Shifting the Spectrum w/Frances Podcast by Frances Carroll

Episodes 5

Avg. Duration 9m

Activity Highly Active

Since Jan 2026

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule

Every 2 Months

Format

Episodic

Consistency

5%

Hosting

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About This Podcast

Shifting the Spectrum w/ Frances is a calm, honest space for special needs caregivers who are tired — and need support that feels safe, practical, and doable. I’m Frances — caregiver to my adult son who is on the autism spectrum, non-verbal, and needs full-time care. I’m also a minister and creative arts leader. This podcast was created during seasons when life felt heavy, money felt tight, and the thought of “doing more” felt impossible. Here, we focus on: • Caring for yourself while caring for someone else • Reducing stress and overwhelm in everyday life • Gentle conversations about stability and options • Simple, ADHD-friendly rhythms that support your energy • Faith-based encouragement that meets you where you are • Small steps toward peace, margin, and sustainability This is not a podcast about hustling or pushing yourself beyond capacity. It’s about creating room to breathe, room to think, and room to hope again. Some episodes will gently explore ways caregivers can build stability and support their families without rigid schedules or pressure — always at a pace that respects your season. If you’re a caregiver who wants encouragement, clarity, and practical help — without being overwhelmed — you’re welcome here. Let’s shift the spectrum — together.

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Recent Episodes

S1E5 Grace in the Grocery Aisles

Apr 28, 2026 9m Transcript

Life, Love, and Lessons in the Shopping Aisle"- titleFrom Grocery Store Meltdown to God’s Grace: A Caregiver’s Invitation to JesusFrancis records from a grocery store parking lot after a distressing…

S1E4 Discovering Inner Strength: Shifting Perspectives in Caregiving

Feb 03, 2026 11m Transcript

This podcast episode presents an insightful discourse on the transformative experience of caregivers, focusing primarily on the internal shifts that can occur through faith and resilience. Frances…

S1E3 When You Finally Make it to Church- and This Happens

Jan 20, 2026 14m

Episode TitleWhen You Finally Make It to Church… and This Happens🎙️ Episode OverviewIn today’s episode, Frances shares a powerful story every autism caregiver knows far too well: the fight to get to…

S1E3 When We Finally Make it to Church- and This Happens

Jan 20, 2026 14m

Episode TitleWhen You Finally Make It to Church… and This Happens🎙️ Episode OverviewIn today’s episode, Frances shares a powerful story every autism caregiver knows far too well: the fight to get to…

S1E1 Shifting -"There is a cost for Survival mode"

Jan 09, 2026 8m

SummaryIn this episode of Shifting the Spectrum, Frances Carroll addresses the challenges faced by caregivers, particularly mothers of children on the autism spectrum. She emphasizes the importance…

Beloved Caregivers Don’t Break — They Bend

Jan 02, 2026 9m

Beloved Caregivers Don’t Break, We Bend: Finding Strength in FlexibilityIn this episode of 'Shifting the Spectrum with Frances', we explore the resilience of caregivers, comparing their flexibility…