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When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsHappy birthday lorelei | Ten years as a medical momThis week marked Lorelei's tenth birthday. Five years on earth, five in heaven. This beautiful little girl with her epic hair, to match the Trolls she loved so much, is the reason we are all here today. While Susan didn't create this podcast to honor Lorelei specifically, without her, Susan would not have become a medical mom ten years ago. This podcast would not exist. Those of you who have listened for a while know that the goal of this project is to share, to help people feel less alone in their journey, to uplift. The trolls o...
2026-02-1834 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsLive Like Lorelei | The book you have all been waiting forThe time has come, friends. Susan has written a book. Here on the podcast, we aren't much for self promotion. But today is a day for just that. Susan has worked her fingers off, and used all of the words in her head to share her story, her lessons, her truths. Today, Suz and Katrina sit down to discuss the book. They discuss the evolution of the story, the inspiration, and all of the emotions you can expect. We hope you join us October 7th at 7 PM in ordering the book. This is truly one you will n...
2025-10-0238 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsFriendship | Community in Medical MotherhoodGrowing up, a friend was someone you could share your snack with, tell your secrets to, and play with at recess. Of course, that changes with adulthood. But how does this change when you are a parent of a medically complex child? What does friendship look like when your days and nights are spend caregiving? Susan and Katrina chat about just that. You will hear how they have found and maintained friendships, when they really don't have time or energy to spare. With those friendships, they have built an amazing community of moms, willing to help each o...
2025-06-1142 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsDr Keri-Lyn Kozul | Research in Rare DiseaseAny parent of a child with a rare disease hopes for a cure, a treatment, anything to improve their child's quality of life. We often hear about new developments in medicine for more common illnesses, but are our young zebras forgotten? Is someone doing something to help? Today, Susan gets to speak with Dr Keri-Lyn Kozul, one of the researchers studying the Benji and Lorelei's specific disease. Parents, we hope this episode gives you hope, that there are people working on this, good people who truly care. Dr Keri-Lyn Kozul works in the Niemi Lab at Wash U...
2025-06-0455 min
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 sh...
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 review? Tha...
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 g...
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 where Suz tells the st...
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 MomsJessica: Summer book club pt 2Thank you all for joining us for round 2 of our Summer Reading Series. We hope you are loving Jessica's book! This week, she joins us again to talk about adjusting to the new normal. What we all know now is that the "new" normal is something that is ever changing. We are always adjusting. Adjusting to life after diagnosis, life after hospitalization. For some of us, life after they have left us. "For all this time, they define our identity and what happens after?" -Jessica Here's what you don't want to miss: Wel...
2024-07-1714 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsJessica | Summer Book Club pt 1Happy summer friends! It is July in Virginia and the rainbows at the hideaway do not disappoint. So, we celebrate summer with a Summer Reading series. Please join us in welcoming back Jessica. Jessica last joined us in April of 2023, but today she returns, a newly published author! Throughout this series, we will discuss themes that run throughout Jessica's book. In this episode, we chat about "the diagnosis". Everyone's journey to a diagnosis is unique. Let's dive into Jessica's journey. "And that's where the hammer came down, was in the genetic testing." -Jessica He...
2024-07-1513 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4 AM Retreats and Thunderstorms4AM: Retreats and Thunderstorms Today Christi joins us again to try to convince Katrina to come to America for a retreat in August. Stay tuned to see whether she was successful. 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 epi...
2024-07-1207 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsChristi | Shaken Baby SyndromeTrigger Warning: Shaken Baby Syndrome Some sources estimate that a parent makes 35,000 decisions per day for our child. Some of these are small, like what socks to wear. Others, more important, like who will care for them while we are away. We hope we make these decisions we make, both big and small, add up in ways that create a safe and healthy environment for our babies. But what if…What happens when the person we have trusted our baby does the un-thinkable? Today we sit down with Christi. She bravely shares her sto...
2024-07-1056 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4 AM: I see dead people4AM: I see dead people 4AM is back! Today we are chatting about seeing things in our minds… or not. 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Than...
2024-07-0513 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSuz and Katrina 100100 episodes. We have now officially recorded 100 episodes. When we started this podcast, we hoped to connect moms. Moms of children with complex needs, feeling alone in the day to day of raising children who depended upon them in ways typical parents may not understand. This podcast has given us the opportunity to share our stories, to create community, to share hope. Thank you to our listeners for joining us along this ride, whether you have been with us from the beginning, or just now at episode 100. We are so grateful for this community that we get to s...
2024-07-0334 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4 AM Black eyes and heat wavesThis week, we chat birthday parties during heat waves, the difference between a Canadian heat wave and an American heat wave, and who punched Suz. 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating a...
2024-06-2807 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSuz and Katrina | Benji is FIVEFive…Five feels like a milestone birthday, from when a little kid turns into, well…not a big kid, but a kid kid. Five is also creeping closer and closer to the age Benji's sister, Lorelei, was when she gained her angel wings. Birthdays are bittersweet when your child has a terminal diagnosis. For Benji, for Mamma, this birthday is worthy of celebration. And celebrate we did! Stay tuned while we discuss Benji's epic fifth birthday Dude Ranch Dressing celebration. "So, they're walking around with a pony and a kid on it in a ranch dressing costume." - Suz
2024-06-2631 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Celebration and Rage4AM: 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. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review? Thanks!
2024-06-2110 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 MomsDaniel | StorytellingAs 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...
