What happens when the diagnosis you feared becomes the support your child needed all along? In today’s episode, Nicole chats with Alyssa about her son’s autism diagnosis, the early signs she noticed, and the emotions that came with trying to understand what life would look like next. Alyssa shares honestly about delayed milestones, sensory challenges, therapy, developmental preschool, family support, and the tender grief many parents carry when their child’s path looks different than expected.

This conversation offers comfort and hope for families walking through early intervention, autism evaluations, and the unknowns of parenting a child who grows in their own time. Above all, it is a reminder that a diagnosis does not take away a child’s joy, future, or worth.

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A diagnosis does not dim the light. In this episode, Nicole Jensen talks with Kate about her daughter’s spina bifida diagnosis, their choice to pursue in-utero surgery, and the faith, love, and support that carried them through months of unknowns. Kate shares what happened after the 20-week scan, how she found peace in hard news, and why her daughter’s story is not sad or broken. She also opens up about medical parenting, fear, guilt, long hospital days, and learning to accept help. This episode is a gentle reminder that children are more than a diagnosis. They grow in their own time, with their own strength, while their parents grow right beside them.

I trust you found this episode enlightening and stimulating. If you’re eager for more, subscribe to our podcast for regular updates. I’m always keen to hear your reflections and personal journeys. Connect with me on Instagram as @nicolereneejensen. For a deeper understanding of my work and how it can empower you, visit https://linktr.ee/nicolereneejensen

In today’s episode of Tune In: The First Three Years, Nicole talks with Destiny about her son’s powerful journey after a newborn stroke, early seizures, NICU care, and the first weeks of therapy. What began as a scary and uncertain start became a story of hope, steady support, and big milestones. Destiny shares what helped her stay patient, how early intervention shaped her son’s progress, and why simple daily steps like tummy time, feeding support, and trusted guidance can make a lasting difference.

This episode is for parents, caregivers, and families who need encouragement during a hard beginning. Listen now and hear the kind of hope that does not shout, but keeps showing up.

I trust you found this episode enlightening and stimulating. If you’re eager for more, subscribe to our podcast for regular updates. I’m always keen to hear your reflections and personal journeys. Connect with me on Instagram as @nicolereneejensen. For a deeper understanding of my work and how it can empower you, visit https://linktr.ee/nicolereneejensen

What if the story that changed everything for one family could help another family hold on?

In this opening episode of Tune In: The First Three Years, Nicole Jensen shares why the podcast is stepping into a new season centered on early intervention, infant mental health, and the real stories behind parenting through hard starts. After years of sharing her own healing journey, Nicole now turns toward the families of babies and young children under three who are walking through diagnoses, developmental delays, NICU stays, and the fear of not knowing what comes next.

This episode sets the heart behind the show and the reason these stories matter. It is about connection, comfort, and giving parents a place to feel seen when life feels uncertain. If you are in the thick of the early years, this is a reminder that support can sound like someone finally saying, “me too.” Come closer to the stories that help heavy hearts breathe again.

I trust you found this episode enlightening and stimulating. If you’re eager for more, subscribe to our podcast for regular updates. I’m always keen to hear your reflections and personal journeys. Connect with me on Instagram as @nicolereneejensen. For a deeper understanding of my work and how it can empower you, visit https://linktr.ee/nicolereneejensen