In this episode of Beyond the Struggle, Rise and Thrive, host LaFortune interviews Tami Gaines about her years-long NICU journey with micro-preemie twins and the challenges single parents face. Tami shares practical strategies—from setting intentions and boundaries to the PEACE mindset—for surviving the NICU, reclaiming purpose, and building community. This conversation offers hope, tangible resources, and encouragement for parents coping with prematurity, grief, and uncertainty. For more information about the MomFlex App visit www.momflex.org

To learn more about Tami Gaines visit: https://www.preemieparentsbook.com/

Today's episode explores how to find your way back to yourself after life knocks you off course. Whether you've experienced heartbreak, burnout, loss, or slow seasons of disconnection, this episode offers gentle steps—slowing down, asking what feels true now, and taking micro actions—to realign, reclaim identity, and rebuild with resilience.

Grab a cup, breathe, and join us as we move from being lost to aligned—one small, intentional choice at a time.

Host LaFortune sits down with Melissa Schultz, MSBC.BA, to explore real strategies for single parents raising neurodiverse children. They cover what neurodiversity means, common misconceptions, and how to stay calm, connected, and confident through meltdowns, school advocacy, and daily overwhelm.

Listeners will learn simple, practical tools—reset techniques for parents, sensory and connection strategies, the "beads in a jar" idea for daily connection, and ways to advocate collaboratively with schools. Resources and support are highlighted, including MomFlexApp (visit momflex.org) and to learn more about what Melissa is doing and how she can help. Visit: https://www.melissaschulz.com/ For her free guide go to: https://www.melissaschulz.com/free-guide