TX Irish Twins Diaries

Episode 15 - It's All About Deana!

Welcome back to the TX Irish Twins Diaries, Episode 15. It's hard to believe that we are still trucking along. It has been quite the fun adventure. Even if nothing comes of our little podcast, we're having fun doing it. Finding time to spend together, enjoy wine, and reminisce. It doesn't get better than that! Today's episode is all about Deana! Deana celebrates a birthday in May, so we wanted to dedicate this episode to her. Deana share how she feels that she's a great mix of being an extrovert and introvert. She loves to be around people, but she also needs time to recharge. Please dive in and learn all about Deana! Grab a glass of wine will you listen in!

Episode 14 - Relationships I Love, Red Flags, and Learning What We Deserve

Exploring relationships in all forms -- healthy, unhealthy, abusive - and how they shape who we become. Relationships can bring love, connection, and growth - but they can also bring confusion, pain, and lessons we never expected learn. In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about relationships in all their forms - healthy ones, unhealthy ones, and relationships that leave last impacts on who we are. We want to stay upfront that this conversation may touch on difficult experience, including abusive relationships. We want to acknowledge that this topic can feel personal for many people. If at any point you need to pause, step away, or take care of yourself, please do. Your well-being always comes first. Our goal today isn't to judge, diagnose, or tell anyone what they should do - it's to create space for understanding, reflection, and healing. Whether you're listening from a place of growth, recovery, or curiosity, you are welcome here. Let's talk about relationships.

Episode 13 - Travel I More Than Just a Destination

How travel expands our world, shapes who we are, and creates memories that last far beyond the trip. Welcome back! Today we're talking about something that means a little something different to everyone - travel! Because travel isn't just about planes, maps, or destinations. It's about moments. It's about stepping out of routine, seeing life from a different angle, and come home changed - even if just a little. Some trips are big and bold, some are quiet and simple. Some go exactly as planned, and others turn into stories we laugh about later. Today, we're sharing our travel experience - the good, the chaotic, the meanginful - and the lessons that come from seeing new places, trying new things, and slowing down long enough to really take it all in So whether you love adventure, road trips, weekend getaways, or dreaming about your next destination - this episode is for you!

Episode 12 - Autism Awareness I Part II

In Part 2 of our Autism Awareness episodes we highlight what it's like living the journey of autism. This episode continues our conversation around autism awareness and includes reflections on daily life, advocacy, and the ongoing journey of rising an autistic child. Please feel free to listen at your own pace and take of yourself in whatever way you need. Just like the previous episode, this conversation is based on personal experience and is shared to foster empathy, acceptance, and understanding - not to define autism or compare experiences. We're grateful you're here, and we hope this episode helps create space for compassion and awareness .

Episode 11 - Autism Awareness I Part 1

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and toward understanding, inclusion, and respect for autistic individuals and their families. In these two episodes, we share Becki's personal journey as a mother navigating her son's autism diagnosis and what life has looked like since. Our goal is not to define autism, but to honor lived experiences, amplify understanding, and encourage compassion. In Episode 1 of this two-part special, Becki share's her personal experience of discovering her son is autistic, navigating the diagnosis process, and processing the emotional impact - while increasing understanding and empathy around autism. We want to share a gentle reminder that today's episode focuses on autism awareness and includes personal experiences related to a child's autism diagnosis. While we won't be discussing anything graphic, this topic can be emotional or personal for many families and individua.ls We invite you to listen in a way that feels right for you - whether that's taking breaks, stepping away, or simply taking a deep breath if you need it. This conversations rooted in love, learning, and lived experiences - not medical advice or assumptions. Every autism journey is different, and this episode reflects one family's story. Our hope is to create understanding, awareness, and connection - and to remind anyone listening that they are not alone.