202 | a live coaching session on grief, acceptance, and trusting yourself as an autism parent
Wed Feb 04 2026
ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
in this special episode, Dr. Tay shares a live coaching session with Winter, a mom of a 6-year-old autistic boy. listeners are invited inside a real, unscripted coaching conversation — one that mirrors the questions, emotions, and uncertainty so many parents carry quietly.
together, Dr. Tay and Winter explore what it’s like to sit with grief and acceptance at the same time, to question whether current supports are actually helping, and to feel the pressure to “do enough” while also wanting space to breathe. Dr. Tay helps Winter slow things down, name what’s coming up beneath the urgency, and reflect on what alignment, confidence, and quality of life could look like for her family.
this episode offers a window into how parent coaching can help you:
feel less alone in the emotional weight of an autism diagnosisuntangle urgency from what truly matters right nowexperiment with supports without shame or fear of “getting it wrong”build confidence in your instincts as your child’s parentreconnect with yourself while still showing up for your child
if you’ve ever wondered what parent coaching actually sounds like — or wished for a space to talk things through out loud with someone who truly gets it — this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 introduction and episode overview
00:06 meet winter and her journey
02:52 navigating early diagnosis and initial support
04:02 challenges, grief, and emotional struggles
11:57 finding the right support and community
20:30 navigating autism as a first-time parent
20:43 the pressure of early intervention
21:53 the impact of how diagnoses are delivered
23:04 support systems and clinical care
23:47 parenting with confidence and love
27:09 concerns about the future
33:33 advocating for disability needs in public spaces
37:25 building community and self-advocacy
39:54 closing reflections and resources
RESOURCES
⚡️ Connect with Winter @aspectrumfueledpurpose
⚡️ Join EVOLVE: The Membership — a neurodiversity-affirming space for parents to find community, support, and ongoing learning on this journey, with the option to add on a 1:1 coaching session like this
⚡️ Learn more about Dr. Tay’s Whole Family Approach + other services at drtaylorday.com
⚡️ Continue learning + submit questions for future episodes:
Instagram → @the.dr.tay
TikTok → @the.dr.tay
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 in this special episode, Dr. Tay shares a live coaching session with Winter, a mom of a 6-year-old autistic boy. listeners are invited inside a real, unscripted coaching conversation — one that mirrors the questions, emotions, and uncertainty so many parents carry quietly. together, Dr. Tay and Winter explore what it’s like to sit with grief and acceptance at the same time, to question whether current supports are actually helping, and to feel the pressure to “do enough” while also wanting space to breathe. Dr. Tay helps Winter slow things down, name what’s coming up beneath the urgency, and reflect on what alignment, confidence, and quality of life could look like for her family. this episode offers a window into how parent coaching can help you: feel less alone in the emotional weight of an autism diagnosisuntangle urgency from what truly matters right nowexperiment with supports without shame or fear of “getting it wrong”build confidence in your instincts as your child’s parentreconnect with yourself while still showing up for your child if you’ve ever wondered what parent coaching actually sounds like — or wished for a space to talk things through out loud with someone who truly gets it — this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 introduction and episode overview 00:06 meet winter and her journey 02:52 navigating early diagnosis and initial support 04:02 challenges, grief, and emotional struggles 11:57 finding the right support and community 20:30 navigating autism as a first-time parent 20:43 the pressure of early intervention 21:53 the impact of how diagnoses are delivered 23:04 support systems and clinical care 23:47 parenting with confidence and love 27:09 concerns about the future 33:33 advocating for disability needs in public spaces 37:25 building community and self-advocacy 39:54 closing reflections and resources RESOURCES ⚡️ Connect with Winter @aspectrumfueledpurpose ⚡️ Join EVOLVE: The Membership — a neurodiversity-affirming space for parents to find community, support, and ongoing learning on this journey, with the option to add on a 1:1 coaching session like this ⚡️ Learn more about Dr. Tay’s Whole Family Approach + other services at drtaylorday.com ⚡️ Continue learning + submit questions for future episodes: Instagram → @the.dr.tay TikTok → @the.dr.tay