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Moms Talk Autism Podcast

Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer

The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs. We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence. Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage. We do not hold degrees in medicine or

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01:09:19

Fitness and Autism with Eric Chessen

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2025/05/12

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Chessen, founder of Autism Fitness. Eric explains the crucial role of fitness for individuals on the autism spectrum. We talk about common fitness misconceptions why fitness should be a fundamental aspect of health and well-being for autistic individuals.IG: @TheAutismFitness

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00:43:49

Brittney's Existential Crisis

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2025/05/05

Shannon broke Brittney last week. She called to check on Brit, to see how she was doing with all of the stuff in the media. And she broke her (in the best way possible...). So, today is a full on friend therapy session. Gets a bit deep, friends. But it's good. Let's chat with Brit about all the things.

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00:56:55

Autism and Travel w/ Becky Large of Champion Autism...

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2025/04/28

Today, we enjoyed speaking with Becky Large from Champion Autism Network (CAN)! We often discuss how difficult it can be for our families to travel. Becky fills us in on how CAN and Autism Travel Club help families like ours go on vacations that we may not normally be able to enjoy! You can find Becky on her site at: https://beckylarge.com

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01:01:58

Functional Neurology Pt 2 w/ Dr. Brandon Crawford

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2025/04/21

So many of you loved the last episode with Dr. Brandon Crawford, so we brought him back! This time around, we discussed the difference between standard neurology and functional neurology. We also discussed not just stopping at the symptom but digging deeper. Also touched on were reflexes and bedwetting, the importance of co-activation, and what to look for if you are looking for a functional neurologist in your area!You can find Dr Brandon on his site: https://www.drbrandoncrawford.com/ Also, his

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00:21:00

Rapid Fire Q&A w/ Ashley Lewis

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2025/04/16

Rapid Fire Q&A with our friend, Ashley Lewis, today! Questions we tackled in this bonus episode are: Building Confidence with your kids Daily Routines Childhood memories Stimming triggers

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00:59:22

Autism & Sibling Relationships w/ Ashley Lewis

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2025/04/14

Today we sat down with our friend, Ashley Lewis, to discuss the sibling dynamic in our homes. How do we foster positive relationships with our kids? How can we help our families function as a team? Come chat with us!Questions Answered: Creating a family team Explaining autism to siblings Responsibility vs. being a kid Later Care for autistic sibling Presley’s friends

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00:48:13

Mental Health w/ Dr. Arielle Rubin

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2025/04/07

Today Tash and Shannon chatted with Dr. Ariel Rubin. She's a child psychiatrist who has a personal connection to autism through her brother. Dr. Rubin shares her journey into psychiatry and explores the dynamics of growing up with a sibling with autism. Today we focus on autism and ADHD, how these conditions intersect with mental health, the importance of late diagnoses, and the emotional challenges faced by children and their families. We also talk about the need for self-awareness and

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00:58:01

Kicking CASK with Rachel Alves

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2025/03/31

Shannon and Brittney get to chat with their IRL friend today! Rachel shares her journey with her daughter, Audrey, who has a rare genetic disorder known as CASK. We discuss the challenges of navigating the diagnosis process, the impact of early intervention therapies, and the importance of finding the right educational fit for Audrey. Rachel is a member and regional leader of “We Are Brave Together”, the non-profit group that connects moms worldwide. Rachel’s work and passion highlight the

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00:52:14

Grab Bag #12

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2025/03/24

It’s a GRAB BAGGGGG! Questions we discuss today are:What is your Patronus? Please geek out with us. Our thoughts on ABA vs School in early diagnosis. How do I help support a friend who is also going through a diagnosis with her child? How do you balance staying informed vs protecting your mental health? We discuss laundry and how much we loathe it and how to get through it. If you could hire someone to do one thing at your house, what would it be? Have we listened to the Telepathy

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00:54:16

Talking with Jeffe Boats, Autistic Author and Father

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2025/03/17

Today Tash & Shannon had the pleasure of speaking with Jeffe Boats, an autistic father and professor, who shares his journey of self-discovery and parenting an autistic son. We explore Jeffe's early life, the challenges of understanding autism, and the importance of representation in literature. Jeff discusses his debut novel, which features an autistic protagonist and emphasizes the need for diverse voices in storytelling. Jeffe also shares his perspective on parenting neurodiverse children with

