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When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4 AM Shark teethWiggly teeth, shark teeth, new grown up teeth. This is all new in the Geoghegan house. 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks! 2025-05-0206 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsOpening the box | Anxiety in medical motherhoodAccording to the google, anxiety is a normal human emotion characterized by feelings of unease, or fear about a future-oriented threat. Anxiety can have physical manifestations, along with mental, and can interfere with daily life. We have spoken about anxiety before. Today, the girls sit down to re-visit the subject. Medical motherhood comes with a whole host of anxiety inducing opportunities. The girls will discuss their individual experiences with anxiety, including what triggers it, and how they manage. “I don’t have the mental capacity to deal with that stuff, so that box needs to stay s...2025-05-0131 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsLive from camp : HOPE FULL | A flocking Good timeOnce a year, flamingos flock to Virginia Beach for a weekend. Not real feathered, flying, bird flamingos…Mingo Mommas! These women and their friends and families join together for the most epic camp out fundraising weekend ever, in support of the Apricity Hope Project. This year, Suz packed up not just her camper and a million other things, but also her microphone for camp : Hope Full. Join us for the first ever live from camp podcast episode. Susan sits down with several alumni of Apricity Hope Project retreats to talk about what AHP and this community mean to...2025-04-1637 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4 AM Uterusless and Tik Tok FamousWe know you want to hear what this episode is about. Susan has big plans coming up and Katrina is rocking out the interwebs…Join us! 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a revie...2025-03-2814 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsCanadian Susan | Caregiving an Adult ChildToday, the ladies sit down with their new friend, Canadian Susan. Her name isn’t really “Canadian Susan,” but it helps with clarity when the Susan’s sit. You guys know American Susan, now welcome our new friend! Also Susan. Susan from the north shares with us her story of losing one child and raising another, with disabilities, into adulthood. What does life look like when you have to pursue guardianship because your child is now 18? What does life look like when your dependent child is now in an adult body? Join us! “You get in a groove...2025-03-191h 00

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSuz | Lessons in GriefFor several seasons now, we have heard Susan interviewing guests. Amazingly brave people have stepped up to the microphone to share their stories with our listeners. Today, we flip that scenario. Now, it’s Suz’s turn to share. Today, Katrina interview’s Susan. The ladies discuss Susan’s story. Suz shares the trauma surrounding Lorelei’s birth and her entry into medical motherhood. She shares about how medical motherhood inspired her to start the Apricity Hope Project, and how she has been changed by Lorelei’s life and death. Speaking of Lorelei, here’s the link to the episode w...2024-11-2054 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4 AM Unitooth4AM is back! Buckle up for Susan’s wild ride of dentistry. You won’t want to miss it! 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks! 2024-11-1511 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTherapy | The Ins and Outs for the Medical MomMedical 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...2024-06-1931 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsAmanda: Grief and Celebration | Navigating New ChaptersThe internet is an interesting place. A place of connections, for both good and bad. A place for sharing knowledge, and a place for following people you have never met. Every now and again a creepy internet stalker turns out to be an actual really wonderful person. Every now and again, that really wonderful person turns into a friend. Enter Amanda. This episode, we get to hear Amanda’s story. Amanda is a fellow mito mom of a beautiful little girl who is now watching over her from heaven. She is also an expectant mother of a bab...2023-12-1443 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsKatrina | Navigating Repeat HospitalizationsYou’ve heard it before…medical parenting is not for the faint of heart, medical parenting is a roller coaster. With hospitalizations come tests, and fear, and pain. After discharge, the family processes everything that just happened, the “new normal”. For some, this happens frequently. How do you manage the in-between hospital time, waiting for the next medical change? Today, we meet Katrina. Katrina is a mom of three children, one of whom has medical complexities. Katrina shares with us what it looks like to manage her youngest child’s medical complexities, while also parenting two teenagers. We discuss...2023-09-2747 min $I Don\'t Know How You Do It$ I Don't Know How You Do ItResilience, Hope, and Rainbows: Mito Awareness Part 2, with Susan GeogheganSusan Geoghegan brings a unique blend of personal grit and professional planning skills to the table. She's the kind of mother who loves fiercely and fights hard for her family. Her world was rocked when her children Lorelai and Benji were diagnosed with a rare form of Mitochondrial Disease. However, she quickly transformed an unexpected journey into a platform to support, educate, and inspire others. Susan turned her sorrow into determination and became a crusader for Mitochondrial Disease Awareness. I had to actively make a decision early on that we were going to make as much good come f...2023-09-2143 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsWelcome Back: We definitely ghosted youWelcome back everyone! We are so excited for Season FIVE of When Autumn Comes! It has been a summer and we have a lot to catch up on. Today, Susan fesses up about what happened at the end of season four. Season four ended? Why yes it did, but not in the way we intended. You see, Susan has been a busy bee outside of When Autumn Comes, working on some really exciting projects for medical moms. The podcast took a bit of a back seat, but for a really really good reason. This episode, Susan introduces u...2023-09-1326 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsKim Mallon | Children's Therapy Concepts: Reaching GoalsYou and your child have what probably feels like a million appointments scheduled. Medical specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists. All of these people are members of your team. Your child’s team. They are supposed to work with you and your child toward a common goal. But who decides what that goal is? And who decides when you’ve reached it, or how to get there, or when it’s time to take a break? Today, we have a