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Mothers of Misfits Mothers of Misfits is a podcast and a supportive community. Led by host Emily Melious, we talk about how to advocate for our kids in a one-size-fits-all world.

The M.O.M. Team celebrates reaching 100 episodes of the Mothers of Misfits podcast and reminisces about their journey. Y...
04/05/2022

The M.O.M. Team celebrates reaching 100 episodes of the Mothers of Misfits podcast and reminisces about their journey. You don't want to miss this final send off from Emily! Listen to this week's episode for two big announcements!

Listen or watch this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

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Empathy Consultant, Liesel Mindrebo Mertes, talks candidly about the process of grieving the death of a child. She also ...
03/29/2022

Empathy Consultant, Liesel Mindrebo Mertes, talks candidly about the process of grieving the death of a child. She also shares how we - as colleagues, friends, family members, and neighbors - can support those in our community who are suffering loss.

Listen or watch this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/100-dealing-with-the-loss-of-a-child-liesel-mindrebo-mertes
Watch now: https://youtu.be/PNSXcxgJ0nc

As the weather gets warmer, it's even more of a struggle to encourage your kids to do their homework. It's and for thi...
03/25/2022

As the weather gets warmer, it's even more of a struggle to encourage your kids to do their homework. It's and for this week's feature, check out Episode 87 to hear from Christian Forgeron about how to make homework time more effective and with less tears!

With a Masters in Education Leadership, Christina Forgeron has been an educator on three continents across grades 2-9 over the last 25 years. Christina and Emily talk about how to make homework time more effective (and with less tears!).

Listen to Episode 87 by visiting our website, using the link below, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/87-how-to-make-homework-time-work-for-everyone-christina-forgeron

03/22/2022

Raising kids to have a healthy relationship with food.

Listen to the full episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/99-overcoming-a-failure-to-thrive-diagnosis-debi-lewis
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Debi Lewis spent years trying to get an accurate diagnosis for her daughter - something other than "failure to thrive." She shares the challenges of navigating a broken medical system and the journey her family went through to finally get answers.

Debi Lewis spent years trying to get an accurate diagnosis for her daughter - something other than "failure to thrive." ...
03/22/2022

Debi Lewis spent years trying to get an accurate diagnosis for her daughter - something other than "failure to thrive." She shares the challenges of navigating a broken medical system and the journey her family went through to finally get answers.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/99-overcoming-a-failure-to-thrive-diagnosis-debi-lewis
Watch now: https://youtu.be/jvG_hL2DPTo

Sara-Louise Ackrill, founder of Wired Differently, talks about the connection between executive functioning and self-est...
03/18/2022

Sara-Louise Ackrill, founder of Wired Differently, talks about the connection between executive functioning and self-esteem. She also shares personal stories of managing autism and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).

For this week, check out Episode 79 with Sara-Louise Ackrill!

Listen to Episode 79 today by visiting our website or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/79-the-link-between-executive-functioning-and-self-esteem-sara-louise-ackrill

Emily and Megan talk about how to stop the power struggles and explosions in our homes and, instead, positively channel ...
03/15/2022

Emily and Megan talk about how to stop the power struggles and explosions in our homes and, instead, positively channel the energy of our strong-willed and highly sensitive kids.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/98-parenting-a-strong-willed-child-megan-barella
Watch now: https://youtu.be/agva5X6_Z4g

"No one goes the same route. It's really not a disability. Just unique characteristics to make you who you are." - Jill ...
03/08/2022

"No one goes the same route. It's really not a disability. Just unique characteristics to make you who you are." - Jill Laudati

Jill Laudati is the co-author of The Itchy Brain and a Speech Language Pathologist. She shares the life lessons she's gained by supporting her husband and two boys, all of whom have ADHD.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Don't miss out on this week's giveaway! Enter to win a free copy of Jill's book, Itchy Brain!

All you have to do is comment on one of our social media posts about this episode on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, and you'll automatically be entered to win!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/97-a-positive-outlook-on-adhd-jill-laudati

Watch now: https://youtu.be/3mZcmD3Rxsg

A healthy family starts with a healthy parent. With Spring on the way, it's a great time to figure out if your child has...
03/01/2022

A healthy family starts with a healthy parent. With Spring on the way, it's a great time to figure out if your child has food allergies and how you can deal with them!

Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™, Bethany Gettis, talks about common food allergies and how to find out if your child has one.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/96-dealing-with-food-allergies-bethany-gettis

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t3gXMVdDAgc

It's !Listen to Episode 82 to hear Shaun and Emily talk about the importance of self-confidence and self-efficacy. Shau...
02/25/2022

It's !

Listen to Episode 82 to hear Shaun and Emily talk about the importance of self-confidence and self-efficacy. Shaun's entire career is inspired by his own misfits story. His mom always encouraged him to embrace his uniqueness. Now, as a Youth Performance Development Professional and Entrepreneur, he helps misfit youth do the same.

Listen to Episode 82 today by visiting our website or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/82-how-to-improve-our-kids-self-efficacy-shaun-banks

College is hard enough as it is. Luke Gilligan has managed to succeed in spite of several challenges, including bipolar...
02/22/2022

College is hard enough as it is. Luke Gilligan has managed to succeed in spite of several challenges, including bipolar disorder. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about how he's succeeded and tips he's learned along the way!

Luke Gilligan was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder in his first year of college. He candidly talks about approaching his parents for help, finding the right medication, and managing his diagnosis on a daily basis.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/95-thriving-as-a-bipolar-college-student-luke-gilligan

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yzHsRIIBXjQ

Happy ! Did you know you can watch our episodes on YouTube? Check out our YouTube channel and watch Episode 86 on how t...
02/18/2022

Happy ! Did you know you can watch our episodes on YouTube? Check out our YouTube channel and watch Episode 86 on how to recharge your Mom batteries!

Gladys Simen is a Life Coach for working moms. Listen in as she and Emily discuss simple strategies for busy, maxed-out mothers to rest and recharge.

Watch, and listen, to Episode 86 by visiting our YouTube channel, browsing our website, or searching for Mothers of Misfits on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_sW5tunsKw
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Is your child outside of "average"? Feel like they need a different way to learn in school? Listen to today's episode to...
02/15/2022

Is your child outside of "average"? Feel like they need a different way to learn in school? Listen to today's episode to learn more about how IEPs aren't just for special needs.

Master IEP Coach, Shelley Kenow, tells us what to expect in the IEP process and how to successfully advocate for our child's unique needs in school.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/94-mastering-the-iep-process-shelley-kenow

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0hzuVE73k3E

Happy fellow M.O.M. tribe! Today we're featuring not one, but TEN of our most popular episodes! If you haven't venture...
02/11/2022

Happy fellow M.O.M. tribe! Today we're featuring not one, but TEN of our most popular episodes! If you haven't ventured into our catalogue of episodes for a while, check out these ten! We know you'll find something you like!

Listen to these and our most recent episodes by visiting our website below or searching for Mothers of Misfits on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

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Have you considered fostering kids? Listen to today's episode and it might help you to make a decision.Having no biologi...
02/08/2022

Have you considered fostering kids? Listen to today's episode and it might help you to make a decision.

Having no biological children of her own, Debbie Ausburn has "collected" 7 children and 10 grandchildren. She speaks to the challenges and rewards of raising other people's kids.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for the Mothers of Misfits Podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/93-raising-other-people-s-children-debbie-ausburn

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h-IwKUUAAhI

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Mothers of Misfits Podcast!Susan Landers, M.D. shares her personal story of he...
02/01/2022

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Mothers of Misfits Podcast!

Susan Landers, M.D. shares her personal story of helping her daughter overcome anorexia. She and Emily also discuss the risk factors, warning signs, and treatments for eating disorders.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for Mothers of Misfits on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/92-parenting-a-child-with-an-eating-disorder-susan-landers-m-d

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8nBmMy37g8Q

Despite the smiling faces, a family photography session is usually a chaotic, stressful scene. The pressure to capture t...
01/25/2022

Despite the smiling faces, a family photography session is usually a chaotic, stressful scene. The pressure to capture the "perfect shot" is amplified when your child has special needs. Professional Photographer, Don Orkoskey (WDO Photography), shares how to make a family photograph session a positive experience for everyone.

Listen to this week's episode by clicking the link below, visiting our website, or searching for Mothers of Misfits on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

Listen now: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/91-how-to-make-family-photos-a-positive-experience-don-orkoskey

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-iDa5dBLwBk

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