250. After 250 Episodes... What I Wish Every Autism Mom Knew
Dec 11, 2025In this milestone 250th episode, Shannon sits down for one of the most honest, heartfelt conversations she’s ever had on the podcast — a conversation she wishes someone could have had with her 20 years ago.
If you’ve ever wondered whether things will get better…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing…
If you’ve ever questioned your strength, your patience, or your progress…
This episode is for you.
Shannon shares the real truth about how this journey changes over time — not because autism goes away, but because you grow, your child grows, and the lessons you learn along the way slowly reshape everything.
Inside, she talks about:
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why your motherhood was never meant to look like anyone else’s
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what actually gets easier (and what doesn’t)
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how to stop bracing for every meltdown
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the moment she realized she didn’t have to join Jordan’s storm
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celebrating the small wins that become the big wins
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and how to stop carrying this journey alone
You’ll hear a brand-new story from Shannon’s week — a story of growth, family dinner, dysregulation, humor, and a moment that would have shattered the entire night years ago but didn’t… because time and lessons really do change things.
Whether you’re on Episode 1 or Episode 250, you belong here.
This episode will help you breathe a little deeper, judge yourself a little less, and remember that you are doing better than you think.
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