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Lauren Stewart discusses her journey as an autism mom and entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of community and understanding in parenting neurodivergent children.

In this heartfelt episode of The Play Base Podcast , Frances Fishman sits down with Lauren Stewart—founder of The Sweet Spectrum and Proud Autism Moms Club —to talk about parenting, neurodiversity, entrepreneurship, community, and the transformative power of understanding. Lauren shares her family's journey following her daughter's autism diagnosis, how it reshaped her perspective on motherhood, and how it ultimately inspired two purpose-driven businesses: one spreading joy through cookies and the other creating a supportive community for parents navigating similar experiences. Together, Frances and Lauren explore the emotional realities of receiving a diagnosis, why understanding a child's brain changes everything, and how support for parents is just as important as support for children. Lauren also opens up about her own late ADHD diagnosis, the relief that came with understanding herself, and how self-awareness transformed the way she parents, works, and lives. This episode explores: Lauren's journey as an autism mom and entrepreneur Why community is essential for parents raising neurodivergent children The inspiration behind The Sweet Spectrum and Proud Autism Moms Club What…

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