The NeurOrdinary Podcast…
Self-Care Support for Autism & Neurodivergent Parents
You’re doing so much to support your child…but who’s supporting you?
The NeurOrdinary Podcast is here to hold space for your needs.
Each episode is a soft place to land, a breath of calm, and a reminder that you are not alone in this.
We talk about:
What real-life self-care looks like for parents like us
How to build resilience without burning out
Why you don’t need to do more—you just need support that fits
Whether you're in a season of survival or starting to reclaim space for yourself, this podcast was created with you in mind.
And because we know that not everyone processes information the same way…
Access each episode however it works best for you:
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or at one of the links below!
📺 Watch video replays on YouTube.
📖 Read full transcripts of each episode below…
Come as you are 💜
Take what you need 💙
Leave the rest ❤️
Come as you are 💜 Take what you need 💙 Leave the rest ❤️
NeurOrdinary Episode 019 | Creating Calm Amidst the Cheer: Autism-Friendly Holidays
In this festive episode, Karen shares calming, sensory-friendly ideas to help your family enjoy the holidays. Discover new ways to meet your autistic child’s needs while creating space for your own self-care and joy this season.
NeurOrdinary Episode 018 | Building Resilience: Self-Care Essentials for Autism Parents
Feeling stretched too thin? This episode explores what resilience really looks like in autism parenting. Karen shares practical tools, from mindful pauses to gratitude journaling, to help you stay grounded, flexible, and supported in the day-to-day chaos.
NeurOrdinary Episode 017 | Everyday Wins in Autism Parenting: Navigating Progress with Gratitude
In this heartfelt episode, Karen explores how celebrating small wins and practicing daily gratitude can reframe your parenting journey. Discover simple, uplifting strategies to feel more connected, grounded, and hopeful…even on the hardest days.
NeurOrdinary Episode 016 | Cultivating Grace on the Autism Parenting Journey: A Self-Care Guide
In this episode, Karen explores the emotional realities of autism parenting, sharing how grace, resilience, and self-care can help you bounce back from hard days and reconnect with yourself. Practical encouragement and mindset shifts await.
NeurOrdinary Episode 015 | Embracing Gratitude: Your Guide to Thriving as an Autism Parent
This episode explores how cultivating gratitude can help autism parents feel more grounded and resilient. Karen shares practical tips and small daily shifts that bring more peace and joy, even in the hard seasons of parenting.
NeurOrdinary Episode 014 | Empowering Autism Parents: The Power of Realistic Expectations
In this heartfelt episode, Karen shares how breaking free from unrealistic parenting expectations can transform your journey as an autism parent. Tune in to explore mindset shifts, practical boundary-setting, and how to stop chasing perfection and start feeling more grounded.
NeurOrdinary Episode 013 | Coping with Uncertainty: Tips for Letting Go of Control as an Autism Parent
In this episode, Karen shares honest stories and practical strategies for coping with uncertainty and releasing the need for control. If you're an autism parent who struggles with perfectionism, this episode offers the calm, clarity, and compassion you’ve been looking for.
NeurOrdinary Episode 012 | An Autism Parent’s Guide to Breaking Free from the Perfectionism Cycle
In this episode, Karen opens up about how perfectionism shows up in autism parenting, and how to let go of the pressure to do it all. Tune in for honest stories, practical strategies, and a gentle reminder that you don’t have to do everything perfectly to be doing an amazing job.
NeurOrdinary Episode 011 | Love in the Neurodiverse Lane: Relationship Strategies for Autism Parents
Being a parent and a partner is hard, especially when autism is part of the story. In this episode, Karen shares real-life relationship tips to help you reconnect, communicate clearly, and feel less alone on the journey.
NeurOrdinary Episode 010 | How I Juggle Life as an Autism Mom
In this episode of The NeurOrdinary Podcast, Karen shares what it really takes to juggle life as an autism mom, business owner, and homeschooler. You’ll hear practical strategies for setting boundaries, sharing responsibilities, and finding support—without burning out.