Talk To Me Sis

What do you wish someone had told you before you became a mom? In this episode, Nicci and Lise pull back the curtain on the real, unfiltered truth about motherhood. From identity and independence before kids, to grace in long-term partnerships, to the lifeline of good mom friends, this episode is the conversation you didn't know you needed.
And they close on an incredible high note: Rio's Law is now officially on the books in Georgia, a huge win for the autism and neurodiverse community.
00:00 Coming up...
01:01 Welcome & What's Been Going On This Week
05:05 Are You a Napper or Not? The Great Debate
11:01 Did You Always Want to Be a Mom?
13:36 Build Your Identity BEFORE You Become a Mother
18:57 Give Yourself Grace. It's Your First Time Doing Life Too
21:34 The Pressure of Being a "Perfect" New Mom
22:28 Sleep When the Baby Sleeps (Do As We Say, Not As We Did)
23:29 Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself Postpartum
25:44 How the Mom You Are Changes With Each Child
32:19 Single Mom Survival: Accepting Help & Setting a Routine
46:47 The Seasons of Marriage Nobody Warns You About
53:38 The Power of Your Mom Friend Circle
01:01:44 Rio's Law Deep Dive: What It Means & Why It Matters
01:06:30 Tanner Meets Christopher McDonald from The Iron Giant 😂
01:07:57 What's Coming Up Next & Exciting Guests Ahead

In this episode, Lise and Nicci pull back the curtain on who they were long before Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. Lise opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mom to four kids with very little money and no roadmap. Nicci shares her journey from a shy, insecure young woman to a confident autism advocate, nurse, stay-at-home mom, and fitness lover. And how her husband Mark helped shape who she is today.
If you're a special needs parent, an autism mom, a fan of Love on the Spectrum, or someone navigating a busy family, this episode will make you feel seen.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & intro
01:07 Plot twist: Lise meets a Cobra Kai legend
05:15 Plot twist: Tanner's awesome moment
08:27 The mystery window bird (what does it mean?!)
09:33 Who was Lise before the cameras? 
17:10 Who was Nicci before the cameras? 
29:52 Debunking the "autism means unsociable & unempathetic" myth
33:43 What if Love on the Spectrum never happened?
38:25 What we're building...
42:15 Business spotlight: Brightside Cafe, Buford, Georgia
44:19 Love you mean it!

Christine Romeo is back! She's an autism advocate and mom to Abbey from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. She joins us for a raw, honest conversation about what the media got wrong about Abbey and David, and the incredible growth she's witnessed in Abbey. We also talk Gestalt Language Processing, emotional regulation tools, new music from Abby, and why the autism community needs to stop fighting itself. A must-listen for autism families, caregivers, and Love on the Spectrum fans.

SPOILERS AHEAD: In Season 4 of Love on the Spectrum, Connor and Georgie  had a shocking breakup.  Connor's mom, Lise, and Tanner's mom, Nicci, are sharing their reactions. 
00:26 – First Impressions of Season 4 Cast
02:04 – Who Stole Season 4?
04:31 – Dylan & Emma 
07:32 – James & Shelley 
09:10 – Tyler & Madison Proposal Reaction
11:01 – Connor & Georgie Breakdown - What Really Happened
13:20 – Addressing Online Criticism & Hate
26:59 – Fan Reactions & Viral Moments
29:38 – Connor’s Advocacy & Real-World Impact
32:12 – Clemson Scholarship Announcement
36:09 – What’s Next
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SPOILERS AHEAD: Season 4 of Love on the Spectrum just dropped on Netflix and we are breaking down everything you need to know. Connor and Georgie's London trip, the things that cameras never filmed, and what Connor is really looking for in a relationship. What's next for Tanner? Plus Connor's historic autism advocacy win as Rose's Law passes in the Georgia State House. And Lise and Nicci share their shocking plot twist of the week.
Chapters: 
00:00:00 Coming up
00:02:03 How Tanner Really Handles Stress & Dysregulation
00:05:34 How Rose's Law Started With a Podcast Guest
00:07:56 Connor's Run In With Law Enforcement & Why This Bill Matters
00:09:12 The Historic Vote & Connor's Standing Ovation
00:14:43 Why Tanner Stepped Away From Love on the Spectrum Season 4
00:16:31 Connor Takes Georgie to London
00:19:41 The Things That Cameras Didn't Film
00:24:11 Addressing Fan Speculation About Tanner & the Show
00:32:50 Plot Twist of the Week
00:41:01 Nicci's Choking Scare at the Fashion Show
00:47:30 What's Next for Tanner & the Podcast