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• 5. Raising a Daughter with Asperger’s – A Parent’s Journey with Todd Sheldon

  In this conversation, Todd Sheldon shares his journey as a parent of a daughter with Asperger's. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of raising Kelly, who was diagnosed at 11. Todd emphasizes the importance of understanding and accommodating Kelly's unique needs, the transition to homeschooling, and the growth and achievements Kelly has made. He also reflects on the emotional and relational dynamics within the family as they navigate the complexities of parenting a special needs child. In this conversation, Todd Sheldon shares his experiences of parenting, focusing on the importance of family connections, the challenges of raising a child with Asperger's, and the benefits of living in a rural environment. He emphasizes the need for dedicated time with family members, the role of siblings in supporting each other, and the journey of self-discovery for children. Todd also discusses the significance of communication and understanding in navigating the complexities of mental health and family dynamics.00:00Introduction to Todd's Journey02:05Understanding Asperger's and Kelly's Diagnosis05:51Parenting Strategies and Building Relationships12:01Accommodations for Kelly's Needs18:11Transitioning to Homeschooling23:56Kelly's Growth and Achievements29:49Navigating Challenges as a Family33:16Building Strong Family Connections37:38Embracing Country Living and Family Dynamics40:37Navigating Asperger's: Understanding and Support52:18Empowering Growth: The Journey of Self-Discovery58:31The Role of Siblings in Family Support

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• 4. Can Autism Be a Superpower? A Conversation with Dr. Crystal Morrison

  Join Ekaterina for a conversation with Dr. Crystal Morrison, an entrepreneur, scientist, book author, and advocate for people on the autism spectrum.Time codes:0:45 Introducing Dr. Crystal Morrison and her work3:48 Working with adults is easier than with kids4:08 Crystal’s tech startup, entrepreneurship, and consulting to build a village around a child6:08 Book: Superheroes on the Spectrum7:06 Book’s co-author story7:58 Celebrate the stories of neurodivergent people, challenges, and gifts9:25 Crystal’s favorite story from the book11:28 Autistic kids are good with animals12:43 “How to Build a Hug” children’s book – a story of Temple Grandin14:13 How Crystal found the heroes of her book15:20 Sacrifices/choices in Crystal’s career to accommodate family needs17:40 Why mothers step out of leadership roles and why they may not feel comfortable talking about it21:06 What Crystal would have done differently now and what advice she would give to women in their 20s and 30s23:30 Clarifying the stereotype of having it all together24:49 Other types of care that may impact work and a woman’s availability – caring for a disabled sibling, aging parent, or enforcing boundaries and self-care26:04 The new generation has more self-care and balance26:56 Crystal’s advocacy: how parents can leverage their support system and be transparent and authentic about their lives29:05 Where a parent can seek help, and what the first steps to take are31:26 Inappropriate advice that parents of special needs kids often get33:28 Corporal punishment in schools34:05 Feeling empowered as a woman, mother, and professional – you are the subject matter expert on your child35:33 Self-care tips for single moms#autisticchild #autism #autismawareness #onthespectrum #learningdisability #peopleonthespectrum #specialneedschild #specialneeds

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• 3. Help Moms Regain Their Worth, Get Unstuck, and Live Their Best Lives.

  For this interview, Ekaterina invited Karin Freeland, a former corporate workaholic who is now a successful life coach, motivational speaker, and book author, to help moms rediscover their worth and spark in life.You can find Karin at https://www.karinfreeland.com and order her latest book "Grab Life By The Dreams" here: https://www.karinfreeland.com/dreams/Time codes:0:58 - Karin's career journey from being an actress to a sales & marketing executive to becoming a life coach. How she got addicted to the money drug and what impact it had on her life fulfillment.3:17 - How she went from stuck, frustrated, hopeless to living a fulfilling life.4:02 - How working women can balance family and work and achieve success without sacrifice.6:39 - What do you really value in life and why?7:48 - A client story, Director of Technology - right-size yourself for your season of life.9:10 - Ego, what to do when a job title becomes a woman's identity and my paycheck is my worth.11:00 - What do you need the money for? What are you doing with that money?11:55 - Burnout story: when a client walked away from a $150K incentive to save her health and family.13:05 - Karin's personal health struggles when she was stressed at work.13:40 - What to do if a woman really needs the money and can't leave her job to pursue something more fulfilling?14:53 - How to say NO and set boundaries at work. If you are meant to do something, saying No once will not cut out your opportunities.15:50 - Client story - how she couldn't get a promotion at work and after resigning, her company offered her more money as a contractor.16:46 - Take what you know and sell it as a product to other businesses.17:12 - Do you know how much money you need to bring in?17:41 - How can women believe in themselves? Confidence is a behavior. How to show up with conviction? Practical tips.20:16 - How a coach can help women.20:51 - How to face a fear and overcome it.22:09 - Make a plan for a successful transition from where you are.22:47 - Tips for women on how to calm themselves down before important meetings or sales calls.24:57 - External validation to see our worth.25:27 - How stay-at-home moms undervalue their worth because they don't bring in the money. Stay-at-home moms versus working moms - where is the balance?29:22 - How to transition back from staying-at-home to corporate?31:00 - How our beliefs manifest in our reality.32:28 - Gratitude journal.32:56 - Practical tip on how to fill your cup.33:46 - Pay yourself first, invest in yourself first; financial planning.34:52 - Outsource tasks to stay in your zone of genius.36:53 - How to let go of perfectionism. When is good enough, enough?37:57 - The Good Girl syndrome. How your family can step up and help.39:41 - How to divide responsibilities with your spouse/partner and avoid resentment. You get what you tolerate.44:08 - How women try to protect their husbands from doing the house chores and hurt their marriage by being resentful.45:32 - Karin's latest book and the 4-step "EDIT" process.49:37 Final thoughts

