The Be Mighty Mom Podcast

The Be Mighty Mom Podcast

A podcast for autism moms, rare disease parents, and every caregiver learning to advocate with both fire and grace. Hosted by Ash — a mom of an autistic child with a rare genetic disorder — the Be Mighty Mom Podcast is a powerful space for parents raising neurodivergent and medically complex children. Each episode offers real talk, heartfelt stories, and practical tools for navigating life as an autism parent, rare disease mom, and advocate. Whether you're battling medical systems, setting boundaries with family, or just trying to survive another grocery store meltdown, this show is for you.

Episodes

June 17, 2025 11 mins

Season 2, Episode 1 – Have Courage, Be Kind & Advocate
Welcome back to the Be Mighty Mom Podcast! In this powerful season premiere, host Ash returns with a new series and a renewed purpose. Soft Strength is a reflection on what it means to advocate fiercely, without losing your compassion along the way.

Ash opens up about her journey through rare disease diagnoses, autism advocacy, and the emotional toll of constantly being i...

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🎧 Season 2 Trailer – Be Mighty Mom Podcast

Season 2 is here — and it’s bolder, kinder, and more empowering than ever.

In this new season of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast, we’re diving deeper into what it means to advocate with love, raise differently-wired kids in a world that wasn’t built for them, and find strength in the softest moments.

You’ll hear raw reflections, powerful poetry, and honest conversations about autism, motherhood, a...

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July 5, 2024 33 mins

On this episode, I sat down with Lindsay Bachman - a true medical mama who advocates for her daughter with a rare disease every single day. She never imagined her life being in and out of the hospital, but she does so with grace and humor.


If you are parent to a child with a rare disease, or want to know what it is like, you will definitely want to listen to this.


Follow her journey on Instagram @happygolandry.


This episode is spons...

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June 28, 2024 30 mins

Boy mom. Autism mom. Homeschool mom. Foster mom.


Listen to her journey and follow along by visiting her blog: Mission Mommy Journey


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June 22, 2024 31 mins

Madison is a mental health coach for moms - specifically moms to children with disabilities. Her mission is to improve caregivers' mental health and help them be less overwhelmed & stop feeling alone.


If you are someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, seek help.


TW: ED

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June 14, 2024 44 mins

In this special Father's Day episode, I sat down with Mike (my husband) to hear how fatherhood has been for him.


From having a medically complex child to becoming the sole income for our family because of this, the pressure on him is never-ending. Hear his take and how he gets through it all.

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What is it is like being a mama to a child with a rare disease? Michelle has an incredible story filled with hope, determination, and advocacy.


She is raising awareness on disease and disabilities while building up advocacy through "hope and laughter".


Follow her journey on Instagram @mamabearforrare

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May 10, 2024 32 mins

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking to Sivan Hong, a former professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and now a talented author and illustrator of a best-selling children's book series, "The Super Fun Day Books."


She was inspired by her son, who is neurodivergent, to write stories for him. She gathered the courage to share these stories with the world and is inspiring children (and parents) around t...

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When it comes to being the mom to a child with a rare disease, Heather Mooneyham is an expert. Through the many emotions that came with finding a diagnosis for her daughter, managing to raise two children through the testing phase, and trying to convince her family of her reality, this mama is not afraid of a little advocating. And by little, I mean a lot.


Her story is inspiring, and for me, extremely relatable. Take a listen to ...

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April 20, 2024 27 mins

In this episode, we get the chance to hear from Tara Lindow; a virtual Kindergarten teacher who has been advocating for her first born since day 1.


She speaks of her struggle with telling her family her child is autistic, working with little ones, and IVF.


Be Mighty Mom is all about embracing our motherhood journey. The good. The bad. The depressing. The exciting. And everything in between.


Here, we are honest, and open, and ...

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March 15, 2024 29 mins

I had this idea of what motherhood would look like; and like most moms, the reality was much different. However, unlike most mothers, my husband and I were facing an infant with a rare disease that would bring us to our knees many times.


From skin biospies at 4 months old to full body MRI scans at 6 months old and surgery at 10 months, our first born has been through some heavy stuff - and with his rare disease will face heavy st...

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