When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms Susan Geoghegan

4AM: Celebration and Rage
4AM is back! Today we are chatting about celebrations, rage, and child proofing AirBnB’s. Welcome to the conversation!
Links and resources:
Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Katrina: @kattymac Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety  Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on our upcoming stories of medical and special needs parenting from families like yours.
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Medical motherhood can take its toll on you. The ups, the downs, the trauma, the lack of time for yourself…It is ok not to be ok. Even better, it is ok to ask for help. Today, Susan and Katrina sit down to discuss therapy. The hard, the good, their reasons for going. If you have ever been scared to ask for help, we hope this episode gives you the nudge to do it. As moms, we need to be our best to give our best to our children. Therapy is one of the tools that helps us to do that. 
“Its not horrible because its so good and so rewarding.”-Katrina
Here’s what you don’t want to miss:
Finding a Therapist EMDR Therapy first date Do we enjoy therapy? Core of the onion Why we go Medical motherhood can feel isolating, leaving you searching for answers and resources. We want you to know that it is ok to ask for help. Do you have the resources you need? Do you enjoy therapy? Do you treat yourself when you go? Let us know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send us a DM on Instagram! We'd love to hear from you!
When Autumn Comes:
WAC Instagram
WAC Facebook Page
WAC Society Facebook Page
WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project
Apply for a Caregiver Package

As we approach Father’s Day, we welcome back Daniel for what has now become his annual holiday visit to the podcast. Daniel first spoke with us in 2022. Check out the link below to give the original interview a listen, I promise it’s a good one. Since we last spoke, Daniel has been busy sharing his own story and helping other parent’s to do the same. Today, we discuss the art and importance of storytelling. We see how the sharing of a story can bring together communities and help those who are isolated, feel less so. The stories we share are shared uniquely from our own perspective. When our children are unable to share their own stories, we are able, in a small way, to give a voice to the voiceless. 
“For anyone who’s thinking of sharing their story there is a benefit to you personally, even if you just shove that story in your dresser drawer and never show anybody.”-Daniel
Here’s what you don’t want to miss:
Lucas’s trees Why we share Finding help and hope “For them” How to share What gives Daniel hope Mentioned in this Episode:
Daniel’s First interview with WAC
Daniel’s Second interview with WAC
Global Genes
The Disorder Channel
Courageous Parents Network
 
Medical parenthood can feel isolating, leaving you searching for answers and resources. Daniel has shown us how sharing our stories helps us to connect with our community. Are you interested in learning more? Let me know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send me a DM on Instagram! I'd love to hear from you!
 
When Autumn Comes:
WAC Instagram
WAC Facebook Page
WAC Society Facebook Page
WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project
Apply for a Caregiver Package

Most parents can relate to the sense of losing themselves at least a little bit to parenthood. We leave behind our hobbies and dedicate ourselves to caring for these tiny humans who have taken up residence in our lives. Medical and special needs parenthood takes that to a different level. How do we maintain ourselves in the midst of this defining title of medical parent?
 
This week, we meet Elena. Elena is not only a medical mom, but also a fierce advocate and founder of a nonprofit. She has dedicated her time and skills to education and advocacy for the disability community. Elena introduces us to the topic of codependency in caregiving. She shows us that even as our lives change, we can maintain our sense of self and purpose outside of and along with our title of medical parent. 
“If you hear people talking about their journey publicly, it doesn’t mean we have this figured out. We’re just living this out loud.”-Elena
Here’s what you don’t want to miss:
About Elena Xiomara Little Lobbyists Codependency Cliff Notes Letting Go Staying In Check Really good year? What gives Elena Hope Medical motherhood can feel isolating, leaving you searching for answers and resources. We are so grateful for Elena and the work she has done to fill gaps in the community. Are you interested in learning more? Let me know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send me a DM on Instagram! I'd love to hear from you!
When Autumn Comes:
WAC Instagram
WAC Facebook Page
WAC Society Facebook Page
WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project
Apply for a Caregiver Package
Catch up with Elena: 
Little Lobbyists
On Instagram
On Facebook
Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on our upcoming stories from other members of our medical and disabled community. 
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review so we can reach more moms with medically complicated, rare, beautiful children. 

For those of you who listened in on Season 5, I know you have been at the edge of your seats waiting for Season 6 to start! Season 5 sure was a nail biter, filled with exciting content. Can you sense the sarcasm? I had wonderful guests and lofty plans, but the weight of medical motherhood, running a nonprofit, and life in general certainly kept me from those plans. Don’t lose hope though, the podcast is back and this time with backup!
Last season, we met Katrina. This season, we bring her back as co-host. Today, we get to hear more about the woman behind the microphone: her family, her hobbies, what makes Katrina, Katrina.
“It just made me feel less alone.” -Katrina
Here’s what you don’t want to miss:
Eliana
Teenagers
Relationships between children
The diagnosis
Just for fun
What gives Katrina hope?
Medical motherhood can feel so isolating. It is exciting to connect with another mom and share in this journey with you all. Do you have questions for Katrina? Let us know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send us a DM on Instagram! We would love to connect. Don’t forget to check out Katrina’s Season 5 episode.
When Autumn Comes:
WAC Instagram
WAC Facebook Page
WAC Society Facebook Page
WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project
Apply for a Caregiver Package
Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on our upcoming stories from other members of our medical and disabled community. 
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review so we can reach more moms with medically complicated, rare, beautiful children.
 

Amanda and Suz are talking about the latest encounter they have had with their amazing girls from Heaven. 
Links and resources:
Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan
Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245467847367923 
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast
Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast
WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project - a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for caregivers of medically complex and disabled children. 
 
Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on our upcoming stories of medical and special needs parenting from families like yours.
And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks!