In this week’s episode, I sit down with Emmett, my 15-year-old autistic son, and we talk about the importance of self-care. I ask Emmett what he thinks about me making myself a priority, focusing on self-care, and having a personal life outside of the house. We also had a very personal conversation about my struggle with burnout earlier in the year and how I chose to handle it.
About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:
Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.
Connect with Rob Gorski:https://theautismdad.com
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