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• 2. Dancing Through Life: How This Professional Dancer and Entrepreneur Rediscovered Passion, Balance, and Creativity in Motherhood

  In the whirlwind of life’s ever-changing stages, ElizabethDe Moraes - professional dancer, TED Talk speaker, and coach - reminds us that our true self never fades away; it simply awaits rediscovery. In a candid conversation with Ekaterina of Trust Me Mom, Elizabeth shared her journey frominternational dance floors to the challenges of motherhood, and ultimately, back to her artistic passion.To lean more about Elizabeth, check her website www.elizabethdemoraes.comFor more information about Trust Me Mom, check www.TrustMeMom.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrustMeMomOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustmemomofficial/

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• 1. Deep Dive Into Autism | What Resources are Available for Parents of Autistic Kids

  Join Ekaterina for a conversation with Lindsay Martsolf, the President of Central PA Autism Community, to learn about various sides of the autism spectrum and what resources and support are available to parents of autistic kids. Do you want to learn more about autism? Do you notice any signs of autism in your child, or has your child already been diagnosed? Join Ekaterina for a conversation with Lindsay Martsolf, the President of Central PA Autism Community (https://centralpaautism.weebly.com), to learn about various sides of the autism spectrum and what resources and support are available to parents of autistic kids.Did you know that kids with autism can get free or deeply discounted admissions to museums and zoos? Families can also receive up to 300 free diapers per month. What is the Special Ed Medical ACCESS and what services and expenses does it cover? What are the special sensory events and what is the transportation program that teaches kids to ride a bus or go through airport security?0:39 Intro1:00 What does it mean to be on the spectrum and what autism means to Lindsay as a speech therapist and a mom of an autistic child 2:43 Range of the spectrum, a child “doesn’t look like s/he has autism” 3:36 Lindsay’s personal story, how hard it could be to get the right diagnosis, mom’s intuition6:39 No matter how prepared you are, you will never forget hearing the news7:45 Helping other parents, keep fighting for your child8:43 The cost of testing, doctor visits – what is free in PA and what services are available at no cost10:25 What medical services the Special Education Medical ACCESS covers 12:28 Non-medical programs available to kids with autism such as discounted museum and zoo admissions and the Diaper Program 13:38 What is available in other states, why people are moving to PA14:38 Central PA Autism Community history and evolution and how it supports parents, children, and the community 18:50 The types of events Central PA Autism Community hosts20:56 Transportation program to teach autistic children to ride a bus, train, or go on a plane 22:17 Chuck E. Cheese sensory Sundays 22:50 Resources for parents to connect and help each other, encourage positivity 23:48 Regular life activities are hard for autistic kids – the ‘finger schedule’ for transitions 26:36 Training a child at a restaurant with consistent restaurant visits and repetition of steps 28:37 Dealing with criticism and judgment from people around you, including relatives. “My kid is not being a brat.” 30:20 Autistic kids' superpowers; “A kid may not be able to have a conversation with me, but they can break into my phone”32:10 Dismantling autism stereotypes33:13 How can people get involved with Lindsay’s organization34:45 High school kids becoming advocates for autistic kids 35:32 Preventing bullying of autistic kids at school 36:02 What testing is available in the early childhood programs; the difference between the educational diagnosis and medical diagnosis 37:27 What a parent can do to provide all the help they can get 38:57 IEP accommodations in colleges39:10 Peer support for kids with autism, Best Buddies and Circle of Friends programs 41:49 Final thoughts#autism⁠⁠#autismawareness⁠⁠#autismacceptance⁠⁠#neurodivergent⁠⁠#autistickids⁠⁠#autisticchild⁠⁠#autisticchildren⁠⁠#supportforparents⁠⁠#autismeducation⁠

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