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Autism for Badass MomsEp. 100 - 100 Episode Strong - And Still Breaking Every Barrier (Part 2)In Part 2 of this powerful 100th episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah Cartwright reflects on the journey of motherhood while raising children with autism. She discusses the challenges, emotional struggles, and the importance of community support. Rashidah emphasizes the need for self-care, vulnerability, and resetting expectations as essential components of being a badass mom. The conversation highlights the strength and resilience of mothers navigating the complexities of autism, encouraging listeners to embrace their journeys and seek support.What we discuss:00:00 Empowering Moms: A Journey Begins01:39...2025-08-1255 minAutism for Badass MomsEp. 100 - 100 Episodes Strong - And Still Breaking Every Barrier...In Part 1 of this powerful 100th episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah Cartwright takes listeners on an unapologetically real journey through the highs, lows, and in-betweens of raising children with autism. From the moment of diagnosis to the endless fight for services and understanding, Rashidah opens up about the raw emotions, relentless advocacy, and unshakable love that define this path. This milestone isn’t just about a number—it’s a celebration of a community built on grit, grace, and the kind of strength only autism moms truly understand. Packed with personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and a rallyi...2025-08-121h 05
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 72 - From Doctor to Autism Mom with Dr. AlishaIn this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, Rashidah sits down with Dr. Alisha, a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician from Alabama, whose journey as a mother, physician, and advocate will leave you inspired.
Dr. Alisha shares her story of raising her 8-year-old son Langston, a former 23-week micro-preemie diagnosed with autism at age 2, who also has ADHD.
As both a doctor who has cared for autistic children and a mother raising her autistic son, Dr. Alisha offers a unique dual perspective filled with insight, challenges, and triumphs. From...2025-01-281h 00
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 69 - Love on the Run: Autism & ElopementIn this heartfelt episode, Rashidah sits down with Nadia Marshall Mikel, a remarkable wife, mother, and advocate from Maywood, Illinois. Nadia shares her powerful journey with autism, which began in 2021 when her son, Josiah, was diagnosed at the age of 2. She opens up about the emotions, challenges, and moments of self-discovery that have shaped her mission.
From grappling with denial and learning to embrace her son’s extraordinary abilities to the life-changing moment when Josiah eloped, Nadia’s story is one of resilience, growth, and love. With a degree in communications from Governor's State Univ...2025-01-0754 min
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 63 - The Emotional Toll of Autism DadsIn this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah welcomes Ivan Lopez, a booking and transportation commander at Westchester County Department of Corrections, to discuss the rarely addressed emotional toll on autism dads. Ivan shares his personal journey of raising his son, Mateo, who is on the autism spectrum, and provides insight into the challenges, triumphs, and the importance of support and therapy for fathers.
Connect with Ivan:
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papa_gato_got_kicks/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/super_autism_papa_gato/
2024-11-261h 08
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 59 - Coping with IsolationIn this empowering episode of 'Autism for Badass Moms,' host Rashidah Cartwright delves deep into the inspiring journey of Sidra, United Kingdom resident, and a full-time parent of three sons with Autism Spectrum Disorder. From initial diagnoses to navigating adolescence and maintaining mental health, Sidra shares candidly about her experiences, the challenges she faced, and the triumphs that have shaped her family's life. This episode is a testament to the resilience, determination, and fierce love that define 'badass' moms everywhere.
Connect with Sidra:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siddy0424/
2024-10-2953 min
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 54 - Doing It All: Exploring the Pressure on Autism MomsIn this episode, host Rashidah interviews Aisha about her journey as a mother raising a child with autism. They discuss Aisha's experience navigating her daughter's initial diagnosis, the struggles of raising a child with autism, and the ways she has learned to cope and thrive. Aisha shares valuable insights on letting go of control, building a support network, and finding strength in vulnerability.
Connect with Aisha:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsaish/
Don't forget to subscribe to the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast so you never miss and episode! If you found Aisha's story i...2024-09-241h 02
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 53 - Celebrating Small Victories On Tough Autism DaysIn this episode Rashidah converses with Kristyn, a mom of two navigating life with her son's autism diagnosis. Kristyn shares her journey from the initial diagnosis to the development of Liam’s unique talents and the challenges they face together. They delve into the good and challenging moments of raising a child with autism, highlighting the importance of positivity and finding small victories.
