Mother’s Guide Through Autism Podcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST
This podcast was created to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 30+ years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have inspiring mothers and expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
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Episodes
194. Accepting the Diagnosis: An Autism Dad's Journey from Struggle to Strength with Harry Psaros
Brigitte sits down with Harry Psaros to talk about a side to the story we don't hear often enough on the autism parenting journey: the father’s perspective.
193. Why Your Child’s Meltdown Triggers Your Own Anxiety with Maureen Brice & Dr. Nicole Dolan
Brigitte sits down with Maureen Brice and Dr. Nicole Dolan to explore a deeply profound side of caregiving: the parent’s own nervous system, trauma history, and energetic frequency.
192. Originally Aired on Your Trauma Talks: A Mother and Son Journey of Faith, Advocacy, and Acceptance
Originally aired on Your Trauma Talks and shared here with permission, this episode features Brigitte and Joseph in a heartfelt conversation about autism, advocacy, faith, acceptance, and neurodiversity from both the mother’s and son’s perspective.
191. Emotional Regulation Starts With Us: Tools for Neurodivergent Families with Sara Hartley
Brigitte talks with Sara Hartley, a healthcare leader, children’s author, and creator of the Aligned Parenting Method, about helping neurodivergent children navigate big emotions through trust, safety, and connection.
190. Nervous System Regulation for Kids: Two Powerful Approaches
A curated conversation on nervous system regulation for kids, featuring Craniosacral Therapy and the Safe and Sound Protocol. This episode explores how body-based, regulation-first approaches can support children with sensory processing differences and autism.
189. Autism Out Loud: Motherhood, Marriage & Everyday Miracles with Carrie Cariello
Brigitte welcomes back Carrie Cariello—mother, writer, and one of the co-authors of the bestselling book Autism Out Loud—to talk about everyday miracles and sibling involvement to marriage, disability planning, and preparing for adulthood.
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Brigitte talks about how to find hope on the autism parenting journey.