SuperNova ✨
Nova Funke
My name is Nova—at least here and now.
Actually, I have a completely different name. Or maybe the same one as you. Because if you’re a mom yourself, you’ll probably recognize a lot from your own life—whether your kids are neurotypical or atypical. But really, where’s the line?
For this podcast, I’m Nova. Because that’s part of the story too: a little distance, a dash of artistic freedom, and a big scoop of imagination.
The Kern family you’ll meet here is fictional—at least officially. Many of their experiences are based on real-life events: some from my own life, others from stories I’ve been told. But I’ll admit: I exaggerated, embellished, or just plain made a lot of it up. Why? Because I come from the world of comedy and stand-up. Storytelling is my passion, and I prefer to keep my actual family life a little more private.
Now, let me introduce you to the Kern family: There’s Aida, the confident teenager with clear goals and a strong will. Then we have