Connect with Kristyn:
-Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/krismcx0/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingbuds.enrichment/
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Autism for Badass MomsEp. 40 - When Plans Change: Finding Hope and Acceptance as an Autism MomIn this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah welcomes Jan Stewart, mental health governance expert and advocate from Toronto, Canada. She is a highly regarded autism advocate, award-winning author and parent. Her best-selling memoir Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness is brutally honest and describes her emotional, non-stop roller coaster story parenting two children with multiple co-occurring conditions.
Together they discuss Jan's heartfelt journey with her two children, Andrew and Ainsley, who have multiple co-occurring conditions.
Jan shares her family's experiences. He...2024-06-111h 01
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 33 - Insights from a Mother Raising Diverse ChildrenIn this episode of 'Autism for Badass Moms,' host Rashidah welcomes Katie, a resilient mother from Queens, New York, with two sons on the autism spectrum and a neurotypical daughter. Katie shares her challenging yet rewarding journey of recognizing and navigating autism in her children, from early denial and confusion to empowerment through knowledge and support. Emphasizing the importance of support systems, Katie discusses homeschooling her children, the individual challenges and milestones her sons have faced, and the beautiful dynamics with her blended family.
The episode serves as a source of inspiration, education...2024-04-2333 min
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 31 - Counseling and CopingIn this heartfelt episode of 'Autism for Badass Moms', Rashidah welcomes Jessica, a mom navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism. Jessica shares her emotional journey from the devastation of her son's diagnosis to becoming his biggest advocate and learning to cope with the changes it brought. She discusses the initial signs of autism in her son, the process of diagnosis, and the importance of moving beyond self-blame and grief. Jessica emphasizes the role of therapy in her healing process, her endeavor to ensure her son can communicate effectively despite being nonverbal and her initiatives to help...2024-04-1050 min
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 31 - Counseling and CopingIn this heartfelt episode of 'Autism for Badass Moms', Rashidah welcomes Jessica, a mom navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism. Jessica shares her emotional journey from the devastation of her son's diagnosis to becoming his biggest advocate and learning to cope with the changes it brought. She discusses the initial signs of autism in her son, the process of diagnosis, and the importance of moving beyond self-blame and grief. Jessica emphasizes the role of therapy in her healing process, her endeavor to ensure her son can communicate effectively despite being nonverbal and her initiatives to help...2024-04-1050 min
Autism for Badass MomsEp. 30 - Autism & Divorce: A Mother's Journey to Single ParenthoodIn this episode, host Rashidah welcomes guest Taneka, a resilient mother of two, one of whom is an adult living with autism, epilepsy, and hydrocephalus. Taneka shares her emotional and empowering journey from noticing early signs of autism in her son, navigating a late diagnosis, dealing with divorce, and facing the significant loss of her parents, to founding Shield of Colors, an organization advocating for autism and other conditions. She also discusses her anthology book, "Girl, Get Up and Move. You are enough," aimed at sharing her story and that of others to find purpose in pain.
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Autism for Badass MomsEp. 29 - You're More Than Enough: Empowering Autism MomsIn this episode, host Rashidah engages in a profound and inspiring conversation with Regine. Throughout their discussion, they delve into Regine's personal journey with autism with sensory processing disorder and hyperlexia, from the initial signs and diagnosis of her son, to the challenges and triumphs of advocating for him and themselves.
The episode highlights the impact of autism on mental health, the strength found in faith, and the importance of support systems for parents navigating similar paths. Regine's story underscores the power of resilience, the significance of being more than enough, and embracing the...2024-03-2646 minAutism for Badass MomsEp. 22 - How to Understand Autism Through a Siblings PerspectiveIn this enlightening episode, host Rashidah welcomes Danielle, a 29-Year-Old neurotypical sibling of Alex, a person living with autism. This episode is a heartfelt narrative of sibling love. Danielle shares about her evolving understanding of autism, and how this shaped her relationship with her brother. She delves into the strategies and approaches that parents can take to ensure that siblings without autism feel validated and not overlooked. The episode wraps with actionable steps that parents can take today to ensure that every member feels supported.