chat with Kim. Kim is a physical therapist and owner of a therapy company that specifically works...2023-06-0151 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsJessica (Part 2) | Defining Grief as a Medical MomMerriam-Webster defines grief as “deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement” or “trouble, annoyance”. The American Psychological Association goes further to include, “Grief often includes physiological distress, separation anxiety, confusion, yearning, obsessive dwelling on the past, and apprehension about the future. Intense grief can become life-threatening through disruption of the immune system, self-neglect, and suicidal thoughts”. Some of us have studied the stages of grief, denial,anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. We are no grief experts; but, with all of these definitions of grief, it is safe to say that everyone’s grief experience is uniquely their...2023-04-2634 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsJessica (Part 1) | Finding the Cure: Navigating Rare Disease and ResearchEvery family with medically complex children is impacted in some way by advances in medicine and therapy. Some have the benefit of recent developments. Others hope for cures and treatments on the horizon, yet just out of reach when they are needed most. At some point, do we all believe we will be the ones to finally beat the diagnosis? In this episode, Susan sits down with Jessica. Jessica is a fellow mito mama. Jessica is also a fellow bereaved mama. She shares the story of her beautiful daughter Dahlia, who was diagnosed with MERRF syndrome. They c...2023-04-1233 min

Raising RareSusan Geoghegan - Caregiver to CaregiverYou are good at so many things, but you are great at taking care of your kids and don’t ever question that. Caregiver to caregiver what you are doing is hard, but you are so good at it.Raising Rare is so excited to share this episode with you. Susan Geoghegan is an amazing mom of two rare babies given the challenge in life of Mitochondrial Disease effecting the FBXL4 gene. Susan’s journey into parenthood was not what she had planned, but as a business owner and wedding planner she soon learned that she was going to...2023-04-0544 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsDiane | Identity as a Special Needs MomWho knew that the moment you became a mother, your whole world would change? I suppose we all did. “They” tell you about the sleepless nights, the infinite love you will have for this new human that you are in charge of. What “they” don’t warn you about is the change in your identity. Of course, the day to day routine looks different. You have a new title. But you are changed deeply to your core. Or are you? Is the same girl who was in there before kids still there, just waiting it out until she is no longer...2023-03-0835 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTake Five: Exactly Who They NeedLet’s take five calming minutes together this monday. You are exactly who your child needs. But it’s also okay to take five minutes for you. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan 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. 2023-01-3005 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Farm Life + Side HustlesClaire is making a 4AM appearance this week. Suz asks about farming - since Claire proclaimed in the last episode that she knows very little about it and wants to do it the rest of her life… Then things get awkward when she informs us that she not only works a farm, runs a nonprofit where she sends care packages to people with chronic medical conditions, but she also sells monuments and tombstones… Yep. We go there. Welcome to the 4AM Mom Club. Connect with Claire: Instagram Facebook Chronically Beautiful Em...2023-01-3008 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsClaire | Chronically Beautiful: Connection in CaregivingHey there friend! I have a question. What would it mean to you to know that there is someone out there who understands firsthand what it means to live with a chronic illness? Not only understands, but has created a project with the sole purpose of spreading joy and hope to others living with similar life long illnesses. That would be pretty awesome, wouldn’t it? Now, what if that person also just happens to be really kind and open about her health and how her illness has changed her family’s life. Today, we meet Claire. Clair...2023-01-2537 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTake 5: It's time for you to take five minutes...To kick off Apricity Hope Project’s Take Five program, we are bringing it to the When Autumn Comes Podcast. Our goal is to give you five minutes, once a week, where you can just “be”. Whether you are hiding in your bathroom, listening in the car, or laying in bed pretending to be asleep… try to take five minutes for yourself this week. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan 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...2023-01-2305 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Back... Cracks and Rashes!Diane joins Suz for the kick off 4AM of Season FOUR! And it’s as random as usual. Sidenote: Do you wash your new clothes before wearing them? 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...2023-01-2009 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsDiane is back-ish!We’ve heard the rumors…Susan and Diane had a massive fight. Diane secretly quit the podcast. They aren’t speaking and blocked each other on social media. Are the rumors true? Have Susan and Diane had a massive breakup? Surely there is some tea to be spilled here. So what’s the deal? Today, Diane is back. It is time to dispel some rumors and catch up. Where has Diane been all this time? What’s going on in her life? What has changed with Suz since they last spoke on the podcast? Are they speaking in real lif...2023-01-1849 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsDaniel | Pain Points + UpdatesAs we wrap up a year, one of my favorite guests is back for a visit. Daniel Defabio is back on the show to catch up and tell us about his newest project - a “late night style” show for those who are part of our medically complex, disabled community. Additionally, I realized that I did not explain the changed that When Autumn Comes has faced - so I dish a bit about that a couple times today. “What makes us angry? What do we need people to know? We're not complaining, we're just explaining and we e...2022-12-2322 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Lattes for the LadiesWe are not sponsored by Starbucks but we would be thrilled if they were interested in partnering with two exhausted medical, rare disease mamas who trive on peppermint mochas and survive on caffiene. Suz and Brittany bond over coffee during this 4AM bonus content. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan @evie.thing.setd5 on instagram 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 par...2022-12-1706 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsBrittany | Fixers + People Pleasing Mamas: Finding Community in RarityEvery one of us is special. Every one of us needs connection. When we connect with people who are “like us,” how do we find connection in rarity? Where do we go for support when we are one of a very few who share a similar story? Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Brittany. Brittany’s daughter Everleigh has a rare disease called SetD5. At age 3, she is one of approximately 300 others worldwide with this diagnosis. In fact, she is the only one with her specific subtype. Because of how rare her disease is, there...2022-12-1433 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTracy | Accept the Love: A foster turned adoptive mom navigating mental healthHey mama. Motherhood is really really hard. Medical motherhood, foster motherhood, adoptive motherhood…motherhood in all of its many forms is hard. Regardless, every journey to motherhood is unique, and yet so very similar. What do medical motherhood and foster/adoptive motherhood have in common? We’re so glad you asked. This week’s guest, Tracy shares her unique journey into motherhood. From foster mom, to no kids at home, to adoptive mom. She opens up about the challenges she has faced navigating mental health needs for her children and leaves us with a very important takeaway, and glim...2022-12-0146 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTia | To Trach or Not to Trach: Making Medical Decisions for our ChildrenWe know that it is scary to learn that your child(ren) may need extra pieces of medical equipment to survive. Medical technology should never be positioned to us as a “last resort” when in reality it is often life saving game changers for our kids. Tia is here, sharing her family’s story. I met Tia and Hendrix when Benji and I were in the NICU and then we continued to cross paths frequently when Lorelei and I were in the PICU. Tia talks about what it was like when they began to discuss a trache...2022-11-2341 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsMeredith | Welcome to Germany: A 2X NICU Mom’s Tips for NICU Awareness MonthHey mama. A NICU hospital stay is like stepping into another world – one where there are a whole lot of questions. What do these medical terms mean? What are these numbers? How do you advocate for yourself and your baby? In the midst of worrying about your child's health and wellbeing, you’re wondering about all of this. It’s a lot. That’s why this episode is for you… I planned to share my experience and the experiences of others during NICU Awareness Month, but September came and went and content didn't get out (if anyone understand...2022-10-1448 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Boob Graze + PICU PillowsIf you need a good chuckle, you will love today’s 4AM with my guest Olivia. We talk about a legit 4AM boob graze, strategies for wearing a bra while in the hospital, and a new nonprofit she is starting one day. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan 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. And, i...2022-10-0709 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsOlivia: Dumping The Bucket | Pivoting as a Rare Disease FamilyMeet Olivia and her beautiful family. Her youngest son, Archer, was born with a slew of medical complications and was later diagnosed with not one, but two rare diseases: Kabuki Syndrome and RYR1. This family has had to make some logistical decisions, including career and geographic moves, to make sure their entire family is balancing the best way they can. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Two rare genetic syndromes that do not play well together The Teeter Totter: spouses handling tough news Born at the start of the pandemic… plus career shifts, an...2022-10-0548 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsBeth | Parent IEP AdvocacyWe are kicking off season three just as everyone is kicking off a brand new school year! With that, our first guest is Beth Liesenfeld from the Parent IEP Lab. She is an incredible resource for parents who are navigating the school system for our medical and special needs kids. Today she breaks down a lot of information but she also invites you to her FREE Parent IEP Advocacy Summit with over 15 speakers and a TON of information. Link below to sign up for the summit! Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: What i...2022-09-2237 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSeason Three BIG NEWS + PreviewThank you all so much for your patience as Suz navigated life without a computer for weeks and weeks. We are BACK and we are thrilled to be here for our third season! We have amazing, exciting, semi-terrifiying (if you’re Suz) BIG NEWS to share in this preview episode so give it a listen. Lastly we are sharing details about the upcoming (free) Parent IEP Advocacy Summit that is happening this week where Suz will be one of 15+ speakers! Links and resources: Parent IEP Advocacy Summit: https://courses.theieplab.com/a/2147518470/d83e8M6W WAC...2022-09-1907 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSummer Series | Traveling with Sensory SensitivitiesWe know that traveling can be overstimulating for neurotypical individuals, but how does it affect our children who are already sensory sensitive? Amy, from Floyo Travel, is talking with Suz today about tips for traveling with the right mindset for special needs families who may struggle with sensory processing disorders. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: The importance of practicing before your trip Sensory travel tips, including locating the “safe + quiet spot” when you arrive Sensory support: TSA Cares Expectations in the moment Links and resources: Mentioned in this episode: Grief in Pr...2022-08-1022 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSummer Series | Travel Communication Tips for Special Needs FamilyAmy from Floyo Travel is opening up and sharing all of her tips and tricks when it comes to communication while on vacation. We talk about communication for our nonverbal children, but also communication roles as parents and caregivers. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: What does it look like to work with a travel agent? Communication devices and options while traveling Medical travel card and why you should have one Communicating your family’s needs Links and resources: Connect with Amy: www.floyotravel.com Do you love WAC? We are indepen...2022-08-0320 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSummer Series | Cruising as a Family with DisabilitiesThis week Amy from Floyo Travel is sharing tips and tricks for cruise ship travel. She is also talking about traveling as a family with special dietary needs. Join her and Suz as they continue the When Summer Comes Series. We are keeping these episodes short and sweet, and packed full of travel tips for medically complex, disabled families. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Dietary needs and feeding supplies Secret cruise ship tips Trip insurance for medically complex families Travel precautions and resources Links and resources: Connect with Amy: www.fl...2022-07-2719 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSummer Series | Mobility Tips for Traveling with Special Needs ChildrenAmy from Floyo Travel is joining Suz for our When Summer Comes Series. We are keeping these episodes short and sweet, and packed full of travel tips for medically complex, disabled families. This week Amy is sharing travel tips related to mobility needs of families like ours. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Staycation practice Loosening up the schedule Mindset ADA + travel Equipment to bring Finding the right place for your family Links and resources: Connect with Amy: www.floyotravel.com Do you love WAC? We are independently produced and would appre...2022-07-2020 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSummer Series | Respite and Vacations Tips for Medical MomsAmy from Floyo Travel is joining Suz for our When Autumn Comes - scratch that - When Summer Comes Series. We are keeping these episodes short and sweet, and packed full of travel tips for medically complex, disabled families. This week we are kicking things off by talking about the always important respite. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Meet Amy’s Family Doing what works for your family Accepting and navigating help from others Summer respite tips for caregivers Links and resources: Connect with Amy: www.floyotravel.com Freebies for you: w...2022-07-1321 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSuz | PretzelsI cannot believe we are wrapping up season two of When Autumn Comes. This season finale episode is another “solo suz” episode where I talk about a few things that have been weighing heavy on me lately. Y’all know I struggle with the solo episodes because I prefer talking to someone directly in front of me - but it felt good to get these feelings out and I’m pretty sure some of you may be able to relate. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: I love words Birthdays and holidays Assessments and evals ...2022-06-2929 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Anxiety PopcornRemember that reading game we played in school that left you terrified and anxious? Yep - that one. Leah is here and we are talking about the game Popcorn in preparation for our WAC Summer Book Club. We are reading Leah’s book Loving You Big together! Join us! Link to sign up below. Links and resources: Sign up for the book club here: https://forms.gle/M492Vunqcd9UdToMA Connect with Leah and learn more about her book:: www.lovingyoubig.com Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Facebook: www...2022-06-2405 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsLeah | Book ClubLeah is back! Since we last met her, early in season one, she has released her debut memoir, Loving You Big. It is a story of beautiful, loving, chaos that so many of us can relate with and feel comfort in knowing that we are not alone in this journey. Leah and Suz are hosting the When Autumn Comes Summer Book Club together! Join us as we read Loving You Big as a group throughout the summer. It will be low key, messy and full of hope. Links and resources: Sign up for the book club h...2022-06-2221 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsDaniel | TreesHappy Fathers Day to all the dads out there! This week, instead of having a mom share her story, we invited a dad to the show! Daniel introduces us to his family, he talks about what it feels like to be a rare disease father as he faces the ‘it’s not fair’ moments as well as the waves of grief. Daniel is one of the founders of the Rare Disease Film Festival and the Disorder Channel where they showcase rare stories. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: What we felt when we heard o...2022-06-1558 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTwo Grieving MomsJanice is back! Scroll back and listen to episode 5 called “Quarantine Blessings” to hear her full story. Today we are simply two bereaved medical, special needs moms talking about what has helped our grief journeys and what has not. Trigger warning: this episode is raw, candid and plenty of tears were shed. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Bereaved Mothers Day Hayden’s House of Healing Advice for newly bereaved mothers What does not help bereaved parents Grief and pets Links and resources: Learn about Hayden’s House of Healing: www.haydenshou...2022-06-0847 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Camping, Porkchop Juice + Stolen PretzelsWe are chatting about camping today, as a follow up to Kristy’s episode this week. Diane shares a story about porkchop juice and Suz shares a story about stolen pretzels with cinderella birds. We also 100% recognize that maybe these stories are why we have both become glampers instead of campers… Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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...2022-06-0412 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsKristy | Accessible AdventuresYou are about to meet a brave mama who will do whatever it takes to make sure her children are receiving the best care, best support and best adventures they can possibly imagine. Kristy and her husband packed up their family (during a global pandemic) and moved across the country so her son Robbie could receive better care. Then they became campers and started traveling with their new RV around the country, exploring all the handicap accessible parks and trails they can find! Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Drowning as a family t...2022-06-0154 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Meditative Laundry Session?4AM: Meditative Laundry Diane wants to know if folding laundry can count as self care. Suz wants to know why Diane walks so fast. This one is all over the place. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please...2022-05-2706 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsStephanie | RedAfter her daughter, Nina, passed at 8 years old from Rhabdomyosarcoma (soft tissue cancer) Stephanie continued on, facing waves of grief along with her husband and two other children. 15 years later, Stephanie is now leading grief support groups, helping other parents process the loss of their child(ren). Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Diagnosis + loss within the grief journey Processing grief as a child Honoring and remembering your child(ren) after they pass Everyone’s grief journey is different Links and resources: Freebie: How to Help Your Grieving Friend - and not...2022-05-2548 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsRusty Medical MomToday’s guest is… Suz? She is taking on the mentality that many of us face when we feel “out of practice” when we are thrown into the hospital with our child. Topics discussed that you do not want to miss: Brain fog happens when you walk into the Emergency Room It’s okay to feel all the feels Suz gives a few of the tips that help her during hospital stays Visit suzgeoghegan.com/freebies to get a copy of the communication sheet Suz mentions in this episode Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook...2022-05-1817 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Pole Racing, a Henna Penis + MoreJoin us for a trip down memory lane with Kristen as she shares stories of hospital shenanigans and treatment recovery slumber parties with her sister Samantha. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a...2022-05-1511 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsKristen | Smiling While GrievingKristen is a “cancer sibling” who vulnerably opens up with us about what it was like to lose her sister (and later her mother) to cancer. She shares how her family created as much joy as they could during tough hospital stays, how they hung onto memories with family vacations, and how they found hope for the medically complex community with their nonprofit called Samantha Makes It a Little Easier - SMILE. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Receiving your sister’s cancer diagnosis as an older sibling Creating good times and bond...2022-05-1156 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Sleep spitting + Who Ha Pills + Whatever Suz talked aboutThis is NOT a 5 minutes at 4AM. We are updating you a bit on the pod, talking about next week’s guest and the memorial garden she is building in Suz’s backyard, sleep talking and spitting, AND vitamins for the who ha… All of this for Mothers Day. Happy 4AM. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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 st...2022-05-0721 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsThe Most Epic Mother's Day Pep Talk EverMotherhood is tough. It forces us to face beautiful days and chaotic days. Hard days and easy-ish days. Fun days and structured days. Motherhood is hard no matter what kind of mama you are. Medical motherhood is something most of us never expected to face and it has turned us into people we never expected to be. Today our community unites with a bunch of amazing pep talks. Not just for Mother’s Day - but any day! Happy Mother’s Day mamas. Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Society to talk about...2022-05-0431 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Does wine count as self care?Amanda joins Suz to talk about self care for moms. We recently polled moms in the When Autumn Comes Society and throughout social media to find out what they do for themselves when they have five or more minutes of alone time… Links and resources: Hampton Roads Yoga: www.hrvayoga.com Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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...2022-04-2911 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsAmanda Rogers, MA, LPC | Mental Load of Medical MotherhoodAmanda Rogers, Licensed Professional Counselor is back to share her wisdom with our community of medical caregivers. When I was preparing for this episode I was able to find plenty of information on the mental load of mothers, but nothing specific to medical mothers. So today we are chatting about it! Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Defining “Mental Load” The effect of carrying a heavy mental burden Tactics to manage the things you cannot change Finding a Therapist Links and resources: Looking for a therapist? Start here: www.psycho...2022-04-2733 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Spring Break at CVSDiane shares alllll the mishaps of her Spring Break vacation to Florida and it’s hilarious. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks! 2022-04-2513 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsMarion | Stoic Irish MamaMarion’s daughter, Sarah, was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia at 14 years old. Together, with the rest of their family, they faced the rollercoaster of treatment, relapse, stem cell transplant and all of the emotions that come with it. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Rare cancer diagnosis at 14 years old Relapse 6.5 years out from remission Patient and Mama roles when patient becomes an adult Critical Care at two different hospitals The mom after the medical treatments are over Survivors Guilt Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook: www.fac...2022-04-2041 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsDanielle | Thirty-FourThe mama you are meeting today is not only full of hope for her child, but for all of our children. Danielle is a mother of two girls, one who has a rare disease called Feingold Syndrome. Not only is she rocking as a medical mama who’s daughter has been to the OR 34 times in 3.5 years, but she decided to change her career and go back to school for families like ours. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Exploratory surgery on day three Handing your child to a surgical team Change of car...2022-04-1339 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: 90 Day Fiance ConfessionsAracely joins Suz this week to talk about 90 Day Fiance the show AND the time that Aracely hopped on a plane to meet someone from instagram and later married him… Just a reminder that 4AM Mom Club Bonuses are just that… They are bonus pieces of content to help members of our community connect beyond the medical needs of our children. Thanks for joining us! Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Make sure you hit...2022-04-0815 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSpring BreakDo “normal moms” have to spend thirty minutes talking about how spring break makes them feel all the feels? Suz and Diane candidly talk about all the emotions they are feeling as they embark on time away from home. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Do you stay busy or do you unwind on vacation? Dividing the family for vacation More to my story Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAu...2022-04-0632 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: 15 MargaritasSpoiler alert: we do not actually record the 4AM Bonus content at 4AM. Alycia Anderson joined us, for a candid 4AM. We chat about when she famously served margs in her wheelchair. We also chatted about how she met her husband! Shout out to the hubby! Links and resources: alyciaanderson.com Alycia’s TEDx Talk Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion Instagram @alyciaspeaking LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyciaranderson/ Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Make sure you hit...2022-04-0208 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsAlycia | Widening DoorsToday’s special guest is Alycia Anderson. She is a motivational speaker, a rockstar at tennis, and has an identical twin sister. She was also born with sacral agenesis and has been a wheelchair user since birth. This conversation will educate and empower everyone who listens. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Letting our children surprise us with what they can do Advocating in the 70s Independent without Mom and Dad Defining “Disabling Ableism” Open conversations amongst humans Attributes in Corporate America Links and resources: alyciaanderson.com Alycia’s TEDx Talk Di...2022-03-301h 01

