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Moms Talk Autism Podcast
Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer
288 episodes
The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.
More about the show
We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.
Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.
We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.
Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.
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Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree
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Moms Talk Autism 2025 Recap: What We Learned, Loved, and Survived
Our 2025 Year-End Episode is here! We’re looking back on the wins, the hard moments, the lessons our kids taught us, and all the laugh-out-loud chaos that came with being autism moms this year. We answer questions…
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Moms Talk Moms: Zombie Plans, Sandwich Fights & Mom Humor
In this episode of Moms Talk Autism, we let go of the heavy stuff and dive straight into the hilarious, totally unhinged conversations only close friends have. From “Who would go missing first?” to “Which one of us is…
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Raising an Autistic Child in the Afghan-American Community - Medina’s Story
In this episode, we sit down with Medina Faizy-Hashemi, an Afghan-American mom raising an autistic son. Medina opens up about navigating diagnosis, cultural expectations, and the unique challenges families in the…
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The One Constant: It Changes — Navigating Autism Into Adulthood w/ Daniella Mini
In this episode, we sit down with Daniella Mini, who moved to the U.S. 25 years ago in search of answers, services, and support for her son, Diego. She shares her family’s journey through diagnosis, acceptance, and the…
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Autism-Friendly Kids Gift Guide 2025
In this episode, we’re sharing our go-to gift ideas—practical, cozy, creative, and a little unexpected. From the comfort items we swear by to the surprisingly life-saving stuff (yes, even blue tape), we talk about why…
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What We’re Weirdly Grateful For as Autism Moms
In this episode, we share the practical, annoying, random, and downright hilarious things we never expected to be grateful for as autism parents. From the little lifesavers that get us through the day to the weird wins…
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Autism and Service Dogs: How Canine Companions Change Lives
In this episode of Moms Talk Autism, Tash and Shannon chat with Brenda Kennedy and Amanda Harpell-Franz from Canine Companions about the incredible impact of service dogs on families. Brenda shares how these dogs are…
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Rita Miceli’s Autism Journey: Finding Hope in the Hard Days
In this episode, Rita Miceli shares her powerful journey as a mom raising her autistic son, Giaci. From early diagnosis to navigating therapies and fostering independence, Rita opens up about the challenges, triumphs,…
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I Didn’t Sign Up for This: Honest Conversations About Autism Parenting w/ Daryl Potter
Dad and author, Daryl Potter, joins us today as we talk about the ups and downs of caregiving for adult children with disabilities and complex medical conditions. As you can imagine, grief is a recurring theme, and…
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Halloween and Holidays with Autism: Managing Expectations & Finding Joy
Holidays with neurodivergent kids can feel like a game of “expectation whack-a-mole” — plans change, sensory overload hits, and suddenly we’re rethinking everything from costumes to candy routes. In this episode, we…
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Parenting Neurodiverse Kids: Building Community and Coping Skills with Dr. Daniela Owen & Jake Loupe
MTA is honored to have Dr. Daniela Owen and Jake Loupe on to talk about parenting neurodiversity and the importance of community support. Dr. Owen is a clinical psychologist and author aimed at helping kids understand…
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Post-Galveston Catch-Up - Life, Laughter, and Autism Mom Real Talk
Back home from Galveston... Today, we are talking about the re-entry process, sixth-grade science camp, and periods... oh my! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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Bringing the Spotlight to Every Artist - Inclusion Through Art with Melissa Smith
This one’s full of feel-good vibes! Tash and Shannon sit down with Melissa Smith, founder of Backlight Productions, a nonprofit that partners with professional artists and organizations to give individuals with…
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JJ’s Story - A Teacher’s Journey Through Parenting and Autism
In this episode, JJ McLeod shares her journey as a special education teacher and mom to her son Milo, who was diagnosed with autism. She opens up about the shock of diagnosis, the challenges of navigating both autism…
