Exceptional & Unfiltered Ep. 1 - That Was the Moment

Exceptional & Unfiltered - Vacation

In this week's episode, we're talking about vacations (and sometimes needing a vacation from the vacation). From airports, to road trips, travel accessibility, and packing mayhem, we cover it all in this summer edition of Exceptional & Unfiltered. If your vacations can sometimes inspire a little more chaos than relaxation, this one's for you! Pull up a chair, grab a snack, and join us for today's conversation!

Exceptional & Unfiltered Ep. 6 - The Graduates

In this week's episode, we talk about an important milestone - high school graduation, and how this celebratory occasion can look a little different for special needs families. Graduation brings a mixture of bittersweet feelings for any parent, but in this episode, we dive into the complexities, worries, and rays of hope that accompany graduation for parents of children with special needs. We talk about the support provided by the school system and staff, worries about big transitions post-graduation, accommodations for graduation ceremonies, and the process of navigating and creating resources to maintain a high quality of life once the high-school chapter closes. This is an episode full of honesty, real conversation, and determination to create the brightest future possible for our kids. We invite you to sit down with us, give it a listen, and share your experience!

Exceptional & Unfiltered Ep. 5 - The Good

In this episode, Melissa, Alysha, and Teresa share their favorite parts about being moms to children with special needs. The happy moments, the blessings in disguise, and all the goodness in between. Today we're focusing and all the things that make this life beautiful and exceptional, so pull up a chair and sit a spell with us!

Exceptional & Unfiltered Ep. 4 - What Keeps Us Up at Night and What Holds Us Together

Caregiving doesn’t get easier—it changes. In this episode, we talk about growing older alongside our children, facing the question no one wants to ask—what happens when we’re gone?—and the shift from years of doing it alone to finally finding support, community, and a better quality of life for all of us.

Exceptional & Unfiltered - He Said What?! Main Character Energy & Hilarious Moments

In Episode 3 of Exceptional & Unfiltered, Melissa, Teresa, and Alysha lighten things up—sharing the funniest, most unforgettable moments from life as special needs moms. From unexpected one-liners to their most chaotic moments (and a few solid mom fails), plus the quirky, hilarious things their kids do, this one brings the laughs. They’re also wearing blue for Autism Awareness Month to show support and raise awareness.