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Medium StoriesPsychic Medium, Jeni Juranics, joins Suz today for a bonus episode where she shares a few stories about readings. Some funny and one story will make you cry! Links and resources: Follow Jeni: @psychicmediumjenijuranics www.jenijuranics.com Spirit Call Podcast Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a...2022-03-2507 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsJeni, Psychic Medium | Connection through GriefThis week we have a unique guest to our show, an international psychic medium! Meet Jeni! Today she is chatting with Suz about grief and connecting with our loved ones on the other side. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: What is evidential mediumship? Grief journey Our purposes How and when to find a medium Links and resources: Follow Jeni: @psychicmediumjenijuranics www.jenijuranics.com Spirit Call Podcast Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/W...2022-03-2338 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsRe-Entry After A PandemicToday Aubree joins us as we all talk about what “re-entry” looks like for our immunocompromised, medically complex families as COVID precautions are rolling back and the world is returning to some form of normal. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: How our family has been affected Post-Pandemic anxieties Empathy, compassion and respect Links and resources: For more information on feed tubes: www.feedingtubeawareness.org Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Instag...2022-03-1138 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Covid HairAnyone else struggling with hair these days? Diane dishes on why we all have baby hair and Suz tries to convince Di to do mom-hair tutorials… Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a r...2022-03-0407 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsKimberly | BookendsHave you ever wondered if the world would treat your children differently if their disability was lesser or greater, physical or intellectual, or maybe even something as “simple” as whether or not they could smile? Today’s mom, Kimberly, has four boys - two of which have disabilities. One has a physical disability and the other has an intellectual disability. This gives her family a very unique perspective on this sometimes rocky journey of parenthood. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Intellectual disability vs. physical disability Facing questions about terminating because “something is wrong” You...2022-03-0254 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Childhood Celebrity CrushesOh hey, bonus content: We are dishing on our childhood celebrity crushes and comparing them to our husbands! Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks! 2022-02-2506 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsLou | 1800 SignaturesToday we are talking with a Special Education teacher who has seen so many inclusive changes throughout her 42 years of teaching. Lou talks to us today about how fought for changes for her kids, how she pushed her students to be the best they can be, and how she created a special education student-run coffee shop that has led to kids finding jobs throughout our community! Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Hidden talents + sass How inclusion changed throughout her career Ask questions about their abilities Experiences outside of the classroom Riv...2022-02-231h 01

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsAnticipatory Grief with SarahSarah is stepping in as a guest co-hostess this week to talk with Suz about anticipatory grief. Both of these mamas have two children with life threatening diseases. Both mamas are incredibly open and honest about a form of grief that is rarely discussed. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Balancing fear and hope Grief paired with mom-guilt Symptoms of Anticipatory Grief: fear, anxiety, rehearsal of death Anticipatory grief vs. Grief after loss Social Media Coping with anticipatory grief Links and resources: For more information on feed tubes: www.fe...2022-02-161h 14

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: TubieBerriesIt is Feeding Tube Awareness Week! Amy is joining us to share a now-it’s-funny tubie story with us! Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks!2022-02-1108 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsLet Them Lick the Butter | Feeding Tube AwarenessIt is the annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week! A time for people to share a bit about their journey as “Tubie Families” and not only educate those outside of our community, but support those within our community who are still navigating their way with a tube fed child. Danielle, our guest hostess, joins Suz to talk about their experiences with feeding tubes today! Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Fears and anxiety about getting a tube The first time it was pulled Tips and Tricks Feeding tube myths and the truths Links and res...2022-02-0940 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Dream JobsToday's 4AM Bonus Topic: If you could have any job, other than your own, in a make believe world, what would you do and why? Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a rev...2022-02-0405 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsMeredith | Part Two | The FeastLast week we met Meredith and learned about her family of four children, two of which have disabilities. Today Meredith is talking about her journey as a special needs mom who is also homeschooling her kids. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Making the decision to homeschool Support for special education homeschooling Charlotte Mason and the feast Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Catch up with Suz...2022-02-0234 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Bad Haircuts4AM: Bad Haircuts Suz asked Diane about all the bad haircuts she has ever given. We dive into the psychology and artistry behind hair cutting and mullets. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a r...2022-01-2807 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsMeredith |Part One | God’s Puzzle PiecesMeredith is a mom of four children, including one who has cerebral palsy and another who has down syndrome. Today’s episode was as if two new mom friends sat down and had coffee together. We bonded over things like medical trauma and PTSD, chatted about life receiving heavy news over the phone, and marveled in the beauty that this chaotic life still gives us. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Receiving a Down Syndrome diagnosis over the phone Adjusting as a family with two disabled children ICU Trauma + PTSD What it's like being a mili...2022-01-2653 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Planners for Planners4AM: Planners for Planners Are you a paper planner person or a digital planner person? Or maybe you are a no-planner person. We are chatting about that and a few other nonsensical things today! Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you e...2022-01-2209 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsChanning | Cozying Up with AnxietyChanning is a rare disease mama who has faced many ups and lots of downs over the last decade of motherhood. Her daughter, Peytan, has a condition called Cystinosis and is in need of a kidney donation. Today Channing is bravely opening up with us about how her anxiety has affected her and her family as they face the unknowns of a rare disease. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Peytan was diagnosed with Cystinosis at 15 months old Parenting a rare disease child and a healthy child together Living vs deceased k...2022-01-1948 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Oh hey, 2022 IntentionsWe are so excited to be back! Today we are chatting about resolutions, surviving a half marathon, if Diane ate less cheese dip in ‘21, finding therapy, and our goals for 2022. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave u...2022-01-1411 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsMilestones + GoalsHello Season TWO in 2022! Today Suz and Diane are kicking off the new season back together, talking about milestones and goals for our medically complex, disabled children. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Do you actually do all the goals? Inch-stones vs Milestones Checklists and boxes Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Catch up with Suz: @suzgeoghegan on insta See what Diane is up to...2022-01-1232 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsOne YearOne year of amazing stories. One year of inspirational guests. One year of learning how to use our mics. One year of friendships. One year of hope. It has been a year. Thank you all for being on this journey with us. Today we are sharing a conversation between Suz and Diane that is our wrap up episode for 2021. Will see see you all again in 2022! Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Society to talk about all things pod related: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on I...2021-12-1525 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsJen - Part 2 | Beauty from AshesJen’s story has so many layers, it deserved two episodes! This week we are talking about a life changing decision Jen and her husband made to place their son Silas in a facility for disabled children. Jen openly talks about the decision making process, the grief and guilt she felt, and the blessings and heartaches she has experienced because of this decision. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Home health Lack of services when the family needs it Placing your child in a health facility Facing the valleys of grief, decis...2021-12-0857 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsJen - Part 1 | Eating the Elephant(s)Trauma. Grief. Heartache. I know so many of us face these things on a daily basis. Today’s story is no different. Years into her journey, Jen is able to share details of her family, specifically of her two boys Carter and Silas. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis tragically changed life as Jen knew it, forever. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Carter and an “ear infection” Silas born prematurely Deja vu: fighting for Silas’ life Going from a typical healthy child to a disabled child in four months Losing 99% of your son Links and reso...2021-12-0148 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsWhat Makes You Grateful?YOU give us hope and we are incredibly grateful for the support you have given us. At the end of every episode we ask our guests “What gives you hope?” but not today! Today we are getting ready for Thanksgiving! Earlier this month we asked you to call the When Autumn Comes Hotline and tell us what you are grateful for. In this episode you will hear what people all over the country are grateful for this Thanksgiving. Many thanks to everyone who took time from their busy lives to call and to be part of this episode. Happy Thanksgi...2021-11-2426 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: EICU (Elf Intensive Care Unit)This is your warning: There is no real point to this 4AM Bonus Content. We try to talk about Holiday shopping and somehow end up chatting about the EICU. (Elf Intensive Care Unit… Duh…) Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed thi...2021-11-1906 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsUnexpected GratitudeThis ride y’all… it’s a crazy one. A lot of us somehow ended up on a path we never expected to be on. It can be dark and cold, scary and lonely. But it can also be bright and warm, encouraging and friendly. Today Suz and Diane talk about the unexpected joys and gratitude they have as moms of disabled children. Convos we shared that you can’t miss: Perspective Friendships Slowing down, being present Empathy Experiences and opportunities Inclusion Links and resources: Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Join the WAC Socie...2021-11-1741 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Holiday Grief PieThis 4AM STARTED as a traditional When Autumn Comes episode but Suz and Diane got side tracked talking about pie and… well now it’s 4AM. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a rev...2021-11-1207 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsStacie | Fault LinesMeet Stacie! Mama to Lainey and Calvin. Lainey has a rare genetic disease that can make their day-to-day lives incredibly unpredictable due to her main symptom, recurring attacks of paralysis that can affect one side of the body, the whole body, or even move from side to side. While Lainey’s condition may be rare, the topics in today’s episode are relatable to so many of the families in disabled community. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: At 5 months old Lainey was diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) Pivoting plans...2021-11-1046 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Botox, Bracelets + BeautyIt has been over a month since Suz and Di saw each other. Today they are reconnecting for the first time and chatting about so many things. Suz shares the details about botox and Lorelei’s Wishbeads Cause Bracelet that is now available, Diane talks about her Garden Elf and skin care products! There is also a lot of rambling but it’s fun rambling so we hope y’all join the convo in the When Autumn Comes Society! Links and resources: Lorelei’s Wishbeads Bracelet: www.suzgeoghegan.com/wishbeads BeautyCounter with Diane: www.beautycounter.com/dianeerdma...2021-11-0527 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsIEPs, School + GermsToday we are sharing a conversation that Diane and I recorded on a whim after a friend sent me a text about her mixed emotions about her daughter’s recent IEP meeting. We chat about struggles with the school system, home based schooling, navigating medically complex children while navigating the school process and... well, germs. This episode was recorded late in June 2021, two weeks before Lorelei died. There are things that were said may be hard from some people to listen to, as it’s almost haunting now, knowing what happened. Topics we talked about that you do not w...2021-10-2741 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsMegan | SisterhoodMeet Megan! She is a sister with a lot of siblings, three of which are disabled. We are pretty sure Megan is a unicorn example of a sister but we are hopeful there are more out there like her. Megan is real and honest with us, explaining why she feels more comfortable with the disabled community, how she acts as many roles for her siblings and how she faces grief after losing her sister. Convos you do not want to miss: Born into a family with disabled siblings Unexpectedly losing her sister Grief on so many leve...2021-10-2055 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: We Are TOGETHER!For the first time ever, Suz and Di meet IN PERSON. They share a bit about their time together and we quickly realize that they are much better at recording separately than together. Sorry for the not-so-stellar audio but it was windy and they were socially distant, on the porch, in the rain, wearing matching Lauren Daigle merch from the concert the night before. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Make...2021-10-1524 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsAubree | Hospital MomThere are so many different titles we pick up as moms of disabled children: nurse, therapist, teacher, advocate, comforter, and of course, mom. But some of us become frequent flyers in the hospital. We hoped to become soccer moms, but instead we are hospital moms. Today you will meet Aubree as she talks about her three unique and medically complex children, and how they have adjusted and adapted to life as a medical, hospital family. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: Managing the care for multiple children with medical complexities What lo...2021-10-0851 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Workout-ishDon’t forget that for now, as Suz is trying to get back into the swing of things with life, we are flip flopping our traditional WAC episodes with our 4AM content. This week you are getting a candid 4AM Mom Convo about working out, or lack thereof, with special guest, Benji. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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 upc...2021-10-0116 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsCatherine Cohen, M.S. CCC-SLP | More Than WordsToday we are chatting with Catherine, a pediatric speech-language pathologist. She is one of the most loving and passionate people you will ever chat with and as two moms we are thrilled to hear her perspective from the other side of the therapy sessions. Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: What is speech therapy and what role does an ST have in pediatrics? Power of the Pause! Communication isn’t only verbal The relationship with your child’s therapist Evaluations Teaching our children about differences Links and resources: Follow us on Fa...2021-09-221h 00

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsGeorgette | Warrior MamaSeptember is NICU Awareness Month so this month we wanted to showcase a journey that involved the NICU. Today Georgette talks about her son’s grand entrance, their NICU experience and how her faith carried her through it. She opens up about when she was vulnerable and begged her community to pray for her son. Georgette wrote "Arrival of the Warrior Prince" to share the first year of Benjamin's life and their NICU experience. Convos we shared that you can’t miss: Coffin Siris Syndrome Benjamin’s grand entrance and the NICU Be a medical consumer Using your c...2021-09-151h 02

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Online Shopping-ishDon’t forget that for now, as Suz is trying to get back into the swing of things with life, we are flip flopping our traditional WAC episodes with our 4AM content. This week you are getting a candid 4AM Mom Convo about online shopping, life and our new “drop the ish” segment. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Di: @diane.kay.erdman 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 upco...2021-09-0824 min

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsLeah | StoriesMeet Leah: She is articulate, creative, passionate and relatable to so many of us. Today we share a candid, engaging conversation between three moms. Leah has faced the ups and downs as a mom of three and she openly talks about it with us today. Leah’s daughter, Jordan, has a rare chromosomal disorder called Cri Du Chat. She has twin boys, Oliver and Austin, who also contributed to her “medical motherhood” resume. Leah is the definition of empathy, kindness and advocacy. Her latest book, Loving You Big, is available for pre-order. Convos we shared that you can’t miss: ...2021-09-011h 01

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSusan | Normalizing GriefGrief journeys are different for everyone. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, grieving the news of a diagnosis, grieving a life path you didn’t expect, or watching someone you love experience grief… this episode is for you. Today’s guest Anne is a chaplain and bereavement coordinator. She facilitates today’s conversation to help normalize the discussion of grief. Susan gives us insight into the questions we have all been wondering in hopes of bringing others comfort and helping people know what to say. Topics we discuss that you can’t miss: Grief ass...2021-08-241h 03

When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsHope: Still HereAfter some time off, we are back! Suz and Di are dusting off their microphones and are so excited to get back to work on the When Autumn Comes Podcast. Today we share the changes that you will be seeing for WAC and then we chat about hope. Because what is hope when things do not go the way you envisioned? Convos we shared that you can’t miss: Where WAC is going and the new schedule What is hope when so much has been taken? Drop it like it’s hot… Links and resources: Follow u...2021-08-1839 min