Comadreando

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 15th episode of Season 5!    Let's talk about the caretaking for our loved ones with special needs.   Join your comadre Marcy and her guest ausome sister and fitness Coach Reet as they discuss caretaking for our loved ones and planning for their future.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Every Day Strong: https://linktr.ee/every_daystrong   Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/every.day.strong/  

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 14th episode of Season 5!  Let's talk about the importance of representation in literature with respect to autism awareness and telling our stories. Join your comadre Marcy and her guest ausome mom and writer Victoria Cepeda as they discuss the importance of representation in literature by bringing autism awareness and acceptance in our communities. Victoria  talks about her work becoming an advocate for autism families.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.  NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 JJ and Frijolito Book: https://amzn.to/4abwizw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjfrijolitobook/ Autism NJ links: https://linktr.ee/autismnj https://autismnj.org/donate

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 13th episode of Season 5!    Let's talk about stimming in autistic people.   Join your comadre Marcy as she covers  the topic of self stimulatory behaviors in people with Autism. Marcy talks about the definition of stimming and what it can look like and the causes.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Articles used for research: https://www.research.chop.edu/car-autism-roadmap/stimming-what-is-it-and-does-it-matter   https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/viewpoint/stimming-therapeutic-autistic-people-deserves-acceptance/   https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/behaviour/common-concerns/stimming-asd

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 12th episode of Season 5!    Let's talk about representation in Latine Media.   Join your comadre Marcy and her guest journalist Johanna Ferreira as they  discuss the importance of representation of latine stories in the medial. Johanna talks about her work highlighting untold stories in the latine community.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Articles written by Johanna: https://www.popsugar.com/love/doing-away-with-biological-clock-empowered-me-in-dating-49335622   https://www.popsugar.com/latina/im-breaking-jamona-cycle-in-my-family-48537990   https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/im-latina-with-endometriosis-48838571   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cup_of_johanna/    

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 11th episode of Season 5! Happy Valentine's Day.. nothing says I love you like... Pack your bags we are leaving in the next few hours!!    Let's talk about decolonizing travel for communities of color.   Join your comadre Marcy and her guest travel guru Vanessa Fondeur-Adams as they  discuss things on Marcy's to do list like more travel. Vanessa shares tips and tricks to make travel more accessible to us as a community.     Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Latino Travel Fest website https://latinotravelfest.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinotravelfest/ https://www.instagram.com/latinoworldtravelers/   Vanessa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/latinaworldtraveler/  

Hola Comadres!   An informal episode Welcome to the 10th episode of Season 5!    Let's talk about love, Grief, and loss in communities of people with special needs,.   Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses the latest life happenings and as she discusses some things I discovered while reflecting. I have become a hermit of sorts as of late.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.  NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9  

Hola Comadres!   A short, sweet, and super informative episode Welcome to the 9th episode of Season 5!    Let's talk about dyslexia and ways to support our children.   Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by Dr. Emily Levy of EBL Coaching. They discuss dyslexia and other neurodiversities. They discuss how we can support our children with these disabilities.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Emily's Website: http://www.eblcoaching.com/    

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 8th episode of Season 5! Welcome back mi comadre! Let's talk about using Martial Arts as a therapy for children on the spectrum.! Did you know? Martial Arts can be very beneficial to children on the spectrum not only for their physical wellbeing but also mental health wise.    Join your comadre Marcy and Al Lorem, author and martial arts instructor, as they discuss how getting your child involved in Martial Arts can have long lasting effects on them.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Website:  http://www.allorenmartialarts.com/   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9

  Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 7th episode of Season 5! Welcome back mi comadre! Let's talk about the importance of representation and telling our stories! Did you know? Providing children with access to reading materials in which they can both see themselves and experience the lives of others benefits the individual readers.   Join your comadre Marcy and Lissette Norman, author of popular childrens books, as they discuss literary representation and why it is so important to continue to tell our stories now matter who you are.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Links for Lissette:   Harper Collines Publishers Author's Page: https://harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/lissette-norman-202211105320426   Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/platanosgowitheverything/ X (Formerly Known As Twitter): https://twitter.com/lissettejnorman?lang=en   Please support Dominican Writers Association: https://www.dominicanwriters.com/   Dominican Writers IG: https://www.instagram.com/dominicanwriters/ Holiday Gift Ideas: Little Dominican Readers Gift Boxes: https://www.dominicanreaders.com/   Lil' Dominican Readers IG: https://www.instagram.com/lildominicanreaders/   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 5! Special Holiday episode with tips and information around picky eating and introducing your diverse child to new foods. .    Let's talk about holiday eating!   Join your comadre Marcy and Elizabeth Klein BCBA as they discuss picky eating and aversions to food and how we as parents can help our loved ones who are neurodiverse be more adventurous with food. .    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Links for Article: http://feedingassessmenttool.com/   Contact Elizabeth: contact@feedingassessmenttool.com Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9

  Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 5! We are continuing the season with a special guest that is near and dear to my heart.    Let's talk about outgrowing people in your life!   Join your comadre Marcy and her real compadre Ismael as they discuss the growing pains of outgrowing people in your life and what you can do to address this issue.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES: Links for Article: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/outgrowing-friends/ Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9  

Hola Comadres!   Happy Birthday Comadreando! Celebrating our 2nd year of podcasting. Welcome to the 4th episode of Season 5! We are continuing the season with a recap of all of our favorite episodes based on data.    Let's talk about our favorite episodes over the last few years!   Join your comadre Marcy as she takes a trip down memory lane listening to clips of some of our favorite episodes throughout the time on the show. Did we miss any? Let us know.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Hashtags:   Mental Health, Imposter Syndrome Latinx Heritage Month,  gentle Parenting, Caretakers, Motherhood, Socialization, Diversity, Inclusion, motherhood, comadreando, comadretime, afrolatina, bipoc, latina podcast, latino podcast, autism acceptance, autism awareness, parenting, adulting  

Hola Comadres! Continuing Season 5 with another banger . Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 5! We are continuing the season with a phenomenal guest in honor of  Scorpio season and kicking off our 2nd Anniversary Month.    Let's talk about friendships of parents of children with special needs!   Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by Claudia Mendoza CEO of Mamichula Social Club. They discuss the overcoming imposter's syndrome in communities of color. . They discuss  their experiences dealing with it collectively.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Article: https://online.maryville.edu/blog/impostor-syndrome-black-perspective/   Guest Socials: www.instagram.com/mujeronmondays   www.intagram.com/mamichulasocialclub   Website: https://www.mamichula.co  

Hola Comadres!   Season 5 is officially kicked off . Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 5! We are continuing the season with a phenomenal guest in honor of  libra season and kicking off our 2nd Anniversary.    Let's talk about friendships of parents of children with special needs!   Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by Bianca an intimate friend, and fellow mother. They discuss the importance of supportive friendships to parents of kids with special needs. They discuss  their experience being roommates immediately after Aidan got his diagnosis and how Bianca supported Marcy.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9  

Hola Comadres!   We are back BABY!!!! Season 5 is finally here thank you for your patience and sticking with us. Welcome to the 1st episode of Season 5! The Grand Premiere. We are starting the season with some phenomenal guests in honor of  our 2nd Anniversary Month.    Let's talk about discipline and punishment!   Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by Susan of Create a Cocktail, Denisse the Modern Dominican Mom, and Belen the Bilingual BCBA. They discuss the nuances of discipline and the sticky parts when it comes to children with special needs. They discuss the viral story of Stephanie Ulric who decided not to let her son celebrate his birthday due to inappropriate behavior at school.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Article: https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/mom-explains-why-her-autistic-son-wont-receive-birthday-gift-will-sit-and-write-apology   Panelists Socials:   Susan https://www.instagram.com/createacocktail/   Denisse https://www.instagram.com/moderndominicanmom/   Belen: https://www.instagram.com/bilingualbcba/    

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 20th episode of Season 4! This is the end of  season 4 don't be sad, because there will be Comadreando ‘pa rato. We will be on hiatus until further notice.    Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by her comadre Penny. They share dating woes and catching up on each other's lives. We will be back in September.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Penny's Socials: Labian Nights https://www.instagram.com/labiannights/ IT in the City https://www.instagram.com/itinthecity  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 19th episode of Season 4! Winding down season 4 don't be sad, because there will be Comadreando ‘pa rato. As we get ready for a mini hiatus I bring you this great episode.    Join your comadre Marcy as she talks about her struggles with mental health and anxiety.  Your comadre digs into the research surrounding the incidence of anxiety in parents of kids with special needs and shares her earliest memories of anxiety as a child. She also gives you solutions to cope with your anxiety and shares what she has done to manage it. .    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Articles: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Coping Mechanisms among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder   Stress, anxiety and depression in parents of children with autism spectrum disorders in Kazakhstan: prevalence and associated factors   Depression and anxiety in parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis   Helplines: Crisis Services/Mental Health SAMHSA's National Helpline  

  Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 18th episode of Season 4! Winding down season 4 don't be sad, because there will be Comadreando ‘pa rato. As we get ready for a mini hiatus while I start the new JOB. I bring you this gem of an episode.    Join your comadre Marcy as she talks with a dope ass guest Osadris D. Feliz Flores….decluttering consultant, spiritual being, and mompreneur as they discuss Tidying as a method to improve mental health.  The comadres discuss how they met, the work they are currently engaging in. and they also take a deep dive as to why communities of color tend to collect things excessively and how it affects us.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Osadris Social Media Links: Business Card: https://blinq.me/q3PQFokApYXsPawjoUZJ   Instagram Accounts:   Vide Feliz https://www.instagram.com/vide.feliz/   Oasis Feliz https://www.instagram.com/oasis_feliz/   Cocina Feliz https://www.instagram.com/_cocinafeliz/  

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 17th episode of Season 4! Let's talk about the pervasive problem of Elopement in children with developmental disabilities. Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses the issue of elopement in our communities.  Marcy goes on to talk about what does it mean? What can it look like? What can we as parents do to help our children? .   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   ARTICLES: Occurrence and Family Impact of Elopement in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/130/5/870/32515/Occurrence-and-Family-Impact-of-Elopement-in?redirectedFrom=fulltext Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine: July 2023 ISSUE https://drive.google.com/file/d/12jtIznxuxtzjMWMOcXUv1bj_L9Hvne2Z/view?usp=drive_link utism Association Big Red Safety Box https://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-box/  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 16th episode of Season 4! Let's get vulnerable and  talk about adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies to deal with mental health.    Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses her choice of becoming sober.  Marcy goes on to talk about why alcohol is dangerous, and what are some adaptive coping mechanisms she has developed to manage stress.     Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   ARTICLES: Article: How Special Needs Parents Can Find Help to Manage Stress https://www.verywellhealth.com/special-needs-parents-stress-help-5323791#:~:text=Special%20needs%20parents%20often%20feel,a%20child%20with%20special%20needs. Article : Why Alcohol is the Deadliest Drug? https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/why-alcohol-is-the-deadliest-drug/

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 15th episode of Season 4! Continuing Disability Pride Month strong let's talk about creating inclusive experiences for our neurodiverse family members. .    Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses her latest experience with helping plan an inclusive special event alongside her brother.  Marcy goes on to talk about how she prepares her neurodiverse loved one for these special events.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.   NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   ARTICLES: https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/how-to-host-a-sensory-friendly-wedding/ https://shoutoutla.com/meet-marcy-campos-podcast-host-producer-educator-and-kundalini-yoga-teacher/   IG: Wedding Coordinator:Kassidy England (KE Coordination): https://www.instagram.com/ke_coordination/  Venue:The Pocono Palms:  https://www.instagram.com/poconopalms/ Caterer: The Frogtown Chophouse: https://www.instagram.com/thefrogtownchophouse/  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 14th episode of Season 4! Beginning Disability Pride Month strong let's talk about the current system of education and what our children need.    Join your comadre Marcy as she talks with two special guests Hazel, 19 year veteran teacher who runs her own private education association and Mari mompreneur, podcaster, and fellow open minded person. The three discuss the current state of the education system and when it was founded. They go on to further discuss the new unschooling movement and how it seeks to undo the damage that has been done to our children for years.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Hazel IG: https://www.instagram.com/nuna5d/ Mari IG: https://www.instagram.com/elsalonchronicles/ Nuna 5D Community PEA Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Nuna5d Nuna 5D Community Website: https://www.nuna5dcommunityprivateducationassociation.com/   ARTICLES: https://www.slj.com/story/unschooling-movement-gaining-popularity https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-to-know-about-unschooling PARENT PROGRAMMING      

