Mother's Guide Through Autism
This podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
Podcasting since 2019 • 191 episodes
Mother's Guide Through Autism
Latest Episodes
Emotional Regulation Starts With Us: Tools for Neurodivergent Families with Sara Hartley
When a child is emotionally dysregulated, it’s easy for parents to feel unsure, exhausted, or like they’re constantly reacting instead of responding.In this episode of Mother’s Guide Through Autism, host Brigitte Shipman sits down with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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47:10
Nervous System Regulation for Kids: Two Powerful Approaches
In this compilation episode, we explore how nervous system regulation plays a foundational role in children’s focus, emotional balance, and ability to engage—especially for kids with sensory processing differences and autism.Drawing fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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19:13
Autism Out Loud: Motherhood, Marriage & Everyday Miracles with Carrie Cariello
In this episode of Mother’s Guide Through Autism, Brigitte welcomes back Carrie Cariello—mother, writer, and one of the co-authors of the bestselling book Autism Out Loud, written alongside Kate Swenson and Adrian Wood.Together, these t...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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35:02
Hope, Clarity & New Research: Navigating Autism with Dr. Theresa Lyons
In this episode of Mother’s Guide Through Autism, Brigitte Shipman sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons, Yale-trained scientist and founder of Navigating AWEtism, to bring clarity, hope, and grounded science to the conversation.Dr. Lyons ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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44:32
Transforming Our Journey of Autism Through Presence and Play with Jennifer Briggs
What happens when you step away from “fixing” and begin meeting your autistic child exactly where they are?In this heartfelt episode of Mother’s Guide Through Autism, Brigitte talks with Jennifer Briggs, a mom who created a home-based S...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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41:27