Interviews, Podcasts, Articles
I really enjoy talking to people about hope! I’ve been on many podcasts, radio shows, and publications. Some questions I often get are: Is there hope? What happens if someone loses hope? Can my life ever feel normal?
Now, I don’t have all the answers, but I have some good ones and I hope you enjoy them here.
From Book 2 Business
I had a great interview with Trina Boice where we talk about everything from my middle name to my book.
Rebuilding
On this episode of the Rebuilding podcast, I share stories about feeling alone and lonely, goals, overcoming fear, and moving forward.
Lisa Valentine Clark Show
What is it like to have kids on the autism spectrum? Here I share all about it. To listen to my part in this episode, begin at the 50:43 mark.
The Book Break
On this episode of the Book Break with Melissa Martinez, I talk about my book, Normal for Me, autism and a little about my podcast, Stories of Hope in Hard Times.
The Brad Neufeld Show
On this episode on the Brad Neufeld Show I talk about my “normal for me” experience, wishing kids came with instruction manuals, the how hard it was to write my journey with autism, journaling, raising children with autism, and how God works with us individually.
The Alicia Trautwein show
Talking about my book, Normal for Me, what getting Nathan’s diagnosis looked like, grieving expectations, and writing.
Live Wells
On this episode with PeggySue Wells, I share an epiphany I had on a walk with our young family. We also talk about the elusive search to be, “normal.” Choosing hope, God and grief, and submitting.
Measuring success right
Are things not going according to your plans? On this guest episode I describe how I found success and hope by adjusting what I expect. I also relate how I achieved happiness despite trials and setbacks.
Church with Kids on the autism spectrum
Here I share 9 ways church members can help families of special needs children at church.
How to make it to church with special needs children
Here are 4 tips I learned (the hard way) that I’d like to share with you. God taught me these lessons through baby steps to help me get my crazy bunch of kids to church on Sunday.
How I learned angels are real and other faith lessons
In this article I share a sweet experience I had with my crying son which taught me that angels are real, and what real faith looks like (even though it is hard).
Psychology today article
In this article, Dr. Benjamin Hardy talks about parenting children with more specific needs and my book, Normal for Me.
Idea Gym Podcast
DO YOU EVER FEEL HOPELESS, tired or alone? These are normal feelings that everyone experiences, but they don't have to keep us down! Listen to this podcast episode here.
From Diagnosis Grief to Peace
Enjoy this interview on Heidi’s Lemonade Stand podcast where I share the tremendous grief at two sons diagnosis with autism, a life-defining epiphany and several tips to more forward when it feels like you are carrying a boulder.