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 13th episode of Season 4! Ending pride month strong let's discuss the intersectionality of queerness and disability and how we as parents can be better advocates for our loved ones. .    Join your comadre Marcy as she talks with La Puchi special education advocate, early childhood teacher,autism specialist teacher. The ladies discuss how to be a true advocate and ally to our kids.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/lapuchicloset/ Https://www.instagram.com/lapuchi FB: https://www.facebook.com/LaPuchisCloset/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5w-2iodYV-3ugnVzQg3V3g

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 12th episode of Season 4! Highlighting more of our village today we talk to another autism grandma who shares her experience with her daughter.    Join your comadre Marcy as she talks with Genesis and her mother regarding Genesis's journey into autism parenting. The ladies discuss the difficulties Genesis faced. This episode is in Spanglish for the translation head on over to youtube https://www.youtube.com/@comadreandopod   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Genesis Autism Parenting Group: https://www.instagram.com/genesis.autism_parenting/

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 11th episode of Season 4! Continuing the theme of Mental Health Awareness this is a dope episode featuring two powerhouses.    Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by Gianna and Sara of the Social Skills in Motion Program, both are licensed clinical social workers and over all badasses. The ladies discuss the topic of social emotional learning, therapy and using movement therapy as a way to heal and learn about emotions. The ladies get into the need for these types of programs in our community and what sets Social Skills in Motion Apart from other programs.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Social Skills in Motion IG:: https://www.instagram.com/socialskills_inmotion/   Linktree for SSKIM: https://linktr.ee/socialskills_inmotion   Donate for SSKIM Dream Space:: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/social-skills-motion   Website: https://www.socialskillsnyc.com/  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 10th episode of Season 4! Continuing Mental Health Awareness talking with a fellow Autism Mami. This is a raw and real episode.    Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by Stephy of the Autism Mami Podcast, Producer, and fellow ausome mami. The ladies get real and raw as they discuss the topic of being a single mother to an autistic child with shared custody. The ladies discuss the distribution of the workload and how we as mothers have more of an obligation according to society.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Eventbrite Link for Mother's Day Happy Hour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comadre-mothers-day-happy-hour-tickets-622829669307   Eventbrite Link for Uptown Autism Summer Literacy Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-autism-summer-literacy-event-tickets-623308832497?aff=erelexpmlt   Autism Mami Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/autismmamipodcast/   Stephy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_stephykiss/    

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 9th episode of Season 4! Starting Mental Health Awareness Month with a wrap up with the live episode we recorded at the Uptown Autism Safety Event. This is a fantastic episode.    Join your comadre Marcy as she is re-joined by Eury Roman of This Is Your Spotlight TV Show, director, and fellow ausome mom. The ladies were able to get the FDNY to provided training on keeping our kids safe, a presentation by Spectrum Warriors about how to approach a crisis situation with our kiddos with special needs.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Eventbrite Link for Mother's Day Happy Hour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comadre-mothers-day-happy-hour-tickets-622829669307   Eurys' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theromanepicproductions8518  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 8th episode of Season 4! We are entering the 4th week of Autism Awareness Month with a fantastic episode.    Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by a very special guest Alvarys Santana, Learning Guru: Author,Educational Consultant, Mother. The ladies discuss the growing problem of literacy in the US, and what you can do as a parent to ensure that your child is literate.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Eventbrite Link for Mother's Day Happy Hour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comadre-mothers-day-happy-hour-tickets-622829669307   Alvarys' Website: https://www.as-strategy.com/   Alvarys' IG: https://www.instagram.com/as.strategy/   Amazon Links to Alvarys' Books: https://amzn.to/3N7A4Sb   Sold a Story Podcast: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/   NY times Science of Reading Article: Kids Can't Read': The Revolt That Is Taking On the Education Establishment https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/science-of-reading-literacy-parents.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 7th episode of Season 4! We are entering the 3rd week of Autism Awareness Month with a fantastic episode.    Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by a very special Grandma her very own Mother Marcia who is a ESL teacher and Coordinator for over 25 years. Marcia shares her experiences being the grandmother to an autistic young man through the years.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Eventbrite Link for Uptown Family and Safety Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-autism-family-safety-tickets-600988030377  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 4! We are continuing the 2nd week of Autism Awareness Month with a fantastic episode.    Join your comadre Marcy as she is joined by Guy Isaiah Smith a very special Autistic man who is a self-advocate as well as actor, voice, actor, and singer.Guy shares his trials and tribulations growing up on the spectrum. He also shares his “why” as to the reason he became an advocate in the community.       Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Guy's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialblackpuzzle_/ Eventbrite Link for Benefit Concert “Autismo: Conocer Es Entender” 5/13/23: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autismo-conocer-es-entender-tickets-595999329037   Eventbrite Link for Uptown Family and Safety Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-autism-family-safety-tickets-600988030377  

