Mindful Voices Autism Consulting

04/17/2026

I’m proud to share some exciting news as we continue to expand our impact and support even more families of individuals with disabilities. 🎉

Mindful Voices Autism Consulting is expanding into Ohio!

Beginning June 1st, Empowered Families Consulting will open in Columbus, Ohio in conjunction with Mindful Voices Autism Consulting. We are so proud to partner with them as they bring compassionate, family-centered support to their community.

Their services will include:
✨ Sleep Consulting
✨ Potty Training Support
✨ Family Coaching
✨ IEP Advocacy

Lacey Godfrey and Mara Hughes share the same passion for supporting families and creating meaningful, individualized care, and Mindful Voices cannot wait to see the impact they will make.

Join us in celebrating this exciting expansion and welcoming Empowered Families Consulting to the Mindful Voices Family of companies! 💛

04/10/2026

One of the questions I often get asked is whether I only support children on the autism spectrum.

The answer is no.

I work with children across a wide range of developmental needs and disabilities. My focus is always on building real-life independence skills, especially potty training, through individualized, supportive, and practical strategies that meet each child where they are.

Every child deserves an approach tailored to their unique learning style, strengths, and challenges. That’s exactly what I provide.

If you’re looking for guidance and support with toilet training, I’m here to help. 🤍

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04/03/2026

Today, yesterday, this month, and every day, I’m proud to celebrate autism awareness and acceptance. Autism looks different for everyone, which is why it’s so important that we create space for and embrace each person’s unique strengths and differences. I’m grateful that my work allows me to support the autism community by helping others understand, appreciate, and be inclusive. Every day I get to highlight strengths, share knowledge, and encourage a more accepting world.

A sincere thank you to the families and clients who trust me and welcome Mindful Voices Autism Consulting into their journey. It truly means so much to be part of your support system. 💙

04/02/2026

03/26/2026

All ages, all abilities 👏

I guide parents in building readiness skills in phase one, then provide in-person support during the intensive potty training phase.

This week, I’m working with a 12-year-old who is gaining an incredibly important daily life skill 💛 It’s never too late to build independence!

03/25/2026

Such a great experience being on Today in Nashville this morning talking about our Sensory Bunny Bash! 🐰

Sharing why Lauren and I started these events and how important it is to create sensory-friendly holiday experiences for kids and their families was such an incredible moment. Seeing families get to enjoy traditions in a way that works for them is truly why we do this.

We can’t wait to see everyone this Saturday, March 28 from 10 AM – 1 PM at the Drury in Cool Springs!

✨ Register here: Lighthillmeats.com

Click the link to watch our Bunny on Today in Nashville and see how he communicates with everyone! 📱

03/18/2026

So grateful for amazing families like this one! 💛 This sweet family from Atlanta, Georgia was incredibly motivated to help their son succeed with potty training. We met weekly ahead of time to build readiness, and by the time I arrived he was more than ready to start!

During our three days together, we practiced potty training not only at home but also during therapies and community outings so he could generalize his skills across settings. And he absolutely crushed it! 🚽⭐

Not only is he now fully potty trained, but he even wakes up in the middle of the night to go potty. Total rockstar! I’m so proud of him and thankful to work with such dedicated parents.

03/06/2026

Mindful Voices and are so excited to welcome these amazing community resources to our Sensory Bunny Bash on March 28 at the Drury Hotel in Franklin! 🐰💙

A huge thank you to each organization for participating and helping make this event such a special, supportive space for families.

If your organization would like to be part of this event, we still have several resource tables available. Be sure to reserve your spot soon!

We can’t wait to bring these incredible services together for our community. 🌷🐰

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02/04/2026

🌸 Summer potty training starts now! 🌸

Phase 1 Potty Training Readiness Parent Calls begin the week of March 2nd for families planning summer potty training intensives.

This phase is all about building the foundation, readiness skills, routines, and confidence so your child is set up for success before the intensive begins. 💪🚽

✨ Now is the time to book your consultation and secure your spot.
Summer fills quickly!

📧 Email to schedule: rachaelfarkas@mindfulvoicesautism.com

Let’s make this summer a successful one 💜

This service is provided all over TN!

01/30/2026

Huge congratulations to this sweet boy! 🎉🚽
Potty trained just in time for the holidays! Perfect timing! I just did another parent check-in and he’s been accident free at school and doing such a great job all around with his potty training. His parents truly received the best gift before the holidays, and we couldn’t be prouder of his hard work and progress! 🎄👏 Cheers to a diaper free 2026!!

01/21/2026

🎉 POTTY TRAINING WIN! 🎉
So proud of this little guy and his amazing mom! 👏
By focusing on Phase 1: readiness skills and working closely with mom, we built a strong foundation before ever starting intensive training. That preparation made Phase 2 incredibly smooth, he showed us just how ready he truly was by being accident free all 3 days of the intensive! 🙌

When readiness is in place, potty training doesn’t have to feel stressful. It becomes empowering, successful, and confidence-building for everyone involved.

✨ Added bonus: He’s now even sleeping in underwear overnight! ✨

This is what happens when we trust the process, honor the child’s readiness, and work as a team. So proud of this milestone! 💙🚽

12/31/2025

✨ Grateful for 2025 ✨

As I reflect on this year, my heart is so full. I want to thank every client and family who trusted me and allowed me to be part of their support team. It is truly an honor to walk alongside you and your incredible kiddos.

2025 has been the biggest growth year yet for Mindful Voices. This year, I had the privilege of supporting more families than ever before, I potty trained triple the amount of kiddos from the year before, added community partnerships, and provided professional development training focused on potty training.

Some unforgettable highlights include being featured in a local Nashville magazine, participating on two podcasts, writing curriculum for a special-needs potty training certification course, hosting our sensory-friendly Easter Bunny event, and most recently, our largest event yet—Santa’s Sensory Wonderland 🎄✨

From Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, to New Jersey and Georgia, I am beyond proud of the progress, resilience, and growth of every child I’ve worked with this year. Watching them thrive is the greatest reward. I’m so grateful, so blessed, and incredibly excited about the direction Mindful Voices is heading.

Here’s to continued growth, connection, and impact—I can’t wait to see what 2026 brings 💫