Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bailey Proctor, an autism mom who has made it her mission to find joy in the parenting journey. Listen in as she shares her story of transitioning from darkness to finding joy by prioritizing her menta

Creating Balance and Connection for Autism Caregivers with Jamie Lin Brown

Apr 19th, 2023 29m 46s

Welcome to Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, where we bring you an inspiring conversation with Jamie Lin Brown, an intentional autism mama dedicated to helping other caregivers. Jamie created the Intentional Autism Retreat, a supportive spac

Mindful Self Compassion for Inner Peace: Marcia Burton's Journey and Caregiver Tips

Apr 12th, 2023 49m 10s

Join host Colette as she sits down with Marcia Burton, a Center for Mindful Self-Compassion trainer offering 8-week MSC classes since 2016. Marcia has an extensive background in meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion while bringing a comb

A Journey of Self-Compassion and Healing

Mar 29th, 2023 17m 44s

Welcome to Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, where we discuss autism caregiving challenges and offer strategies for balance and compassion. In this episode, host Colette addresses her absence from the show and shares her struggles with recor

Regulating Emotions Through The Polyvagal Approach: A Conversation With Autism Mom Coach Lisa Candera

Feb 1st, 2023 35m 38s

In this podcast episode, Lisa, The Autism Mom Coach, joins Colette to discuss her framework for navigating meltdowns before, during, and after. She explains how her approach focuses on acceptance rather than resistance and shares specific strat

Self Kindness Basics

Jan 25th, 2023 19m 31s

Join Colette as she discusses the science and evolution behind self-kindness and how it can directly impact our hearts, mind, and body. Learn about the concept of fight or flight and the tend and befriend side of mammals, and how practicing sel

How to Be an Intentional Autism Mama with Jamie Lin Brown

Jan 4th, 2023 37m 40s

Jamie Lin Brown is cultivating an autism community that INTENTIONALLY creates a space of a warm, supportive connection that honors who we are and where we are at. Jamie and I talk about how as an autism community, we may not agree on all things

Wishes for My Lovies!

Dec 21st, 2022 8m 35s

Hello, my Lovies!Happy Holidays! Just a quick check-in to help you stay grounded as the holiday chaos circles around us. Here are a few suggestions for seeing the joy and not getting overwhelmed. And a sample of what 2023 has in store. Love

The Autism Supermom, Anne Bragg

Dec 14th, 2022 45m 40s

In this episode, Anne Bragg of Autism Supermoms talks about expectations for autism parenting, stereotyping, how she creates moments of peace to maintain a personal emotional balance, etc. While I interviewed her, she was in her car sipping tea

Self-care Tips for Autism Caregivers

Dec 7th, 2022 1h

In this episode, I talk all about my healing journey. I discuss how I went from just surviving to learn how to thrive. I discuss all of the strategies I practice that help me improve how I meet my own needs with gentle kindness and tender lov

The Autism Dad with Rob Gorski

Nov 16th, 2022 36m 30s

On this week’s episode of Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, I speak to fellow podcaster Rob Gorski. Rob is the mastermind behind the successful The Autism Dad podcast. Wouldn’t you know it, we discuss the differences between being an autism

Come Be with Me

Nov 9th, 2022 50m 3s

In this episode of Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, I go into more detail about my autism parenting experience.I discuss the story I built in my head about all the ways I "failed" my son. I go on to discuss the ways the sting of this failur

Pull up a Chair with Jaime Ramos

Nov 2nd, 2022 45m 56s

This week’s episode has me talking to Jaime Ramos from the podcast “Table for Five, No Reservations” and author to the autism blog Jaime Ramos Writes. Join Jaime and I as we discuss Autism Mom topics like the labels we all carry and what the wo

Self-Compassion Basics

Oct 26th, 2022 23m 2s

Hey Lovies.In this episode of Compassion Confetti for Autism Moms, I introduce you to the 3 main components ofself-compassion. The basics, if you will. Self-compassion, when meeting challenging situations with kindness and presence, can help dy

She is Fairy Funny and Wise Mary Fairy BoBerry

Oct 19th, 2022 51m 4s

Autism families become isolated, and many people in your circle don’t know what you are dealing with. As a mom, you feel overwhelmed and full of mom guilt. You often think it’s your fault and there’s more you can do. How do you accept and under

Catch-up with Autism with a Side of Fries Eileen

Oct 12th, 2022 1h

Welcome to another amazing episode with your host, Colette Evangelista. In today’s episode, Colette is joined by Eileen “Mama Fry” Shaklee, an autism mom who provides humor, grace, and wisdom to the autistic community. Eileen talks about food

"Let me explain..."

Oct 12th, 2022 22m 2s

Autism moms often face the challenge of being overwhelmed by the uncertainty and unpredictability of their child’s condition. However, the challenges that autism moms face are not the same for all. We should acknowledge that autism is a spectru