In this week's episode of ATP, , Mario Hines and 20 are joined by Natasha Nelson to explore the origins and meanings of everyday expressions, particularly focusing on the phrase 'push the envelope.' Natasha shares her multifaceted identity as a nonprofit owner, educator, and caregiver, emphasizing the importance of positive discipline in parenting and community support. The discussion delves into personal limits, the concept of the flight envelope in aviation, and the challenges of balancing life as a caregiver while pursuing professional ambitions. The episode highlights the significance of prioritizing family and community over personal ambitions, ultimately encouraging listeners to reflect on their own limits and growth. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore themes of risk, community, and personal growth through the lens of astronaut experiences and military service. They discuss the concept of 'the right stuff' in relation to personal choices, parenting, and the importance of interdependence. The conversation also delves into the space race, the motivations behind sending astronauts into space, and the impact of societal expectations on decision-making. Finally, they reflect on the phrase 'push the envelope' and its implications, alongside a discussion on health misinformation regarding natural oils.

Natasha Nelson, also known as Supernova Momma is a disability advocate, Certified Positive Discipline Educator(CPDE)in the home, classroom, and early childhood education center, Certified National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) Family Support Group Facilitator, Certified Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) Facilitator, highly decorated veteran, and mother to two autistic Black girls. She is the Founder and CEO of Supernova Parenting, a national, U.S.-based, neuro-affirming nonprofit organization (501(c)3) committed to disability social justice and empowering caregivers of families of color who are navigating neurodivergence, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health vulnerabilities, and the ECHO Autism Georgia Stat Early Diagnostic Model Family Advocate Natasha is also neurodivergent, diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, OCD, GAD, SPD, PTSD, and SSD. Natasha and her family played a prominent role in the highly revered documentary “Navigating Autism in Communities of Color”. Produced and directed by the esteemed School of History and Sociology and the School of Literature Media and Communication at Georgia Tech, in collaboration with The Color of Autism Foundation. Natasha was chosen by The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) as its 2022 recipient of the Creating Community Together Award.. She is a 2023-2024 Georgia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (GaLEND) program trainee graduate. Recently, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) chose Natasha as one of their Emerging Leaders for 2024-2025. https://supernovaparenting.org/

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