A Monday Moment with Dr. Mal

In this episode, I’m sitting down with the amazing Clydette Johnston for a heart-to-heart that every mama of a neurodivergent child needs to hear—and every other mama needs to understand. As two moms navigating the world of autism and ADHD, we talk real talk about the highs, the hard days, and the healing.

Clydette opens up about raising two sons with ADHD and autism, and the emotional labor that comes with it—from advocating in schools to co-parenting challenges to finding joy in the smallest wins. We also get into what self-care actually looks like when your plate is already full, and why community is more than just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline.

If you’ve ever felt like no one sees the strength it takes to keep going, this one's for you. 💙

🎙️ Tune in now and let this moment remind you: you are not alone.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neurodiversity and Motherhood

00:58 Did You Know? Power of Autism Moms!  

06:25 Intro to Clydette Johnston

01:16:45 Outro and Next Week

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Show Songs: Kaleidoscope by HME Productions, Late Night by NyneMindsProductions and Lassitude by Justnormal

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