Comadreando

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about infant loss and grieving! In honor of Infant Loss Awareness and prevention month we have a great guest. Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Jessica Paulino, of the EMA Project,  as they discuss infant loss, grief and mental health. Jessica goes in depth about her non-for-profit and shares her why.   Marcy is recording w...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about supporting the sleep of special needs children! Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses and shares the importance of healthy sleep, routines, and she also offers tips and tricks to get your little one sleeping through the night.  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over...

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 4th episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about supporting the needs of special needs parents' mental health!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Camille Joy, host of Moments of Joy Podcast and fellow Autism Mom, , as they discuss the importance of mental health, mindful moments, pouring into ourselves, and setting boundaries.    Marcy is recording with Riversi...

  Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about the importance of mental health!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Jose "Mozo", of Watch Yo Mouth with Mozo Podcast, as they discuss the importance of mental health, therapy, and counseling in communities of color especially for men.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about real love on the spectrum! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Yovy D, of Chombita Chronicles Podcast, as they discuss dating during a pandemic, love on the spectrum, and adjusting to creating a life together as a couple.  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 1st episode of Season 3! We are back Baby!! Let's talk about supporting the mental health needs of parents with special needs children! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Melanie, fellow mom to a special child, as they discuss the importance of supporting the mental health of mothers with special needs. They focus on the importance of community, self-care and s...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 20th episode of Season 2! Let's talk about extra curricular activities for children with special needs! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Suzie, director of Fast Feet NYC, as they discuss the importance of extracurricular activities for children with special needs. They focus on the benefits of running for children on the spectrum. Marcy is recording with Rive...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 19th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about extra curricular activities for children with special needs! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Florencio, director of Reach Swim Academy, as they discuss the importance of extracurricular activities for children with special needs. They also talk about the importance for children on the spectrum to learn to swim.  Ma...

INTRODUCING COMADREANDO PODCAST... Comadreando is a podcast about special education, and creating acceptance and awareness. It is your virtual comadre time where a 1st generation Dominican/LatinX mom of a child with Autism, and special education teacher can be your support and answer any questions you may have.  Produced by me, Marcy Campos, comadreando features interviews with experts, and other...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 18th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about autism in the media! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Jason, movie buff and host of 1st Class 2nd Place Podcast , as they discuss autism as it is presented in the media particularly in movies and shows.  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and ch...

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 17th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about creating TRANSITIONING ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS/ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Mary, ausome mom, career woman, and autism advocate, as they discuss what happens after your child transitions into adulthood on the spectrum. What happens next?.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if yo...

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 16th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about creating LOVE AND DATING ON THE SPECTRUM! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest CHARLOTTE, neurodivergency advocate😍🍭,  and an ausome WOMAN, as they LOVE, DATING AND RESLATIONSHIPS ON THE SPECTRUM.  TRIGGER WARNING: CHARLOTTE WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH a NARCISSIST  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd l...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 15th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about challenging behaviors in children with Autism ! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Jormari, fellow ausome mom, as they discuss challenging behaviors in children with autism. The comadres discuss tips and tricks for working with your children.  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 14th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about creating TRANSPORTATION AND BUSSING! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Stephanie Perez, CEO of the Non-for-Profit, One Blue Heart at a Time, special needs advocate,  and mother to an ausome young man, as they discuss cultural the headaches of transportation and bussing for students with special needs, they offer tips...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 13th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about creating socialization in communities of color!! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Alexandra "Cloud", who is a producer, actor, producer and mother, as they discuss cultural socialization in communities of color through the lens of growing up Dominican in Washington Heights. Marcy is recording with Riverside FM and i...

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 12th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about creating inclusive environments!! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Alci, who is an adult with autism, as they discuss creating more inclusive environments, acceptance, and his difficulties growing up in the Dominican Republic and having autism. This interview is fully in Spanish. If you would like to know what is...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 11th episode of Season 2! We are back from hiatus and ready to bring you what you love.  Let's talk about taboos in communities of color regarding labels and diagnoses! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Belqui of Belqui Twist, who is a published author, food blogger, and an ausome mom. Together the comadres discuss taboos regarding labels and diagnoses in comm...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 10th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about outdated education systems! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Hazel, who is a certified Early Childhood teacher,as they discuss fostering creativity in early learners, outdated education systems, and how nutrition affects our children. .  Marcy is recording with Riverside FM and if you'd like to watch instead of list...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 9th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about the importance of Therapy in Communities of Color! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Kiara Luna, who is a licensed mental health counselor, As they discuss taboos about going to therapy in communities of color, why doing the work to heal is important, and how childhood trauma can show up in relationships.  Marcy is re...

  Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 8th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about the process of getting an initial evaluation! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Geraldine De Leion, who is former NYC now North Carolina mom to a boy with autism As they discuss the process of getting the initial evaluation, and steps to follow.  Marcy is recording with Riverside FM and if you'd like to watch instea...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 7th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about the complexities of motherhood as they arise when you also have special needs. ! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Eurydice "Eury" Roman of Roman Epic Productions,  who is a single mother, mom to a boy with autism, producer, and director.  As they discuss the complexities of motherhood but further than that, being a m...

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about the complexities single parent dating during the pandemic and consequently finding love!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Ami Vega of Ami V Nails,  who is a singel mother, and artist.  As they discuss dating during the pandemic, finding love, working on relationships, and the realities of motherhood.   Marcy is r...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about the complexities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how to deal with narcissists in your life! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest licensed psychotherapist Lisette "Liz" Herrera, of el Salon Chronicles, as they discuss different types of narcissists, how to recognize them and how to deal with them in your daily li...

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 4th episode of Season 2!    Let's talk about the effects of autism on the family !   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Rick "Wind" Herrera,  who is the uncle of  two children with special needs.      Join your Compadres as they discuss his experience of being the uncle to children with special needs, he shares how he connects with his niece. They also talk a...

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 2!  Let's talk about Our Village: Aunts and Uncles of children with special needs! Join your comadre Marcy and special guests Celina and Lenin,  who are the aunt and uncle of two boys with special needs.    Join your Compadres as they discuss their experience of being the aunt/uncle to a child with special needs, they get intimate in the discussi...