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Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast

Jennifer Dunn, Kimberly McIsaac, and Jaime Ramos

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tableforfive/subscribe Welcome to Talk Like a Mother, where we fearlessly tackle real, raw topics with sarcasm, heart, and reflection. From parenting and autism to relationships and mental health, we offer honest, hopeful, and occasionally humorous insights. Coming to you from across borders and time zones, our diverse voices share parenting stories and tips. Whether you laugh or cry with us, it"s all here. Welcome to the table!

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All Episodes

00:37:38

Interview with Rachel Lack

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2023/02/27

We recently got the chance to chat with Rachel Lack, our friend from Arizona. She discusses her son Henry, who is 11, and their autism path. She also shares his feeding journey and some of the struggles around his food allergies. We also speak with her about her career as a documentary filmmaker and her recent project, Across the Spectrum, the Doc, following autistic children until adulthood. She is a fantastic person, and it was a joy to chat with her about her life and her work. Find Rachel and

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00:43:58

Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin

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2023/02/20

We had the fantastic opportunity to speak with Dr. Temple Grandin. We are in awe of her wisdom and learned so much not only about her path in this world but the path our children take. A life-changing experience for the five of us at the Table. We discussed sensory input, the frustration around communication, giving limited choices, transitions to adulthood, and how when you are looking for nothing, you might see everything. Dr. Temple Grandin is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State

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00:47:46

S15: Looking back E5: Loving the Woman You Are Not...

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2023/02/13

In our final episode of the looking back series, we look back at an episode from series nine.We discuss the challenges around how much a lack of sleep can impact our lives. We look at our worth as women and human beings and the expectations others put on us. We talk about how to justify our place in the world and how we can sometimes overcompensate for the expectations out there. We dive into our inner dialogue and how the things going on inside can be tricky to navigate. "We have to learn to give

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00:42:10

S15: Looking Back E4: Mothers and Mental Health

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2023/02/06

We look back at our most listened-to stand-alone episode, Mothers and Mental Heath. We dive into an intimate look at mental health in women and the struggles we have all faced around the table with our mental health. We open up about depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. How these mental health conditions relate to our daily lives and the skills, we use to make our way through the hard times. You might find some tips in the episode that you can take with you in your own life. Opening the discussions

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00:47:35

S15: Looking Back E3: Series 4 Relationships Episode...

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2023/01/30

We look back at our deep discussion on friendship in series four. This is a sensitive subject for us all as we have moved from single people to mothers. We share some of the complicated ways that our friendships have gone, how we have learned to let go of some things that hold up back from keeping relationships, and how we found our friendship through the internet. We also talk about our children and how they navigate friendships around them. How easy is it to find or maintain new relationships or

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00:54:24

Join for a Special Live Podcast Recording of our...

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2023/01/23

First, we want to say thank you to all of our listeners for all of your support in making this podcast a success. We had a great time recording our first live podcast to celebrate reaching 100 episodes.It has been an amazing, beautiful ride. In this episode, we look back at some of the funniest, hardest, and most impactful recordings. The amazing Jamie Ramos surprised us with a beautiful video tribute from some of our fans, past guests, and friends. We had a great time playing a game with our

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00:47:41

S15: Looking Back E2: Series 1 Episode 5 No Reservations

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2023/01/16

In this episode, we look at our first No Reservation episode. Some of our favorite movements are when we can cut loose and chat with each other as friends. We look back at all our travel experiences during the pandemic, we talk about the changes since recording, and what we have learned since recording this episode. Listen to the No Reservations episode here: https://anchor.fm/tableforfive/episodes/S1-Talk-Like-a-Mother-Ep5-No-Reservations-eujp2n “The only thing predictable about autism is that it

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00:52:54

S15: Looking back E1: Q&A 2, Part 1

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2023/01/09

In this series, we look back at some of our favorite and impactful episodes as we head toward our 100th episode. There have been a lot of things that have changed since recording Q&A 2, Part 1. Things we look back on, how our kids' diagnosis has impacted work and maneuvering our kids' schedules. We talk about progressions and regressions that flow with our kids' schedules. We discuss how important the connection between therapists and our kids is. We talk about the mysterious sleep. Our kids

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00:21:05

Hello 2023!!!

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2023/01/02

Our first time at the table for 2023, Happy New Year!! We talk about our hopes for the upcoming year. We are so excited about 2023 and all the amazing things coming your way from the podcast. Advice for this year "If you aren't getting something from something if you are always having to push back, let it go." Jenn Dunn What should you be setting free this year? See us in Minnesota as the official media partners on April 29th and 30th for Finding Cooper's Voice, and the More than Project, Care for

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00:32:46

2022 Wrap Up

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2022/12/26

Take a look at 2022 with us. We can't believe what a long year it has been. Most of us have had significant growth and significant changes. Join us as we laugh our way out of 2022. We reflect on all the progress our kids have made and the progress we have also made. It has been a year listeners. Can't wait to see you in 2023!!! Big things to come next year. If you haven't seen our posts, we recently started a Newsletter and would love for our followers to check it out. Here is the Newsletter Link:

