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Welcome to Embrace the Impact - a safe, honest, and uplifting space for autism moms to share their experiences, challenges, and victories while raising a child on the spectrum. In our first episode, meet the host Lashawn Toney and co-host Sierra Coleman as they open up about their personal journeys, discuss the reality of regression, and explore the emotional side of parenting decisions like medication. Each episode dives into real-life topics autism families face, offering connection, comfort, and community to every listener who's walking a similar path. Please feel free to comment, ask questions, and don't forget to subscribe.. links to our website websites are below. Remember to keep embracing your impact and realizing the gift that lies within your journey.

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https://youtu.be/IWFS8v9Qbpg?si=g1dgTF650D64VXoQ

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In this episode, we dive into what comes after receiving an autism diagnosis. The journey doesn't stop at the diagnosis-it's only the beginning. We'll discuss the next steps families often face, from understanding available resources and therapies to building a strong support system.

Join us as we talk about real experiences, emotional moments, and practical advice to help families navigate the path forward with hope and clarity.

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https://youtu.be/rXCJHVLsa9Y?si=Y7Nfn3haC1nM9rP8

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Welcome back to Embrace The Impact podcast, where we talk about parenting, advocacy, and building safe, inclusive spaces for our children.

Today, we're diving into a serious but important topic - the abuse happening in what should be safe spaces: our schools, daycare centers, and even sometimes with trusted caregivers. Why this is happening and the changes that need to occur to prevent our children from being a bruised and some even killed. These are hard discussions but needed. Our children deserve the best.

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https://youtu.be/QpkeaAxKjnA?si=kR4xc0ewvF81n1Ti

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In this heartfelt episode, we open up about one of the hardest parts of the autism journey - letting go of the life we once imagined for our child and learning to embrace the beautiful, unique life they are living.

Grief doesn't mean we don't love our children - it's part of accepting, healing, and shifting our hearts to celebrate their growth, their way. Join us as we talk honestly about the emotions that come with this process, the guilt many parents Silently carry, and the peace that comes when we truly embrace the child we have today.

Tune in, share your story, and remember - Keep Embracing Your Journey.

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https://youtu.be/4GqD8WFepPc?si=eu1Hu5hPF3GVycpT

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Parenting a child with autism is filled with love, joy, and unforgettable moments - but there are silent struggles that many parents face behind closed doors. In this episode, we open up about the emotional, mental, and physical weight autism parents carry, often without recognition or support. From isolation to advocacy burnout, this conversation brings truth to the front so no parent feels alone.

Episode 5 dives deep into the unspoken challenges that autism parents experience but rarely share. From the exhaustion of constant advocacy, to grieving the expectations you once had for your child, to balancing marriage, mental health, siblings, and personal identity - this is a real and raw conversation that many families will relate to.

We'll unpack the pressure to "hold it all together," the guilt parents carry, and the loneliness that sits in between the beautiful moments. This episode is a reminder that your feelings are valid, your efforts matter, and you deserve support too.

We'll unpack the pressure to "hold it all together," the guilt parents carry, and the loneliness that sits in between the beautiful moments. This episode is a reminder that your feelings are valid, your efforts matter, and you deserve support too.

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https://youtu.be/CpGT-xoW5ZM?si=DoP__BZnDP9tU0-6

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Embrace the impact is back!!! We are discussing our experience and challenges through the holidays with the child on the spectrum. We also want to hear back from you. How was your holidays and what challenges did you face. We are also discussing the viral video of the mother with the frying pan in the sun with Autism that was attacking her. We want to get your thoughts on that video and we are also giving you our thoughts and how we felt about that video.🧩
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