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00:44:32

Mental Health w/ Nicholas & Stephen Pt 2

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2025/03/10

Part 2 of 2! Today Tash and Shannon welcome back Stephen and Nick from the On the Spectrum podcast. We deep into personal experiences with autism, ADHD, and other co-occurring diagnoses. Steve & Nick share their journeys of diagnosis, parenting neurodiverse children, and the complexities of mental health diagnoses. We also explore the unique experiences of parenting neurodiverse children, emphasizing the need for understanding and self-reflection in the parenting journey. The conversation also

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01:16:20

Mental Health w/ Nicholas & Stephen Pt 1

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2025/03/03

Part 1 of 2! Today Tash and Shannon welcome back Stephen and Nick from the On the Spectrum podcast. We deep into personal experiences with autism, ADHD, and other co-occurring diagnoses. Steve & Nick share their journeys of diagnosis, parenting neurodiverse children, and the complexities of mental health diagnoses. We also explore the unique experiences of parenting neurodiverse children, emphasizing the need for understanding and self-reflection in the parenting journey. The conversation also

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00:44:38

Moving Day w/ Jean & Shannon

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2025/02/24

Today Jean & Shannon discuss Jean’s recent move and the chaos that can ensue with families like ours during such a big transition. We also share some tips that helped with our moves!

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01:03:09

Megan Champion with Mothers Together

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2025/02/17

Megan Champion, mother of three, and creator of Mothers Together is sharing her story and the ins and outs of what Mothers Together can do to help change your life. Megan opens up about her family and their neurodivergence, her isolation and disconnection she felt from her friends, family and community. She bravely set out to find validation and connection with other moms and families like hers. Megan found what she was looking for and invites you all to find it for yourself.Mothers Together is an

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00:47:36

Jean's Winter Break Catch Up

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2025/02/10

Jean missed our Winter Break episode, so Tash and Britt got to interview her about the move to a new house, holiday celebrations and transitions back to school. We don’t know how she did it, but she’s here to tell the tale! Fun, upcoming weekend plans for all…which means chauffeuring kids from one activity to the next. We know you can relate!

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01:18:58

On the Spectrum with Nicholas & Stephen

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2025/02/03

This week, we welcome Nicholas and Stephen from On The Spectrum podcast. We had such a great time learning more about their backgrounds, origins of their podcast, and the dynamics of their improv comedy and other performing arts. Steve and Nick share their personal experiences growing up undiagnosed with autism, discuss the challenges they faced in the education system and the misunderstandings that arose from their behaviors. They reflect on their journeys towards diagnosis, the impact it had on

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00:51:35

Moms Talk Winter Break

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2025/01/27

Holiday reflections, winter break highs and lows, and everyone’s favorite: back-to-school transitions, hooray! (insert sarcasm here)There are some good things happening, we promise. We’ve got some updates on trying new foods, small victories with holiday gatherings, and some routine breakthroughs. 2025, here we come! We are so happy to offer video for ALL of our 2025 episodes! Join us on Patreon HERE. Sign up and enjoy all of our episodes: Exclusive early access to episodes 24 hours in advance

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00:59:10

Allowing Struggle: The Loving Push

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2025/01/20

Today you get Jean, Brit & Tash, and we are talking all about the importance of allowing our kids to struggle, finding a balance between support and independence, AND teaching them coping skills & resilience! We share some of our personal experiences and how we adapt our parenting styles. Come and chat with us!

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01:02:48

Neurodivergent Water Safety with Dayna Harvey

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2025/01/13

"Where there is water, I will wait!"Dayna Harvey is a water safety educator and swim instructor, specializing in teaching neurodivergent swimmers the importance of safe water play and exposure. She breaks down her program and gives real, tangible examples of things we can all do with our kids today to start teaching about water safety in all scenarios, not just around pools. Check out the links below and please email her directly if you have further questions or concerns. She genuinely

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01:16:15

Functional Neurology and Autism with Dr. Brandon...

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2025/01/06

What is Functional Neurology and how does it apply to autism and other neurodivergence? On this week’s episode, Dr. Brandon Crawford discusses his journey into functional neurology, emphasizing the importance of understanding neurodivergence, particularly in children with autism. He explains how sensory processing affects motor skills and cognition, and how neuroplasticity can be harnessed to create positive changes in the brain. We all agree that tailored treatment plans for our kids is so

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