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00:48:51

Interview with Eileen "Mama Fry" Shaklee

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2022/12/19

In this episode, we chat with Eileen "Mama Fry" Shaklee. Eileen “Mama Fry” Shaklee is an autism advocate, speaker, writer (sort of), and fundraiser. Her most important project to date is raising her 18 year old autistic son and getting him ready for a world that isn’t always ready for autism. She is married and lives in New Jersey. We chat with Eileen about the early years after diagnosis, the holidays, and moving from childhood to adulthood for our kids. We also discuss her current project she is

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00:37:37

S14: Big Feelings E5: No Reservations

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/12/12

This week we wrap up our big feelings series, talking about our weeks. We love when we have the opportunity to chat as friends do, and we also look back at the series as we opened up in a raw and real way about some of the most tender subjects in our lives. We are thankful for everyone's feedback on this series and all the kind words from our listeners. If you are on a rollercoaster of feelings like many of us are we send you all the love. If you haven't seen our posts, we recently started a

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S14: Big Feelings E4: Storytellers

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/12/05

Come listen to stories from the table themed around different Big Feelings each of us have about parenting. Stories: 00:31 My Heart Took Longer by Jennifer Dunn 03:13 A Letter to My Son by Kimberly McIsaac 08:13 A New Path Ahead by Tabitha Cabrera 11:59: The Deepest Fears by Jaime Ramos 15:54 A Letter to the Parents of the Other Learners by Rachel Flanagan If you haven't seen our posts, we recently started a Newsletter and would love for our followers to check it out. Here is the Newsletter Link:

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00:43:13

S14: Big Feelings E3: Guilt

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2022/11/28

This week we break down the guilt we have felt as mothers. Some guilt seems silly when you look back and realize you had no control. Other guilt seems to last forever. All parents feel some sort of guilt and we want everyone to know they are not alone. If you haven't seen our posts, we recently started a Newsletter and would love for our followers to check it out. Here is the Newsletter Link: https://forms.gle/ZCS1fntTNPhpHfNE6 If you like our podcast, please share, rate and review it! You can find

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00:35:12

S14: Big Feelings E2: Grateful

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Happy Thanksgiving to all our listeners! Have you thought recently about gratitude? Gratitude can be as small as being grateful for having a couple of sips from a warm cup of coffee, being grateful for the people who show up for us every day and watching the fantastic growth we see in our kids. We look back at all the things that have brought us joy and give a rundown of what gratitude can look like for us. Join us in the celebration this week, and a big thank you to all the fantastic people in our

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00:53:51

S14: Big Feelings E1: Grief

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/11/14

This week we break down the different ways we all have felt grief. Grief can come and go. This episode is filled with raw, open sharing of some deep routed feelings. We hope if you have felt these feelings, you know it is ok to feel whatever comes your way and very healthy to walk through those feelings. Don't let anyone tell you how you should be feeling. There is nothing left on the table in this episode. If you haven't seen our posts, we recently started a Newsletter and would love for our

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00:41:23

Interview with Jamie Lin Brown

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/11/07

This week we had the opportunity to speak with Jamie Lin Brown. She is an autism mama dedicated to supporting her community of fellow autism mamas with tools, resources, inspiration, and mentorship to become more intentional as women beyond their 24/7 caretaking roles. She has a Master's in nonprofit leadership and management, a BA in organizational leadership, and has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years. She loves pulling from this collective experience, along with her MANY trials and

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00:36:15

This is Halloween At The Table

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Join the Halloween Queen and the other ladies at the table as we discuss Halloween and share our thoughts on some of our fall favorites. Hear who loves and doesn't love Halloween at the table. We talk about how Halloween went last year and how Halloween is different for our families. There are lots of laughs in this episode. Happy Halloween to all our fans, and we hope if you are venturing out, it is filled with kindness and understanding. If you haven't seen our posts, we recently started a

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00:52:41

S13: Vision of the Future E5: No Reservations

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/10/17

We close out our series with reflections on all the things we learned from our lovely guests and what we feel when looking into the future for our kids. We also discuss our hope for systemic changes for our community and the challenges of finding services for autistic adults. The move from childhood to adulthood is something we all think about. We love to cut loose and keep it real in our no reservation episodes. Hear from our one and only Kim McIsaac about her path with her daughter Alyssa and her

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00:40:36

Revisit of S8: Hear Me Roar E4: Listen Close Stories...

Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast ·

2022/10/16

A revisit of a lovely storytellers episode from series 8, stories told from the voices of neurodiverse adults. We were blown away by the beauty in each piece and regularly learn so much from hearing from autistic adults and neurodiverse adults as we learn about our own children. Story 1: By Danielle Orleans, "Learning has helped me focus and brings new hope, learning about everything is what makes me feel alive and respected." Find Danielle on YouTube Reaching Danielle's Voice - YouTube and her Mom

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