115 episodes

Do you sometimes feel like your life has been hijacked by Autism?
If so, this is the podcast for you. The Autism Mom Coach is a podcast for moms who feel overwhelmed, afraid, and sometimes powerless as they raise their child with Autism. Join your host, Lisa Candera, Certified Life Coach, lawyer, and (more importantly) full-time single mom to a teenage boy with Autism as she shares cognitive-based tools and trauma-informed strategies you can use to feel better now and transform your relationship with Autism and special needs parenting. The truth is, Autism is not in charge of your life, YOU are, and you have more power than you think. Visit theautismmomcoach.com for more information

The Autism Mom Coach Lisa Candera

    • Kids & Family

Do you sometimes feel like your life has been hijacked by Autism?
If so, this is the podcast for you. The Autism Mom Coach is a podcast for moms who feel overwhelmed, afraid, and sometimes powerless as they raise their child with Autism. Join your host, Lisa Candera, Certified Life Coach, lawyer, and (more importantly) full-time single mom to a teenage boy with Autism as she shares cognitive-based tools and trauma-informed strategies you can use to feel better now and transform your relationship with Autism and special needs parenting. The truth is, Autism is not in charge of your life, YOU are, and you have more power than you think. Visit theautismmomcoach.com for more information

    112. Parental PTSD (Part 1)

    112. Parental PTSD (Part 1)

    Discover why parents of children with Autism are at a higher risk of developing PTSD compared to parents of typically developing children. I share the clear indicators that you’re experiencing complex PTSD as an Autism parent, and you’ll learn to identify exactly where your chronic stress is coming from.
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/112

    • 16 min
    111. Negativity Bias (MVP)

    111. Negativity Bias (MVP)

    Learn why our human brains are wired to fixate on all the things that might go wrong, without considering what could or is already going well. I’m showing you how negativity bias impacts your parenting, what happens when you begin to notice your thoughts, and an exercise that will help you see the whole picture when your brain wants to feed you negativity. 
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/111

    • 14 min
    110. What No One Tells You (Part 2)

    110. What No One Tells You (Part 2)

    Hear the continuation of what no one tells you about Autism. I discuss why there’s nothing wrong with you if you’re feeling grief after an Autism diagnosis, how to deal with those, “I could never do what you do…” comments, and you’ll learn that you’re not alone in all of these new experiences you’re having as an Autism parent.
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/110

    • 17 min
    109. What No One Tells You

    109. What No One Tells You

    I share eight things I wish I knew about being an Autism parent that no one ever told me. These are lessons I’ve learned along the way that you can probably relate to, and my hope is that you feel validated, supported, and understood because you are working extraordinarily hard and deserve acknowledgment.
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/109

    • 32 min
    108. IEP Refresh

    108. IEP Refresh

    With my three-day IEP Bootcamp coming up, it’s time for an IEP refresh. As the parent of a child with Autism, you’ll inevitably come to an IEP (Individualized Education Program) table on this journey. This can be an intimidating place to be. So, how do you support your child in understanding what’s going on at an IEP table, while also looking after yourself in the process? Find out in this episode.
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/108

    • 52 min
    107. Reality Check

    107. Reality Check

    This month marks one year since I enrolled my son in what I thought would be the perfect environment for him. However, the reality wasn't what we had expected. Hear my story of receiving a reality check over the past year. I'm sharing the journey I've been on over the past 12 months and giving you my tips for dealing with the reality of the life we're living as parents of a child with Autism.
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/107

    • 14 min

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