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Mothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515]
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03/24/25
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Do you have a child with autism or neurodivergent tendencies? Do you have a friend with a child that needs support but you're not sure how to show up?
Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we covered...
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Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we covered...
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The hidden, unexpected grief of special needs parenting - How raising a child with autism magnifies stress in marriages
- Siblings and how autism affects their lives- the joys and sadness that come with a neurodivergent sibling and how to keep that communication open
- What parents of autistic children really need from friends and family
- It takes risk, invitation, and vulnerability to find your people and a community that can rally around and support you
Connect with Carrie, Kate, and Adrian:
- Website: Tales of an Educated Debutante - Adrian Harrold Wood, PhD
- Website: Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism
- Website: Carrie Cariello
- Instagram: Adrian Harrold Wood, PhD (@talesofaneducateddebutante)
- Instagram: Kate (@findingcoopersvoice)
- Facebook: Carrie Cariello
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Related Episodes:
- Parenting Neurodivergent Children–Summer Edition :: Carrie Cassell [Ep 413]
- Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 438]
- When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part One) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]
- When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part Two) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]
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Is it possible to have a well-rested baby without sacrificing attachment? Are you an exhausted mom who struggles with the nighttime routine?
Today Eve Squires, a sleep consultant with over fifteen years of experience, shares her journey and approach to improving infant sleep without resorting to harsh methods. Sleep is one of the most debated parenting topics, and in the past, I have avoided this topic because it is often confusing with conflicting advice. Eve was exactly the right person to do a deep dive on how to help children sleep through the night, without losing that special bond.
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Today Eve Squires, a sleep consultant with over fifteen years of experience, shares her journey and approach to improving infant sleep without resorting to harsh methods. Sleep is one of the most debated parenting topics, and in the past, I have avoided this topic because it is often confusing with conflicting advice. Eve was exactly the right person to do a deep dive on how to help children sleep through the night, without losing that special bond.
In this episode we cover:
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How to improve sleep without the "cry it out" method - The hunger vs. habit debate—how to know if your baby truly needs to eat at night
- Nap windows and how to structure baby and toddler awake time for better naps
- Replacing sleep incentives with healthier soothing techniques
- Why some babies sleep well while others don’t (and potential neurological factors)
Connect with Eve Squires:
- Website: Calm and Bright Sleep Support
- Instagram: CALM and BRIGHT SLEEP SUPPORT (@calmandbrightsleepsupport)
Links Mentioned:
- Infant Sleep Plans | Free Self-Assessment | Calm and Bright
- The Rested Baby Plan - Calm and Bright Sleep Support
Related Episodes:
- Shepherding Healthy Sleep Habits :: Jenn and Robin of Sleepy Cues [Ep 230]
- That’s Me. . . sleep deprived and needing Jesus :: Jennie and Sally {Ep 106}
- Ages and Stages Series—Infants/Toddlers :: Rachel Norman [Ep 377]
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Do you often desire to disciple your neighbors, friends, or acquaintances but don’t know how?
Today Courtney Garrett joins me to talk about her amazing tools to help Christians invite people into going deeper with Jesus. She is an accidental homeschool mom with years of ministry experience who saw a need for discipleship tools. Often people have grown up in church and pieced Bible stories together but they may have gaps in their view of God and His character. Courtney has written 101 Christianity -a study to help direct conversation and lead people to follow Jesus. Here are some topics we cover...
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Today Courtney Garrett joins me to talk about her amazing tools to help Christians invite people into going deeper with Jesus. She is an accidental homeschool mom with years of ministry experience who saw a need for discipleship tools. Often people have grown up in church and pieced Bible stories together but they may have gaps in their view of God and His character. Courtney has written 101 Christianity -a study to help direct conversation and lead people to follow Jesus. Here are some topics we cover...
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The difference between being a believer and a committed follower of Jesus - Stories of high school and college students using 101 Christianity to lead well
- How to ask people into a discipleship study in a gracious way
- How knowing the character of God can help in hard times
- Ideas for discipleship with your family
Connect with Courtney Garrett:
- Website: 101 Christianity
- Instagram: Courtney Garrett (@courtney_garrett_)
Links Mentioned:
- 101 Christianity Podcast - Apple Podcasts
- A Parent's Guide to 101: By Courtney Garrett
- 101: Discovering the Character of God: By Courtney Garrett
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- Discipleship 101 with Cathy Price {Ep. 9}
- You Deserve a Mentor :: Susie Davis [Ep 262]
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