About
Dr. Lisa Interligi
Founder of Loop Me In, Lisa is mother of two adult sons, one of whom- Louis, has autism.
Lisa has been able to balance her career as an executive and psychologist with the support of her family, and community of mothers and carers.
She says that at periods in Louis’ life when she was at her wits end, someone stepped forward with advice, information or support that helped her and her family through the challenging times.
Lisa believes that raising children takes a village and wants Loop Me In to become that understanding and supportive village for fellow parents and carers of young people with disabilities.
Kristine Christopoulos
Kristine is a mother of three children. When son Mathew was 2 years old it was discovered that he had a disability but the exact diagnosis was unknown. At this time Kristine and her husband were advised by doctors to raise Mathew with lots of love, happiness and resilience, advice which they have lived by.
Mathew, now 21, is a happy and social young man who loves his friends and works part time at his family’s seafood business.
Recently, Mathew received a diagnosis of Malan Syndrome. Whilst this diagnosis has helped Mathew’s family to understand the implications of his rare condition, it was really the support of family and friends to give Kristine the strength and knowledge to get him to where he is today.
Today, Kristine provides support to other parents of children with Malan Syndrome and aims to share her knowledge and experience through Loop Me In to support the broader parent and carer community.
- joemul@loop-me-in.com.au
Most Recent Episodes
Season 4
Season 3
Episode 2- For Our Children- Parents On NDIS
The recently elected Australian Government campaigned on a collaboration with people with a disability to review effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. This forum discusses the views on NDIS from the special position of parents and their role as first line carers.
Episode 1- Accessible Fashion
Hosts Dr Lisa Interligi and Kristine Christopoulos kick off Season 3 with another pair of entrepreneurs. Occupational Therapists Emma and Molly founded accessible fashion label Jam The Label which designs for the needs of young people with disabilities and the fashion conscious, recently showing at Australian Fashion Week.
Season 2
Episode 5- Fleur Takes Over
Our guest from Season 2 episode 4 ‘Fierce Fleur’ was Fleur Armstrong. She expressed an interest in podcasting, so we wanted to give her some experience. This episode she takes over as host and interviews Tim Marchinton from Adventure Therapy company – Purple Soup.