Welcome back to The Byrds’ Nest! In this heartfelt episode, we invite you into a very special part of our lives: Micah’s world.

Micah is our 7-year-old son—brilliant, energetic, curious, and beautifully unique. He also happens to be on the autism spectrum. In this episode, we’re sharing our journey as parents: from the early days of learning and uncertainty, to the joy of discovering how Micah sees and engages with the world around him.

We reflect on what it was like stepping into parenting from different paths, the challenges that stretched us, and the beautiful lessons we’ve learned by slowing down, listening, and meeting our son where he is. We talk competition, communication, meltdowns, milestones—and the kind of love that reshapes everything you thought you knew about parenting.

Along the way, we were blessed with support that made all the difference.

Huge thanks to @the_reading_playground, a gifted tutor and teacher who was instrumental in those early stages of Micah’s development. Her patience, insight, and love for children helped build his foundation, and we’ll always be grateful.

And to @morethanadadnetwork—a podcast that showed up in our lives right when we needed it. Those early episodes gave AJ perspective, encouragement, and a sense of community in fatherhood. If you’re a dad looking for real talk and support, this is one to lock in.

This episode is raw, reflective, and deeply personal. It’s not just about autism—it’s about embracing your child fully, advocating for their needs, and growing into the parent they uniquely require.

Thank you for being here and for stepping into this part of our nest with us. Whether you’re raising a neurodiverse child, navigating blended family dynamics, or just trying to figure out how to love and lead with more patience—this one’s for you.

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There’s always room for you here—in Micah’s world, and in The Byrds’ Nest.

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