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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! ► Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a1JH_04XSbI ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/show-finale-celebrating-100-episodes-emily-melious-cameron-suorsa-olivia-whiteman ► Discover episodes you missed or want to re-listen to using our search/filter tool: https://mothersofmisfits.com If you have found our show meaningful to your life, please consider... ► Rating & Reviewing us on your favorite podcast listening apps (Apple/Spotify/etc.) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothers-of-misfits/id1503184614 ► Sharing this podcast with a friend! ► Connecting with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymelious https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronsuorsa https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-whiteman

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. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/100-dealing-with-the-loss-of-a-child-liesel-mindrebo-mertes ► Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PNSXcxgJ0nc ► Join our weekly Episode Insider newsletter: https://mothersofmisfits.com ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothers-of-misfits/id1503184614

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. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/99-overcoming-a-failure-to-thrive-diagnosis-debi-lewis ► Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jvG_hL2DPTo ► Join our weekly Episode Insider newsletter: https://mothersofmisfits.com ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothers-of-misfits/id1503184614

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. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/98-parenting-a-strong-willed-child-megan-barella ► Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/agva5X6_Z4g ► Join our weekly Episode Insider newsletter: https://mothersofmisfits.com ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothers-of-misfits/id1503184614

Jill Laudati is the co-author of 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.  ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/97-a-positive-outlook-on-adhd-jill-laudati ► Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwia7zwl5U5ZKOJId0tsSw?sub_confirmation=1 ► Join our weekly Episode Insider newsletter: https://mothersofmisfits.com ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothers-of-misfits/id1503184614

Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™, Bethany Gettis, talks about common food allergies and how to find out if your child has one. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/96-dealing-with-food-allergies-bethany-gettis ► Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwia7zwl5U5ZKOJId0tsSw?sub_confirmation=1 ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothers-of-misfits/id1503184614

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. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/95-thriving-as-a-bipolar-college-student-luke-gilligan ► Watch this episode on YouTube ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts

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. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/94-mastering-the-iep-process-shelley-kenow ► Watch this episode on YouTube ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts

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. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/93-raising-other-people-s-children-debbie-ausburn ► Watch this episode on YouTube ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Susan Landers, M.D. shares her personal story of helping her daughter overcome anorexia. Listen in as Susan and Emily talk through the risk factors, warning signs, and treatments for eating disorders. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/92-parenting-a-child-with-an-eating-disorder-susan-landers-m-d ► Watch this episode on YouTube ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts

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, shares how to make a family photograph session a positive experience for everyone. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/91-how-to-make-family-photos-a-positive-experience-don-orkoskey ► Watch this episode on YouTube ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Kathryn Garforth, Ph. D. is an Educational Consultant specializing in Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism and other Low Incidence Special Needs. Diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, & dyscalculia in grade school, her journey through the educational system was not an easy one. Kathryn shares practical advice for obtaining an accurate diagnosis for kids with learning disabilities and finding the support they need. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/90-parenting-a-child-with-dyslexia-dysgraphia-dyscalculia-kathryn-garforth-ph-d ► Watch this episode on YouTube ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts