Episode 12:  Mary  |  Rejoice

Episode 12: Mary | Rejoice

Mary is a strong, faithful, snarky, Christian mama who’s daughter, Courtney, taught her what it truly means to surrender to God.  Today Mary shares her faith-filled journey as a medical, special needs mom.  Highlights you do not want to miss: “The conversation”, with...
Episode 11: Dr Sammy Vergano | Rare and Worthy

Episode 11: Dr Sammy Vergano | Rare and Worthy

Today’s guest is our first, non-special needs mom guest.  Dr Sammy Vergano is a geneticist at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.  She is here to offer moms like us a candid conversation about life working with rare kiddos.  Topics we talked about that...
Ep 10: Rare Disease Day

Ep 10: Rare Disease Day

Once a year, on the rarest day, the rarest diseases and rarest warriors are celebrated around the world.  In this episode of When Autumn Comes we are celebrating Rare Disease Day by sharing statistics from www.rarediseaseday.org and stories from our rare, amazing...
Episode 9: Ring Theory

Episode 9: Ring Theory

Unfortunately chronic trauma and living in crisis mode is normal for special needs and medical moms.  In this episode, we talk about The Ring Theory.  This brilliant theory was created by Silk and Goodman – and it helps us explain what to do in a crisis. ...
Episode 8:  Sarah  |  Special Muscles

Episode 8: Sarah | Special Muscles

Sarah is a mom of four boys, two of which have Duschenne Muscular Dystrophy.  Sarah shares what it was like receiving the diagnosis for Caleb… and the shock of receiving it again for her youngest, Dunky.   Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss: The...
Episode 7:  Anne  |  Humble and Kind

Episode 7: Anne | Humble and Kind

Anne, a brave and strong mother, shares her son Parker with us today.  Not only do we discuss special needs parenthood, but we talk about her bumpy entry into motherhood as she navigated the complexities of her postpartum depression and anxiety.  Topics we talked...