Misfits Of Motherhood: Recent Episodes
Veronica
Hi, Im Veronica. Im not a regular mom, Im the mother of 2 autistic kids. This podcast was created to celebrate, motivate and inspire parents. The ones who have had to fight for understanding, inclusion and acceptance for our children. Thank you for listening!
This week we give an update on parenting during this pandemic 9 months in. How we've been handling school in person and distance learning. How this pandemic has affected our children,the we shop & just everything .
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This weeks episode we talk to Erika . She is a local friend and fellow podcaster who has 2 children with Fragile X
We talk about her the journey for her to get her son the correct diagnosis, how her daughter is participating in a study to help understand Fragile X and also how Equine therapy has helped her children..
You can find Erikas Instagram @ourfragilexlife
You can listen to Erikas podcast: Fragile X mom & dad
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This week we give some pointers on surviving the holidays. Holidays are stressful, theres a lot of expectations and often times our children can have a harder time adjusting to a new enviroment. We hope you find these tips helpful.
If you would like to collaborate or send in any topic ideas
you can email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
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This week we discuss our children's limited diets . How having a child with a limited diet can affect outings, as well as regular family dinners.
If you have a topic suggestion or would like to collaborate on an episode please email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
you can follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
or like us on facebook Misfits of motherhood podcast
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This weeks episode we talk to Marah
We discussed her journey on getting an Autism diagnosis as an adult, after her son &the differences of those assessments.
Marah has an inclusive way of teaching neurotypical parents about Autism.
Marahs Instagram @sassy_autistic_pineapplegirl is her handle
If you would like to send us some topic ideas or collaborate
our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
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This week we discuss how often times motherhood can change the dynamics of friendships.
If you have any topic ideas or would like to collaborate pleas email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
you can find us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
or like our facebook page Misfits Of Motherhood podcast
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this weeks episode we talk about how coronavirus is affecting out mental health. As introverts it's taken us a lot longer to feel the cooped up affects others may have already been experiencing.
If you would like to submit a topic or collaborate you can emial us misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
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This week we discuss some of our unpopular opinions.
If you would like to send in any topic ideas or collaborate
please email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
you can also follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
or like our facebook page Misfits of Motherhood Podcast
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this weeks episode we finish off discussing terms used when describing narcs behavior, as well as some terms for techniques to protect yourself once you realize you are dealing with a narcissist
we hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to contact us or email us to collaborate
our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
you can follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
or like our facebook page misfits of motherhood podcast
This weeks episode we discuss narcissism, how are lives have been shaped by narcissists and what to look for. This conversation was therapeutic and some tears are shed as we talk about how this has deeply impacted our adult life and how we try to heal from the damage. We hope to help others identify and navigate a relationship with a narcissist and at least now if you have experience this you are not alone. If you have any topic ideas or want to collaborate our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood you can like our facebook page Misfits of Motherhood podcast
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In this weeks episode we talk to fellow podcaster Fred from The Spectrum Dad.
Fred shares what happened to his son as a baby, that lead him to an Autism diagnosis.
We were so excited to interview Fred as we don't hear enough from a fathers perspective.
You can find Fred on The Spectrum Dad & his Instagram @thespectrumdadpod
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In this weeks episode, we talk to our guest Nicole Dauz. She discusses her mission of changing the conversation about being a caregiver parent.
She wants parents to understand their will be challenges but you adjust your expectation and celebrate the journey too.
If you would like to find out more about Nicole and her mission -Her Instagram is @nicoledauz
-She has a facebook page Selfcare4Caregivers
If you would to submit a topic or collaborate you can email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
you can follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
or like our facebook page Misfits of motherhood podcast
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week we discuss what we experienced during our pregnancies and what it was like for us to give birth?
if you would like to share you story or collaborate on a episode
you can email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode we talk about our pet peeves. Pet peeves is term used to described something that a particular person finds annoying.
Hopefully we dont come off as "complainy" while we complain in this episode 🤣
If youd like to submit a topic idea please email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
you can follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
or like our facebook page Misfits of motherhood podcast
This week we discuss how our childrens ASD affected our relationships.
