Beyond the Label Podcast

E61: Big Water

"Big water. Big hotel." For weeks, Milo has been eagerly counting down to our family's annual beach trip. In this episode, we're sharing how vacations have changed over the years and reflecting on the progress that's easy to miss until you look back. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E60: Birthday

A birthday party. A really hard moment. And questions we can't stop thinking about—but also can't answer. * How do you balance your child's needs with the needs of those around them? * What does inclusion look like when behaviors can be challenging and unpredictable? * How do you keep showing up when there's no guarantee things will go smoothly? In this episode, we're reflecting on a moment when Milo really struggled at a friend's birthday party: how it felt in the moment, how it felt in the days after, and what we're still wrestling with.  Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E59: Glimmers, Round Two

We're sharing a fresh collection of glimmers—the small but meaningful moments that have brought us joy lately. These are the moments that remind us how much growth can happen over time. We're also reflecting on why we started this podcast in the first place: to give ourselves an outlet, to build community, and to be a source of comfort for other families walking a similar path. This episode is a reminder to notice the good moments when they come, reach out to the people around you, and make space for connection—in real life and beyond. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E58: Two Milos

There are moments when Milo feels relaxed, familiar, and fully himself. And then there are moments when the world feels much harder for him—and for us—to navigate. In this episode, we talk about how different environments affect Milo, why his hardest moments are often the most visible to strangers, and what it feels like trying to build community while always staying one step ahead. We also share a recent update on some rising anxiety we’ve been seeing lately and how we’re navigating it with his care team. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E57: On the Edge

Over the last few months, things with Milo have felt… good. Calm, even. But lately, old behaviors and triggers have started resurfacing, and we can feel our family entering another difficult cycle. In this episode, we share what it looks like when dysregulation returns to our home—the impact it has on all three kids, the impossible “space between” of parenting through it, and the uncertainty of never fully knowing what comes next. We also talk about the quiet resilience of siblings in an autism family. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!