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Two Blondes and Diapers

Tiffany Weaver and Maggie Lease

Two moms. Two kids with disabilities. Zero sugarcoating. Two Blondes and Diapers is the unfiltered, deeply honest podcast for parents raising kids with disabilities, both seen and unseen. Each week, we share real stories, hard-fought wisdom, and the kind of support you can only get from someone who truly gets it. From diagnosis day breakdowns to therapy burnout, sleepless nights to surprising milestones—we’re bringing humor, heart, and hope to the journey.This is your place to feel seen, heard, and

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

23:10

Fish Out of Water: Advocating in New Situations

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/03/23

In this week’s episode, we open up about the reality of stepping into unfamiliar spaces and having to speak up for our kids. This episode is for any parent who has ever walked into a room and felt like they had to explain, defend, or translate their child’s experience. You’re not alone in that feeling. Pull up a seat while we unpack how complicated advocacy and inclusion can feel for families like ours. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you

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27:28

Finding Our Own Peace and Joy

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/03/09

Motherhood often comes with a long list of expectations, many of them unspoken, unrealistic, and exhausting. In this week’s episode, we talk about what it looks like to redefine motherhood when you’re raising a child with disabilities. Instead of measuring ourselves against outside opinions, social media, or outdated ideas of what a “good mom” should be, we are choosing a different path that makes space for rest, boundaries, and caring for ourselves too.This conversation is about letting go of

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29:27

Being Strong Enough to Ask for Help

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/03/02

Maggie shares a big life update and it opens the door to a bigger conversation about mental health, motherhood, and the unrealistic expectation that we should be able to handle everything on our own. Raising kids with disabilities requires resilience but resilience doesn’t mean self-sacrifice. It doesn’t mean white-knuckling anxiety. And it definitely doesn’t mean refusing help. Pull up a seat and join the conversation...We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to

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19:22

Our Favorite Things

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/02/23

In this episode, we’re sharing something a little lighter...our favorite things as caregivers. From sensory tools to practical finds and even self care, we are sharing a little of everything. Pull up a seat and join the conversation. Links:Tiffany's Amazon list: https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AEB6SIM5CIZUULZ3QCZFW3FHRDQQ/list/299B4JC7LS6TIKids Autism Vitamins: https://stamped.io/ref/U6wdMaMUWe would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from

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32:31

The Caregiver Control Trap

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/02/16

As parents raising kids with disabilities, we often become the coordinators, advocates, researchers, case managers, and emotional anchors for our families. Staying in control can feel like the only way to keep our kids safe and supported. But what happens when that constant vigilance starts to cost us? Pull up a seat and join us for a chat. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on

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26:58

Facing Criticism and Judgment

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/02/09

Judgment and criticism are part of life as caregivers to kids with disabilities but that doesn’t make them easier. In this episode, we open up about the comments, assumptions, and moments that hurt, and how we’ve learned to cope, grow, and keep going. An honest conversation for caregivers who are doing their best in a world that doesn’t always get it.We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on

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26:51

Friendships After the Diagnosis

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/02/02

Friendships can get complicated when you’re raising a child with a disability and in this episode, we’re talking about the messy and often unspoken parts of that reality. From friendships that quietly fade, to the ones that surprise you by stepping up, we dive in to how caregiving changes our social lives in ways we never expected. Whether you’re struggling to maintain old friendships, navigating new ones, or just wondering if anyone else feels this way too, you’re not alone. This episode is an

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25:40

The Barbie Debate

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2026/01/26

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a conversation that’s been everywhere lately...the release of the Autism Barbie. From toys to TV shows to movies, representation of disability is finally becoming more visible… but is it meaningful? And who is it really for?In this episode, we share our honest reactions to seeing autism represented in a mainstream toy, what it brings up for us as parents, and how representation (or the lack of it) has shaped our kids’ experiences. We talk about the wins, the misses,

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26:15

More Than Caregivers and Moms

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/12/23

In this bonus episode, we step outside our roles as disability parents and talk about us. The things we love, the things that light us up, the parts of our identities that existed long before diagnoses, appointments, and advocacy, and the ones we’re still rediscovering now.Caregiving can be all-consuming, and it’s easy to feel like your entire identity gets swallowed by the role. This conversation is a reminder that we are still whole people: women with interests, opinions, humor, and dreams beyond

