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Through raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, she introduces the heart of this show; a place where understanding replaces judgment, and survival turns into strength.

This isn't another "how-to" podcast. Kate opens up about the sleepless nights, the panic, and the gut-punch realization that the world wasn’t built for her kids, and how that moment led to a mission: building a safer one.

"This is the podcast I needed when everything felt hard."

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PROVIDING A SAFE, AFFIRMING SPACE FOR THOSE SUPPORTING THE SUPPORTERS

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I’m here to support the supporters: parents & caregivers, educators, and professionals who work with those who learn and experience the world differently.

I am the guide I needed years ago; with one foot in lived experience and one in professional insight, I am a former classroom educator turned autism educator, family support coach and learning disabilities teacher consultant.

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 why someone thinks, feels, and reacts the way they do, so you can connect with them more deeply.

a clearer understanding of

 you can use today, even on the days when everything feels impossible.

one grounded, real-life strategy

and more confident in with those who learn and experience the world differently.

Feeling less alone, more understood, 

“This has become my go-to podcast for all things autism and neurodivergence. All of the details Kate goes into have helped me tremendously, it's like she's inside my head!”

“Kate doesn’t just explain my child; she explains me. Every episode feels like I'm sitting with someone who actually gets it. She has finally handed me the playbook I wished I had been given years ago.”

“Kate has this rare ability to bridge the science, the school system, and the lived experience ... and she does it with so much heart that you feel seen before you feel taught.”

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