The Master & Me

Hi Everyone! We have another published individual on the show! Please allow me to introduce you to Marissa! Marissa is the mom of 3 who's son has been diagnosed with Autism. She wears so many hats, but the most recent one is that of author. We talk about what drove her to write "Unique, You See" (and how quickly she got it to print)! Yes, you'll feel like an underachiever, but she is worth the listen! Such great energy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! I am very excited to introduce you to Jon! Jon is a Brooklynite who spends a good portion of his life honing the artistic talents of those in the special need community. He works in conjunction with the AHRC NYC and helps our little ones to find joy in creating art. Maybe there's an artist living amongst you? Find out by listening to Jon today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! Very cool, new age episode of The Master & Me coming at you this week. Theresa Lear Levine joins me to talk through her journey as an adult managing ADHD. When I asked about her "diagnosis" she said it was her super power and I love that for all of us! Theresa is the mom of four boys living in Maryland, who talks to us about the practice of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) which yours truly gets involved with. This is one you don't want to miss. Theresa has amazing energy and a fantastic outlook on life. You can also follow here on IG: @theresalearlevine Be sure to tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! This week I bring you Molly, who hails from Philly! Molly has been a leader in the Marketing and Communications field for over thirty years, but is most proud of her role as mom to three children of her own and two stepsons. Two of her children have special needs, and she is tireless in advocating for them. AND she managed to find a man worthy of her strength and dedication the second time around. I learned a lot listening to her. Oh and also, Molly was the recipient of the Tiffany & Co. Women of the Moment award for her work advocating for children with severe neurological disorders. Such an underachiever. Can't wait for you to hear her story!

Hi Everyone! The Master & Me is back! This interview has been long overdue. Please welcome Nay from the UK! She's the mother of three, two of which have their own brand of challenges, whom I've known for quite some time. We talk about managing three children while managing your sanity! We discuss what it's like to have your child come of age and be on their own and the fear and relief that comes along with it. Excited for you to hear her story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello Everyone! This week I am introducing you to Kristy who is the sister to a brother with Downs Syndrome. There is so much love here, your heart will explode! Kristy's brother, Wesley, is exceptional as an artist as well, which prompted her to create the Exceptional Artist Foundation. She's so inspiring and loving and selfless!! You'll love her as much as I did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Good morning to you all! We kick off the new year speaking to one of the most powerhouse moms I've ever virtually met. Please take a lists to Yadi! Yadi is the mom of a son with ADHD, but also has a career where she supports the US military in the creation of management software, is a grad student in Organization Behavior at Harvard (heard of it?), AND she has a podcast, "Hardcore Soft Skills" where In each episode, Yadi interviews a different expert on a "soft" skill so listeners can learn how to improve on each. Soft skills are the key to make hard skills work, says she. Well, she makes me feel bad for every complaining about being tired! She's great, has an amazing accent, and you'll love her like I did! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Friends! This is a Very Special Holiday episode of the Master & Me. Meet Alli. Alli is a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire who is majoring in Psychology and minoring in being completely awesome! Her genuine compassion for the special needs community is so inspiring, she will make you want to be better as a human being. Her parents should walk the streets proudly. There is nothing but love and positivity in this episode. Enjoy.

Friends! Let me introduce you to Laura who hails from Kansas! Yes, Kansas! Kansas will surprise you with the services they have available for our special loved ones. Well, at least I was surprised. Laura is the mom to Jack who is 18 and has been diagnosed with autism, apraxia, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, digestive issues, feeding problems and scoliosis. I ask her how she gets out of bed in the morning and it's with both feet on the ground. The woman is a POWERHOUSE and super impressive. She will definitely make you want to step your game up. Can't wait for you to listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A Thanksgiving Special! It was such a treat to speak to Jeanine from NYC this week that I'm dropping this one early (also, I want to enjoy my time off). This powerhouse of a woman is an oncology nurse and raising a son with Autism. We get real and cover off on such things as stupid people who say the stupidest things, getting that necessary down time and of course navigating this new reality. She's not alone in this reality as she has what she calls the Graycare team who support her and her family during this journey. I loved this conversation so much and I hope you will too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Friends! This week I have a very special guest, my future brother in law, Brian Shartrand! Brian worked in law enforcement his entire career but don't let that tough exterior fool you! He ALSO volunteered as a ski instructor for children with various levels of special needs for nearly 30 years! He's just a big old softy! This week we talk about what's available for our special loved ones and that all kids just need to get outside! So don't be afraid moms and dads...let the kids have fun! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You guys...you must tune into this episode. This week I bring you Vinnie! He is a father of two kids, 11 and 7 and the creator and co-host of the Dad So Hard Podcast (which you MUST tune into). What's the show's concept? That all fathers have the ability, and should choose to, work hard, play hard, and DAD even harder! Listen as he tells us about his son's journey and laugh so hard, too. As I state early on...I lose complete control of this episode because he's a force!

