Category: Nonreliable Speakers
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Sundance and The Hill: Unique Journeys Explored?
Going to Sundance felt like such a special experience for me. My husband and I went in February, and it ended up being the last festival in Park City, which made it feel even more meaningful. There was so much going on all around us. People were there for all different reasons. Some were there Read more
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#57 The Story Behind My New Podcast Name
Why I Changed My Podcast Name to Awesome Nonspeakers I have an exciting announcement to share. I changed my podcast name to Awesome Nonspeakers. The tagline is: Connection, competence, and hope for nonspeakers, unreliable speakers, and their families. This change felt important to me. It also felt right. When I first started this podcast a Read more
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#55 Madison’s (a nonspeaker) Thoughts About the Hill and More
In this special episode, I interview Madison, a nonspeaking communicator who shares her thoughts by spelling on a letter board with the support of her communication partner, Laine. At times, Madison also says some of the words she spells. You may hear her communication partner say the words that Madison has spelled, and I’ve chosen Read more
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#50 How Grounding and Shielding Can Transform Your Family’s Dynamics
Grounding and Shielding: A Simple Tool for Calmer Days One of the very first tools I teach families I work with, is grounding and shielding—because it works, and it works quickly. Many children (and parents), especially those navigating autism, are deeply sensitive to sounds, emotions, and the energy around them. When boundaries are permeable, overwhelm Read more
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#47 Heart Emojis: The Power of Kindness in Hallways
💖 The Subtle Power of Simple Gestures: Love in Everyday Moments Today I want to talk about something beautifully simple—the power of loving others. Not the grand, movie-style kind of love, but the kind that shows up in small, everyday moments. A genuine smile. A friendly wave. A simple “hi.” These gestures might seem small, Read more
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#46 Want Vs Need: A Fresh Perspective
Want vs. Need: A Small Shift That Changes Everything I want to share a simple mindset shift that has made a big difference in my life—especially as a parent. It’s the difference between wanting something and needing it. On the surface, it sounds small. But energetically and emotionally, it’s powerful. When we believe we need Read more
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#42 Together: My Word of the Year for 2026
🌟 Together: My Word of the Year for 2026 Every year, choosing a word becomes a spiritual anchor for me—a simple, powerful way to stay rooted in my purpose and move through the year with more peace. And this year, the word wasn’t something I searched for… it was something lovingly given to me. I Read more
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#39 Sky Navigating the Challenges & Joys of Parenting a Child with Autism
Today I want to share a sweet and conversation I had with my friend Sky about her son Camden. Her journey beautifully shows both the challenges and the miracles that come with raising a child on the autism spectrum. The Beginning of Their Journey Sky learned that Camden was autistic when he was just 18 Read more
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#38 Shifting your Perspective about Your Child’s “Hulk Moments”
I know it might sound a little funny at first, but stay with me—using the Incredible Hulk as a metaphor can be a powerful way to understand self-injurious behaviors and big emotional explosions, especially for our neurodivergent kids. This idea came from a beautiful Spirit to Spirit session I had with Camden, who gave me Read more
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#35 & #37 Unlock the Power: Ask Your Angels for Help
Today I want to share something tender and personal… something that forever changed how I live, pray, and walk through the world. It’s the story of how I learned to ask angels for help, and the miraculous moments—big and small—that followed. This journey started for me back in 2014, and honestly… I believe it saved Read more
