Sharing my own personal experience with my struggle of quarantine at home with COVID-19. A raw, open discussion on how I realized I was in a undeniable slump and what I did to help myself get through it. I hold nothing back.

Cannabinoid medicine is a hot topic across the country. In this episode, I share my conversation with Dr. Blake Pearson, a global leader in in the field of cannabinoid and functional medicine. He's passionate about sharing & educating others on this often life-altering alternative to conventional treatments.

Jess Moran has a unique perspective as both a sibling and a parent to a loved one with special needs. She openly shares her family's experience with anxiety & grief and the importance of facing it all directly to leading to a happy life.

As a Certified Music Therapist, Danny, uses his previous work experience as an inclusion support worker.  Through this position he learned how to develop inclusive programming as well as how to recognize and identify potential barriers present in the world of an individual with special needs.  He is an advocate for a more inclusive world, and strives to make his sessions and instruments as inclusive/accessible as possible. 

Rachel, former theatre buff turned advocate when she became a mom to an awesome boy born with multiple complex diagnoses. In this honest chat, we discuss coffee to daily life and advocacy.

Friends 4 Kindness began as a mom, Nicole Callander, wanting to make her daughter, Kaitlin, with Williams Syndrome special. She ended up receiving over 6000 cards. She has since continued to spread kindness to so many other individuals.

Parenting during a time of crisis is anything but typical. Therapist, Laura Gatien, shares tips on how to add self-care to your daily routine, even when you feel like you don't have a moment alone.

An honest, personal discussion with Natalie Friese, Heilkunst Practioner, that altered Alisa Foster's (host) life forever. Explaining what Heilkunst is and how it can support individuals and their families rebalance.

An insightful conversation with Sara Park, an Autism mom and author/illustrator of the book Clever Carter. We discuss sharing Carter's diagnosis with family, beyond family, raising their siblings and advocacy.

Dani Forbes, Executive Director and Co-Founder of National Service Dogs, shares everything you want to know about Service Dogs, National Service Dogs and their specific programs.

An in-depth conversation with Sabrina Adair from Enabling Adaptations. Breaking down all things OT, Sensory and what parents can do to support their kids.

Brenda Agnew is the unintentional advocate who continues to speak up, not just for her son with CP, but for all the kids that come after him.

Host Alisa Foster shares her own journey to advocacy as a Special Needs Parent. She shares the ups and downs as they navigated trying to get answers while finding their way as a family.

Welcome to Happy & Independent with Alisa Foster. Alisa will be sharing her weekly conversations with parents, experts and professionals to empower Special Needs Parents.