregivers #selfcare #noedits #nofilters #specialneedsparents #lifeonthebrightside #morejoy

Today we talk about the importance of establishing a morning routine of joy. What do you do to create a foundation of spiritual uplift for your day? Also, I have added a link from an internet I did with acclaimed poet John Roedel. I will post his interview for our 50th episode which is dropping later this week! John’s work is available to be seen daily on Facebook and at his website www. JohnRoede...

A visit to a local restaurant gives Kyle another opportunity to teach us compassion. #lifeonthebrightsidepodcast

Looking for the sunshine in the clouds is more than a metaphor when you are on a soul rest vacation from the everyday. Take time to live your life on the Bright Side! #lifeonthebrightsidepodcast

Let’s start the day with tea in the garden and I’ll tell you a bit about the Bright Side Series! #lifeonthebrightsidepodcast

I’m on the beach for a sunrise and it’s already August! Time to get moving with my summer Uncluttering. How about you? What are your methods of clearing space? #lifeonthebrightside

Join me for a bike ride to the bay and a sunset while I talk about my summer turtle encounters. #signs #blackbirds #turtles #lifeonthebrightside

This is a short Sunday conversation about the importance of giving yourself downtime to enrich your soul.

We welcome Keri and Jacob as they give us the basics of person-centered planning in a recent Zoom for FACES 4 Autism. This audio presentation is also available on Facebook on our page FACES 4 Autism. It is delightful having knowledgeable and informed people to discuss important topics related to those who are differently abled. It is even better when those who require extra help are able to expres...

Introduction with Kyle! • Opening • Respite in Beach Haven • Stand Up Closing * A Mother’s Rest nonprofit

Gentle reminders of self care as we walk on the sand at sunrise. Caregivers need to be nurtured too!

Turning 60 is quite a contemplative milestone. Here are my thoughts on a beautiful day and a little peek into the comments from my daughter and my husband at the surprise party that they threw for me. #schedulejoy #lifeonthebrightside #selfcare #specialneeds

Surprise guests Cindy & Bob Fertsch of Heart of Surfing join us to surprise High School Senior Miranda Smith to celebrate her acceptance into 9 colleges for art and animation. #faces4autism #lifeonthebrightside #heartofsurfing #itsallpossible

It’s our last Autism Acceptance Month podcast, so we decided that we have spread the acceptance enough to help you realize that autism families are just like your families. We love each other, we annoy each other and we want to belong to an inclusive community that accepts us all just the way we are. Our intention here on the Bright Side is to shine a light of joy, encouragement and hope for all....

This episode is the result of a joyful Zoom chat with two motivational women who have transformed their bodies, minds and spirits with fitness and nutrition. They are busy working mothers who have created successful businesses while raising beautiful families. Lean in to learn more about what lights them up about exercise, nutrition weightlifting and their loved ones. Dotty’s IG profile link https...

Stand Up for Autism 11 has been moved to July 22nd at Seaview, A Dolce Resort in Galloway. It is our premier fundraiser for FACES 4 Autism programs. Comedy always helps us to forget our troubles for a while. Here’s a taste of what happens at our events. Comedian Tracy Locke and Singer Amanda De Souza brought the house down at Whine, Women & Song, our FACES fundraiser at Josie Kelly’s Public House...

#30days30autismtshirts30podcasts #lifeonthebrightside #faces4autism Curated Podcast of Humans Doing Awesome Things! We saved the best! Thanks to our guests, Ellie & Kyle, Ventriloquist Justin Hlifka, Blue Wonderland Innovator Alex Corson, Michele McKeone CEO of Digitability, Author & Comedian Michael McCreary, and Announcer and Sports Enthusiast Danny Philippi.

Welcome Alyssa Caban autism advocate and Supermom to five children. She speaks about how her oldest son Marquez experiences autism in a different way than her twin daughters Marissa and Madison, in addition to raising her two younger boys with her partner Kyle on a farm. Despite technical glitches, we persevered to bring you this enlightening chat. Info on Partners in Policymaking http://rwjms.umd...

Today is a snippet of our day walking in the park. Spring is in the air so Kyle enjoys some exercise with his mom, motivated by a promise of a rainbow jimmied ice cream cone afterwards. #goosebumps #liveloveautism #faces4autism #lifeonthebrightside #autismawareness #autismacceptance

Our guests Karyn and Stan Adams check in to tell us the story of how Stan became the first autistic member of the Absegami High School Swim Team, as well as a Gold Medalist in Special Olympics Golf. #ittakesavillage #wereallinthistogether #faces4autism #justkeepswimming #swim #brigantineaquaticcenter #autismawareness #autismacceptance

We were given the rare opportunity to share breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin at one of our last public gatherings in 2019. She gave us insights on everything from Greta Thunberg to her FMRI on 60 Minutes to how to get teens on the spectrum more meaningful employment opportunities. Temple also told a great story of how she learned how to drive a truck at her aunt’s farm. Here are two excerpts from...

Today our favorite Happiness Coach Shannon Klenk of Finally Effing Happy is here to inject her energetic infectiousness into our day! #selfcare #caregivers #specialneeds #faces4autism #lifeonthebrightside #beyoutheworldwilladjust #autismawareness #autismacceptance Shannon’s website: https://linktr.ee/FinallyEffingHappywithShannon

Talking Sensory Processing with Dr. Mary Kientz, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Occupational Therapy at Stockton University. Dr. Mary has helped countless children and teens to learn techniques of self-regulation, movement and help them to process tasks of daily living through play and movement. She has over 30 years of experience working with families and now shares her expertise w...

#30days30tshirts30podcasts is in the home stretch for autism acceptance with a three-part discussion about living with autism with a parent, an author and adult self-advocate from Canada. Learn along with us to walk a kilometer in her shoes. Let us know what you think about Life on the Bright Side podcast here: https://anchor.fm/isabelle-mosca/message #autism #neurodiversity #iseeyourtruecolors #a...