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A New Chapter for Justin - Growing, Thriving, and Letting Go
Today Emily Zavala returns to share her journey of navigating autism care for her son, Justin. From the struggle of finding the right group home, to the heartbreak of rejection, to the relief of finally discovering…
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The Autism Tax - The Emotional and Financial Costs No One Talks About
We’re talking about the “Autism Tax”—not a bill from the IRS, but the hidden costs families like ours face every day. From therapies and medical expenses to careers put on hold and time stretched thin, this invisible…
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Autism Research and Brain Donation - A Conversation with Dr. David Amaral
Today, Shannon and Jean sit down with Dr. David Amaral and Carolyn Komich from Autism BrainNet to talk about a topic that’s not always easy, but so important—brain donation for autism research. Dr. Amaral shares the…
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Building Your Autism Community - Finding Connection with Inga Krevatas
Explicit Episode Alert Fellow caregiver and mom, Inga Krevatas, shares the story of her twin girls’ diagnoses, over twenty years ago. Since then, Inga has built a community around her and her family and is now able to…
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Answering the ‘How Are You?’ Question - The Honest Truth for Autism Parents
Hey friend… let’s be real for a sec. When someone asks, “How are you?” as a special needs parent or caregiver… do you ever just freeze? It’s not that we don’t know how we feel—it’s that the answer is complicated. Some…
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Embracing Autism - A Conversation with Lia McCabe
Today we sit down with Lia McCabe, host of the Embracing Autism Podcast. Lia shares her personal journey as an autistic parent raising neurodivergent children, her advocacy work through Autism Wish, and the importance…
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Ending the Chase for ‘Normal’ — Redefining What Autism Parenting Looks Like
Today Brit, Shannon and Tash discuss ending the chase for "normal" and share pivotal moments that shaped their understanding of their children's needs. We revisit grief and acceptance, as well as the emotional…
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Navigating the Autism Journey - Real-Life Insights from Mom and Advocate Nicole Studt
Today Jean and Tash welcome Nicole Studt, a fellow autism mom, who shares her unique journey of parenting a neurodivergent child. Nicole discusses the challenges and triumphs she faced from diagnosis to advocacy,…
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Autism, ADHD & Diagnosis Down Under - A Global Perspective with Allison Bolson
In this episode, Shannon and Tash sit down with the incredible Allison Bolson—a mom of four (yes, four!) neurodiverse boys. Allison shares what it’s been like raising her crew in Australia, from the ups and downs of…
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Almost-Teens, Fully Exhausted - Parenting Autistic Tweens Without Losing Yourself
In this episode, Tash, Shannon, and Brittney are diving into life with almost-teens—because puberty waits for no one. From navigating school systems and prepping for big educational changes, to decoding the daily dose…
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Guiding Bright Minds - Supporting Neurodivergent Kids with Tiffany Feingold
In this heartful and honest conversation, Tiffany Feingold opens up about her journey as a mother of a neurodivergent child—and the power of finding your voice through advocacy. From the grief that often shadows a…
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SocialWiseVR - Helping Autistic Kids Build Social Confidence in a Virtual World
Today we chat with Jennifer and Nicole, the founders of SocialWise VR, a virtual application designed to teach social skills to neurodivergent youth. We discuss the immersive experience it offers to help young adults…
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Moms Talk Moms - Laughter, Friendship, and a Little Chaos
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…
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Different Thinkers - Autism, Research, and Acceptance with Drs. Fredrikson & Rothman
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…
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Coaching for the Caregiver - Finding Support and Self-Compassion with Eloise Zareian
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…
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Moms Talk Puberty Prep - Navigating Puberty with Autistic Kids
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…
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Special Needs Life Coach and Mom, Kara Ryska
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…
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Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Eric Weiss
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…
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Moms Talk Imposter Syndrome
