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Disorderly Blondes Autism PODCAST

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South Florida moms, Brenda and Kristi, candidly discuss MOTHERHOOD and AUTISM while balancing heels, cocktails, and meltdowns. They share the challenges and triumphs that define the parenting journey of their own special needs sons (autism spectrum disorder + CHRNA7 genetic duplication). Together, they provide community support and a lifeline to parents of newly diagnosed children, teens, and adults. Guests bring essential professional information to educate and empower families. The blondes keep it light by coloring outside their tan lines and flipping off the PC police. Never a dull moment.

Location:

Miami, FL

Description:

South Florida moms, Brenda and Kristi, candidly discuss MOTHERHOOD and AUTISM while balancing heels, cocktails, and meltdowns. They share the challenges and triumphs that define the parenting journey of their own special needs sons (autism spectrum disorder + CHRNA7 genetic duplication). Together, they provide community support and a lifeline to parents of newly diagnosed children, teens, and adults. Guests bring essential professional information to educate and empower families. The blondes keep it light by coloring outside their tan lines and flipping off the PC police. Never a dull moment.

Language:

English

Contact:

3054906511


Episodes

S6 E53 Break Out the Bubbly: We're Still Blonde & Disorderly

1/13/2024
Real Housewives of Miami? More like RHOASD. We South Florida moms are back with plenty of updates, laughs, and endless banter. Pero también some clever use of mouth tape. Que? Listen at the link above and on all major platforms: Visit the rubias on their other media: Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok Facebook Have something to say? Want to advertise your business on the podcast? Dale! disorderlyblondes@gmail.com Support the show

Duration:01:01:47

S5 E52 Sink or Swim Diapers

5/10/2023
In this episode, the Blondes drop more F-bombs than turds in a Disney Cruise Line pool. "Seize" the day and join Brenda and Kristi as they navigate boatloads of autism parenting fun. Listen at the link above and on all major platforms: AppleSpotifyiHeartradioAudibleVisit the rubias on their other media: Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok Facebook Have something to say? Dale! disorderlyblondes@gmail.com Support the show

Duration:00:59:01

S5 E51: BACK IN BLONDE

7/21/2022
We, autism moms, have had quite a year of ups and downs. Listen in as we reunite on this tell-all update episode. Fear not, the squirrels and laughter are back for an all-around rockin' good time...as usual. Follow us on all the things: WEBSITE Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Want to sponsor an episode or two? Let's chat: disorderlyblondes@gmail.com Support the show

Duration:01:10:42

S4 E50 The Papis: Unmasked, Uncensored, and Unhinged

3/1/2022
The Papis are baaaaaaack and hosting our 50th episode! For the 3rd year in a row the disorderly autism dads 🤒POSITIVELY🥴 let us know what’s on their 🤬BLEEP🤬 ing minds. Whether it be the 🤬BLEEP🤬ing pandemic 😷, 🤬BLEEP🤬ing therapies, or their🤬BLEEP🤬ing wives, the blondes take zero 🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️responsibility for these special needs dads’ words (even IF the #PAPISseries is our most listened to episodes!). Follow us on all the things: WEBSITE Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Support the show

Duration:01:33:29

S4 E49 Blonde Moments: Behind the Scenes of the Most Disorderly Autism Mom Podcast

11/22/2021
Join the hosts of the Disorderly Blondes as they dish on some of the memorable blonde moments of their SUPER popular autism parent podcast. They laugh; they cry (from laughing). Brenda & Kristi toast their favorite guests of the past four seasons and roast their own podcasting (and autism parenting) skills alike. Want more inside scoop and early release on all episodes? Then join us as a PATRON on PATREON. Support the show

Duration:00:42:40

S4 E48 ABA Piano Therapy Unplugged

10/29/2021
Piano lessons as autism therapy is sheet music to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Mary-Debra Pawloski’s ears. Her techniques strike a chord in her students as a symphony of results play up positive behaviors. B sharp and tune in as Miss Mary explains the key reasons piano evokes a concert of skills. She is a (blonde) natural. For the ultimate VIP Disorderly Blondes podcast experience, join our PATREON channel! Exclusive perks and behind the scenes scoop! Support the show

Duration:00:39:02

S4 E47 Autism Speaks, Spells, and Solves All The Math

9/26/2021
Professional listeners they are not, but listen in as autism moms Brenda and Kristi presume they are competent to dish on their sons’ latest adventures. Whether it’s graduating, partying, modeling, sporting, or equation solving, the blondes know who is doing all the pant-wearing: dem boyz. Support the show

Duration:00:36:48

S4 E46 Thomas A. McKean: A Fantastic Advocate for Autistics

8/18/2021
Autism advocate and comic lover Thomas A. McKean does not consider autism a superpower. Still, armed with his brilliant, open mind he pens a voice of reason amongst a universe of controversy. Thomas is “puzzled” by the epic autism battles other “advocates” choose. His story is a rare edition and his page-turning adventures prove the good advocates always win. Support the show

Duration:00:42:18

S4 E45 Jill Escher of the National Council on Severe Autism

7/26/2021
Jill Escher is the president of the National Council on Severe Autism and has prepared a strong message for the world: every autism parent is in a state of panic, and the “unaffected,” should be too. Yes, could this mean you. “Severe” or “not-so-pretty” autism voices demand a place at the table, and no noisy, lame attempt to shame the advocates over semantics will “cancel” the grim statistics. Severe autism is coming for all of us, actually. It’s time to listen. Support the show

