Complex Kids, Simple Solutions
Complex Kid, Simple Solutions is the go-to podcast for parents raising neurodivergent and medically complex kids. Hosted by Michelle Choairy, a seasoned advocate and mom of a complex child, this podcast delivers clear, actionable strategies to help you navigate the chaos with confidence.
Each episode breaks down overwhelming challenges into simple, practical solutions—whether it’s advocating for your child, navigating the school system, or finding the right support team. You’ll hear expert insights, real-life stories, and empowering advice to help you become your child’s best advocate while keeping your own sanity intact.
Because raising a complex kid is hard—but finding solutions doesn’t have to be.
🎧 Subscribe now and start turning challenges into victories!
Episodes
16 episodes
Barbara Ann Mojica – Little Miss History: Multisensory Learning, Critical Thinking & Curiosity for Complex Kids
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, host Michelle Choairy sits down with Barbara Ann Mojica—historian, retired special-education administrator, and award-winning creator of the Little Miss History® c...
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Episode 15
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Betsy Holmberg – Unkind Mind: Rewiring Self-Doubt and Silencing the Inner Critic for Parents of Complex Kids
In Episode 14 of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, host Michelle Choairy is joined by Dr. Betsy Holmberg—clinical psychologist and author of Unkind Mind—for an eye-opening conversation on what’s really going on inside our heads ...
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Episode 14
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Katie Jones – Redeeming Your Finances: Faith, Stewardship, and Simplicity for Special Needs Families
In Episode 13 of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle Choairy welcomes Katie Jones—Christian financial counselor, foster mom, and founder of Redeeming Your Finances—for a refreshing conversation about money, motherhood, and ...
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Episode 13
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Sam Mitchell – From Advocate to Advocate: A Self-Advocate’s Journey Through Autism, School, and Self-Discovery
In Episode 12 of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle Choairy welcomes Sam Mitchell, the dynamic host of Autism Rocks and Rolls and a proud self-advocate on the autism spectrum. Diagnosed at age four, Sam has gone from rec...
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Episode 12
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Elissa Green Kaustinen: Bridging Medical and School Systems for IEP Success
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle welcomes back Elissa Green Kaustinen, FAST Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute and a trusted expert on navigating IEPs and special education systems. Elis...
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Episode 11
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Yvette Holmes: Parenting Through Rare Diagnosis and Building Global Support for TBR1 Families
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle welcomes Yvette Holmes, a devoted mother and rare disease advocate based in the Netherlands, whose son Jack was one of the first individuals diagnosed with the genetic ...
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Episode 10
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Maddie Sober: Finding the Right Mental Health Partner for Your Complex Kid
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle welcomes Madeline "Maddy" Sober, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings deep expertise—and heart—to sup...
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Episode 9
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51:20
Michelle Kennedy, LCSW – The Advocate Inside the System: What Social Workers Want Every Parent to Know
In Episode 8 of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle Choairy sits down with Michelle Kennedy, a licensed clinical social worker who’s spent over a decade navigating pediatric healthcare systems alongside families of medically compl...
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Episode 8
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Amanda Preston – Parenting 8 Neurodivergent Kids: Advocacy, PDA, and Real-Life Wisdom
In this powerful episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle sits down with Amanda Preston, a mom to eight neurodivergent children, a late-diagnosed ADHD adult, and a fierce advocate for families navigating complex needs.
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Episode 7
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Jenna Rowe – Music Therapy for Complex Kids: Confidence, Connection & Communication Through Song
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle sits down with Jenna Rowe, board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) at Small Talk OC—and one of Drake’s favorite providers. With warmth, insight, and a little melody, Jenna sha...
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Episode 6
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Jesseca Perez – Real Talk About Speech: Sensory, Connection & Communication That Counts
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle sits down with Jesseca Perez, a pediatric speech-language pathologist who brings a refreshing, neurodiversity-affirming approach to communication. Jesseca is not only a dedica...
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Episode 5
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Elissa Kaustinen – When First Responders Understand: Autism, Law Enforcement & Sensory Support
In this powerful episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle talks with Elissa Green Kaustinen, the director of the FAST program at CHOC’s Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center—and a former school psychologist and speci...
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Episode 4
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Jill Lerman – Redefining Play for Complex Kids
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle is joined by Jill Lerman—play and parenting coach, early childhood educator, and mom—who believes that every child is capable, curious, and worthy of connection throu...
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Episode 3
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Erin Trier – From Burnout to Balance: How I Learned to Care for Myself While Raising a Complex Kid
In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, host Michelle Choairy sits down with women’s wellness coach and medical mom, Erin Trier, for a candid conversation about what it really looks like to take care of yours...
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Episode 2
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Amanda Trisdale – Let Them Dance: Building a Space Where Autistic Kids Belong
In this premiere episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle is joined by Amanda Trisdale—a passionate mom, disability advocate, and the driving force behind a revolutionary dance space for autistic children.Amanda opens...
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Episode 1
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Welcome to Complex Kids, Simple Solutions
Overwhelmed by meltdowns, medical appointments, or IEP chaos? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own either. Welcome to Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, the podcast that brings real talk and real tools to p...
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Episode 1
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