Talk To Me Sis

42: Unfiltered: Who We Were Before Netflix

44 min · 14. maj 2026
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In this episode, Lise and Nicci pull back the curtain on who they were long before Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. Lise opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mom to four kids with very little money and no roadmap. Nicci shares her journey from a shy, insecure young woman to a confident autism advocate, nurse, stay-at-home mom, and fitness lover. And how her husband Mark helped shape who she is today. If you're a special needs parent, an autism mom, a fan of Love on the Spectrum, or someone navigating a busy family, this episode will make you feel seen. Chapters 00:00 Welcome & intro 01:07 Plot twist: Lise meets a Cobra Kai legend 05:15 Plot twist: Tanner's awesome moment 08:27 The mystery window bird (what does it mean?!) 09:33 Who was Lise before the cameras?  17:10 Who was Nicci before the cameras?  29:52 Debunking the "autism means unsociable & unempathetic" myth 33:43 What if Love on the Spectrum never happened? 38:25 What we're building... 42:15 Business spotlight: Brightside Cafe, Buford, Georgia 44:19 Love you mean it!

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