Live From The Wish House!

Can you look at the title of this podcast and see what is an acronym for? Are you creating a life you love or are you succumbing to negative thoughts? How’d we get that way! Let’s talk about F. E. A. R.

Recently, I lost a dear lifelong friend. My friend Dave was an exceptional human being! But we keep people alive, by saying their names and telling their story. He impacted so many and now I’m adding you to the list! Here are some lessons for us all.

Are you stressed? Anxious? The weight of the world getting you down? Well, I have a bit of Cris-Losophy around that! It's called the three M's. In under 3 minutes you can start your day off positively positive. Move-Meditate-Marvel - Check it out!

Have you ever heard the windshield and rearview mirror quote? It compares where you have been to where you’re going.   In this episode I’m diving in to some practical tips to apply to getting yourself a “windshield mentality” - Some Cris-losophy on minimizing  rear view glancing. 

Have you ever heard the windshield and rearview mirror quote? It compares where you have been to where you’re going.   In this episode I’m going to break it down and talk about how the quote applies to us in our every day life and give you some Cris-losophy on staying grounded in the present will lead to a happier you!

With a lyric taken from Vanessa Carlton's hit song "A Thousand Miles", Staring blankly ahead is exactly how Cris felt as she entered a new chapter and uncharted waters for her and Anthony. In this last episode of the mini-series, we find out how Anthony is doing now and what made a difference in their life.

When a person living with Autism goes into “crisis” they become emotionally and physically disregulated. They can have difficulty managing every day life. Often times behaviors change into volatile episodes.  In this episode Cris outlines the unexpected Crisis that lasted 2 1/2 years.

In this episode I discuss navigating the elementary school years with a move to a new home, new activities, and new friends for both Anthony and I. Steps forward, steps back, but with a never ending mission to give Anthony everything he deserved! And how does one of Anthony’s all time favorite children’s books fit it? Well…you’ll have to listen listen to Chickaa-Chicka Boom Boom

In 1987 Emily Pearl Kingsley published a poem titled “Welcome to Holland”. In this written work Ms. Kingsley uses the metaphor of a trip to Holland to describe the feeling of discovering that your child has a disability. In this episode I finds myself in “Holland”. I “learn the language”,  follow the “guide books”, and begin mapping out the path to a quality life for Anthony. 

Applied Behavior Analysis - ABA Theory and Programming was a new way of life for us. But, at this point in our story, there were highs AND lows. And A New Era begins for Anthony and Me!

Finally an official diagnosis, but not before exhaustive searching, different programming, and cracks in my personal life. But, a life changing discovery put us on a breakthrough path!

Suspecting something wasn't quite right in Anthony's development, the road to getting answers wasn't easy. 

At age three, my son Anthony was diagnosed with Autism. Today he is a thirty year old young man. Find out how Autism affected our lives and how WE affected autism. This is the beginning of a series sharing our journey of A Thousand Miles.

Wish your parents had taught you things you observe others knowing? Did you ever wish that you knew things before now? Stop wishing! Start Parenting! Let's find out how to be your very own Mom or Dad.

Taken from the hit series on Netflix “Sweet Magnolias” the phrase Pour It Out is my favorite way to say I wanna connect with my friends…especially my gals! But have we as a society made connection difficult to access? Let’s talk about how not connected we are and why that is right here in the Wish House..but first go "pour out" your favorite beverage and then we’ll get right to it.

It’s a pet peeve of mine..drives me crazy and today we’re gonna talk about it! Is there something appealing about describing yourself as as badass! Do you really like that description.. I don’t .. let’s see if I can change your mind!

From the day we’re born we’re moving forward..and that’s just a fact! But don’t let it get ya down! How can we develop a “Life is LONG” mindset. Let me fill you in!

Chapter 3 (Part 2) Many think social media has a negative effect only on the young! While it does have an affect on young people I contend that it has an equally negative affect on all ages, in particular the Chapter Three-ers!    Comparison is the thief of joy! Listen in as I pinpoint some hidden joy stealers and give some tips on how to stay happy!

Jane Fonda calls it the Third Act - I call it Chapter Three. Many call it a simple reframing of the inevitable..that we are looking for a way to make ourselves feel relevant at an age where we’re not.  Are you kidding me?? Listen in as I make my case. What’s inevitable is a new outlook!

Love, Loss, Autism, and Redemption. This episode is all about perspective as Cris shares her moving personal stories and teaches us life lessons Live From the Wish House!

Welcome to Live From the Wish House with Cris Spinner! In this premiere episode you’ll meet the inspiring Cris Spinner who shares her unique insights and tips on life and relationships with her own perspectives and “Cris-losophy”.