Real and honest chat about imposter syndrome in autism parenting with Shannon, Jean & Tash! Come and chat.. let us know what you think! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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Fitness and Autism with Eric Chessen
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…
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Brittney's Existential Crisis
Shannon broke Brittney last week. She called to check on Brit, to see how she was doing with all of the stuff in the media. And she broke her (in the best way possible...). So, today is a full on friend therapy…
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Autism and Travel w/ Becky Large of Champion Autism Network
Today, we enjoyed speaking with Becky Large from Champion Autism Network (CAN)! We often discuss how difficult it can be for our families to travel. Becky fills us in on how CAN and Autism Travel Club help families…
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Functional Neurology Pt 2 w/ Dr. Brandon Crawford
So many of you loved the last episode with Dr. Brandon Crawford, so we brought him back! This time around, we discussed the difference between standard neurology and functional neurology. We also discussed not just…
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Rapid Fire Q&A w/ Ashley Lewis
Rapid Fire Q&A with our friend, Ashley Lewis, today! Questions we tackled in this bonus episode are: • Building Confidence with your kids • Daily Routines • Childhood memories • Stimming triggers Hosted by…
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Autism & Sibling Relationships w/ Ashley Lewis
Today we sat down with our friend, Ashley Lewis, to discuss the sibling dynamic in our homes. How do we foster positive relationships with our kids? How can we help our families function as a team? Come chat with us!…
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Mental Health w/ Dr. Arielle Rubin
Today Tash and Shannon chatted with Dr. Ariel Rubin. She's a child psychiatrist who has a personal connection to autism through her brother. Dr. Rubin shares her journey into psychiatry and explores the dynamics of…
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Kicking CASK with Rachel Alves
Shannon and Brittney get to chat with their IRL friend today! Rachel shares her journey with her daughter, Audrey, who has a rare genetic disorder known as CASK. We discuss the challenges of navigating the diagnosis…
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Grab Bag #12
It’s a GRAB BAGGGGG! Questions we discuss today are: • What is your Patronus? Please geek out with us. • Our thoughts on ABA vs School in early diagnosis. • How do I help support a friend who is also going through a…
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Talking with Jeffe Boats, Autistic Author and Father
Today Tash & Shannon had the pleasure of speaking with Jeffe Boats, an autistic father and professor, who shares his journey of self-discovery and parenting an autistic son. We explore Jeffe's early life, the…
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Mental Health w/ Nicholas & Stephen Pt 2
Part 2 of 2! Today Tash and Shannon welcome back Stephen and Nick from the On the Spectrum podcast. We deep into personal experiences with autism, ADHD, and other co-occurring diagnoses. Steve & Nick share their…
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Mental Health w/ Nicholas & Stephen Pt 1
Part 1 of 2! Today Tash and Shannon welcome back Stephen and Nick from the On the Spectrum podcast. We deep into personal experiences with autism, ADHD, and other co-occurring diagnoses. Steve & Nick share their…
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Moving Day w/ Jean & Shannon
Today Jean & Shannon discuss Jean’s recent move and the chaos that can ensue with families like ours during such a big transition. We also share some tips that helped with our moves! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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Megan Champion with Mothers Together
Megan Champion, mother of three, and creator of Mothers Together is sharing her story and the ins and outs of what Mothers Together can do to help change your life. Megan opens up about her family and their…
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Jean's Winter Break Catch Up
Jean missed our Winter Break episode, so Tash and Britt got to interview her about the move to a new house, holiday celebrations and transitions back to school. We don’t know how she did it, but she’s here to tell the…
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On the Spectrum with Nicholas & Stephen
This week, we welcome Nicholas and Stephen from On The Spectrum podcast. We had such a great time learning more about their backgrounds, origins of their podcast, and the dynamics of their improv comedy and other…
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Moms Talk Winter Break
Holiday reflections, winter break highs and lows, and everyone’s favorite: back-to-school transitions, hooray! (insert sarcasm here) There are some good things happening, we promise. We’ve got some updates on trying…
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