Inchstones with Sarah Kernion | Advocacy for Profound Autism and Neurodiversity

In this inspiring conversation, Sarah Kernion is joined by Julie Kratz—an acclaimed inclusive leadership trainer, TEDx speaker, and author of The Allyship Advantage: A Guide to Championing Inclusion in the Workplace. Together, they unpack what true allyship looks like, especially in the context of autism, neurodiversity, and workplace inclusion.

Julie brings both professional expertise a...

Sarah Kernion is thrilled to welcome Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism, to the Inchstones Podcast.  Sarah & Jill open up about the rarely spoken realities of raising children with profound autism. They reflect on their parallel journeys—their grief, grit, and the relentless love that comes with raising children who may never speak or live independently. ...

In this moving conversation, Donna Ross-Jones joins Inchstones host Sarah Kernion to talk about the deep, often unspoken realities of parenting children with disabilities—especially autism.

Together, they open up about the long arc of grief that can come with a diagnosis, the resilience required to keep going, and the unexpected ways siblings are shaped by these experiences. They talk ca...

This week’s conversation takes us deep into the heart of caregiving and the layered beauty of loving someone with autism.

Dr. Kerry Burnight—gerontologist and author of JOYSPAN: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half(coming out August 5!)—joins Inchstones host Sarah Kernion for an open, honest, and uplifting dialogue about what it really means to care. Together, they unpac...

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In this heartfelt episode, Sarah Kernion sits down with fellow autism Mom and friend, KC Artemenko to talk honestly about what it's really like to raise children with autism. Together, they open up about the deep emotional shifts that happen inside families, how hard (and beautiful) sibling relationships can be, and the pow...

In this heart-to-heart episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with writer and fellow mom Jenna Jonaitis to talk about something we all need more of—but rarely give ourselves permission to embrace: realistic self-care.

Together, they unpack the messy beauty of motherhood, laugh at the myth of bubble baths fixing everything, and explore how tiny moments of joy can ripple out to cre...

In this episode of the Inchstones podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with fellow autism moms Kat and Erica for a real, honest talk about what life is really like raising neurodivergent kids. Kat and Erica both have substantial Instagram followings and have formed community through sharing of their individual family's stories. Together, they open up about the beautiful, messy, and ofte...

In this powerful episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Laurie Dove and her teenage daughter Lyla to talk about something often overlooked in the autism parenting conversation - the experience of siblings.

What unfolds is an honest, emotional, and deeply thoughtful reflection on what it means to grow up alongside a sibling with autism. Lyla shares how being the oldest has sh...

In this powerful episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion talks with Michelle Dempsey-Multack, a co-parenting expert and fellow mom who deeply understands the emotional weight of divorce - especially when raising children with disabilities like nonspeaking autism and apraxia.

Together, they dive into what it really feels like to co-parent when your child needs more. From navigating diff...

Sarah chats with Andrea Li, Senior Director of Global HR at Malin+Goetz, about how workplaces can better support neurodivergent employees. They dive into how company culture is shifting, the growing importance of empathy in HR, and what it really takes to create an environment where everyone feels seen and supported.

Andrea shares her perspective on leading with curiosity, the values tha...

Sarah welcomes writer and neurodiversity advocate Sunita Theiss to Inchstones for a real, no-filter chat about the ups and downs of parenting and finding your voice along the way. Sunita opens up about her journey through infertility, the emotional layers of raising neurodivergent children, and how hard—but important—it is to let yourself be seen in the mess and the magic of it all.

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Host Sarah Kernion sits down with writer and dad Greg Scaduto — a man who’s raising an incredible son named Teddy and writing his way through the beautiful chaos. From diaper duty to deep thoughts, Greg opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of fatherhood, the healing magic of a good community, and why love always beats a milestone chart. Expect laughs, insight, and a reminder that p...

The Power of One Friend Who Gets It:

In this episode, Sarah, Kristin, and Kasi dive into the messy, beautiful world of parenting kids with autism and developmental delays — but with a twist: the role friendship plays in survival. Kristin opens up about how being that one friend who showed up made all the difference. She became the bridge — connecting hearts, calming fears, and reminding ...

On this episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Bridgett Burrek-Brown, the powerhouse behind Beyond Beauty Project, to talk about the curveballs life throws (spoiler: they're not always underhand).

They dive into Bridgett’s real-talk journey — grief, body image battles, and the exhausting (and sometimes hilarious) work of figuring out who you are while raising tiny humans who...

This episode of Inchstones invites you into the space where words fall away—and connection begins. Where autism defies logic...

Host Sarah Kernion sits down with writer and intuitive communicator Demi Pietchell of "The Starfire Codes" to explore what it truly means to listen with all our senses. Through stories of raising non-speaking autistic children and deep reflections on energy, per...

A conversation that arose from Sarah & Lena running into each other...literally. (Listen in to hear the funny story!)

On this of the Inchstones podcast, Sarah Kernion and Lena Suarez-Angelino share their experiences as mothers of children with special needs. They discuss the profound connection they felt upon meeting, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and the import...

Let’s face it, motherhood is already a wild ride...but raising a non-speaking autistic child? It’s a masterclass in heart, humor, and not having it all figured out. In this episode of the Inchstones podcast, Sarah sits down with Heidi Rome to swap stories about the real parenting grind: the messy, beautiful journey of loving kids who communicate in ways that go beyond words. They dish on...

Knowing each other for over 2 decades, Sarah sits down with Trish, the Grateful Life Coach, for an episode that speaks directly to every overwhelmed, self-reflective, emotionally exhausted mama out there trying to hold it all together. Trish opens up about her journey as a woman, mother, and coach—sharing raw, relatable truths about how motherhood cracked her wide open and became the cat...

Is your child melting down inside but magically calm near a puddle? You're not alone...and you're definitely going to want to listen to this episode.

Host Sarah Kernion teams up with outdoor education favorite human - Amy Giannotti - to dive deep into the magic of nature for neurodivergent kids. From sensory-soothing streams to water therapy disguised as puddle jumping, this episode expl...