The Oxygen Mask Podcast

The Oxygen Mask Podcast


Latest Episodes

Oxygen Mask Episode 18: Neurodiversity with Milena and Jules, Part 1
April 19, 2021

This April, autism acceptance month, we have insightful conversations with Milena Bates and Jules Edwards about neurodiversity. These two mothers recognized that they themselves are neurodiverse as they sought diagnoses and services for their autistic ...

Oxygen Mask Episode 17: Dads of Kids with Special Needs
March 22, 2021

In this episode, we hear from two men who've lead a support group for dads of kids with special needs for over 15 years. Impacted by one father's isolation and struggle as he processed his child's diagnosis, Don Nikkola, MSW,

Oxygen Mask Episode 16: Guest Delia Samuel, Part 2
January 04, 2021

We dive deep with Delia Samuel in this second part of our conversation. She reflects on discrimination, isolation and her commitment to build understanding of autism. Delia shares more about what has sustained her in extraordinarily difficult times.

Oxygen Mask Episode 15: Guest Delia Samuel, Part 1
December 31, 2020

Listen in to our conversation with Dr. Delia Samuel for encouragement and rich perspective. By openly sharing about her own experience parenting two autistic boys, Delia's found that she can help parents face stigma and feel seen and supported.

Oxygen Mask Episode 14: A Parent Coach’s Insights for Families
October 01, 2020

We're so glad to welcome Bonnie Bogen, Parent Coach and retired Autism Specialist, to the Oxygen Mask. Many families are all too familiar with the stresses weighing on and pulling us in many directions. Here, Bonnie suggests some concrete strategies.

Oxygen Mask Episode 013: We’re in the same storm: A COVID chat
August 30, 2020

Welcome to back-to-school: Pandemic edition, featuring parents jostled and swirling in a sea of uncertainty! In this episode, Beth and Tera check in on stress symptoms and coping strategies. What helps you feel safe and tethered down in these stormy ti...

Podcast Summer Pause & Fall Invitation
June 18, 2020

Take a quick listen to our thoughts heading into our summer pause. We would love to bring more voices into the mix on the Oxygen Podcast when we reboot in the fall. Let us know if you or someone you know would like bring a new lens or important informa...

Oxygen Mask Episode 12: Noticing, nurturing strengths
May 01, 2020

Episode 12 comes to you during a challenging time for all of us in this COVID-19 pandemic. Tera and Beth acknowledge the brain fog, fatigue, intensity, and interruptions that are weighing on us all. We have slowed down and are trying, daily,

Oxygen Mask Episode 011: Welcoming guests, unpacking mindfulness
March 28, 2020

In Episode 11, we warmly welcome our first guests, Kate Biederman and Jen Reiter, who have deeply shaped Communities Engaging Autism's mindfulness course*. In this rich conversation, Beth, Jen, Kate and Tera unpack what mindfulness really is and the gr...

Oxygen Mask Episode 010: Appreciate the good
February 03, 2020

Join us in offering yourself a little love this February! In Episode 10, Tera and Beth recall positive, encouraging words and actions from people who have come alongside us and our families. These are beautiful moments that let us know we are seen and ...