Listen "#25: A Mother’s Journey Through Neurodiversity, Labels & Empathy, ft. Sargam Sharma"
Episode Synopsis
In this milestone 25th episode of Parenthoot with Neha, we welcome the incredible Sargam Sharma - architect, entrepreneur, mother, and an unfiltered voice on parenting. She takes us through her deeply personal and emotional journey of raising two sons - Abeer and Suveer - each unique in their own ways. Sargam opens up about the realities of parenting a neurodivergent child, the emotional toll of motherhood, and the small victories that make it all worth it.Why Listen?If you're a parent, this episode is an honest reflection of the highs and lows of raising kids.If you’ve ever felt unseen as a mother, Sargam’s words will resonate deeply.If you love heartfelt storytelling about resilience and unconditional love, this conversation is a must-listen.Key Highlights:The Reality of Parenthood: Sargam discusses the unexpected struggles of raising a child with autism and how it reshaped her worldview.Sibling Bonds: How Abeer, Sargam’s elder son, naturally became his younger brother’s protector.Motherhood & Identity: Sargam shares her battle with postpartum depression, losing herself in caregiving, and finding purpose again.The Power of Support: Enter Pooja Didi, a caregiver turned family member, and how she became the backbone of their home.Finding Joy in Small Wins: Why teaching Suveer a single word or watching him eat independently felt like Everest-level achievements.Mentions & References:Books: Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon (on parenting neurodiverse children)Movies: Taare Zameen Par (A poignant look at childhood struggles)Music: How music played a crucial role in soothing and connecting with SuveerAbout the GuestSargam Sharma is the founder of Studio Champa, a design and décor brand that celebrates creativity. A trained architect, she left her career behind to focus on raising her children, only to rediscover herself years later. She now balances motherhood, work, and advocacy, all with unflinching honesty.Follow Sargam's work:Studio Champa: https://www.instagram.com/studio.champaSargam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sargam_4/Join the ConversationReview & Subscribe:If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and family!Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenthootwithneha/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parenthoot/Support Us: https://buymeacoffee.com/gargneha Your support helps keep the show running.
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