Wake Up With Marci (Episode 143) Mental Health, Motherhood & Neurodiversity with Natalia Aiza.

December 20, 2025

In this powerful episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with Natalia Aíza, LPC, therapist, mental health advocate, and founder of Kairos Wellness Collective, for an honest conversation about motherhood, OCD, mental health, and neurodiversity.

Natalia shares her personal and professional perspective on living with OCD, navigating motherhood while managing mental health, and why understanding neurodiversity is essential for healing, compassion, and self-acceptance. Together, they break stigma, normalize hard conversations, and offer hope to anyone feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or alone.

This episode is a must-listen for mothers, caregivers, mental health advocates, and anyone seeking greater awareness and empathy around OCD and neurodiversity.

About the Author

Gerald D'Ambra
Co-Founder

Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.