Mother's Guide Through Autism

Mother's Guide Through Autism

This podcast is 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 expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.

Episodes

June 20, 2025 56 mins

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In this episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte talks to Nancy Gilette, a certified RDI consultant and behavior coach with over 20 years of experience in supporting autistic children and their families.

Nancy shares her unique approach to shifting from crisis and compliance to connection and co-regulation.

They discuss:

- the importance of parental regulation an...

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In this episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte talks with Lynn Greenberg, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent children and the author of a children's book about dyslexia. 

Lynn talks about her personal journey with her son Jonathan's dyslexia diagnosis, navigating the educational system, and creating a supportive roadmap to success. 

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In this episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte interviews Ethan Pompeo, who shares his incredible journey of battling an autoimmune disease called PANDAS. 

Today, his company, Green Valley Nutrition, provides CBD products to help people battling various ailments, including autism-related symptoms.

In this episode, he talks about:

- his struggles with neurological sym...

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In this episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte talks to Clain Udy, co-founder and president of Autism Elevated. 

Clain shares his journey of raising a high-functioning autistic son and emphasizes the importance of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. 

In this episode, he discusses:

- his transformation in understanding autism, shifting the focus from societa...

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In this episode of the Mother's Guide through Autism podcast, Brigitte and Maureen Brice discuss the critical importance of self-compassion for autism moms.

They talk about their personal experiences and the pervasive issue of mothers prioritizing everyone else over themselves. They urge moms to live a lighter life by focusing on daily practices of self-care and self-love.

Brigitte is an autism...

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In this episode of Mother's Guide through Autism podcast, host Brigitte Shipman welcomes back Maureen Brice for a deep conversation about the stress and challenges autism moms face. 

Drawing comparisons to the high stress levels experienced by combat soldiers, they explore the emotional toll of raising a child on the autism spectrum. Brigitte and Maureen discuss their personal journeys, the importance of...

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Dr. Hokehe Eko is a Board Certified Pediatrician specializing in Integrative Medicine for children with ADHD/Autism on a mission to empower families with neuro-divergent children.

In this episode, she shares:

- how a change in diet had dramatic effects on her daughter and her patients
- why addressing the underlying issues is crucial in helping your autistic child
- 4 Pillars of Health
- ...

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Maggie McGarvie is a speech-language pathologist who embraces neurodiversity and brings sixteen years of professional experience to her work.

Maggie has served in various environments, from early intervention to supporting adolescents transitioning out of the education system. Her heartfelt passion lies in helping families strengthen their connections with their children.

In this episode, she shares...

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Brigitte invites Maureen Brice back to the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast for a new segment called Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte to make a big announcement!

If you are a mom raising a child with autism, you don't want to miss this announcement. Tune in!

Brigitte is an autism parent coach, author, speaker, and the host and creator of the Mother's Guide Through Autis...

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Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired—A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.

She helps women and their children prioritize sleep, achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential.

In this episode, she shares:

- why sle...

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Toni Boucher is a speaker, writer, consultant, and mother of 3 neurodivergent children, who comes from a long autistic family line.

Being a late-diagnosed autistic herself, Toni shares important tips on how to understand your autistic child better, create a meaningful connection with them, and harness their autistic strengths.

In this episode, she talks about:

- harmful stereotypes you sho...

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Melinda Edwards is a mother, author, psychiatrist, and founder of the nonprofit organization LIving Darshan.

In this deeply spiritual conversation, Melinda shares how her daughter’s autism changed and inspired her to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.

You will learn from the lessons she gained from her daughter on the spectrum and her story will inspire you t to find more meaning a...

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Jennie Abbot is an award-winning Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Educator and the Founder of The Harmony Kids Co.

Jennie shares how self-regulation is a crucial skill we can teach our kids, especially kids on the spectrum, through yoga.

Watch this episode to see how we can use yoga and mindfulness to help our kids self-regulate in challenging situations and to foster emotional and physical wel...

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This mom-and-son team, Julie Coy and Grant Maniér, will inspire you with their extraordinary journey of creativity, advocacy, and success.

Grant's art sells for tens of thousands of dollars and Jullie and Grant raised over half a million dollars for charities with his art.

Grant, who lives with autism, is an exceptional eco-artist known for creating unique and meaningful works of art using rec...

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Crystal Y. Sanford talks about how to support our autistic teens and tweens in transitioning into adulthood successfully.

Crystal is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group. She is an expert in the field of Autism and IEPs and she is also a mom to a teenage daughter who is on the spectrum.

Watch this episode to equip yourself with the knowledge to prepare your autistic child for emplo...

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Dr. Ali Perkinson is a licensed educational psychologist, speech-language pathologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and neurodiverse couples counselor.

Dr. Ali offers social communication therapy and helps people increase connections in neurodiverse romantic relationships, friendships, or parent-child dynamics.

In this episode, she shares:

- 3 tips on how to boost your bond with your au...

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Kari A. Baker is an author, speaker, and podcaster who is the founder of KIND Families. Kari shares her story of struggling to accept the autism diagnosis of her son Brady and eventually finding peace and purpose through it. 

In this episode, she shares:

- how she shifted from struggling with her son’s diagnosis to embracing it
- how she found the gifts and purpose in the unexpected journey of a...

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Sylvia Moore Myers is a mental health coach, speaker, and author of Gold Scars. Sylvia is bringing a very important perspective of being a late-diagnosed autistic adult and she’s sharing her incredible story of bouncing back from tragedies in her life, including the loss of her son.

This episode will give you insight into living on the spectrum and offer you wisdom on how to heal from grief, loss, and trauma...

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Crystal Y. Sanford is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, LLC. Crystal is an expert in the field of Autism and IEPs and has 20+ years of experience in special education in public schools.

This is a must-listen episode if you ever felt intimidated by IEP meetings or nervous about advocating for your child.

In this episode, she’s going to share:

- top 3 tips for navigati...

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Jenifer Breaux is a retired army veteran who is the owner of JB Travel Pros, a franchise of Dream Vacations, where she helps people travel the world with excitement.

Jenifer is also an expert in traveling the world with children with special needs as the mother of two amazing young men who both are on the autism spectrum.

In this episode she shares:

- her stories of resilience in getting he...

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