Maybe This Will Be The Cure

As we kick off the new school year, I’ve been thinking back on our journey so far with unschooling, aka self-directed education, aka child-led learning. Call it what you want, but at its core, it’s a style that gives kids a lot of say in what they’re learning and how they’re learning it. We’re about three and a half years in now, and in this episode, I reflect on what this path has looked like for...

I was talking with someone the other day and realized—not everyone sees therapy, coaching, and “brain work” the way I do. For me, it’s like brushing my teeth or moving my body. We all know working out is good for our bodies, and I think of coaching, therapy, and other mind tools as ways to work out my mind. Over the past few years, I’ve been taking care of my brain with regular therapy, coaching,...

As a young man, today’s guest, Tony Verhagen, was hit by a drunk driver in a devastating car accident and determined to be dead at the scene. He was later revived but suffered multiple life-altering injuries. Doctors told him he would never walk again. Against the odds—and after months of physical therapy—he learned to walk again. Yet the accident left him with chronic pain that he’s lived with ev...

When “beginner” workouts left me in days-long flares, I knew I needed a different approach. I’d already tried four different fitness plans and was feeling pretty discouraged. I wasn’t losing weight, and the workouts were so hard on my body that, as someone with multiple chronic health conditions and chronic pain, I’d be wiped out for days afterward. And then there’s life. Between work and caring f...

Does your family have lore? You know—those stories that get told over and over again? Well, imagine my surprise when one of those familiar childhood stories—one I’ve heard a million times—suddenly made me feel all triggered and uncomfortable. I felt myself getting defensive, my body heating up, and I quickly changed the subject so I could get back to enjoying game night. But I’ve been thinking abo...

From a cute rental to a nightmare of mysterious leaks. In this episode, I talk about our family’s experience with mold and water damage. I'll share the red flags we missed, the impact on my sensitive child’s health, and what we learned from it all. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] Six Months Pregnant and Forced to Move [02:37] The House of Horrors (and Leaks)   [08:43] Getting Sick...

What if trying harder isn’t the solution? For a long time, I thought that if I just did more—learned more, tried more therapies, did each thing better, lived cleaner, worked harder—I could fix all my problems and prevent future ones. But what if the real shift doesn’t come from doing more...but from letting go? In this episode, I share what surrender has looked like in my life—parenting my PDA aut...

I’m so grateful for my body and everything it’s carried me through, and also...I have a lot of complicated feelings about it. After a really tough year, my body changed. My clothes didn’t fit. And navigating that has been emotional. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt a mix of love and grief… if your body has carried you through illness, caregiving, pain, or simply life —this episode is f...

Suffering from nightly back pain? SAME. It’s nothing to brag about, but I’m going on seven years now (minus a short, glorious stint of relief…before it returned with a vengeance). In my quest for a cure, I’ve tried a million things. So in this episode, I’ll share what’s helped, what hasn’t, and what gave me a few months of relief. If you’re up at 3 a.m. scouring Google, deep-diving Reddit threads,...

I’m back! Season 2 of the podcast—here we go! After a long pause, I’ve been feeling the pull to start podcasting again. In this episode, I talk about supporting my kids through PDA autistic burnout. What even is PDA autistic burnout? What does it look like? What strategies were helpful? And what does life look like now that we’re (mostly) on the other side? Navigating a season of burnout was incre...

Parenting disabled children is an experience I wasn’t fully prepared for. There are so many joys, but also a lot of unexpected challenges that can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, bewildered, and even isolated. One of the most helpful things I've found is connecting with other parents who’ve been through  similar experiences.  My guest today, Kelley Coleman, is fun, s...

Do you feel like your past experiences affect your current reality? Personally, I feel like they do. And a quick search on Google will tell you there’s scientific evidence to support that idea. For me, processing past experiences has been an important piece in my healing and wellness journey.  You might have guessed from the name of the podcast, but I love learning about and trying new healin...

I’ve talked with several people lately that are having a tough time. They've felt unusually emotional or found themselves grumpy and struggling to get through the day without knowing why. And I’ll admit, I’ve been struggling too, but I think I know why. In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve been struggling with, what I’ve learned about how our bodies hold onto past traumas and how to heal, and wha...

Flying with Type 1 Diabetes? It can be a little nerve wracking. I get it. We just flew for the first time after my son’s diagnosis, and I remember the nerves I felt before the trip. Today, I'm going to share everything I learned—the good, the bad, and the indispensable tips—for flying with diabetes, so your next airport adventure can glide as smooth as a plane on a clear day. In this episode, I di...

Is your kid struggling with traditional schooling? You're not alone. We've been there. And it was honestly a little traumatic for all of us. But I'm thrilled to share that we found another way. And I hope our story offers some encouragement that there are other ways out there for your child to learn and get an education beyond the conventional system! In this episode, I discuss our family's journe...

Has your parenting experience gone differently than you thought it would? Us too. Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with my husband Scott, where the discussion turns to parenting kids with disabilities. In this episode we discuss: [00:54] - Navigating the grief and life-changing impact of our child's diabetes diagnosis [13:19] - A father's perspective on our kids' PDA autistic burnout [18:05] -...

“How to support a spouse with OCD?” I typed into Google after another heartbreaking day. It’s one thing to experience mental illness personally. It’s a whole other experience to watch a loved one struggle with their mental health. In this special episode of Maybe This Will Be The Cure, I sit down with my husband Scott, for a candid conversation about navigating the complexities of marriage while f...

Welcome to the first episode of "Maybe This Will Be The Cure"! I'm your host, Megan, and this podcast is a space to talk about navigating chronic pain, mental health, and the unique experience of parenting neurodivergent children. If you've ever felt that unmistakable nudge to speak up in a crowded room, you'll understand the mix of excitement and nervousness I'm feeling right now. But I’ve been b...

A few years ago, my mental health tanked and I was in a really dark place. In this episode, I talk about that tough time in my mental health journey, how I found my way out of the darkness, and the holistic - mind, body, spirit - strategies I use now to support my mental health today. Content warning: this episode briefly mentions self-harm and suicide ideation. In this episode I discuss: [01:03]...

Happy New Years!...In the middle of February. Too late? I’m thinking about that Curb Your Enthusiasm bit where Larry David says you’ve only got three days to wish people a Happy New Year. I'll admit, it might be too late to wish you a Happy New Year, but it’s never too late to set new intentions. In this episode, I share my strategy for yearly planning, while embracing the belief that setting new...

Welcome to "Maybe This Will Be The Cure," where the wisdom of a healing journey meets the warmth of shared experiences. I'm Megan Godard-Cardon, your host, and a mom navigating the complexities of chronic pain, mental health, and parenting kids with PDA Autism and Type 1 Diabetes. Join me on this heartfelt journey of resilience, learning, and growth. I hope this podcast brings you comfort, underst...