Episode Summary
In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, we’re on retreat with Brigitte Shipman and Maureen Brice, two inspiring autism moms and life coaches. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of parenting children on the autism spectrum, emphasizing the critical importance of self-care for mothers.
Brigitte and Maureen share their personal journeys, discussing the struggles they faced and the valuable lessons learned along the way. We delve into common misconceptions about autism and the need for moms to prioritize their own well-being.
A highlight of the episode is the announcement of a transformative retreat for autism moms, taking place from July 11th to 13th, 2025 in Blue Eye, Missouri. This retreat offers a unique opportunity for moms to recharge, connect with others, and focus on their own health and happiness.
Join us for an episode filled with wisdom, hope, and practical advice, as we celebrate the strength of autism moms everywhere!
Mentioned on the pod
Recharge & Restore Retreat for Autism Moms: July 11th to 13th, 2025
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/retreat
Meet Brigitte Shipman
Brigitte is a mom to two beautiful adult sons, an author, speaker, and certified Martha Beck Life Coach with a Master’s Degree in Education.
She helps moms of autistic kids move through challenging emotions and areas of difficulty so that they can feel more joy and at peace and fully present with their kids on the spectrum.
She started her autism parenting journey 32 years ago just like you—heartbroken and feeling lost and REALLY REALLY scared for her son’s future.
And although she fumbled and stumbled, she let her love for her son Joseph carry her through any challenges and obstacles that they faced.
Joseph is now 32 years old and thriving. They published their book, A Mother’s Guide Through Autism in 2022 and recently released an audio version of the book.
She has 20 years of experience as an educator in the public school system and holds a Master’s Degree in Education.
Meet Maureen Brice
Maureen is an Author, Autism Expert, Advocate, Certified Health Coach, Biofeedback Practitioner, Inspirational Speaker, Blogger & Single Parent of 3, with her youngest son living with Special “extra needs” and Autism.
Her bedrock of operation is WELLNESS and sharing what she has learned about navigating the world of Autism and rebooting our body’s immune system to live a healthy lifestyle.
Her credentials consist of over 22 years of experience in the trenches of Neurodiversity, Autism, nutrition, advocacy, alternative therapies, holistic health, mainstream therapies, quantum physics-frequency healing…using all of these methods to create a pathway of healing.
Maureen wrote her first book My Autism HatRack – The Life Flip, in 2013 to help other parents navigate the Autism Journey with Hope & Healing and bring awareness to the world.
She has been a blogger for Dallas Morning News, been featured two times, with her son Jonathan in Thrive Magazine, been instrumental in organizing national Wellness Events for Autism Parents and hosts her own PMS (Positive Mind-Set) Autism Mama Workshops.
Most recently, Maureen had to rebuild her own immune system, after being exposed to toxic mold, formaldehyde, and other environmental hazards, that almost took her life in March 2019. Today, she is healthy again, and armed with strategies and answers, became a certified Health Coach and has a mission to help others stay well in our world.
Connect with Maureen:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeDreamBelieve
IG: @HopeDreamBelieve.Today
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MaureenHopeDreamBelieve/
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