On The Hard Days
Raising an out-of-the-box kid can feel isolating. You wonder, Am I crazy? What am I doing wrong? The doubt, guilt, and exhaustion are overwhelming—and finding another mom who truly gets it feels impossible. That’s why the On The Hard Days podcast exists. Host Megan Champion knows the struggle firsthand and is on a mission to bring connection and support to moms raising neurodivergent kids. Each week, a brave mom shares her raw, honest story so you can feel seen, heard, and validated. Whether your child has a diagnosis or not, if you feel alone in your motherhood, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and follow Megan on Instagram @on.the.hard.days for daily encouragement & info about her community resource, Mothers Together —DMs are always open!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 213
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep. 13 What's Next For The Podcast
This podcast is heading to Season 2! I could not be more excited. It's going to have two main features: A weekly motivation for you to show up as you ARE for your child, not for who you think you sho…
Ep. 12 Stop Mom-Shaming Yourself!
"I think mothers carry this invisible burden of perfectionism. Mom-shaming yourself means judging yourself. It means shaming yourself into thinking, 'I messed up today. I have done something wrong. I…
Ep. 11 It's Time For a Therapist
“I need a therapist who totally understands that. If I end up with a therapist who is 100% play based therapy, where I think Mr. 7 will have a grand time playing - but he’s not going to open up. You …
Ep. 10 Finding My Mom-Strengths (A Spaghetti & Meatballs Story)
If you're anything like me, you often fill yourself with unnecessary Mom-Guilt. You know, the way you feel when you're rushing out the door, or you forgot to pack your child a snack, or you raised yo…
Ep. 9 A Rough Night
Megan recounts a recent meltdown from Mr. 7. The incident leads to a discussion about apologizing - and more importantly, empathy. Whether or not you agree with apologizing, you'll be able to relate …
Ep. 8 What Does Being Gifted Actually Mean?
What do you think of when you hear the word "giftedness"? Megan breaks down the stereotypes and needs of gifted children, and takes a deep dive into the concept of "filling your child's cup". Whether…
Ep. 7 A Tribute To My Daughter
One episode just wasn't enough. Megan gives appreciation to Miss 7 and discusses her gift (and also her curse) - her desire to please other people. Megan especially points to two incidents that tell …
Ep. 6 What About The Siblings?
Raising a challenging child? If you have other children, you might often feel guilty - for what they see, hear, and the way your attention is often diverted elsewhere. Megan shares this guilt, and in…
Ep. 5 Lessons From a Frying Pan
When you're parenting a challenging kid, you often get lost in the moment of a meltdown and can't think of the obvious solution that could just solve the problem. Megan recounts a hilariously ridicul…
Ep. 4 I Don't Always Enjoy My Child
Megan walks through a recently challenging day for Mr. 7. Challenging kids are often very inflexible, and he struggled to find and utilize solutions to the day’s issues. After a good vent, Megan turn…
Ep. 3 The Discipline Debate
Megan discusses the societal pressure mothers face to “discipline” children in a certain way. She recounts different strategies she tried over the years, only to find more frustration and no change i…
Ep.2 Is It Me, Or Is It My Child?
Megan recounts the early years with her son, analyzing his behaviors to figure out if she was doing something wrong as a mother. As his challenges intensified, he acted out - but only at home. Finall…
Ep. 1 My Rock-Bottom Parenting Moment
About This Episode: In this very first episode, you'll hear a recount of one of my worst parenting moments involving my neurodiverse, out-of-the-box child when he was just three years old. By the am…