Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer
240 episodes
1 day ago
The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.
We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.
Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.
We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.
Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.
Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism
Website:
www.momstalkautism.com
Come say hello!
hello@momstalkautism.com
Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree
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The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.
We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.
Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.
We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.
Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.
Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism
Website:
www.momstalkautism.com
Come say hello!
hello@momstalkautism.com
Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree
Looking ahead to 2026, we share our goals around health, self-care, personal growth, and community. We talk about embracing change, balancing family life with big dreams, and how the podcast is evolving for the year ahead. Real life, real plans, and a fresh start for 2026.
We’re kicking off 2026 with a bonus episode focused on building real connection and community for moms of neurodivergent kids. Megan Champion joins us to share how Mothers Together supports moms’ mental health through meaningful friendships and judgment-free connection. We also discuss their free virtual Open House on January 7th for moms curious to learn more.
A fun, unfiltered episode full of ridiculous hypotheticals, mom-life humor, zombie talk, sandwich debates, and the laughter that keeps our friendship going.
Afghan-American mom Medina Faizy-Hashemi shares her journey raising an autistic son, breaking cultural barriers, and advocating for representation and acceptance.
Daniella Mini shares her family’s journey raising her autistic son, Diego—from diagnosis to adulthood—and offers hope, insight, and real-life wisdom for caregivers.
Discover simple, practical, and joyful gift ideas for autism families—from cozy favorites to creative essentials—in this fun and relatable gift guide episode.
Tash and Shannon talk with Canine Companions about how service dogs support autistic kids, reduce anxiety, and bring healing and connection to families.
Author and dad Daryl Potter joins Moms Talk Autism to talk about the realities of caregiving for adult children with disabilities and complex medical needs. This heartfelt conversation explores grief, resilience, and finding joy in the everyday moments of extreme caregiving.
Holiday plans don’t always go the way we picture them—especially when parenting neurodivergent kids. In this episode, we talk about managing expectations, simplifying traditions, and finding joy in the chaos of holidays like Halloween. You’re not alone… and you deserve to celebrate in a way that actually works for your family.
Join Moms Talk Autism as Dr. Daniela Owen and Jake Loupe share insights on parenting neurodiverse kids, building inclusive communities, and supporting mental health for families.
After their trip to Galveston, the moms sit down for a real, unfiltered catch-up about life, travel, and parenting autistic kids while trying to refill their own cups.
The moms chat with Melissa Smith from Backlight Productions about how her nonprofit empowers artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities to shine in the spotlight.
JJ McLeod shares her experience as both a special education teacher and an autism parent, reflecting on lessons, challenges, and finding balance in both worlds.
The moms reconnect with Emily Zavala to hear updates on her son Justin’s growth, independence, and the evolving emotions that come with parenting autistic teens.
The moms open up about the hidden “autism tax” - the emotional, time, and financial costs that come with raising autistic children and navigating support systems.
A powerful and educational discussion with Dr. David Amaral on autism research, brain donation, and how science can shape better understanding and support.
The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.
We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.
Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.
We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.
Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.
Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism
Website:
www.momstalkautism.com
Come say hello!
hello@momstalkautism.com
Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree
