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What does life look like when you’re raising two children on completely different ends of the autism spectrum?

In this episode, I sit down with Nemesia, a devoted mom of two, who shares her journey navigating autism with both a non-verbal son and a verbal daughter.

Nemesia opens up about the early signs, speech delays, regressions, and the long road to diagnosis. She shares what parenting with purpose looks like while managing daily challenges like sensory triggers, seizures, scripting, and adapting routines again and again.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply want to understand autism more deeply, this heartfelt conversation offers support, honesty, and hope from a mom who truly gets it.

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Nemesia Chouinard is a caring mom, loving fiancée, and determined entrepreneur, providing love and support to two extraordinary children at home with autism spectrum disorder, one of whom also heroically manages epilepsy, while efficiently managing our successful home-based small businesses.

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Leann Tristan is a devoted mother of two boys and a passionate advocate for personal growth and family-centered living. After relocating from Oregon to Arizona, she embraced a new chapter focused on health, mindset, and entrepreneurship. Her journey has been shaped by a desire for more time, freedom, and presence with her children. Leann brings a heartfelt perspective on parenting and the daily realities of raising kids, including navigating life on the autism spectrum.

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What’s it really like to grow up alongside a nonverbal autistic sibling?

In this deeply personal episode, my son Ash opens up about his childhood with his brother, Brennan who lives with severe, nonverbal autism. From moments of joy and connection to the fears no one talks about, Ash shares the honest, beautiful, and sometimes heartbreaking truth of being a sibling in an autism household.

If you’re parenting multiple kids or wondering how autism impacts the whole family this conversation will speak directly to your heart.

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Ashton Dunlap has always played a loving and supportive role in his family, especially as a big brother. From a young age, he was the one helping, teaching, and reading to his brother, always showing up with patience and care. His heart for others shines brightest in the way he’s been there through every moment—quietly guiding, encouraging, and standing by his brother’s side. Ashton’s presence in his family is a steady reminder of what it means to love deeply and unconditionally.

Leann Tristan is a devoted mother of two boys and a passionate advocate for personal growth and family-centered living. After relocating from Oregon to Arizona, she embraced a new chapter focused on health, mindset, and entrepreneurship. Her journey has been shaped by a desire for more time, freedom, and presence with her children. Leann brings a heartfelt perspective on parenting and the daily realities of raising kids, including navigating life on the autism spectrum.

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You know your child best. Don’t let anyone make you second-guess that.

When Brennan skipped crawling and went straight to walking, I thought we were just celebrating an early win. But five months later, his words were gone. His eye contact faded. And something in him shifted.

Everyone including the doctor said it was fine. That boys just take longer. But my gut told me differently, and I refused to wait. In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the full story of my son Brennan’s journey to an autism diagnosis.

If you've ever felt dismissed by a doctor, confused by the sudden shift in your child, or afraid to trust your instincts, this episode is for you.

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Leann Tristan is a devoted mother of two boys and a passionate advocate for personal growth and family-centered living. After relocating from Oregon to Arizona, she embraced a new chapter focused on health, mindset, and entrepreneurship. Her journey has been shaped by a desire for more time, freedom, and presence with her children. Leann brings a heartfelt perspective on parenting and the daily realities of raising kids, including navigating life on the autism spectrum.

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