In this episode, Rachel Forrester, an Idaho real estate broker and founder of the support group Idaho Autism Moms, shares her expertise in assisting families with special needs children in finding suitable homes in and around Boise, Idaho.

She discusses various considerations when buying a house, such as proximity to therapy services, neighborhood safety, and the importance of functional spaces like sensory rooms.

Rachel also addresses the challenges of moving with special needs children and offers strategies to make the process as smooth as possible, including the usefulness of video walkthroughs and conducting thorough neighborhood research.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:18 Rachel's Involvement in the Neurodivergent Community

01:11 Housing Needs for Families with Special Needs

02:30 Considerations for Home Features and Safety

07:25 Importance of Proximity to Resources

13:05 Navigating Neighborhood Safety and Community

19:21 Rachel's Free Guide and Final Thoughts

21:00 Conclusion and Highlights

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In this episode, Samantha Foote narrates a personal story about her son's meltdown during a family trip. She recounts the events leading up to the meltdown, the meltdown itself, and what they did after.

Samantha shares what she did well in managing the situation, , and also reflects on what she could have done better.

She emphasizes the importance of helping children return to a self-regulated state during meltdowns and discusses the plans they made to ensure her son had personal space and ways to calm himself for the rest of the trip.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:10 The Meltdown
02:41 Understanding the Meltdown
03:17 Reflecting on the Response
04:52 Moving Forward: Strategies and Plans
05:39 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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In this episode, Samantha and Lauren talk with Dana Kay, a board-certified health practitioner, and two-time international bestselling author.

Dana shares her extensive experience working with families across the US through her company, ADHD Thrive Institute, where she helps parents reduce ADHD symptoms naturally by focusing on biological triggers like diet, gut health, and inflammation.

She emphasizes the importance of supporting a child's biology rather than 'fixing' them, and discusses the profound impact of the gut-brain connection on overall health and behavior, providing insights into how gut health can influence ADHD symptoms and other disorders.

00:00 Introduction to Donna Kay

00:34 Donna's Work with Neurodivergent Families

02:14 The Gut-Brain Connection

04:15 Impact of Antibiotics on Gut Health

08:17 The Role of the Vagus Nerve

10:14 Strategies for Supporting Gut Health

20:16 Addressing Picky Eating

21:41 Donna's Personal Life and Interests

23:10 Conclusion and Resources

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