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 4! We are continuing  the season with two amazing guests.    We are kicking off Autism Awareness Month with a bang!  NOTE: This episode is entirely in Spanish if you want to hear it in English… you can head over to our youtube channel and watch with english subtitles. Use this link and while you are at it subscribe to our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@comadreandopod/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0 Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses the lack of resources and funding for families of children with special needs in the Dominican Republic. She is joined by Penelope and Paola who are two ausome moms who are currently working on a benefit concert to help raise funds for their foundation that provides therapies and evaluations for kids that are from high risk neighborhoods in the Dominican Republic.      Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Luzma Foundation: https://www.luzma.org   Paola's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fundacionluzma/   Penelope's IG: https://www.instagram.com/penelope.taveras.9/   Eventbrite Link for Benefit Concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autismo-conocer-es-entender-tickets-595999329037      

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 4th episode of Season 4! We are continuing  the season with another phenomenal guest in honor of Women's History Month.    Let's continue on a lighter note la comadre gets vulnerable and shares life updates!   Join your comadre Marcy as she fills you in on all the goings on in her life as of late from work, to mental health, to dating and upcoming projects you should be on the look out for.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for todays episode:   Edwin Franco accountant: https://instagram.com/edfranco_truthfultaxes   Nia's Event April 13: What to Expect After Getting a Diagnosis Eventbrite   Marcy's Event April 19: Uptown Autism Family Safety   Bronx Yoga Lab: https://www.bronxyogalab.com/  

Hola Comadres!   Not me dropping episodes like Beyoncé!. Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 4! We are continuing  the season with another phenomenal guest in honor of Women's History Month.    Let's talk about the problem of violence and bullying in our communities and how it affects our youth!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Rose aka Black Rose, comedian, actress, mom, Community leader, and activist. She has currently been working on raising awareness and being a community activist. .   The comadres discuss a local incident that made it to national news and discussed how we as a community can come together to help and support our youth which will in turn change the narrative in the future.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for Rose's Socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamblackrosenyc/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HIODaumNys&feature=youtu.be&themeRefresh=1  

Hola Comadres! Not me dropping episodes like Beyoncé! Season 4 is well underway. Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 4! We are continuing  the season with another phenomenal guest in honor of Women's History Month.  Let's talk about raising body positive children! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Miriam Lara -Mejia aka La Gorda Feminista, anthropologist, traveler, mom, writer, body positive educator. She has currently been working towards body positive motherhood and body positive parenting.   From a very young age, she knew that diversity – not only bodily but in all aspects – was the most central thing to everything. Each person is different, each person is unique and there is a place for everyone. The comadres discuss fatphobia and how it shows up in our society, we also talk about how to empower our children to be body positive and practice radical self-love.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for Miriam's Socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagordafeminista/   Website: https://lagordafeminista.com/sobremi/    

Hola Comadres!   We are back BABY!!!! Season 4 is here thank you for your patience and sticking with us. Welcome to the 1st episode of Season 4! The Grand Premiere. We are starting the season with a phenomenal guest in honor of Women's History Month.    Let's talk about special education and charter schools!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest the amazing Julie Fisher, CEO and Director of the Autism Charter, as they discuss charter schools caveats you should adhere to when searching for a charter school for your child.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for Julie's Socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyca_cs/

