The Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast
I'm Michelle, an Autism Mom & Life Coach for Parents of Children with
Autism. 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 Training
- Communication
- Stopping 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
Episodes
63 episodes
Ep.63 - An Update on my Girl!
My daughter's latest update! From resource room reduction to high honor roll, dental milestones to lifeguard dreams - hear what's possible when you focus on one step at a time. This is the hope you need if you're wondering about your child's...
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Ep 62 - The Stage Where Most Parents Get Stuck
Your child goes every time you take them. No more diapers. You’re reminding them every two or three hours and they’re keeping their pants dry. You did it, right?Not yet.In this episode, I’m talking about the stage where most parents get...
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Ep61 - Celebrating Julianna: A Teenage Milestone & The Journey to Independence
In this raw episode, I'm sharing the tension between helping families publicly and protecting privacy. Why I'm still doing this work, and the transformation that's possible when you believe in your child. From preverbal to thriving – this is th...
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Ep60 - The Counterintuitive Way My Pre-Verbal Child Found Her Voice
Parents often worry that if they introduce signs, PECS, or an AAC device, their child will “never talk.” In this episode I share Julianna’s story—how she lost language, how we taught functional communication with signs, and why that actually
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Ep59 - Fighting The Good Fight… And Losing What Matters Most
In this episode, Michelle Rogers shares the powerful story of a mom who’s ready to “fight the good fight” after insurance denied her autistic daughter’s speech therapy — and how that same fight can quietly steal what matters most: our child’s p...
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Ep58 - The Messiness of Autism Parenting
🎙️ Episode 58: The Messiness of Autism ParentingLet’s get honest.Autism parenting isn’t just hard because of the meltdowns, regressions, or therapies. It’s hard because it’s messy—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually....
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Ep57 - From Aggression to Progress: A Mom’s Real Potty Training Win
In this episode of Autism Mommy’s Potty Talk, Michelle sits down with Rebecca—a mom who had tried to potty train her pre-verbal son four different times… with zero success.But everything changed when she joined the program.<...
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Ep56 - Profound Autism
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 g...
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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 ort...
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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 ...
Ep51 - Autism Does Not Equal Diapers
Too many parents (and even professionals) believe autism automatically means diapers. In this episode, I unpack why that belief is the biggest roadblock to potty training. You’ll hear why 95% of success is mindset and only 5% is tactics, how co...
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Ep50 - Busy Being Busy vs Getting It Done
Are you really working on potty training and independence skills—or just keeping yourself “busy”?In this milestone 50th episode, I get real about the two types of parents I see:The busy being busy parents who spend h...
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Ep49 - Someone Has To Go First—Will It Be You?
In this episode, Michelle shares why sometimes we have to go first—even when there’s no roadmap. From her own journey with Julianna to coaching parents who thought their child was the “exception to the rule,” Michelle shows how belief ...
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Ep48 - Belief, Action, and Becoming an Autism Parent Coach
In my latest Autism Mommies Potty Talk podcast episode, I opened up about why I started coaching in the first place — and why I believe so deeply in training other parents to do this work too.For years, I’ve been helpin...
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Ep47 - From Devastation to Destiny
In this episode, Michelle breaks down a raw and honest conversation with a mom who's stuck in the final stretch of potty training. Her son is bright, verbal, and capable—but mom's hesitation is what's holding them back. Michelle shares exactly ...
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Ep 46 - She Got Her Son Talking… and Still Got Criticized
What do you do when people criticize your parenting—even after your child starts thriving?In this episode, I share the story of a UK mom inside my program who taught her son to ask for what he wants using his voice. But instead ...
Ep45 - “No, They’re Not Too Old To Learn This.”
Think it’s “too late” to teach your child with autism how to potty train, communicate, or follow directions? Think again. In this live coaching session, Michelle calls out the quiet lies that keep parents stuck — and breaks down exactly how to ...
Ep44 - It’s Not Autism. It’s That Diapers Are Still an Option
In this special live coaching episode, Michelle B. Rogers gets real with parents who are stuck in the start-stop cycle of potty training. She breaks down the true reasons progress stalls—and it’s not what most parents think. From mindset blocks...
Ep43 - Autism Mommy’s Problem Behavior Workshop
Hey there,It’s Michelle here, and I’m excited to invite you to a special encore presentation in podcast form! This time, I'm bringing you something truly impactful: The Autism Moms Problem Behavior Workshop.This workshop re...
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Ep42 - Silent to Speaking Open Coaching Call
Hey there,I’m excited to invite you to the latest episode of my podcast, Silent to Speaking: Open Coaching Call. In this episode, I’ll be answering real questions from autism parents just like you who are working to help their k...
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Ep41 - Look at Potty Training like Water a NECESSITY vs. ‘Nice to Have’
I recently had a conversation with a mom that really made me think about how many parents feel like potty training their autistic child is optional. But here’s the truth: It’s not. We can’t let the autism diagnosis make us believe this is somet...
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Ep40 - Expert Advice on Autism: A Heartfelt Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin
I am thrilled to share that our latest podcast episode features an exclusive interview with Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned animal scientist and one of the most famous individuals with autism. In our conversation, Dr. Grandin shares invaluable i...
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Ep39 - Transforming Struggles into Triumph: My Story and How You Can Achieve Success Too
I’ve been dirt poor, out of options, and destined for a life of failure. As one of five children, I lived in a household where survival was an all-out battle amidst the worst possible conditions. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any harder...
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