2 Moms No Fluff

A podcast where we discuss the uncensored and often irreverent reality of raising children with disabilities. We invite you to join Alma Schneider (LCSW) and Iris Mehler (MS, CRC), two seasoned moms of kids with disabilities. These two have nothing in common except that they are always right and have everything under control. NOT! No topic is off limits so bring it on in your comments and suggestions for future episodes. You’re a part of our journey.

Episodes

May 28, 2022

40 min

In this episode, we share our experience when it comes to adopting a new pet or applying for a service dog and raising it. Lots of advice to help anyone with a child with additional needs in the decision-making process. While the joy of adding another furry friend to the family can be endless, sometimes so is the care involved… Listen in!

Siblings

May 21, 2022

May 21, 2022

40 min

Siblings- or how to split attention between high stakeholders in your life... In this episode, we share tips and tricks to help you negotiate the very different needs of the most important people in your child’s life- siblings!

Sleep

May 14, 2022

May 14, 2022

37 min

Sleep deprivation seems to be an inevitable “side effect” of raising children with disabilities. Wether you lose sleep due to all the stress and worries in your life, or simply cannot sleep due to the ongoing care needs of your child- this episode is for you! For all the allies of families with children with disabilities, listen in and get a sneak peak to what our life is like when the lights are off…

Hiring help

May 7, 2022

May 7, 2022

43 min

How to hire the aides and caregivers to support our children's complex daily needs? In this episode we discuss how to find the right people to join your family on this journey, and all the secrets to making this relationship so much more than just a part time job!

Finding Services

Apr 30, 2022

Apr 30, 2022

33 min

Do you feel overwhelmed and worried that you are missing out on valuable services for your child? In this episode, we will give you a map and a compass to help you navigate this rough terrain. Spoiler alert: You may find them in the most unlikely of places! 
 

Communication

Apr 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022

51 min

Good communication is vital for every relationship. In this episode, we discuss how to overcome communication barriers with our  private circles as well as the general public. For people living the disability life as well as allies to the disability community, this episode is for you. Please share this episode with anyone and everyone who may interact with your child.  

Who to trust?

Apr 16, 2022

Apr 16, 2022

40 min

On a challenging journey, you need partners you can trust. In this episode we discuss how to know who you can trust. Spoiler alert: Being related to someone by blood  doesn't necessarily qualify them for the job of confidante! 
 

Apr 9, 2022

39 min

Food is a very loaded topic. Because everyone must eat in one way or another, we all come to the table with baggage. In this episode, we discuss how to break bread without judgment from ourselves and others. 

Apr 2, 2022

43 min

Medical professionals are supposed to be our partners on this journey. Then why do we often feel that we are at odds? In this episode, we discuss how to deal with medical professionals so that we can have the best outcomes for success for our kids. This episode is full of practical advise for the medical professional. Feel free to share with your medical team. 
 

Travel

Mar 26, 2022

Mar 26, 2022

30 min

If you thought your days of traveling are over, think again! In this episode, we discuss how to make the impossible possible. Wake up world, here we come! 
 

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