Episode ONE - Welcome to Joy in Motion

Comeback Episode Ep. 2

After two months of holidays, snow days, and never having a quiet house, I’m finally back — just me this time. In this episode, I’m sharing something I don’t usually talk about in real time: the hard moments. The ones that sit heavy. The ones that come with guilt, grief, and second-guessing. Being a support-needs parent isn’t just “hard days.” It’s the constant mental load. The hovering. The scanning. The protecting. And sometimes… the biting, the dysregulation, the moments that feel like setbacks — even when they aren’t. I'm talking about why we hover. Why inclusion takes work. Why awareness isn’t enough. And why growth can be both beautiful and messy in the same afternoon. This is real life. 🤍

Episode ONE - Welcome to Joy in Motion

In this very first episode, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast and the story of how it all began. I talk about my journey into motherhood, my autistic nonspeaking son, my daughter, and the early signs and experiences that shaped our understanding of autism. I also open up about why I felt called to create this space — a place for honesty, connection, vulnerability, and community. If you’re a parent navigating autism, motherhood, advocacy, or just trying to make sense of the beautiful mess of life, this episode is for you. This is where our conversations begin.