This episode is a must-listen for families touched by...2024-02-0634 minAutism for Badass MomsEp. 21 - Trapped in Flight or FightIn this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, Host Rashidah discusses the fight or flight response, how it frequently manifests in mothers of children with autism as they face daily unpredictable hurdles. Utilizing her personal experiences and insights, Rashidah focuses on recognizing signs of being trapped in this physiological state due to constant stress and unpredictable circumstances. She provides valuable coping mechanisms including breathing exercises, mindfulness, the support of friends, self-care, diet, exercise, and sleep to help individuals return to a state of calm from the chaotic state that the fight or flight mode places them in.
2024-01-3031 minAutism for Badass MomsEp. 18 - How to Not Lose Sight of Yourself in the Process of Managing Your Child's NeedsIn this episode, host Rashidah invites guest author, special needs advocate, and entrepreneur Sheena E. on the podcast to discuss autism parenting, self-improvement and empowering mothers. Sheena E. is a self-published award-winning author who regained her love for writing after her youngest child was diagnosed with autism. The diagnosis led her down a path of self-discovery and reintroduced her to her childhood passion for writing. Sheena E. recommends establishing a self-care routine in addition to managing the child's needs, as this can empower and replenish a mother's emotional strength. Sheena's experience has inspired her to educate and empower others...2024-01-0943 minAutism for Badass MomsEp. 15 - S.O.S: Stressed, Overwhelmed, & StretchedIn this episode, Rashidah dives into the challenges of living everyday life as an autism mom. She addresses a common experience that many of us face at some point: feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. Many of us find ourselves pulled in multiple directions, sometimes we are at our breaking point.
Rashidah will discuss the importance of knowing your bandwidth and how that can help you reclaim a sense of calm and well-being in your life.
Remember you’re not alone and there are effective strategies in managing stress an...2023-12-1923 minAutism for Badass MomsEp. 10 - No. Is a Complete SentenceIn this episode, Rashidah dives into an incredibly important topic: setting healthy boundaries, particularly as the parent of a child with autism.
What you will learn in this episode:
1. The challenges of setting boundaries as autism moms
2. How "no" can be a complete sentence
3. The mental and emotional benefits of learning to say "no"
4. Solutions and coping mechanisms to overcome these challenges
Remember, setting healthy boundaries is beneficial. It's okay to put your needs first...2023-11-1434 minAutism for Badass MomsEpisode No. 9 - How to H.A.L.T. Anxiety in its TracksIn this enlightening episode, Rashidah delves into the challenging yet empowering journey of Autism Moms and their unique experiences with anxiety. We explore the H.A.L.T. technique - a simple yet effective strategy that could be a game-changer in managing stress and anxiety.
Rashidah shares her personal journey dealing with her own anxiety and how the H.A.L.T. technique has helped her manage life's challenges.
Remember to subscribe to the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast. Your feedback helps us...2023-11-0736 minAutism for Badass MomsEp. 7 - How to Accept: The Unexpected Key to Surviving GriefIn today's episode, we delve deep into the complex emotions experienced by mothers of children with autism. Kemba, an autism mom and IEP specialist joins us to discuss the grief cycle that many autism moms go through, the loss of dreams and expectations that come with the diagnosis, and how acceptance can ultimately pave the way toward peace.
Things you'll learn in this episode:
1. The various stages of the grief cycle, such as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, and how they relate to the experiences of autism moms.2023-10-2443 minAutism for Badass MomsHow to Defy the Odds by Sailing Against the StormLinda is a single mom raising 2 boys with a diagnosis of Autism. Along with Autism both boys have medical conditions that include Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Sensory Issues, and Elopement risk. She has gracefully navigated through the challenges and shares her unique journey and the strategies she employed, and how she defied the odds. I hope our conversation inspires you to start thinking about how to defy the odds in the midst of a storm.
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Autism for Badass MomsEpisode No. 1 There is Nothing More Badass Than Being an Autism MomIn today's episode, Rashidah gives you a brief snapshot of what to expect from the weekly podcast. She delves into her emotional journey having 2 children with a diagnosis of autism.
Rashidah delves into the real, raw, and often unspoken aspects of raising a child with autism - the struggles, the victories, and everything in between. She covers in detail the "Badass Blueprint" to transforming and unleashing your inner badass.
At the end of this episode, you will come away with the knowledge that being a badass mom isn't about...2023-09-1539 min
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