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Hi, Im Veronica. Im not a regular mom, Im the mother of 2 autistic kids. This podcast was created to celebrate, motivate and inspire parents. The ones who have had to fight for understanding, inclusion and acceptance for our children. Thank you for listening!

Veronica


    • Mar 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Misfits Of Motherhood

    Minisode: Season 2 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 1:59


    After a little break the podcast is returning with some changes. Instagram: @misfitsofmotherhood Facebook: Misfits of Motherhood Podcast Email: Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com

    Pandemic Parenting Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 55:37


    This week we give an update on parenting during this pandemic 9 months in. How we've been handling school in person and distance learning. How this pandemic has affected our children,the we shop & just everything . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Parent Interview #4; Erika

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 57:03


    This weeks episode we talk to Erika . She is a local friend and fellow podcaster who has 2 children with Fragile X We talk about her the journey for her to get her son the correct diagnosis, how her daughter is participating in a study to help understand Fragile X and also how Equine therapy has helped her children.. You can find Erikas Instagram @ourfragilexlife You can listen to Erikas podcast: Fragile X mom & dad --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to survive the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 43:26


    This week we give some pointers on surviving the holidays. Holidays are stressful, theres a lot of expectations and often times our children can have a harder time adjusting to a new enviroment. We hope you find these tips helpful. If you would like to collaborate or send in any topic ideas you can email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or like our facebook page Misfits of motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Limited Diets/Picky eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 31:35


    This week we discuss our children's limited diets . How having a child with a limited diet can affect outings, as well as regular family dinners. If you have a topic suggestion or would like to collaborate on an episode please email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or like us on facebook Misfits of motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Diagnosed In Adulthood: A chat with Marah Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 49:40


    This weeks episode we talk to Marah We discussed her journey on getting an Autism diagnosis as an adult, after her son &the differences of those assessments. Marah has an inclusive way of teaching neurotypical parents about Autism. Marahs Instagram @sassy_autistic_pineapplegirl is her handle If you would like to send us some topic ideas or collaborate our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com follow our instagram @misfitsofmotherhood like our facebook Misfits of Motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Friendships In Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 37:43


    This week we discuss how often times motherhood can change the dynamics of friendships. If you have any topic ideas or would like to collaborate pleas email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can find us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or like our facebook page Misfits Of Motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mental health check in

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 50:54


    In this weeks episode we talk about how coronavirus is affecting out mental health. As introverts it's taken us a lot longer to feel the cooped up affects others may have already been experiencing. If you would like to submit a topic or collaborate you can emial us misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can follow us in instagram @misfitsofmotherhood & Like our Facebook page Misfits of Motherhood Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Unpopular Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 45:38


    This week we discuss some of our unpopular opinions. If you would like to send in any topic ideas or collaborate please email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can also follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or like our facebook page Misfits of Motherhood Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Dealing with a narcissist part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 74:35


    In this weeks episode we finish off discussing terms used when describing narcs behavior, as well as some terms for techniques to protect yourself once you realize you are dealing with a narcissist we hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to contact us or email us to collaborate our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or like our facebook page misfits of motherhood podcast

    Dealing with a narcissist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 82:51


    This weeks episode we discuss narcissism, how are lives have been shaped by narcissists and what to look for. This conversation was therapeutic and some tears are shed as we talk about how this has deeply impacted our adult life and how we try to heal from the damage.  We hope to help others identify and navigate a relationship with a narcissist  and at least now if you have experience this you are not alone.  If you have any topic ideas or want to collaborate our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood you can like our facebook page Misfits of Motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Parent Interview #3: Fred

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 57:31


    In this weeks episode we talk to fellow podcaster Fred from The Spectrum Dad. Fred shares what happened to his son as a baby, that lead him to an Autism diagnosis. We were so excited to interview Fred as we don't hear enough from a fathers perspective. You can find Fred on The Spectrum Dad & his Instagram @thespectrumdadpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Caring for the caregiver w/ Nicole

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 59:43


    In this weeks episode, we talk to our guest Nicole Dauz. She discusses her mission of changing the conversation about being a caregiver parent. She wants parents to understand their will be challenges but you adjust your expectation and celebrate the journey too. If you would like to find out more about Nicole and her mission -Her Instagram is @nicoledauz -She has a facebook page Selfcare4Caregivers If you would to submit a topic or collaborate you can email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or like our facebook page Misfits of motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Becoming a Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 49:17


    This week we discuss what we experienced during our pregnancies and what it was like for us to give birth? if you would like to share you story or collaborate on a episode you can email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com Follow on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood Like our Facebook page Misfits of Motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Are you peeved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 30:04


    In this weeks episode we talk about our pet peeves. Pet peeves is term used to described something that a particular person finds annoying. Hopefully we dont come off as "complainy" while we complain in this episode

    Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 20:01


    This week we discuss how our childrens ASD affected our relationships. Whether its how its impacted marriage or affected the way you date. If you have any topic ideas, feel free to email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood like our Facebook page Misfits Of Motherhood Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    So you want to start a podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 39:13


