Mother’s Guide Through Autism Podcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST
This podcast was created to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have inspiring mothers and expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
Episodes
117. Grief Series Ep. 4: I Found a Gift in My Experience of Grief with Kathy Heath
Brigitte talks to Kathy Heath about the complexity of feelings moms experience when they received the autism diagnosis of their child and how they can shift from grief to acceptance.
116. Grief Series Ep. 3: God gives special needs children to parents who are very special with Stella Spanakos
Brigitte interviews Stella Spanakos, the founder of The Nicholas Center and Spectrum Designs, to talk about her innovative programs for autist adults, the grief autism parents go through, and employment for autistic adults.
115. Grief Series Ep. 2: You are NOT a horrible mom for feeling sad with Eileen Lamb
In this second episode of the Grief Series, Brigitte talks to Eileen Lamb who is an author, photographer, podcast host, and mom of three, about raising a severely autistic son while being on the spectrum herself.
114. Grief Series Ep. 1: Grief, Joy & Meaningful Skills with Lisa Jo Rudy
In this first episode of the Grief Series, I talk with Lisa Jo Rudy, a mother of an autistic son, writer, and consultant. Lisa and I talk about the grief, the joy, and the struggles she experienced as a mother raising a son on the spectrum.
113. Stumbling Through Grief: A Podcast Series
In this brand-new podcast series, Brigitte talks about the grief that many mothers go through when they get the diagnosis of their kids' autism diagnosis.
112. Help Your Child Recover From Their Symptoms of Autism Naturally with Karen Thomas
Brigitte talks to Karen Thomas who has helped her son naturally recover from his symptoms of autism.
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Brigitte talks about how to find hope on the autism parenting journey.