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 20th episode of Season 3! The Grand Finale. We are ending the season with a phenomenal guest in honor of Black History Month. We have this guest today.    Let's talk about neurodiverse parenthood and being a neurodiverse person of color !   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest the amazing Tiffany Hammond, author and autistic mother, as they discuss the challenges of being neurodiverse and also being a parent of neurodiverse children. Tiffany gets vulnerable and shares her amazing book that is coming out May 2023.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time https://linktr.ee/Lezleecontribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for Tiffany's Socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fidgets.and.fries/?hl=en   Tiffany's Link In Bio: https://lnk.bio/fidgets.and.fries   Tiffany's Publisher Page: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Tiffany-Hammond/201884523   Pre-Order her Book:   A Day Without Words      

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 19th episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about sexuality and sensuality! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Dr. Luz, clinical psychologist and sex and intimacy coach, as they discuss exploring sensuality and sexuality even after becoming mothers. The episode gets a little spicy as they discuss taboo topics in our community.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time https://linktr.ee/Lezleecontribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for Dr. Luz's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverpassionwithdrluz   Dr. Luz's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/discoverpassionwithdrluz   Hashtags: Sexuality, sensuality, divine feminine, comadreando, comadretime, afrolatina, bipoc, latina podcast, latino podcast, mental health, therapy, counseling, relationships, intimacy

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 18th episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about modern motherhood!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Leslie, model, body positive advocate,  and comedic content creator as they discuss Leslie's journey being a body positive advocate, mother, and her inspiration to continue to promote body positivity.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for Leslie's Socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lezlee09   Leslie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Lezlee

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 17th episode of Season 3! Let's talk about mental health and motherhood! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest/friend Daisy, of the Double Dose of Raw Talk Podcast, as they discuss Daisy's experience being a mother and her journey to heal. The comadres also discuss two current events that left them reeling. Tune in to find out more. Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation. If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com. NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Links for Daisy's Socials: Double Dose of Raw Talk Podcast https://www.instagram.com/doubledose_of_rawtalk/ Daisy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/doubledose_of_ms.d Daisy's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/doubledose_of_rawtalk Link to Daisy's Book: https://www.doubledoseofrawtalk.store/listing/new-my-journal-to-self-love-dd?product=1227

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 16th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about achievement despite a diagnosis! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Dr. Kerry Magro  as they  discuss and share Kerry's experience of being an autistic professional, Dr. Magro's work to create accepting environments and his experience consulting on the show Love on the Spectrum (US). More about Dr. Kerry Magro (Mah-grow) Ed.D. is an award-winning autistic professional speaker, best-selling author and autism consultant to the HBO series Mrs. Fletcher that aired in Fall 2019 and the latest season of Netflix's Emmy-Award Winning Series ‘Love on the Spectrum' He started professional speaking 11 years ago via the National Speakers Association after he fell in love with theatre as a child to help with his social and communication skills. Today he has spoken at over 1150 events during that time include 2 TEDxTalks and a 'Talks at Google' presentation. In addition, Kerry is CEO & President of KFM Making A Difference, a nonprofit organization that hosts inclusion events and has provided 100 scholarships for students with autism for college and counting since 2011. In his spare time, he hosts a Facebook Page called Kerry's Autism Journey that now has 218,000 Facebook followers where he does on-camera interviews highlighting people impacted by a diagnosis to breaking down barriers in our community. His videos he's produced have been watched over 35 Million times.    Kerry's best-selling books Defining Autism From The Heart, and Autism and Falling in Love, I Will Light It Up Blue and his latest, Autistics on Autism have reached Amazon Best-Seller Lists for Special Needs Parenting. He is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Links for Dr. Magro's Website: https://kerrymagro.com/   Shop with Books and Courses: https://kerrymagro.com/store/#products   Amazon Book Links: Autistics on Autism https://amzn.to/3wrrCUB   I Will Light It Up Blue https://amzn.to/3XfMZnz   Defining Autism From The Heart: https://amzn.to/3ZJ2N3R   Autism and Falling in Love: To The One That Got Away https://amzn.to/3GKfiTW   Link to Kerry's speaker website: www.kerrymagro.com/speaking   Link to KFM Making a Difference: www.kfmmakingadifference.org   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymagro? Facebook.com: www.Facebook.com/kerrysautismjourney Twitter: www.twitter.com/kerrymagro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrymagro/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kerrysautismjourney

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 15th episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about dating as a single mom of a child with special needs!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Marlana  as they  discuss and share Marlana's experience of being a parent to a special needs child, having health complications and dating as a single mother. ,   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.   NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 14th episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about autism masking!   Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses and shares the phenomenon of masking, the stages of it, and the long term consequences of engaging in this behavior for neurodiverse individuals..    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Articles on Masking: Autism Masking: To Blend or Not to Blend https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-masking   Putting on My Best Normal: Social Camouflaging in Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28527095/   Camouflaging in autism spectrum disorder: Examining the roles of sex, gender identity, and diagnostic timing https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34420418/ "You Must Become a Chameleon to Survive": Adolescent Experiences of Camouflaging https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33590426/   Gender differences in self-reported camouflaging in autistic and non-autistic adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31319684/   Gender Differences in the Social Motivation and Friendship Experiences of Autistic and Non-autistic Adolescents https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4786616/

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 13th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about navigating the spectrum as a person of color! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest, Camille Proctor, fellow autism advocate and a mother to an autistic boy. Your comadres discuss what it is like to navigate the spectrum being a person of color, the work Camille is doing to bring awareness to the fact that Autism is diverse .    More about Camille, Ms. Camille Proctor is the mother of a teen son and an adult daughter.  In 2008 shortly after her son's second birthday, he was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. As she searched for support services for her family, she soon realized a disparity in the black community. In 2009 she founded The Color of Autism Foundation to support African American families with children on the autism spectrum. The Color of Autism Foundation is a US Non-Profit (501 c3) organization committed to educating and assisting African American families affected by autism spectrum disorders. They aim to help families identify the warning signs of autism early on, so they can become their child's best advocate. Providing culturally competent support and training will improve outcomes for children in underserved communities on the autism spectrum.    She has served as a diversity and inclusion advisor for both television and film. Camille is a board member of the Behavioral Intervention Certification Council, where she serves as secretary. BICC is an independent and autonomous governing body for the Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) & Board-Certified Autism Professional (BCAP) certification programs.    In September 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed her to the Michigan State Disability Council. The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council's mission is to support people with developmental disabilities to achieve life dreams.     Author of a CNN Essay “For the Walter Wallaces of the world, the police are not the answer” (October 2020).   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Camille's Links: Website: https://thecolorofautism.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorofautism/ Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/colorofautism Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColorofAutism TICKETS FOR 1st COMADRE HAPPY HOUR of 2023. This is our second event ever... get ready to dance, have a drink and chop it up with our community of comadres. Save the date. Friday January 6, 2023 from 5-9PM at Suyo Gastrofusion in the Bronx. There is parking available. Get your tickets by clicking the link below.  Comadre Happy Hour Get Together

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 12th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about exploring neurodiverse parenthood! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest, Sivan Hong, fellow ausome mom and a neurodiversity advocate. Your comadres discuss what it is to be neurodiverse and a special needs parent, and Sivan's journey to becoming an author for children's books.  More about Sivan, she is an author/ illustrator of the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery.  Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children.  They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut. Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Sivan's Links: Website: https://sivanhong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/ Amazon Books Super Fun Day Books:  https://amzn.to/3YFVSHR   TICKETS FOR 1st COMADRE HAPPY HOUR of 2023. This is our second event ever... get ready to dance, have a drink and chop it up with our community of comadres. Save the date. Friday January 6, 2023 from 5-9PM at Suyo Gastrofusion in the Bronx. There is parking available. Get your tickets by clicking the link below. Comadre Happy Hour Get Together 

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 11th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about exploring spirituality and mental health.! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest, Melanie Santos, a New York City-based holistic wellness educator, practitioner, and mental health advocate, and mom. Your comadres discuss Melanie's battle in overcoming mental health issues, her journey into healing herself, and they give tips and tricks on working on your healing while sharing spiritual practices that helped get them where they are today.  More about Melanie, as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), spiritual medium, and yogini, her work is rooted in creating social change by educating people on the mind, body, spirit connection. Her mission is to help people remember who they are as cosmic beings living unique, nuanced human experiences, and help them learn to embrace all facets of self and collective care.  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Melanie's Links: Website: http://melaniesantos.co/ Instagram: @melaniesantos.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@melaniesantos.co YouTube: youtube.com/melaniesantos Events: melaniesantos.co/events Membership: melaniesantos.co/membership

