This one is a little unhinged, mostly in a good way. We needed to break up the heavy and hard with a silly episode where we talk about anything and everything that is NOT autism. Buckle up and enjoy or skip this one if you’re not in the same space. Either way, thanks for being here.

Discussion Questions:

1. What movie star would portray you in the MTA Movie?
2. If you had another podcast, what would the subject and title be?
3. We are on a deserted island, who has what job and how do we survive?
4. If you went back to school, what would you want to study?
5. Best wedding you’ve been to or been a part of, planned, etc? Would you redo your wedding?

They’re back to chat and with a new book! Dr Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredrikson are once again here with us to discuss our neurodivergent kids, finding the appropriate therapies and care for them, and how to talk to our kids about autism. What is autism? How do I explain such complex concepts to my child? Where do I even start? Ultimately, we want to think long-term for our kids' overall success, give them the tools to understand the world around them, and, most importantly, empower themselves.

Instagram- @neuropsychmoms

Different Thinkers: Autism- our favorite book to talk to your kids about autism

Different Thinkers: ADHD

Contact us at hello@momstalkautism.com

In this episode of Moms Talk Autism, Jean and Shannon chat with communication and processing specialist & parent coach, Eloise Zareian, about what it takes to support kids with special needs, especially around communication and caregiver burnout.

Whether you’re deep in IEPs or just trying to survive the day, this episode offers real talk, support, and a few lightbulb moments.

You can find Eloise here:

www.livewyrelearning.com

https://www.instagram.com/theautismcommunicationcoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloise-zareian-520ab783/ https://www.facebook.com/livewyrelearning

Welcome back with the moms! Today, we sit down and chat about ALL the puberty stuff currently happening in our homes. We are NOT experts. Trust us. We are just trying to make it through! Chat with us.. We would love to hear your puberty stories too! You can email us at hello@momstalkautism.com

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One of the worst pieces of news a mother can receive: your child has cancer. Our friend, Kara Ryska, knows how that feels, her family has lived and continues to live with that life changing diagnosis. We discuss the shift from one expectation for your family to a completely different frame of mind. We can change and grow and alter our perspectives AND we can thrive in our new life! Kara’s journey has shaped the work she does today: a life coach and community leader for other special needs moms. She also has an amazing podcast (we’ve been guests on there!) Go check it out and send us your feedback on how her story has touched your life.

Kara’s Website

Kara’s Instagram

Kara’s Podcast

We Are Brave Together

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Contact Moms Talk Autism: hello@momstalkautism.com

Today, Tash and Shannon sit down with Dr. Eric Weiss—a father, a physician, and a passionate advocate for innovation in autism care.

Dr. Weiss shares his deeply personal journey raising a child with autism and how it led him to shift from a career in plastic surgery to exploring emerging autism research. In this episode, we discuss the potential of stem cell therapy to address brain inflammation, success stories from his practice, and the challenges faced in gaining broader acceptance within the medical community.

As a podcast rooted in lived experience and intentional advocacy, we know conversations about evolving science—especially around topics like maternal health, inflammation, and treatment—can be layered and sensitive. These themes have long histories and complex impacts within the autism community.

Our goal is not to take a stance on specific approaches, but to hold space for curiosity and care. We remain grounded in the values that guide every episode:
• We reject cure culture and center the well-being of both autistic individuals and their caregivers.
• We believe in thoughtful inquiry—approached through a lens of inclusion, respect, and critical thought.
• And above all, we honor the uniqueness of every journey.

This episode may spark reflection, dialogue, or questions—and that’s something we welcome.

In solidarity ❤️

Real and honest chat about imposter syndrome in autism parenting with Shannon, Jean & Tash! Come and chat.. let us know what you think!

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Chessen, founder of Autism Fitness. Eric explains the crucial role of fitness for individuals on the autism spectrum. We talk about common fitness misconceptions why fitness should be a fundamental aspect of health and well-being for autistic individuals.

IG: @TheAutismFitness