Welcome to this week's episode of Better Together Supports! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza speaks with Erin about:

• Erin shares her experiences navigating parenting challenges and raising a son with autism and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• They dive deep into the intersection of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with mental health, highlighting systemic gaps in support.
• Erin offers real-life insights on supporting kids through anxiety, trauma, and social media pressure, both as a parent and former educator.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:00:14 - Realities of parenting struggles

00:05:00 - Mental health in the IDD community

00:08:44 - Hypochondria and anxiety triggers

00:14:27 - Parenting through suicidal ideation

00:23:37 - Cell phone anxiety in schools

00:34:53 - Being a bonus person matters

Welcome to this week's episode of Better Together Supports! In this episode, hosts Jacob Espinoza and Erin speak with David, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Better Together Supports, about:

• David’s lived experience with autism and ADHD, and how it shapes his empathetic approach to supporting clients.
• The unique dynamics of building trust-based relationships with neurodiverse children and families.
• Strategies for navigating daily challenges, emotional regulation, and goal-setting in high-stress support roles.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:04:46 - Meet DSP David

00:07:28 - Navigating social introversion

00:09:28 - Forming client-family relationships

00:14:55 - Responding to emotional dysregulation

00:22:25 - Delayed processing and support

00:32:20 - Understanding PDA in autism

00:42:42 - DSP decompression strategies

Welcome to this week's episode of The Better Together Supports Podcast! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Erin speak with Ashley Olsen of Every Body Wellness about:

• Ashley’s journey integrating personal training with support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• How Every Body Wellness is redefining inclusive fitness through adaptive, accessible group classes and holistic health resources.
• Practical insights on making movement enjoyable and empowering for underserved and IDD communities.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:01:26 - What is Every Body Wellness?

00:04:00 - Making movement fun

00:06:48 - Community and confidence through fitness

00:11:40 - Every Body Wellness' inclusive mission

00:22:13 - Virtual classes and accessibility

00:29:44 - Adapting workouts in real-time

Click here to learn more about Ashley Olsen and Every Body Wellness.