Bridgett Burrick Brown Spills: Motherhood, Beauty Standards, and Surviving The Chaos
On this episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Bridgett Burrek-Brown, the powerhouse behind Beyond Beauty Project, to talk about the curveballs life throws (spoiler: they're not always underhand).
They dive into Bridgett’s real-talk journey — grief, body image battles, and the exhausting (and sometimes hilarious) work of figuring out who you are while raising tiny humans who don’t care about your personal growth schedule. From motherhood meltdowns to finding your own reflection behind the Goldfish crumbs, this conversation hits home for any mom who's ever thought: "I did not have THIS on my Pinterest board."
Bridgett and Sarah serve up radical honesty about why motherhood feels like a daily resilience bootcamp, how self-reflection sometimes happens in the minivan, what it means to survive criticism when you're already out of coffee, and how the beautiful, messy connections in our lives keep us all (mostly) sane.
Come for the relatability, stay for the radical honesty.
Find all of Bridgett's work at www.beyondbeautyproject.com
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Profound Autism, The Telepathy Tapes, and The Power of Non Verbal Knowing with Demi Pietchell
This episode of Inchstones invites you into the space where words fall away—and connection begins. Where autism defies logic...
Host Sarah Kernion sits down with writer and intuitive communicator Demi Pietchell of "The Starfire Codes" to explore what it truly means to listen with all our senses. Through stories of raising non-speaking autistic children and deep reflections on energy, perception, and maternal knowing, they unravel the kind of communication that transcends spoken language.
From quantum mechanics to telepathy, from the unseen threads that bind mother and child to the electric intuition shared between souls, this conversation reveals that children like Milly and Mack may be operating on frequencies the rest of the world has forgotten how to hear.
This is not just a podcast about parenting. It’s a portal into expanded consciousness. A meditation on stillness. A radical call to believe what you feel—even if no one else sees it.
Because inchstones aren’t always spoken. Sometimes, they’re sensed.Find all of Demi's work on her Substack and Starfire Codes website for daily insight and to book 1:1 readings.
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Asking for Help with Profound Autism: Why Does It Feel Like a Crime? with Lena Suarez-Angelino
A conversation that arose from Sarah & Lena running into each other...literally. (Listen in to hear the funny story!) On this of the Inchstones podcast, Sarah Kernion and Lena Suarez-Angelino share their experiences as mothers of children with special needs. They discuss the profound connection they felt upon meeting, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and the importance of community support. Lena shares her journey as a special needs mom, the emotional toll it takes, and the necessity of asking for help. They emphasize the power of curiosity in advocacy and the need for a supportive village. The conversation highlights the challenges of diagnosis and therapy, and Lena's mission with The Light Collective to create a more inclusive world for children with disabilities.
You can find Lena and her work and services at: The Light Collective & Co
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Profound Autism & Motherhood: Turning Challenges into Connection with Heidi Rome
Let’s face it, motherhood is already a wild ride...but raising a non-speaking autistic child? It’s a masterclass in heart, humor, and not having it all figured out. In this episode of the Inchstones podcast, Sarah sits down with Heidi Rome to swap stories about the real parenting grind: the messy, beautiful journey of loving kids who communicate in ways that go beyond words. They dish on why love isn’t about “fixing,” how to survive puberty meltdowns, and why showing up—again and again—is the real flex. So grab your oat milk latte, because this one’s for the moms who are rewriting the parenting playbook, one inchstone at a time.
Click here to purchase Heidi's Book, "You Just Have to Love Me"
More info on Heidi's work can be found on www.HeidiRome.com
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You’re Not Broken—You’re Becoming: Motherhood, Triggers & the Power of Self-Acceptance with The Grateful Life Coach, Trish DiGaetano
Knowing each other for over 2 decades, Sarah sits down with Trish, the Grateful Life Coach, for an episode that speaks directly to every overwhelmed, self-reflective, emotionally exhausted mama out there trying to hold it all together. Trish opens up about her journey as a woman, mother, and coach—sharing raw, relatable truths about how motherhood cracked her wide open and became the catalyst for radical self-acceptance and resilience.
Together, Sarah and Trish unpack what it means to unlearn societal expectations, reclaim your identity as a mom, and redefine self-care beyond bubble baths and checklists. From navigating public meltdowns to the science behind your triggered nervous system, this episode is a crash course in learning to parent yourself while raising tiny humans.
Expect laughter, vulnerability, and aha moments as they explore co-parenting challenges, the healing power of curiosity, and why asking for help is the bravest thing a mom can do. If you've ever felt like you're losing yourself in motherhood, this one's for you.To follow and find Trish's work, visit all her fabulous socials:
Substack: https://triciafell.substack.com/Coaching: https://www.tglcoaching.com/Instagram: @thegratefullifecoach
About Inchstones by Saturday's Story | Navigating Profound Autism Parenting
Sarah Kernion discusses neurodivergent parenting on the Inchstones Podcast, sharing raw and unfiltered stories, specifically around profound, non-speaking autism. This isn’t your typical parenting podcast, it's a space for real-life experiences of neurodiversity.
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