2024-06-1326 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsElena: Codependency in CaregivingMost 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 e...
2024-06-0554 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsKatrina: Back again!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...
2024-05-2929 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability Moms4AM: Balloon ButtonAmanda 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 m...
2023-12-1507 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 baby b...
2023-12-1443 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsSuz: For me, not to me.When "they" say this journey is a rollercoaster, guys, whoever "they" are, they aren't kidding. These past few months have brought struggles and hardship, along with moments of joy, and glimpses, twinklings, little birdies of hope. Suz is back for an update on life these days and why she has been radio silent on the podcast. In this episode, we hear about how Suz took selfies with the president. More importantly, we get an update on Benji, and the state of the Apricity Hope Project. Suz talks about priorities and five year plans. Spoiler alert, nothing ever g...
2023-12-0722 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 th...
2023-09-2747 min
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 with young...
2023-06-0151 min
When Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsApricity Place UpdateWith a heavy, yet resilient, heart Suz shares a letter on behalf of the Apricity Hope Project. She is explaining a recent "pivot" they are being forced to make. You can read the entire letter on our website: https://apricityhope.org/apricity-place-update/ Catch up with Suz: Instagram When Autumn Comes: WAC Instagram WAC Facebook Page WAC Society Facebook Page WAC is a program of the Apricity Hope Project Thank you so much for joining me on this jou...
2023-05-0908 minWhen Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTake 5: This is HardI know what you are doing as a caregiver is hard. So let's take five minutes alone, in a quiet place, to just sit. Feel free to cry. Feel free to smile. Do whatever feels right for the next five minutes. 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 hi...
2023-05-0105 minWhen 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...
2023-04-2634 minWhen 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 minWhen 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...
2023-03-0835 minWhen Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTake 5: Mental VacationWelcome back. Sorry I missed you the last couple of weeks. Things got a bit hectic and I know y'all get it. So today… let's take a mental vacation and getaway for a five minute mental break. 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...
2023-03-0605 minWhen Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsJen | Embracing the Magic with Intuitive ParentingDo you ever have that feeling deep in your gut that you need to check on your kid, and then they are doing something they shouldn't be doing? Have you ever thought of someone and then the phone rang? Is this just intuition or something more? Today, we sit down with Jen. Jen shares with us her daughter Teal, and the magic within her. We discuss their unique way of communicating with one another, and how Teal's magic has captured those who have been fortunate enough to meet her. Jen gives us insight into different...
2023-02-1551 minWhen Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTake 5: ValentinesWith Valentine's Day tomorrow, let's take 5 minutes together to reflect on how amazing YOU are. As parents and caregivers of medically complex and disabled children, we are often forgotten. We spend our days telling our little loves how much they mean to us - but often no one says it back. So today, let's focus on how loved you are and how incredible your mind, body and spirit is that makes you YOU! Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @W...
2023-02-1305 minWhen Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsTake 5: Riding the WavesAs caregivers we are facing waves all the time. Waves of hope. Waves of grief. Waves of joy. Waves of sadness. Today we are taking five minutes of calm together to ride the waves. 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 ne...
2023-02-0605 minWhen Autumn Comes: Seasons of Hope for Medical + Disability MomsRita | Loving Bobby: Special Needs Parenting in the 1950sWe can all agree that medicine has come a long way in recent decades. Parents can now receive some diagnoses before their child is even born and receive treatments that didn't exist prior. Within our society, though there is still a lot of work to do, there have been changes as well. In 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed into law (now known as the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act). This guaranteed access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment to every child with a disability. 1975 y'all…1975. That was less th...
2023-02-0144 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 minWhen 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. Claire shares...
2023-01-2537 minWhen 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 to...
2023-01-2305 minWhen 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 and spe...
2023-01-2009 minWhen 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 life? What is...
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 an...
2022-12-2322 minWhen 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 parenting f...
2022-12-1706 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 glimmer of...
2022-12-0146 minWhen 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 tr...
2022-11-2341 minWhen 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 understands that, it's y'al...
2022-10-1448 minWhen 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, if yo...
2022-10-0709 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 i...
2022-09-1907 minWhen 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 i...
2022-08-1022 minWhen 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 independently produ...
2022-08-0320 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 minWhen 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: www...
2022-07-1321 minWhen 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 Ska...
2022-06-2929 minWhen 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.fa...
2022-06-2405 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 minWhen 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.haydenshouse.org Me...
2022-06-0847 minWhen 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 stories of me...
2022-06-0412 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 leav...
2022-05-2706 minWhen 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 b...
2022-05-2548 minWhen 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: www...
2022-05-1817 minWhen 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 re...
2022-05-1511 minWhen 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 bo...
2022-05-1156 minWhen 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 stories of medic...
2022-05-0721 minWhen 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 all t...
2022-05-0431 minWhen 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 and s...
2022-04-2911 minWhen 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.ps...
2022-04-2733 minWhen 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 minWhen 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.facebook.c...
2022-04-2041 minWhen 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 career a...
2022-04-1339 minWhen 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 minWhen 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/Wh...
2022-04-0632 minWhen 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 SU...
2022-04-0208 minWhen 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 Disa...
2022-03-301h 01When 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 r...
2022-03-2507 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 In...
2022-03-1138 minWhen 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 rev...
2022-03-0407 minWhen 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" Yo...
2022-03-0254 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 01When 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 14When 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 minWhen 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...
2022-02-0940 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 minWhen 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 ra...
2022-01-2807 minWhen 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 military fa...
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