In This Episode, We Chat About:

Drop judgment, develop unconditional love and acceptance

Forget "shoulds", discover what really works for your family

Focus on connection over fixing, relationship over symptoms

 

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Show Notes:

 

Parents, it’s time to drop judgment! Get ready for this vulnerable conversation with Len Arcuri, a father who turned an autism diagnosis upside down by doing the inner work to shift his mindset from one of judgment to unconditional love and acceptance. Len gets real about the ego traps parents can fall into and shares how dropping the playbook of “shoulds” allowed him to truly connect with his son. You'll learn from Len's journey the power in focusing on developing relationships over fixing problems. This episode is a must for any parent dealing with self-doubt or feeling like they're in their child's way. Len proves that with awareness and a commitment to growth, any hand you're dealt can become your greatest gift. Tune in for an episode guaranteed to leave you feeling motivated, empowered and ready to grow on your parenting journey. 

 

03:45 The growing pains and power of self-awareness in parenting.

12:30 Navigating parenting after your child's autism diagnosis.

23:30 How did your perspective evolve around autism? 

28:30 How can parents avoid transferring their own insecurities onto their children?

32:15 Personal growth and how it impacts parenting.

37:30 Empowering parents of children with autism through coaching and podcasting.

42:00 Why do parents need community?