In this fiery, deeply personal episode, Michelle tackles a growing trend in the autism parenting community: the rise of labels like “profound autism” and the quiet acceptance of helplessness that often comes with them.Sparked by a viral reel of a crying child using his AAC device to say “I’m sad,” Michelle shares why she doesn’t see tragedy — she sees potential. She challenges the narrative that emotional expression from non-speaking children is mysterious or unreachable, and breaks down how belief, curiosity, and consistency can change everything.If you’ve ever felt stuck. If you’ve ever felt like giving up. If you’ve been told, “this is just how it is”...This episode is your reminder: Your child is not their label. You are not powerless. And this is not where your story ends.👉 Ready to start the work? Watch Michelle’s free 10-minute video training: https://michellebrogers.com/training
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Ep 55 - You can’t change the past, but you can change this
In Episode 55 of the Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast, Michelle tackles one of the hardest conversations yet: the blame game around autism.With the recent announcement linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, many parents are left reeling with guilt, shame, and painful “what ifs.” Michelle shares her own raw story—Tylenol during pregnancy, vaccines, even doctors blaming her weight—and the moment she realized: you can’t unring the bell.What matters is not what caused autism, but what we do today to help our kids. This episode is about shifting from guilt to action, from “what if” to “what’s next,” and focusing on teaching life-changing skills like potty training, communication, and independence.🎧 Tune in now to get grounded, find hope, and remember that your child’s future isn’t determined by the past—it’s built by what you do today.
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Ep54 - Potty Training Breakthroughs Happen Right Before You Quit
What if you were only one step away from potty training success, but your brain was telling you to quit?In Episode 54 of the Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast, Michelle shares a powerful success story of a grandmother who nearly gave up when potty training her grandson with autism felt impossible. Pee training came quickly, but poop training turned into weeks of frustration, daycare accidents, and moments of doubt.Through coaching, mindset shifts, and a customized strategy, everything changed—and now he’s fully potty trained.This episode is about more than just potty training. It’s about the fight every autism parent faces between quitting when it feels too hard versus pushing through to the win that’s waiting on the other side.🎧 Listen in to hear how setbacks turn into breakthroughs, and why the finish line is often closer than you think.
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Ep53 - Next Level Wins: The Future You’re Fighting For
In Episode 53 of the Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast, Michelle shares inspiring “Next Level Wins” that show what’s possible once the Big 3—potty training, communication, and stopping problem behaviors—are mastered. From orthodontist visits to varsity sports to self-advocacy, these milestones are living proof that the hard work pays off. If you’ve ever wondered what’s waiting for your child on the other side of the daily struggles, this episode will give you hope, motivation, and a clear vision of what’s possible for your family.🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to take the next step toward your child’s independence!
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Ep52 - How Are You Benefiting By Keeping Your Autistic Child in Diapers?
This week on the podcast I asked a question that might sting a little:How are you benefiting by keeping your autistic child in diapers?I know your gut reaction might be “I’m not benefiting, Michelle! I want my child out of diapers.”But here’s the thing—every family I’ve coached has blind spots. Diapers end up “helping” in ways you don’t even notice:Less mess to clean upNo battles at the toiletNo risk of failing if you don’t even tryNone of those make you a bad parent. They just make you human. But as long as diapers are secretly serving you, they’ll keep winning.That’s why I shared two coaching stories on the podcast this week—about a little girl escaping sliding glass doors and a little boy who always managed to pee in the hallway. Both parents thought their child “didn’t understand.” But once they saw the real problem, progress finally happened.If you’ve been feeling stuck, I want you to hear this episode. It might just be the mirror you need.
I'm Michelle, an Autism Mom & Life Coach for Parents of Children withAutism. I am expert in helping parents Potty Train and Improve the Communication Skills of their children, with a "straight forward" results-driven approach.My mission is to help every child with Autism to reach their greatest potential by empowering the most important people in their lives, THEIR PARENTS! I provide Autism Parents with the mental, emotional and tactical tools and strategies to help their child with what I like to call the BIG 3, these are the 3 life skills I believe every child with Autism NEEDS to have a chance at life of independence, they are:Potty TrainingCommunicationStopping Problem Behaviors (so they can sit, attend, and learn at school and home)My group coaching program, the Champions for Our Children Masterclass was created to support parents to teach these vital life skills so their babies can thrive! This Podcast is the VOICE for those parents who are struggling, who have lost hope. I am here for you. Make a commitment to stick with me. I promise to keep you and your baby moving forward.xoxo Michelle
New Zealand