Episode 15 —

This week on Mom’s Favorite, Kim sits down with author and advocate Melissa Nolan, whose book Somewhere In There gives voice to families living with PANS/PANDAS—a complex and often misunderstood autoimmune disorder that can change lives overnight.

In honor of PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day (October 9th), this conversation dives deep into what these conditions really are, why early recognition matters, and how families navigate the emotional rollercoaster of searching for answers when the medical world doesn’t always have them.

Melissa shares the inspiration behind her book, the courage of the families featured, and what she’s learned through years of advocacy and personal experience. Kim brings her own personal experience with PANS/PANDAS to a  ...