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42:42

Rewriting Faith as Disability Parents

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/12/15

Faith can look very different when you’re parenting a child with a disability. In this episode, we talk about how our beliefs have been shaped, stretched, and challenged by our lived realities. We share the tension between hope and grief, prayer and disappointment, belonging and isolation. We also discuss how faith communities often miss the mark with disability families and what meaningful support and inclusion could look like instead. Pull up a seat and join the conversation on our season 2

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31:52

A Day In Our Life

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/12/08

In this episode, we are walking you through a true “day in the life” of disability parenting including the routines, the curveballs, the systems that help, and the moments that ground us. From morning chaos to bedtime battles (and everything in between), we talk honestly about what our days actually look like and how we make space for joy, overwhelm, advocacy, and rest along the way. Grab your coffee, pull up a seat, and join us. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we

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32:53

Bullying, Boundaries & Being Mindful: What We’re...

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/12/01

In this episode, we open up about the everyday language and habits our kids pick up from us, often without us realizing it. While bullying is a big cultural conversation, we focus on the quieter, subtler moments at home: the jokes we make, the words we choose, the way we talk about other people, and how those choices shape the way our kids treat others, including their siblings with disabilities.We discuss what it means to be intentional role models, how to correct outdated or insensitive language,

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26:36

We Are Not OK: Holiday Edition

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/11/24

Holidays can be magical… and also kind of a lot. This week, we’re sharing our own stories about navigating the season as parents of kids with disabilities what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we’re still figuring out. Grab your iced coffee, pull up a chair, and join our messy but always honest conversations about what caregiving during the holidays really looks like. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on

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27:59

Family Matters

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/11/17

In this episode, we dive into the complex world of family dynamics for parents raising children with disabilities. From the relatives who show up with open hearts to the ones who dismiss, doubt, or disappear, we explore what supportive vs. non-supportive family involvement really looks like. Grab your coffee, pull up a seat, and lets chat!We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on

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35:58

Growing Up in the Disability World: The Siblings Episode

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, we turn the spotlight on the other kids in our families: the siblings. We talk honestly about what it’s like balancing attention, guilt, pride, and love when one child has a disability and their brother or sister is watching, helping, or just trying to be a kid. From funny sibling moments to the tough conversations we didn’t see coming, we open up about what we’ve learned, what we’ve gotten wrong, and how these incredible kids shape our families every day. Grab a drink, pull up a

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50:15

Challenging Grief and Guilt with Steph Farren

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/11/03

In a Two Blondes and Diapers first, we are coming to the mic with a special guest. Today we are joined by Steph Farren. What happens when your entire life changes in an instant? That is exactly what happened for Steph and her family when their son Everett was involved in a non-fatal drowning accident. Join us for our most honest conversation yet as we explore faith, grief, guilt, shame, and all the many emotions we experience as caregivers. Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and lets chat!Follow Steph

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31:21

For Better or Worse: Marriage and Caregiving

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/10/27

Marriage is never simple but when you’re parenting a child with a disability, "for better or worse" takes on new meaning. In this episode, we explore how to navigate love, communication, and connection while balancing the demands of caregiving. From celebrating small victories to managing stress and guilt, we share honest stories and practical insights on how to stay united through the toughest seasons. Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and join us for today's conversation.We would love to connect with

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39:46

Caregiver Life: Single Mom Edition

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/10/20

We are so excited to be back for season 2! Being a single mom in the disability world is a different kind of strength. In this Season 2 kickoff we are shedding light on what its really like to do it all without a partner. This one is for every mom who is facing the journey of disability parenting alone. You are seen, you are loved, and you are not alone, Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and lets chat. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you. Search

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32:55

Raising Ourselves While Raising Kids

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/09/22

In this episode of Two Blondes and Diapers, we’re getting real about the journey of raising kids with disabilities and how it’s reshaped us as people. It’s not just our kids who are growing, we are too. From finding new strengths to confronting our own limits, we dive into the unexpected ways this experience has forced us to grow, evolve, and adapt. Spoiler: it’s not always pretty, but it’s always powerful. Join us for a candid conversation on how disability motherhood has transformed our

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35:54

Fueled by Caffeine and Chaos: Caregiver Burnout

Two Blondes and Diapers ·

2025/09/15

In this raw and honest episode of Two Blondes and Diapers, we’re talking about something every caregiver knows all too well: burnout. From the endless appointments to the emotional toll of constantly putting others first, we’re unpacking the heavy weight that comes with being the go-to for everything. We open up about our own breaking points, what burnout has looked like in our lives, and how we’re learning (slowly) to care for ourselves, too. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes, this

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