Revisiting Our Episode with Melissa Nolan

This week on Mom’s Favorite, we're revisiting our episode where 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 discussion that’s equal parts eye-opening, heartfelt, and hopeful.

Whether you’ve never heard of PANS/PANDAS or you’ve lived it firsthand, this episode will move you, educate you, and remind you just how far compassion can go.

🎧 Listen to learn:

What PANS/PANDAS are and how they impact kids and familiesHow Somewhere In There came to lifeThe red flags every parent should knowWhere to find reliable resources and community support💚 October 9th is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day — learn more and join the movement at pandasnetwork.org.

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