Mommas Have Special Needs Too

Ep 44 Diagnosis and Labels

Okay! Let's chat about diagnosis and labels. Are they good and helpful? Are they bad and harmful? Are they both? How do they effect our lives? How do they effect how we view our lives and our children? Listen in as I share what I know on this topic. 

Ep 43 Glorifying self-neglect

Ever been told how you are "a supermom" or "I admired all you give to help you child." Ever feel like the way to be a good mom is to give everything to your child with special needs? Ever feel like you really don't have a choice? Like you are stuck yet you would also give everything you have for your kids, especially to help your child with special needs. That breeds resentment. And yet, we tend to glorify the mom that does it all and more when caring for a child with special needs. Which may look fine on the outside but many are actually really struggling on the inside. Listen in to this podcast to hear about how glorifying self-neglect is commonly accepted, how it undermines your life, and how to break the cycle.   

Ep 42 Self-care that doesn’t suck

Self-care matters ya'll! And I mean REAL self-care. Not the fluffy superficial stuff that makes you feel good for a fleeting moment. That kind of self-care is over used and underqualified to actually sustain you throughout the day. In this episode I share the difference between real self-care that has long-lasting substance and superficial self-care that, while fun, will not help you conquer the daily challenges of your life. It's packed full of goodness! You don't want to miss this one!

Ep 41 When your child’s disability feels like a burden

If your child's disability feels burdensome I have just the story for you. This experience really helped me shift my perspective from seeing my child's disability as a weight, a burden, and something that inhibited my life to a blessing and something I appreciated. This story will expand you thinking and in turn lighten the mental load. 

Ep. 40 How to feel better

With all of the daily struggles that come with raising children with special needs it would be immensely helpful to understand how to feel better, so you can do better. I got you! In this episode I share all you need to know to feel better. 

Ep. 39 Emotions: What they are? Why they matter.

What are emotions? Why do they matter in my life? Should I pay attention to them? How do they effect my daily living? What can I do about them? If you have had these questions or any questions like them this is the podcast for you. Listen in as I talk about emotions, what they are and why they matter. 

Ep. 38 Numbing your emotions and why you do it.

Do you ever find yourself compulsively researching when you get frustrated about a problem you can't seem to solve? Do you ever find yourself watching another show or scrolling through social media when your overwhelmed about your daily life? Ever wish it would just all go away so you can catch a break. I hear you! Listen in as I address these numbing behaviors, why they happen, and how to manage them.  

Ep. 37 Self-pity and how it is undermining your life

Self-pity is a tempting emotion to live from but a hard one to own. Who want to claim they are indulging in self-pity? But listen, it's super validating, life is hard when you child has a disability! But you don't have to feel trapped. You can have a child that has disabilities and feel free, empowered, and in control of your life. Listen in to find out how to start by getting rid of self-pity. 

Ep. 36 Building Resilient Kids

The world is a rough place and our kids are already starting at a disadvantage. Resilience is a crucial emotional skill for our kids to succeed in any form. Listen in to hear about how an incredible couple helped their child become independent even though he had no arms or legs.
Note: The YouTube channel is called Truly, NOT Upworthy. Here is the video I promised. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur8_IUldv-I&t=104s
Take a watch/listen. It is so inspiring!!!
 

Ep. 35 Realistic Grieving

Regardless of what difficult things happen in your everyday life, the world keeps spinning, and life keeps going. How do you deal with the sadness and grief when you can't seem to catch a break? Listen in as I tell you about a more realistic, practical, and sustainable way to help address your grief. If you are looking relief and reprieve without dropping the ball, then this podcast is for you.