I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Sirota for inviting me onto her Ruthless Compassion podcast. Although I was a little nervous about my very first podcast interview, Dr. Sirota was an engaging interviewer and quickly put me at ease. What resulted was a great conversation about my experiences raising my son who has severe autism, coping with my anxiety and loss of identity, and finding growth and purpose through writing. Hope you enjoy it!

From her website: “Dr. Marcia Sirota is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Toronto, Canada. She has more than 25 years of mental health experience and specializes in wellness, healing trauma, unblocking creativity, and supporting women to become kindness warriors.” To learn more about her podcast, books, and more, visit marciasirotamd.com .