What if we approached periods not with dread — but with cupcakes, herbal pads, and real conversations about autonomy, hormones, and radical love? In this heartfelt and raw episode, journalist and mother Emilee Coblentz joins Louloua to talk about parenting her autistic teenage daughter through puberty — and everything that came with it: the medication, the aggression, the grief, the joy, and the quiet revolution of learning to accept what is, rather than chase what might be. They dive into the parts of autism parenting rarely talked about — from how sensory-friendly period products made all the difference, to how a mirror at the dinner table helped reduce messy eating, to what it means to let your child be fully seen in a world that often tries to hide them. This conversation is for any parent who's ever wrestled with control, faith, fear — and still decided to love louder. 🔗 Show Notes & Resources: Emilee’s essay on the diagnosis process in USA Today Puberty resources for autistic teens  by autistic authors): The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods by Robyn Steward  Menstruation visual support The Honey Pot Co. herbal-infused pads Emilee recommends Head to www.allbrainsgrow.com for support & resources