Joy In Motion: Autism, Motherhood, and the Beauty in the mess

After two months of holidays, snow days, and never having a quiet house, I’m finally back — just me this time. In this episode, I’m sharing something I don’t usually talk about in real time: the hard moments. The ones that sit heavy. The ones that come with guilt, grief, and second-guessing. Being a support-needs parent isn’t just “hard days.” It’s the constant mental load. The hovering. The scann...

In this very first episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast and the story of how it all began. I talk about my journey into motherhood, my autistic nonspeaking son, my daughter, and the early signs and experiences that shaped our understanding of autism. I also open up about why I felt called to create this space — a place for honesty, connection, vulnerability, and community. If you’re...