Kate and Michelle discuss the concept of creating a chosen family. Kate shares how she created this as an adult by being polyamorous and Michelle talks about how her upbringing inspires her to want to eventually become a foster parent. They each discuss different beliefs you can cultivate when thinking about what you want your family to look like. They also share an exciting personal announcement about what's coming next for both of them this year!

TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 9:46-10:05.

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Kate and Michelle share two different perspectives on autism. Michelle talks about parenting an autistic child who was recently diagnosed. Kate talks about her lived experience as someone who discovered autistic traits later in the life for herself. Together they talk about the importance of de-stigmatizing autism and finding ways to embrace it instead.

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Kate and Michelle talk about experiencing grief in different forms during the holidays; Michelle is experiencing grief after the deaths of both her mother-in-law and grandfather this year and Kate is experiencing grief about her mother's declining health and how that impacts holidays in her family. They share tips for how to shift your perspective about this time of year and how to take care of yourself amidst your grief.

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