Hi Everyone! This week I bring you Colleen! This midwest Mom of FOUR kids who's youngest daughter has been diagnosed with down's syndrome. What we learn from Colleen is that the diagnosis has not changed the way her family treats Eileen not one bit! Colleen and I laughed a lot and we cried some. Her energy is infectious. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to season 2 of The Master & Me! This week I bring you Fallon who is the Director of Communications and Marketing at JARC in Boca Raton! Fallon explains to us how JARC has been supporting the special needs community for decades to gain their independence and purpose once they are old enough to be on their own. If you're a parent who may have some reservations about letting your loved one be on their own, this is one episode for you to listen to! For additional information, check out jarcfl.org! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! This week we connect with my dear friend Kim from Texas! She is the mom of a special needs son who is now 20 years old. We talk about the preparation needed to get our children living on their own...and there's a lot we need to do to give our children the dignity they deserve. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Friends! With Father's Day right around the corner, I wanted to do my first panel, if you will. Please let me introduce you to Adam, Julian, and Sky! All three have children with various levels of special needs and are extremely candid about their role (or lack there of) in their children's development. Covid has been the great equalizer for sure! Join us while WE have a cocktail and chat through juggling being an executive, a dad and a supportive husband! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You guys! This week we have my favorite yet under appreciated folks in the US: TEACHERS. And this particular teacher is of the special ed variety. She's funny, insightful and most importantly the best advocate for our kids in the classroom. I bring you Andi just in time for the end of the school year! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we have on Charlie from Staten Island! He is my first guest that has a daughter with special needs. His experience is one that I will never forget because he and his wife went through the ringer with multiple diagnoses and seizures. And yet...he has such a great disposition and a wealth of knowledge that I think we will all benefit from. I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! This one is part feel good story and part tear jerker! We're going to Florida this week to hear from my guest, Dina, who is pretty much responsible for taking care of her sister now that her parents are not available to do so. She is as selfless as they come, you guys. She's quite the inspiration. We cover everything from caregiving to bullying. You won't want to miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Friends! This week we speak to Lauren from NJ who has been dubbed "Hot Mom" by her friends (because it's true). But she's more than just a pretty face and an amazing body (witch) she's also pretty damn smart and the hardest working momma I know! She's been managing her son's ADHD like a champ, but in this episode, the focus is on dating after divorce. BOY OH BOY does she have some stories to tell! Tune in for some laughs and the reality of trying to bring someone new into your child's life! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! This week is a real doozy! We have a makeup artist, author and self proclaimed Hot Mess Mom joining the show! Lauren is hilarious (I laugh more than I interview so apologies in advance) and REAL! Her message is plain: there is no such thing as a perfect mom and at the end of the day your children love you more than you'll ever know! She laughs alot, but she's also been through alot. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did. Also, pick up her book "My Mom: the best mom ever!" It's really cute! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! This week gets a little emotional, I'm not gonna lie, so get those tissues ready! Nadia shares her story as a mom with a Pakistani upbringing who recently learned her middle child is on the spectrum. You won't want to miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Finally...a father! Tune in this week as we talk to my good friend, Brandon, who has a daughter with special needs. Brandon is very candid about his battle with the school system to get his daughter what he needs. It's a good listen so I hope you check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! Tune in this week when I hear from my "old" friend Beth! We learn a bit of what it's like to have two sons with a diagnosis and how she maneuvered through the system in Switzerland. We haven't seen each other since high school graduation so this a fun one!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! Super thrilled to have you hear from Jessica! After raising teenaged boys, she has a third who has been diagnosed with Autism and he's a remarkable human being. Forget about what you think you know about Autism, because her Dean will have you in awe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to have my good friend Liz from Atlanta on to share her journey with her son with all of us! We haven't seen one another so you'll have to deal with some school girl giggling but she's dropping some realness that I think we all can appreciate when you are raising a child with multiple diagnoses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey Everyone! This week we are going to talk a little bit about traveling with your special loved one. I am sharing some travel ideas that have worked for me and The Master in the past that could work for you! I've also invited some friends that I've met during these travels to help persuade those of you who have been hesitant to get out there! My mommy friend, Cristina and the gals we met on our cruise from Autism of the Seas, Amanda and Lindsey! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are kicking things off with my good friend, Zim! She's the mom of two amazing kids but the focus in this episode is on her youngest. We hear about the diagnosis, battles with the school and just her ask that people don't rush to judge. She's super cool, you guys! Can't wait for you to hear her story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi Everyone! So excited to finally get this podcast off the ground. This is just an intro to what is to come on The Master & Me! There a definitely some recording (ahem) irregularities in this one so don't judge me out of the gate! I promise you that this will be so much fun as we learn from one another about ourselves and our special loved ones.