I love getting to share people's stories because I feel like when we hear others that are going through similar things, it helps us feel less alone on our journey. I also know first hand that many neurodiverse women have struggled for a long time with being undiagnosed and unheard. So today I wanted to share Shannon's story with you as she talks with me about learning how to navigate this world as a later in life diagnosed neurodiverse woman and how she has learned to be her best advocate. Shannon wants to remind us all that YOU are the world's foremost expert in the study of You.

Shannon MacFarlane works as a photographer, artist, and dog trainer in Tacoma, WA. She has spent 2023 learning kung fu, eating lots of cookies without regrets, and taking care of her nervous system. Shannon is a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHDer with a pathological demand avoidance upgrade who is relieved to finally understand why the world seems so different!

Connect with Shannon:
Website - https://www.slobberedlens.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/slobberedlens
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slobberedlens/

I'm Sarah -  a neuro-spicy warrior, homeschooling boy mom, devoted wife, and passionate business owner. My life's journey through doctors' offices, hospitals, and self-advocacy led me to empower other moms. Through a podcast and a special needs moms' membership, I amplify voices and create a haven of support, sharing knowledge and strength. I help special needs moms conquer challenges, one heartbeat at a time.

Get my free Parent Advocacy Toolkit!
https://www.sarahyoungllc.com/parentadvocacytoolkit

I support moms of medically complex and neurodiverse kids. I have found that often special needs moms feel isolated and overwhelmed so I created the Calming the Chaos of Special Needs Motherhood Membership where you can feel validated, supported, and confident. You will get trainings from experts, support and connection in this amazing community. They say it takes a village and we would love for you to be a part of ours! Ready to check it out?!
https://www.sarahyoungllc.com/calmingthechaos

Just a huge warning here - I am laying out some parts of my journey I don't often share so it may be a bit much for some.

Hey hey mama! I found an amazing podcast a while back called My Invisible Disease and I reached out to the hosts, Jenny and Kassy, and shared with them how much it meant to me what they were sharing. As someone who lives with an "invisible disease" it is so hard sometimes because the outside world just does not understand certain pieces of your life.

Well these amazing ladies actually invited me on the show to share my story! So today I am sharing my interview from their show. I hope you love it and remember I do get a little graphic with it at times as Crohn's is not a pretty thing.

Want to hear more from Jenny and Kassy? Check out their other episodes here! https://open.spotify.com/show/6s6GfKsYddcAFZbFS5495c

I'm Sarah -  a neuro-spicy warrior, homeschooling boy mom, devoted wife, and passionate business owner. My life's journey through doctors' offices, hospitals, and self-advocacy led me to empower other moms. Through a podcast and a special needs moms' membership, I amplify voices and create a haven of support, sharing knowledge and strength. I help special needs moms conquer challenges, one heartbeat at a time.

Get my free Parent Advocacy Toolkit!
https://www.sarahyoungllc.com/parentadvocacytoolkit

I support moms of medically complex and neurodiverse kids. I have found that often special needs moms feel isolated and overwhelmed so I created the Calming the Chaos of Special Needs Motherhood Membership where you can feel validated, supported, and confident. You will get trainings from experts, support and connection in this amazing community. They say it takes a village and we would love for you to be a part of ours! Ready to check it out?!
https://www.sarahyoungllc.com/calmingthechaos

Hey hey mama! Join me today as I talk with Stefanie on guilt, boundaries, and co-regulation.

Stefanie Fernandes is a conscious parenting coach and therapist. Her approach is parent-centric and gentle. Stefanie helps moms gain control over their parenting with tools that support communication and get their kids to finally listen!

Get Stefanie's free guide to getting your child to listen - https://freeguide.stefaniefernandes.com/get-your-child-to-listen

You can connect with Stefanie @
Her website - https://stefaniefernandes.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.p.fernandes/

I'm Sarah -  a neuro-spicy warrior, homeschooling boy mom, devoted wife, and passionate business owner. My life's journey through doctors' offices, hospitals, and self-advocacy led me to empower other moms. Through a podcast and a special needs moms' membership, I amplify voices and create a haven of support, sharing knowledge and strength. I help special needs moms conquer challenges, one heartbeat at a time.

Get my free Parent Advocacy Toolkit!
https://www.sarahyoungllc.com/parentadvocacytoolkit

I support moms of medically complex and neurodiverse kids. I have found that often special needs moms feel isolated and overwhelmed so I created the Calming the Chaos of Special Needs Motherhood Membership where you can feel validated, supported, and confident. You will get trainings from experts, support and connection in this amazing community. They say it takes a village and we would love for you to be a part of ours! Ready to check it out?!
https://www.sarahyoungllc.com/calmingthechaos