Moms Raising The Spectrum

S1 Episode 23 - Mark Wilson: Part One

*A FATHER'S PERSPECTIVE*  Part one of our episode with Mark Wilson   Mark — Amy’s husband and Jaxon’s father — opens up about their family’s journey through Jaxon’s autism and leukemia diagnoses. He shares the ups and downs that come with parenting a child on the spectrum, the grief that can come from the things Jaxon may not be able to do, and the emotional challenges fathers face along the way. Mark talks about his own personal understanding of what Jaxon is going through.  But most importantly, Mark shares motivation, hope, and positive advice for other autism dads walking a similar path. This is a raw, honest, and heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460475/support]

S1 Episode 22 - Kirsten Acklin: Part Two

*Shine In your Spectrum Part Two*  Please enjoy our final episode celebrating autism moms during the month of May — and what a beautiful way to close out the month. This conversation is heartfelt, inspiring, emotional, and full of love for the autism community. Kirsten shares more about her motherhood journey, advocacy, family life, and the passion behind using her voice to uplift neurodivergent individuals and families everywhere. 💙 Thank you for celebrating autism moms with us all month long. We are so grateful for every story shared and every family represented. #AutismMoms #NeurodivergentCommunity  #AutismAdvocacy #AutismPodcast #PageantryWithPurpose Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460475/support]

S1 Episode 22 - Kirsten Acklin: Part One

*Shine in Your Spectrum * 🎙️As we close out the month of May celebrating autism moms, we are honored to welcome our final guest for the month — Kirsten Acklin 💙👑🧩 Kirsten opens up about her journey as a mom to her son Hudson, who is on the autism spectrum, and shares how motherhood has shaped her heart, purpose, and advocacy. In this episode, she also talks about: ✨ Her pageantry journey ✨ Her passion for advocating for the autism & neurodivergent community ✨ Life with her daughters ✨ Her loving relationship with her fiancé ✨ Navigating motherhood while uplifting others through her platform This is such a heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss 💙 #autismadvocacy #Neurodivergent #AutismMoms #autismPodcast #Pageantry Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460475/support]

S1 Episode 21 - Sabrina Kearney: Part Two

*Mom& Daughter: Navigating Autism Together* Don’t miss Part Two of our conversation with Sabrina Kearney this Thursday at 1PM Arizona time!  Sabrina opens up about her pageantry journey and the extra challenges she faced while competing due to sensory sensitivities. Her story is such a powerful reminder that autism can look different for everyone, and that individuals on the spectrum can still pursue their dreams and passions.  She also shares about reconnecting and remarrying her first husband, along with heartfelt advice for other parents navigating autism and family life. This episode is full of honesty, encouragement, and inspiration you won’t want to miss!  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460475/support]

S1 Episode 21 - Sabrina Kearney: Part One

**MOM & DAUGHTER: NAVIGATING AUTISM TOGETHER** Part One of our episode with Sabrina Kearney  Sabrina is a brilliant woman working in the aerospace industry and a former Arizona pageant title holder who shares her powerful story of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery. In this episode, Sabrina opens up about receiving her diagnosis and how it helped her better understand both herself and her daughter, EJ. She also shares EJ’s autism journey from childhood into the teenage years and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. This conversation is honest, inspiring, and filled with insight for parents and families navigating similar experiences. 💙🧩 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460475/support]