Naked Parent Podcast

Chad Ratliffe Life Story (Part II)

Chad continues his life story. When the financial crisis hit the world in 2008, He started getting depressed and went to using drugs.  His real estate business was hanged in the balance and devastated. He battled his way to the court after some bust happened. In this episode, he wants to clear out our minds to bring us into the serenity of calmness through a short meditation.   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”Importance Of Self-Care For Parents With Special Needs Children” with Kody Harms

In today's show, you will mee Kody. He is a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst living in Los Angeles, California. He has over 10 years of experience working with children and adults, with various developmental differences, and their families. Since moving from Des Moines, Iowa to Los Angeles in 2014, he has worked in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis, with a heavy emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, social skills, parent training, and teacher training.   Visit the website: https://www.curatedfamilytherapeutics.com/our-team   "Put your oxygen mask on first, before assisting others."   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”How To Battle Through Adversity” with Olena Sediuk

In today's show, you will meet Olena from Ukraine. She moved to Spain as a refugee from the conflict in her home country.  She leave everything behind with her son with autism. Her story did not start in her new home. Her story is way before that. As a mother of a kid with special needs, she battled her way to make everything right. From a conflict-torn country to a new home, the naked parent nation is more than willing to shed light on her story.   "Freedom is worth nothing unless it includes the freedom to make mistakes." -Mahatma Gandhi   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

Chad Ratliffe Life Story (Part I)

As Chad revealed his journey to us, he pointed to the start of his early life during his sophomore year and how it changed over time.  His life experience brought him much of learning how he overcame struggles and learned from them. From sports to traveling around 50 estates in the US and abroad, he achieved life experiences that he is prepared to share with us. Another part of this episode is about to go live over the weekend.    Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”Advocate For Our Child” with Fatima Jamal Usma

In today's show, you will meet Fatima, mom of a son with austism. Despite the odds, she find ways to help her community by sharing wisdom on managing and training individuals who are struggling. Her expertise is well-formed and people believed in her advocacy.  She continues the fight for autism awareness and have founded autism project in Pakistan.  Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatimajamalusma/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-jamal-usma-a623ba105/recent-activity/   "Grow through what you go through."   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”How To Build Communication Between Parent And Child With Special Needs Through Connection” with Cherie and Alicia

In today's show, you will meet Cherie and Alicia. They are both pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists who have a passion for opening the doors of communication for children ages 0-3 with characteristics of autism and those diagnosed with autism. They believe that when parents meet their child where they are, to first create the joy of a back and forth interaction, parents unlock their child’s communication in a way no one else can. Check their Instagram: connect-speech Check out their podcast: Autism Communication Toolkit Website: https://connect-speech.com/   "All communication progress starts with creating the joy of a back and forth interaction."   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”Sensory Processing Disorder And How To Address It” with Lisa Gandhi

In today's show, you will meet Lisa, who knew early on something wasn't right with her son's speech. He was regressing with his sounds. The doctor seems hesitant to believe this due to the number of children who has the common trait.  She is inviting us to visit her Instagram where she tells stories about autism based on her experience and stuff she developing to help parents out there. https://www.instagram.com/autismmomhacks/?hl=en   "Don't wait for miracles to happen, you, yourself are the miracle."   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”Raising A Child With Autism” with Katera O’neal

In today's show, you willl meet Katera, a mom of a child with autism. She waited for a long time to get the diagnosis of her son. He was diagnosed with level 2 autism with a speech and intellectual delay. Despite of it, she maintained a joyful spirit and want to encourage parents out there to be thankful because the child chose them to be their parents for a reason.   "Smile, you're amazing."   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”Parenting Kids With Special Needs” with Claire Walker

In today's show, you will meet Claire, a single mom of Ethan, 6 years old, who is on autism spectrum. He has a speech delay, anxiety, and social difficulty. Claire dig into a lot of research and found a book that helped her a lot - "He's Not Naughty" by Deborah Brownson. She advise parents to take the step one by one and remain steadfast to the challenges along the way.   “Those who mind don’t matter, those who matter don’t mind.”   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

”Finding Financial Freedom While Raising A Child With Special Needs” with Debra Brahim

In today's show, you will meet Debra from Augusta Georgia. Her son was first diagnosed with down syndrome. The expert initially believed it was just some delays in the kid's mental development. But in 2020, he become non-verbal at 4 years old which leads to autism diagnosis. Both Debra and his husband experienced growing up in a family with special needs and it helps them navigate the situation.    “Every life experience gives me a chance for development.”   Please donate to the show in order for us to continue supporting parents with special needs children https://www.patreon.com/thenakedparentpodcast. Your donation is greatly appreciated.