    This week we discuss what it took for us to start a podcast and the challenges we didn't even consider before we started. If you have any topic suggestions email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood and give us a like on facebook Misfits Of Motherhood Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Moms Screentime

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 40:03


    In this weeks episode we talk about our favorite tv shows --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "If I knew then what I know now.."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 43:14


    This week we discuss things we wish we had known when we were younger. We talk credit scores, buying homes, avoiding conflict etc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Parent Interview #2: Valerie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 53:26


    This week we talk to Valerie, she's a single mother of 4 and her oldest son is on the spectrum. Before her sons diagnosis she was working in the ABA field as an RBT. If you like to email us or submit any topic ideas our email is Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com give us a like on Facebook Misfits of motherhood podcast follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pandemic Parenting Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 51:22


    Now that we're a few months into this unprecedented time we talk about the struggles we're dealing with now. We discuss the school districts decisions on 'parents choice' and what the Gavin Newsom has mandated for our county. If you would like to submit a topic idea or email us, our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com follow our Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood like us on Facebook at Misfits of Motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Autism Mom Shaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 48:40


    This week we discuss a sort of hot topic that is Autism mom shaming. Maybe you've seen it on social media, read a blog post or 2 about Autism martyer moms, maybe you've experienced it first hand on a post you made about your parenting journey. We talk about our thoughts on what it feels like to be told we dont have a right to feel certain way or that were terrible parents for the type of therapy we choose or because we have a puzzle piece keychain. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What's your type?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 58:51


    In this weeks episode we talk about our personality types. Enneagram, Myers Briggs and our zodiac signs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Parent Interview #1: Brenda & Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 47:26


    In todays episode we talk to Brenda & Ray. We chat about their parenting journey, picking battles & how asking question is so important, especially amongst family. If you enjoyed today episode or any really, please leave a review Please email us misfitsofmotherhoood@gmail.com if you'd like to submit a topic idea or share your story you can follow us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood Or like our facbook page Misfits of motherhood Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    California Autism services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 37:04


    In this weeks episode we discuss some services we're familiar with that may be available to you if you live in California. If you have any topic ideas or would like to collaborate please email us at Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com You can also follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood like us on facebook "Misfits of motherhood podcast' --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The R Word minisode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 25:04


    In our first "minisode" We discuss the R word and talk about if the term special needs is the 'new' r word. (A 'minisode' is like a regular episode just shorter) If you have any topics ideas or would like to send us a message; email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com check out our Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood & Fb page Misfits Of Motherhood Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Myka Stauffer: Adoption Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 49:52


    This week we share our thoughts on the news about Youtube family The Stauffers and their decision to 'rehome' their adopted, autistic son Huxley. If you would like to email us with any topic ideas our email is misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com you can check out or instagram @misfitsofmotherhood give us a like on our Fb page Misfits of motherhood podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Awareness is the foundation of acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 40:16


    This week we discuss the idea that 'Awareness is no longer needed because everyone knows what Autism is." Yes, people really think that. While acceptance is the goal, awareness still is needed. You can email us at Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Losing yourself in motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 44:43


    Losing yourself in motherhood can feel like youve lost your sense of identity or pushing back big goals you set in place before motherhood. We discuss what the phrase "losing yourself in motherhood" means to us and the importance of making time for yourself. If you have any topic ideas you can always email us at Misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood or give us a like on FB --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Living with Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 42:06


    In this weeks episode, we talk about Anxiety. How it affects us and some tips to cope with it. You can find us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood Facebook and you can always email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What not to say to an Autism parent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 70:20


    This episode is prerecorded. We talk about what was going on at the time and how Veronica daughter was exposed to COVID-19 before schools shut down and the testing process. Have you ever heard " They dont look autistic" " Oh like rainman" " what is their special interest" Well we talk about those unhelpful, annoying and usually ignorant comments we tend to hear about our children. If you have any topic ideas please email us at misfitsofmotherhood@gmail.com You can find us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood & on Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Special needs parenting + Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 44:06


    It is ok to grieve what you thought your pregnancy and parenting journey would be like and isn't. It does not mean we don't love our children. As parents of special needs children there is a unique type of grief we experience. Its a rollercoaster of emotions for years to come. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Parenting during a pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 39:11


    We talk about adjusting to our new normal, which hard for everyone but especially when your children thrive in a routine. As parents of kids on he spectrum we have to "pick our battles' during this uncertain time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mom-Shaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 54:05


    Motherhood is hard, we dont need the added bullying from other moms about our parenting choices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Autism portrayed in TV & film

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 53:58


    We discuss our thoughts on how autistic characters in television and movies are portrayed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Autism diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 49:57


    We discuss our individual journeys on the process of learning about Autism, identifying it in our children & them recieving an Autism spectrum disorder diagnoses --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Our 1st Momcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 19:51


    "Hi, Im Veronica & Im Natalie and you are listening to Misfits of Motherhood Podcast" This episode we introduce ourselves and discuss what brought us to launching our podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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