Whether its how its impacted marriage or affected the way you date.
If you have any topic ideas, feel free to email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
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This week we discuss what it took for us to start a podcast and the challenges we didn't even consider before we started.
If you have any topic suggestions email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
and give us a like on facebook Misfits Of Motherhood Podcast
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In this weeks episode we talk about our favorite tv shows
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This week we discuss things we wish we had known when we were younger.
We talk credit scores, buying homes, avoiding conflict etc
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This week we talk to Valerie, she's a single mother of 4 and her oldest son is on the spectrum.
Before her sons diagnosis she was working in the ABA field as an RBT.
If you like to email us or submit any topic ideas our email is Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
give us a like on Facebook Misfits of motherhood podcast
follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Now that we're a few months into this unprecedented time we talk about the struggles we're dealing with now.
We discuss the school districts decisions on 'parents choice' and what the Gavin Newsom has mandated for our county.
If you would like to submit a topic idea or email us, our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
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This week we discuss a sort of hot topic that is Autism mom shaming.
Maybe you've seen it on social media, read a blog post or 2 about Autism martyer moms, maybe you've experienced it first hand on a post you made about your parenting journey.
We talk about our thoughts on what it feels like to be told we dont have a right to feel certain way or that were terrible parents for the type of therapy we choose or because we have a puzzle piece keychain.
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In this weeks episode we talk about our personality types. Enneagram, Myers Briggs and our zodiac signs.
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In todays episode we talk to Brenda & Ray.
We chat about their parenting journey, picking battles & how asking question is so important, especially amongst family.
If you enjoyed today episode or any really, please leave a review
Please email us misfitsofmotherhoood@gmail.com if you'd like to submit a topic idea or share your story
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In this weeks episode we discuss some services we're familiar with that may be available to you if you live in California.
If you have any topic ideas or would like to collaborate please email us at Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
You can also follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
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In our first "minisode"
We discuss the R word and talk about if the term special needs is the 'new' r word.
(A 'minisode' is like a regular episode just shorter)
If you have any topics ideas or would like to send us a message;
email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
check out our Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
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This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week we share our thoughts on the news about Youtube family The Stauffers and their decision to 'rehome' their adopted, autistic son Huxley.
If you would like to email us with any topic ideas our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
you can check out or instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
give us a like on our Fb page Misfits of motherhood podcast
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week we discuss the idea that 'Awareness is no longer needed because everyone knows what Autism is."
Yes, people really think that.
While acceptance is the goal, awareness still is needed.
You can email us at Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Losing yourself in motherhood can feel like youve lost your sense of identity or pushing back big goals you set in place before motherhood.
We discuss what the phrase "losing yourself in motherhood" means to us and the importance of making time for yourself.
If you have any topic ideas you can always email us at Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
Follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or give us a like on FB
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In this weeks episode, we talk about Anxiety. How it affects us and some tips to cope with it.
You can find us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
Facebook and you can always email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This episode is prerecorded. We talk about what was going on at the time and how Veronica daughter was exposed to COVID-19 before schools shut down and the testing process.
Have you ever heard " They dont look autistic" " Oh like rainman" " what is their special interest"
Well we talk about those unhelpful, annoying and usually ignorant comments we tend to hear about our children.
If you have any topic ideas please email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com
You can find us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood
& on Facebook
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It is ok to grieve what you thought your pregnancy and parenting journey would be like and isn't. It does not mean we don't love our children.
As parents of special needs children there is a unique type of grief we experience.
Its a rollercoaster of emotions for years to come.
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We talk about adjusting to our new normal, which hard for everyone but especially when your children thrive in a routine.
As parents of kids on he spectrum we have to "pick our battles' during this uncertain time.
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Motherhood is hard, we dont need the added bullying from other moms about our parenting choices.
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We discuss our thoughts on how autistic characters in television and movies are portrayed.
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We discuss our individual journeys on the process of learning about Autism, identifying it in our children & them recieving an Autism spectrum disorder diagnoses
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"Hi, Im Veronica & Im Natalie and you are listening to Misfits of Motherhood Podcast"
This episode we introduce ourselves and discuss what brought us to launching our podcast.
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