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 10th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about overcoming adversity and social invisibility! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest  Terence Lester, speaker, activist, author, thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty, and special needs dad.. He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality.Your compadres discuss Terence's battle in overcoming adversity after sustaining an injury that left him disabled, and they draw comparisons between historically marginalized communities and the unhoused.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9   Terence's IG: @imterencelester Terence's Website: https://terencelester.org/about Love Beyond Walls Website: https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 9th episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about occupational therapy uses, social skill training, and avoiding caregiver burnout!   Join your comadre Marcy and special guest  Nia Thomas, CEO of Spectrum Lingo as they discuss everything from the benefits of Occupational Therapy, social skills training, and supporting caregivers to avoid burnout.    Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast.   If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.     If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing.   If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well.   If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES:   Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Nia's IG: @spectrumlingo   Unseen Documentary Trailer: https://youtu.be/I-RgSPtjZd0   Spectrum Lingo Website: https://www.spectrumlingo.com/

Hola Comadres!   Welcome to the 8th episode of Season 3!    Let's talk about supporting special needs parents' to avoid caregiver burnout and why it matters! Join your comadre Marcy and special guests  Tom and Amanda Dyer, directors of the new documentary “Unseen: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters'' as they discuss the factors that lead to caregiver burnout and how we can support those parents as a community.  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.  NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Tom & Amanda's IG: @caregiverdoc Unseen Documentary Trailer: https://youtu.be/I-RgSPtjZd0 Unseen Caregiver Documentary Website: https://caregiverdoc.com/

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 7th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about creating inclusive and accepting spaces for special needs parents! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Chad Youngquist, fellow ausome dad as they discuss and share the importance of community and support for parents of kids with special needs. Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps.   You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Chad's Instagram: @soulambition1   Chad's YouTube Channel: Conversations in Autism https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOnS1D-VHe7N7lYfbfKZEw Stephen Wiltshire, Artist on the Spectrum Who Drew NYC Skyline: https://youtu.be/FyPqQIHkasI Website: https://www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk/

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about infant loss and grieving! In honor of Infant Loss Awareness and prevention month we have a great guest. Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Jessica Paulino, of the EMA Project,  as they discuss infant loss, grief and mental health. Jessica goes in depth about her non-for-profit and shares her why.   Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.    NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 The EMA Project Instagram: @theemaproject “Grief only exists where love lived first.” The EMA Project created with big dreams and tons of love to honor my SONshine, Edward Manuel Arnold (EMA) For the babies we carried who didn't make it earthside, for those that made it earthside and didn't stay, for those grieving and hurting. We say their names with great honor for they existed and they are loved. Jessica, Founder of The EMA Project “And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed.” Maya Angelou #GriefisLove #griefjourney #healingismybirthright #PregnancyLossAwareness #infantandpregnancyloss #neonatalloss #stillborn #miscarriage #embryoloss #infertility #1in4 #faith #hope #GOD #4ema #griefdoula #postpartumdoula #theemaproject #pcco #TeamSimeon #griefsupport   The EMA Project Website: https://arnoldjessica31.wixsite.com/emaproject You can find all the ways in which you can led support here: The EMA Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/4ema   Brujas of Brooklyn Website: https://www.brujasofbrooklyn.com/  

Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 3!  Let's talk about supporting the sleep of special needs children! Join your comadre Marcy as she discusses and shares the importance of healthy sleep, routines, and she also offers tips and tricks to get your little one sleeping through the night.  Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation.   If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com.  NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Articles on Sleep Studies: Association for Science in Autism Treatment: Regulating Sleep - https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/clinical-corner/regulating-sleep/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwteOaBhDuARIsADBqRehtaBoJE5pOkudCRFtkKz1kcaZYoRE97iP6Nafto62PTwzewUm6p9UaAr-FEALw_wcB Spectrum News Article:  Sleep Problems in Autism Explained https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/sleep-problems-autism-explained/ Autism Parenting Magazine: Why Won't My Child Sleep? Reasons and Solutions: https://digimag.autismparentingmagazine.com/magazine/view/0996b605-ce9a-420a-b1e1-8d7561094c85 Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine: September 2022 Issue: Say Goodnight to Sleep Problems- Addressing Sleep Disturbances in Children with Autism  https://www.autismadvocateparentingmagazine.com/