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A podcast dedicated to moms and all their favorite topics.

Rad Mom Radio Natalie

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

A podcast dedicated to moms and all their favorite topics.

    Celebrating Sensory Differences Through Children's Literature, with Lindsey Rowe Parker

    Celebrating Sensory Differences Through Children's Literature, with Lindsey Rowe Parker

    Hello and welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio!

    This week my guest is Lindsey Rowe Parker. Lindsey is the author of the award-winning book about sensory differences, Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down. A mom with a home full of neurodivergent minds, she is embracing the next phase of parenting while learning to navigate and advocate for her autistic daughter.  With a recent adult diagnosis of ADHD, and a new deeper understanding of her own sensory experiences, she has begun to delve into the neurodiversity community learning all she can from neurodivergent voices.
    Lindsey is also the creator of the #SensoryStories campaign that brings together authors, illustrators, educators, and advocates to raise awareness of sensory differences during Sensory Awareness Month this October. The aim is to increase mainstream understanding of the importance of sensory integration and processing.

    You can learn all about Lindsey and her work on her website - www.wigglesstompsandsqueezes.com

    • 49 min
    Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood; Learning How to Love Your Amazingly-Autistic Self, with Danielle Sullivan

    Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood; Learning How to Love Your Amazingly-Autistic Self, with Danielle Sullivan

    Danielle Sullivan (she/they) is an autistic neurodiversity advocate, parent coach, certified life coach, and host of the Neurodiverging Podcast. Her mission is to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. 
    She offers parent and life coaching services, peer support groups, webinars on neurodiversity-related topics, and a self-paced emotional intelligence course for autistic adults. Learn more at http://neurodiverging.com today. 
    Questions, comments, suggestions? Email us at contact@neurodiverging.com. 
    Social links:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/neurodiverging
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/neurodiverging
    Medium: https://medium.com/@neurodiverging
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrb_gDRHmg5ow9AJasuf0g
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleatneurodiverging/
    Cloverleaf: https://app.cloverleaf.me/p/990350-danielle-sullivan
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neurodiverging

    • 54 min
    How to Help Your Child Regulate Their Nervous System Through Nature Play, with Jena Ponti Jauchius

    How to Help Your Child Regulate Their Nervous System Through Nature Play, with Jena Ponti Jauchius

    Hello and welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio!

    This week my guest is Jena Ponti Jauchius - Jena is a landscape architect and nature play expert who teaches parents, early childhood educators, and others how to create sensory-rich nature-based play and learning spaces for children so they can grow their bodies, minds, and spirits. 

    She's spent her 22+ year career designing children's nature play and learning spaces for children of all abilities and diversities, and specializes in designing supportive environments for children with autism and other neurodiversities.

    Jena speaks nationally and internationally about nature play for children's 7 sensory systems and other topics.

    She's also the mom of incredible twins she affectionately calls the "twin-ado".

    • 49 min
    How to Have an Open Conversation About Depression, Mental Health, and Suicidal Ideation, with Lisa Sugarman

    How to Have an Open Conversation About Depression, Mental Health, and Suicidal Ideation, with Lisa Sugarman

    Hello and welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio!

    This week my guest is Lisa Sugarman - Lisa is a parenting author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a podcast host, and a survivor of suicide loss, losing her dad Jim at age ten. She’s also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness & suicide prevention and recently became a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Lisa writes the syndicated opinion column It Is What It Is and is the author of How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It, Untying Parent Anxiety, and LIFE: It Is What It Is, available on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold. She’s also the co-host of the podcast LIFE Unfiltered on iTunes and on iHeartRadio, and a contributor on Healthline Parenthood, GrownAndFlown, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, LittleThings, and More Content Now. Lisa lives with her husband and two daughters just north of Boston. Visit her online at www.lisasugarman.com

    • 57 min
    Navigating Special Needs Parenting and the Importance of Finding Time for Creativity in Motherhood, with Heidi Fiedler

    Navigating Special Needs Parenting and the Importance of Finding Time for Creativity in Motherhood, with Heidi Fiedler

    Hello and welcome to Rad Mom Radio!

    This week my guest is Heidi Fiedler. Heidi is a writer, editor, and creative coach who helps mothers find ease and joy through small, creative moments. She's currently working on her own book about making space for creativity in motherhood. 
    PDF/newsletter sign up: https://mailchi.mp/helloheidifiedler.com/7-days-of-inspiration
    Mothers Who Make: https://heidifiedler.substack.com/ 

    • 59 min
    Angelman Syndrome, Parent Advocacy, and the Fight for Inclusivity in the Classroom, with Anastascia Klimek-Cardenas

    Angelman Syndrome, Parent Advocacy, and the Fight for Inclusivity in the Classroom, with Anastascia Klimek-Cardenas

    Hello and welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio!

    This week my guest is Anastascia, a local wife, mom, and college counselor. Anastascia has two sons, her youngest, Caleb, is a senior in high school and is diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. In this episode we talked all about Angelman Syndrome, Anastascia's experience as Caleb's parent advocate in the school system, and what an inclusive classroom should be.

    Thank you so much for listening!

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Andee2s ,

Great podcast

Natalie does a great job with not only interviewing and engaging with her guests but also giving a little of personal insight. Especially liked the episode Mom without a Mom , and her discussion with Dr. Reilly.

Ann Hince ,

Excellent host!

Natalie and I had a really good conversation about finding peace, even in motherhood. She is an excellent host and I encourage other mothers to listen in and learn what they can. ✨

TinyDogBooks ,

Thoughtful, Relatable Radio

Interesting and timely topics presented in an honest way. From the start, you can tell that Natalie really cares about giving practical help to the people listening. And getting answers to the questions we ask! This is a great community.

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