49: Love on the Spectrum's Shelley Opens Up About Autism & James

49: Love on the Spectrum's Shelley Opens Up About Autism & James

Fans know Shelley and James as one of the sweetest couples from Love on the Spectrum, but there's so much more to their story. Shelley joins us to share how a simple message turned into an unexpected love story, why their relationship works so well, and what life has been like since the cameras stopped rolling. She also opens up about being diagnosed with autism as an adult, the challenges of being misunderstood online, and the lessons she's learned about staying true to herself. Lise Smith TikTok: @connorsmom4514 [https://www.tiktok.com/@connorsmom4514] Instagram: @connorsmom_lise [https://www.instagram.com/connorsmom_lise] Nicci Smith TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom [https://www.tiktok.com/@nicci_tannersmom] Instagram: @nicci_smith6 [https://www.instagram.com/nicci_smith6/?hl=en]

48: Leanne Morgan's Incredible Journey to Becoming a Comedy Superstar

What happens when you refuse to give up on your dream? This week we sit down with comedian and Netflix star Leanne Morgan for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. Leanne opens up about balancing family and ambition, the challenges of empty nesting, marriage, aging with confidence, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself.  Lise Smith TikTok: @connorsmom4514 [https://www.tiktok.com/@connorsmom4514] Instagram: @connorsmom_lise [https://www.instagram.com/connorsmom_lise] YouTube: @carrideswithconnor4114 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISiujwuT4Wnt_HhaP_I8Bg] Nicci Smith TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom [https://www.tiktok.com/@nicci_tannersmom] Instagram: @nicci_smith6 [https://www.instagram.com/nicci_smith6/?hl=en]

47: Tish Cyrus-Purcell Gets Real About Motherhood, Fame & Finding Herself

In this heartfelt episode of Talk To Me Sis, Tish Cyrus-Purcell opens up about raising one of the biggest stars on the planet (Miley Cyrus, in case you were wondering!) while balancing motherhood, marriage to Dominic Purcell (Prison Break), business (how does she protect her kids from the industry), and eventually asking herself one simple question: Who am I outside of being a mom? Lise Smith TikTok: @connorsmom4514 [https://www.tiktok.com/@connorsmom4514] Instagram: @connorsmom_lise [https://www.instagram.com/connorsmom_lise] YouTube: @carrideswithconnor4114 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISiujwuT4Wnt_HhaP_I8Bg] Nicci Smith TikTok: @nicci_tannersmom [https://www.tiktok.com/@nicci_tannersmom] Instagram: @nicci_smith6 [https://www.instagram.com/nicci_smith6/?hl=en]

46: From Non-Speaking Child to Autism Advocate with Dr. Kerry Magro

Dr. Kerry Magro was diagnosed with autism at age 4, non-speaking until age 2.5, and didn't use full sentences until he was 7. Today he's a bestselling author, professional speaker, and the autism consultant behind Netflix's Love on the Spectrum US. In this episode, Kerry shares what actually helped him find his voice. From scripting Lion King movies to theater therapy, and what he wishes every newly diagnosed family knew. He covers the real difference between speech and communication, how to lean into a child's interests, behind-the-scenes stories from Love on the Spectrum, the autism employment crisis, housing for adults, and why your emotions as a caregiver are completely valid. One of our most powerful conversations yet.

45: Netflix's Love on the Spectrum Expert Opens Up

In this episode of Talk to Me Sis, we sit down with Jennifer Cook author, autism advocate, and the relationship expert from Netflix's hit show Love on the Spectrum. But this time, Jennifer isn't guiding someone else. She's sharing her own story. 00:00:00 Coming up... 00:00:34 Meet Jennifer Cook from Love on the Spectrum 00:16:31 Masking Autism and Learning Social Rules 00:17:18 Using Movies and Books to Learn Social Skills 00:21:16 Why Autism in Girls Often Goes Undiagnosed 00:28:12 Autism, Relationships & Recognizing Abuse 00:31:05 Being Diagnosed with Autism at Age 35 00:31:58 The Social Rules Book That Changed Lives 00:36:12 Raising Neurodivergent Children as an Autistic Parent 00:41:10 Occupational Therapy and Sensory Challenges 00:45:41 How Jennifer Joined Love on the Spectrum 00:48:25 The Impact of Love on the Spectrum 00:50:30 Behind the Scenes Stories from the Show 00:53:55 Tanner, Connor & Finding Confidence Whether you're on the spectrum, love someone who is, or simply want an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and self-worth this episode is for you.