Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast

During this episode we discuss our outer self and what that means to us. We dive into how we feel others view us and how we view ourselves. Join us at the table as we candidly discuss our thoughts. To support us: ⁠⁠Become a subscriber here.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out our merch!⁠⁠ We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an e-mail at talklikeamotherpodcast@g...

On this episode, we discuss our inner self, and what that means to each of us. We chat about social media, and how it affects the beauty industry, and how one views themself. So take a seat at the table and join us as we talk like a mother. To support us: Become a subscriber here. Check out our merch! We would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. Feel free to leave us a message or send us an...

In this episode, we bid farewell to our dear Tabitha, a cherished member of our table. She has decided to take a step back from sharing her journey. We'll miss the joy of spending our Mondays with her, her infectious laughter, and her occasional raps. Tabitha has been an integral part of our team, and while we respect her decision to take a step back, we'll certainly feel her absence on th...

Join us for a revisit of one of our fan favorite episodes! We talk about all the unsolicited advice we received and still receive about parenting. Baby shower cards and the sweet messages that don't include the pressure we feel as new parents. Breastfeeding, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Anxiety around taking a brand new baby home. The expectations that you have as a new parent and how we w...

In this episode, we enter January and answer some fun questions. There are a lot of laughs in this episode. Welcome to 2024, and congratulations on making your way out of 2023. We like to stay away from New Year's Resolutions but like to think about things like: Where would we go if we could take a trip into the past? What three wishes would we ask for if given that golden lamp? What is a sure...

We say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. We review the year as we look back on all the changes. As always, so much has happened this year, and it is hard to capture it all in one episode. We are so proud of everything we have accomplished this year and look forward to what 2024 has in store for us. Become a Paid Subscriber:  ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tableforfive/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ If...

Get into the festive spirit! Releasing our weekly episode a few days early this Christmas week just in time for your holiday preparations. Join us for a delightful time of laughter and cheer as we play Table for Five-style Christmas games. Tune in to discover our surprisingly wonderful singing voices (not!) and hear all about our Christmas movie favorites and holiday preferences. This episode is p...

In this conclusion to our Voices Behind the Blogger series, we wrap it up with a No Reservations episode. Join us as we delve into the origins of our blogging journeys, the motivations that keep us going, and the profound impact it has had on our lives. We also chat about the less glamorous aspects, the challenges and negative elements that come hand-in-hand with our shared passion. Listen as a we...

This week, we chatted with Sarah Rutter; she has a unique light in her spirit that we all felt when we met and chatted with her on the podcast. Sarah and her husband, Daniel, live in Ohio with their 9-year-old autistic daughter Harper. She has a background in Early Childhood Education and is currently a paraprofessional in a preschool inclusion classroom. Find out more about Sarah and her family o...

This week, we get to chat with Molly Seale. She is a vibrant and driven mom who writes about their beautiful family. Molly lives in California with her husband and two children, Wynter and Storey. Wynter is their sweet, brilliant, blonde, curly-haired boy, and he is Autistic. Storey is their gorgeous, spirited, opinionated, daughter. She is currently in early intervention for developmental delays...

This week, we chatted with Renee, a friend whom we had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with in Minnesota. She has a beautiful way of always finding the light in her life and spreading love to those around her. Renee Sellers is a wife and a stay-at-home mom to her two autistic daughters, Opal and Lucy. She uses her platform to educate others, advocate for those with disabilities, and rela...

We start our new series, talking with moms who share their stories through blogging. We find out why they began to share, why they think it is important to share about their family, and their perspectives on the challenges of sharing. This week, we talk to Laura, whose spirit emanates warmth and kindness. She is a fantastic person and mother, and we are lucky to have the opportunity to speak to he...

We had the pleasure of talking to Carrie Cariello this week about her new book, her family, and her son Jack's transition to life outside of their home. It is always lovely to speak to Carrie; she has a beautiful way with words in every piece of writing she shares with us all. Carrie Cariello is the author of ⁠⁠What Color Is Monday⁠⁠?: How Autism Changed One Family for the Better, and ⁠⁠Someone I’...

We close out our autism behind closed doors series with a no reservations episode. We discussed how we felt about discussing more challenging topics and opening up to our listeners. Some of the things we were able to reflect on in this series are that this life ebbs and flows, that feeling your feelings is okay, that we all learn as we go, and that sharing these parts of our lives is challenging i...

We had the pleasure of speaking to the fantastic Jessica Berger. She is a Mother to two daughters, Zoe and Piper, who live outside Philadelphia. Her advocacy for her daughter is a truly incredible, breathtaking story. We admire her and her family's strength and honesty when discussing their journey. Hear about their path to find the best care they could for their daughter when resources were l...

This week, we discuss self-harm, one of the most complex and sensitive topics. Undoubtedly, this subject has broken all of our hearts at one time or another. As we started our discussion, you will hear the emotions behind even speaking to each other about this topic. We have dug deep to openly discuss some of the more complex parts of our children's lives and want you to know you are not alone...

In this episode, we talk about one of the most scary things as a parent to autistic children eloping. It’s common for children who have autism spectrum disorder to run or wander away from caregivers or secure locations. This is called elopement. Elopement is common in children with autism and can be a traumatic situation for a child and caregivers. Understanding why your child elopes and how to pr...

This series discusses some things our families find hard to open up with others about that we fear sharing with others for various reasons. This episode takes us behind closed doors to talk about something that affects many families in our community: aggression. There's a hidden shame that goes along with aggression. Please take a seat at the table as we openly discuss how this has affected our fa...

Sometimes, we need to talk about the things that make us worry, angry, sad, and disappointed. All Mother's talk about things that their kids do that are hard to deal with. This episode breaks down how life can get you down sometimes. Hear from our perspective about the nitty gritty parts of some things we find hard to say. If you need to hear from someone this week who can validate that you ar...

Intimacy refers to the level of closeness between two people. It can be expressed in various forms and is not limited to romantic or sexual relationships. There are different types of intimacy, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. In this episode we talk openly about what intimacy in our lives currently looks like. The challenges to connect, the changes that have taken place...

Join us as we look back at the series and close out our Special Education Behind the Scenes series. It was so lovely to have all of the professionals join us and to have our first-ever anonymous storytellers. We love it when we get to chat and reflect on the series. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with our kids in the school setting and some of the challenges that come with sending...

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Join us for our first anonymous storytellers episode from some of our listeners. We wanted to provide a platform to allow people to be honest and open about their journey. We hear stories from various school professionals and parents who honestly speak about the challenges and beauty that can come from working in special education. We are so grateful for the shared stories and hope you enjoy this...

This week, we had the opportunity to speak to the fantastic Carley Rae, who's spirit shines through with each word she speaks. In 2013, helped develop LEARN INC., a non-profit school for whole-person learning experiences that focused on individualized learning programs built around the unique needs of each student. We chat about the traditional education model and how education, as it is, ofte...

This week, we had the opportunity to speak to Elissa McFarland, an intervention specialist for children with mild to moderate learning needs and Mother to two children. She loves her job. This school year will be her 13th year teaching. As a child, she received intervention services. In 3rd grade, she was diagnosed with dyslexia and later was diagnosed with ADHD. Having walked this path as a child...