Beyond the Label Podcast

Ty & Lisa Kellogg
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We’re Ty & Lisa Kellogg—parents to three great kids: Nora, Milo, and June. Our daughters are neurotypical, and our son is autistic. Since Milo’s diagnosis in January 2023, we’ve been learning how to navigate parenting, family dynamics, and life in ways we never expected. Spoiler alert: We don’t have all the answers (to parenting or podcasting), but we’re figuring it out as we go. This show is our way of processing the highs and lows, sharing what’s real—grief, hope, fear, laughter—and connecting with others on similar journeys. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, love someone who is, or just want an honest look at one family's parenting experiences, you’re in the right place. (We’re nice, we promise.)

  1. E48: The Loop

    FEB 23

    E48: The Loop

    For years, we’ve described Milo as being “stuck in a loop.” These days, that loop involves repeated questions about Llama Llama toys and birthday parties. In this episode, we reflect on how looping has evolved from something that trapped our family in cycles of anger and anxiety to something that’s become part of Milo’s daily rhythm—and often, how he communicates.  Topics discussed: autism parenting, repetitive behaviors, scripting, anxiety in autism, ABA therapy, speech therapy, emotional regulation, autism and medication. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    14 min
  2. E47: The Prize

    FEB 16

    E47: The Prize

    What happens when a simple carnival game becomes an impossible challenge for your family? We're sharing two stories about navigating arcades and fair games with our son Milo, who is autistic—and how those decisions impact our neurotypical daughters, Nora and June. From a yellow Baby Shark prize at the Geauga County Fair to an unfortunate claw machine incident at a birthday party, we open up about sensory overload, managing public meltdowns, and navigating frank conversations with our daughters about our own limitations as parents. We discuss why we now avoid the Midway, how setting expectations ahead of time helps, and what it means to "play the long game" when teaching siblings with different needs to navigate the world together. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    20 min
  3. E46: New Mouth

    FEB 9

    E46: New Mouth

    We’re sharing the full story behind Milo’s January surgery — including a tonsillectomy and turbinate reduction — and how we navigated it as parents of an autistic child who thrives on routine, predictability, and trust.  We rewind to early speech concerns, chronic congestion, adenoid removal, allergy testing, and the long road to understanding Milo’s needs.  We also share practical takeaways for families navigating surgery and recovery with autistic kids:  • how we prepared Milo using social stories and visual supports  • what actually helped during recovery (and what didn’t)  • medication routines, food struggles, and safe-food surprises  • advocating across providers before surgery Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    29 min
  4. E45: No Mom

    FEB 3

    E45: No Mom

    When Ty takes the girls to swim lessons, Lisa is home alone with Milo — something that once felt impossible. We're giving you a glimpse into the rhythms of our home and what it can feel like to parent an autistic child when you’re not the preferred parent.  Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    9 min
  5. E44: Seven

    JAN 26

    E44: Seven

    For Milo's 7th birthday, we're reflecting on some of the highs and lows and lessons learned in the last year.  We reference this episode about Milo's 6th birthday: E3: Cake Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    19 min
  6. E43: Nerf Battle

    JAN 12

    E43: Nerf Battle

    When Ty joins Nora at a friend’s birthday party, he finds himself in the middle of an all-out Nerf battle—with a room full of boys Milo’s age. It sparks an uncomfortable realization: what happens when you can play easily with other kids your son’s age… but not in the same way with your own child? Is it wrong to feel guilt—or even sadness—about that? Maybe it's just part of the emotional tightrope we walk as parents. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    12 min
  7. E42: It's a Camel!

    JAN 5

    E42: It's a Camel!

    Camel or avocado? You never know. In this episode, we share a few small moments that show how much Milo has changed over the past year. What begins with a simple joke at the kitchen counter turns into a conversation about humor, communication, and emotional regulation. We talk about how Milo is not just expressing himself more clearly but also connecting with others through teasing and shared jokes.  "Santa? Bye bye!"  Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    9 min
  8. E41: Village

    12/01/2025

    E41: Village

    Tune in for a little message of gratitude to our listeners and a quick update on the future of the podcast. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. Thank you for being here!

    9 min
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We’re Ty & Lisa Kellogg—parents to three great kids: Nora, Milo, and June. Our daughters are neurotypical, and our son is autistic. Since Milo’s diagnosis in January 2023, we’ve been learning how to navigate parenting, family dynamics, and life in ways we never expected. Spoiler alert: We don’t have all the answers (to parenting or podcasting), but we’re figuring it out as we go. This show is our way of processing the highs and lows, sharing what’s real—grief, hope, fear, laughter—and connecting with others on similar journeys. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, love someone who is, or just want an honest look at one family's parenting experiences, you’re in the right place. (We’re nice, we promise.)

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  • Creator
    Ty & Lisa Kellogg
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond the Label Podcast
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    Beyond the Label Podcast