The Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast

In this fiery, deeply personal episode, Michelle tackles a growing trend in the autism parenting community: the rise of labels like “profound autism” and the quiet acceptance of helplessness that often comes with them.

Sparked by a viral reel of a crying child using his AAC device to say “I’m sad,” Michelle shares why she doesn’t see tragedy — she sees potential. She challenges the narrative that emotional expression from non-speaki...

In Episode 55 of the Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast, Michelle tackles one of the hardest conversations yet: the blame game around autism.

With the recent announcement linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, many parents are left reeling with guilt, shame, and painful “what ifs.” Michelle shares her own raw story—Tylenol during pregnancy, vaccines, even doctors blaming her weight—and the moment she realized: you can’t unring...

What if you were only one step away from potty training success, but your brain was telling you to quit?

In Episode 54 of the Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast, Michelle shares a powerful success story of a grandmother who nearly gave up when potty training her grandson with autism felt impossible. Pee training came quickly, but poop training turned into weeks of frustration, daycare accidents, and moments of doubt.

Through coaching, m...

In Episode 53 of the Autism Mom’s Potty Talk Podcast, Michelle shares inspiring “Next Level Wins” that show what’s possible once the Big 3—potty training, communication, and stopping problem behaviors—are mastered. 

From orthodontist visits to varsity sports to self-advocacy, these milestones are living proof that the hard work pays off. 

If you’ve ever wondered what’s waiting for your child on the other side of the daily struggles, ...

This week on the podcast I asked a question that might sting a little:
How are you benefiting by keeping your autistic child in diapers?

I know your gut reaction might be “I’m not benefiting, Michelle! I want my child out of diapers.”

But here’s the thing—every family I’ve coached has blind spots. Diapers end up “helping” in ways you don’t even notice:

• Less mess to clean up
• No battles at the toilet
• No risk of failing i...

Too many parents (and even professionals) believe autism automatically means diapers. In this episode, I unpack why that belief is the biggest roadblock to potty training. You’ll hear why 95% of success is mindset and only 5% is tactics, how comfort vs. discomfort drives your child’s choices, and why YOU—not the therapists—are the expert in your child’s independence.

👉 Want my help walking you through the A to Z of potty training? ...

Are you really working on potty training and independence skills—or just keeping yourself “busy”?

In this milestone 50th episode, I get real about the two types of parents I see:

• The busy being busy parents who spend hours searching, planning, and second-guessing… but never take consistent action.
• The get it done parents who roll up their sleeves, commit to a plan, and make progress—even when it’s messy.

I share stories from r...

In my latest Autism Mommies Potty Talk podcast episode, I opened up about why I started coaching in the first place — and why I believe so deeply in training other parents to do this work too.

For years, I’ve been helping parents like you teach their children with autism how to get potty trained, communicate, and stop problem behaviors so they can live an independent life. But the truth is… I can’t reach every family myself.

That’s w...

In this episode, Michelle breaks down a raw and honest conversation with a mom who's stuck in the final stretch of potty training. Her son is bright, verbal, and capable—but mom's hesitation is what's holding them back. Michelle shares exactly why your child may not feel urgency to change, how to reframe your role as the decision-maker, and what it really takes to push past the “stuck” stage. If you’ve ever thought, ...

What do you do when people criticize your parenting—even after your child starts thriving?

In this episode, I share the story of a UK mom inside my program who taught her son to ask for what he wants using his voice. But instead of getting praise, she was met with judgment from her family and even her school—accusing her of being “too strict” or “withholding.”

If you’ve ever felt unsupported or misunderstood for doing what actually w...

Think it’s “too late” to teach your child with autism how to potty train, communicate, or follow directions? Think again. In this live coaching session, Michelle calls out the quiet lies that keep parents stuck — and breaks down exactly how to rebuild belief, rewire habits, and create momentum even when your child is older or progress feels stalled. If you've ever felt behind, this episode is your permission slip to throw that...

In this special live coaching episode, Michelle B. Rogers gets real with parents who are stuck in the start-stop cycle of potty training. She breaks down the true reasons progress stalls—and it’s not what most parents think. From mindset blocks and survival brain chatter to how belief fuels consistency, Michelle unpacks the five steps to real potty success and calls out the hard truths (with love). If you’ve been waiting for the “p...

Hey there,

It’s Michelle here, and I’m excited to invite you to a special encore presentation in podcast form! This time, I'm bringing you something truly impactful: The Autism Moms Problem Behavior Workshop.

This workshop resonated deeply with parents last month, and I believe it’s going to do the same for you. Here’s why:

Many of us are on a mission to solve the problem behaviors our children with autism might exhibit – whether...

Hey there,

I’m excited to invite you to the latest episode of my podcast, Silent to Speaking: Open Coaching Call. In this episode, I’ll be answering real questions from autism parents just like you who are working to help their kids start communicating.

Whether your child is nonverbal or speaking minimally, this episode will give you valuable insights to move forward.

Tune in to learn more about how to support your...

I recently had a conversation with a mom that really made me think about how many parents feel like potty training their autistic child is optional. But here’s the truth: It’s not. We can’t let the autism diagnosis make us believe this is something we can skip or push off. Potty training is essential, not only for your child’s independence but for your family’s daily life.

In this episode, I share why it’s crucial to stop seeing pot...

I am thrilled to share that our latest podcast episode features an exclusive interview with Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned animal scientist and one of the most famous individuals with autism. In our conversation, Dr. Grandin shares invaluable insights on early intervention, effective communication strategies, and the importance of timely support for children with autism.

Don't miss this enlightening discussion with Dr. Grandin,...

I’ve been dirt poor, out of options, and destined for a life of failure. As one of five children, I lived in a household where survival was an all-out battle amidst the worst possible conditions. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any harder, on December 18, 2014, my nonverbal 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It felt like life kept kicking me down.

But here’s the thing – I didn’t stay down. As an a...

I'm thrilled to share our latest podcast episode.


Meet Marilyn and her daughter Marian.

When Marilyn started with me, her goals were to get her daughter to use words functionally and to be fully potty trained. In just one month, her daughter achieved both! 

Marilyn saw more progress with my program in one month than in 18 months of speech therapy.

Marilyn said, "I was in awe with h...