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On The Hard Days
Raising an out-of-the-box kid can feel isolating. You wonder, Am I crazy? What am I doing wrong? The doubt, guilt, and exhaustion are overwhelming—and finding another mom who truly gets it feels impossible. That’s why the On The Hard Days podcast exists. Host Megan Champion knows the struggle firsthand and is on a mission to bring connection and support to moms raising neurodivergent kids. Each week, a brave mom shares her raw, honest story so you can feel seen, heard, and validated. Whether your child has a diagnosis or not, if you feel alone in your motherhood, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and follow Megan on Instagram @on.the.hard.days for daily encouragement & info about her community resource, Mothers Together —DMs are always open!
On The Hard Days
Ep.169 Father Friday: Dad Austin Bowden on Dreaming Big, Staying Positive, & Finding Little Miracles With Your Neurodivergent Child
"Is this the life I imagined or dreamed of? No. But it's my life and I'm making the best of it."
About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Austin and I just loved what he had to say about raising a neurodivergent child. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-How he prioritizes fitness as his "self-care"
-Planning a move around the educational needs of your kid
-How COVID brought tremendous stress to his marriage
-The challenges of your child being an eloper
-Pursuing adventure with special needs kids
-How he stays away from negative thoughts
-Finding community that accepts you and your family completely
-How therapy has helped him
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