Mighty Moms Podcast S3E2 with Mighty Mom Shannon Lowe Derrick

Mighty Moms S3E2: Shannon Lowe (T4Autism) on Profound Autism, Church Inclusion, and Showing Up

Brina and Dee Dee of the Mighty Moms podcast (moms to Owen and Tad, both on the autism spectrum) welcome autism influencer and T4Autism.org founder Shannon Lowe, mom to 21-year-old Thomas “Cubby,” who was diagnosed at age two and later identified as having profound autism. Shannon shares the shock of early exclusion that began in church, the grief and isolation many new moms feel after diagnosis, and the need for safe, specialized spaces while also educating willing volunteers. The conversation emphasizes community, veteran-mom mentorship, and faith as essential to navigating challenges that can strain marriage, finances, and mental health. Brina also describes starting the Owen Foundation camps and the Owen Academy, lessons learned about reducing overstimulation, and the work behind nonprofits. Shannon closes by urging moms to trust God, keep showing up, and defines a mighty mom as a lion with a war cry.

00:00 Meet Mighty Moms

00:30 Introducing Shannon Lowe

01:30 Cubby’s Diagnosis Story

03:39 Early Signs at Church

04:19 Building Autism-Friendly Ministry

09:56 When Friends Fall Back

12:16 Advice for New Moms

15:37 Coffee Break Community

18:51 Faith and Mental Health Fight

21:29 Anger and Faith

22:21 Single Mom Encouragement

23:37 Owen Foundation Origin

25:33 Autism Sports Camps

28:54 Nonprofit Reality Check

30:32 T4 Autism Mission

32:42 Career Shift for Autism

34:53 Community and Platforms

39:39 Trust God and Show Up

41:22 Mighty Mom Definition

43:35 Signing Off and Sponsors