Duration:00:41:41

S4 E44 Underestimated, An Autism Miracle with Ride or Die Dad J.B. Handley

6/19/2021
Autism dad, author, and activist J.B. Handley gets RAW as he raps with us about his new book Underestimated, An Autism Miracle. His lyrical journey into unlocking his non-speaker son Jamie’s voice using Spelling to Communicate (S2C) has we homies channeling Tupac. East Coast-West Coast rivalries aside, listen in and get inspired by Changes. “Things will never be the same” for his notoriously strong kiddo, and maybe yours too. Visit Us Support the show

Duration:01:06:40

S4 E43 The Truth is Out There: Aliens, Abductions, & Other April Autism Mom Adventures

5/22/2021
Fresh off an out-of-this-world vacay that had our heads in the clouds, we South Florida autism moms live to tell the tale of two close encounters that had us running for the (Texas) hillside. Unfortunately, rejected by the Mothership, it's back to our special needs reality featuring cases of senioritis, sucky sports, swimming and splashing, and of course, (a SUPER spreader amount of) sass. Want more blonde adventures? Visit our Patreon group for EXTRA content! Support the show

Duration:00:42:33

S4 E42 Live Autism Podcast with the Disorderly Blondes and Friends

4/1/2021
Yes, you read right! The blondes hosted a live podcast and invited some of their parent listeners to experience the recording process and try to get a word in! Challenging! Tune in to catch up with the blondes' latest escapades, and their guest "co-hosts" musings on autism. The result? A beautiful night of sharing and bonding like only ASD families can. Everyone together: aaaaawwwww! Visit us on all of our social media. Support the show

Duration:00:51:50

S4 E41 Real Housewives of ASD Update

3/1/2021
The South Florida Blondes will never admit 2021 means 2020 "won," for they closed the deal on autism guardianship and "seized" the day with CBD treatments. Two fab magazine features have them hoping '21 may just bring back the fun, just ask Rick Desantis. Listen and read along! Visit us, we want to hear from you! Support the show

Duration:00:46:50

S4 E40 Julie Hornok: The Autism Mom's Super Friend

1/27/2021
Julie Hornok wears many capes: she is an autism mom, author, speaker, advocate, cheerleader, and the strongest ally any mom of a newly diagnosed special needs child could ever ask for. She used her superpowers to mightily pen United in autism, Finding Strength Inside the Spectrum, and is now saving the planet one autism mom at a time with Labeled and Loved- an arsenal of lifelines meant to help us soldier on with a smile. Armed with a shield of wit, warmth, and welcome, Julie uses her superhuman strengths to create a marvelous autism mom universe. Remember to please join our private Facebook Parent Support Group and fan account via PATREON for perks and additional INSIDER content! Support the show

Duration:00:35:41

S4 E39 Dr. Berger: Treating the Whole ASD Child Utilizing Biomedical Intervention and Cannabis

1/3/2021
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Berger treats autism, ADD, ADHD, and immune disregulation disorders at his Tampa, Florida based Wholistic Pediatrics and Family Care. Learn how he approaches each patient's plan of holistic primary care from the inside out, utilizing nutritional and detoxification therapies and the prescribing of CBD and medical marijuana. Ready to tackle your special needs child's symptoms in a WHOLE new way? Dr. Berger will turn you into a beLEAFer! For ALL things Disorderly Blondes (additional episodes, show notes, social media links, Patreon parent group and more), check out our links HERE Support the show

Duration:00:53:55

S3 E38 Return of the Papis

11/27/2020
They're baaaaack! The Disorderly autism dads commiserate over their most trying case of 2020 (the crummy, complicated Covid-19), while clutching cups of coquito. Catch their colorful commentary concerning their boys' conditions, the courts, camps, college, companions, and the challenges many special needs dads confront (complete with cursing, coño!). Want more Disorderly Blondes? Check out their social media HERE, and visit them on PATREON. www.disorderlyblondes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/disorderlyblondes/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disorderlyblondes/supportSupport the show

Duration:01:06:50

S3 E37 Seizures, Sadness, and Silver Linings

11/1/2020
The blondes discuss how they are able to place a (Spanish) accent on "lo positivo" in light of the fact that #2020problems, on top of #autismproblems feel SUPER heavy. Listen as they sip and share their thoughts on some tough autism parenting topics, and toast to coming out on the other side. Everyone is hurting right now. www.disorderlyblondes.com Support the show

Duration:00:40:07

S3 E36 Love Serving Autism

9/28/2020
The Disorderly Blondes bring order to center court (and tone down their normal "racket") to interview founder of adaptive tennis program Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix. There is no match for the "A" game her program, Love Serving Autism, brings to special needs individuals. This tennis pro turned SLP champions local families who would feel sidelined without her love of giving everyone a shot at sports success. You just got served! Visit us at DISORDERLYBLONDES DOT COM Support the show

Duration:00:50:05

S3 E35 Scriptless with Sangria

8/30/2020
We, autism moms, are completely punch drunk over school stresses, seizures, shade, scrubbing, sanitizing, sports bras, and seltzer. Cheers to all the special needs parents who have the stomach for education on Covid. For those who do not, we have a drink for that too! Back to school, here we go! www.disorderlyblondes.com Support the show

Duration:00:52:56

S3 E34 Autism Mom and Author Laurie Hellmann

8/1/2020
Join a blonde threesome as we interview autism mom, author, and fellow podcaster Laurie Hellmann. She just launched her first book: Welcome to My Life, A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism. Laurie’s memoir is a raw, real, heart-wrenching glimpse into the day-to-day struggles caregivers of severely autistic individuals face. She champions her special needs teenager Skyler and his typical sibling like a pro with the help of ingenuity, a few great dance moves, and tons of love. www.disorderlyblondes.com Support the show

Duration:00:44:51