Whether you have been medicating your child for years and facing that decision never gets any easier, or you haven’t yet made that decision and you’re experiencing crippling fear about it, you’re in the right place. All of this is gut-wrenching, so tune in as I normalize this decision and lay out all the BS reasons we’ve bought into that make us shame ourselves. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/56...
Words like “aggressive” and “violent” are often improperly used as descriptors for the behaviors of people with Autism. They’re anti-social words that have a broad range of consequences that are very scary for parents raising children with Autism. Discover why words matter, and how the language we use for dysregulated behavior in our children needs to shift. I’m sharing my preferred language for referring to violence or aggression, and how we can start focusing efforts on ways we can better unde...
Do you ever find yourself making grand plans, not following through with them, and then beating yourself up for not doing enough to make them happen? This perfectionist thinking is making raising your child with Autism even harder than it already is. So this week, I share a simple tool that will set you and your child up for success and you don't want to miss it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/54...
While it sounds noble and goal-worthy to be a perfectionist, it’s only keeping you in a cycle of doing more and more but feeling like you’ve never done enough. I'm sharing the hallmarks of perfectionistic thinking, how it’s showing up in your parenting and other areas of life, and how B- work can help you relax the unrealistic standards you’re holding yourself to. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/53...
When you are relying on external validation, you’re outsourcing all of your power to other people. They get to decide whether or not you can think well of yourself, and it creates a vicious cycle of always trying to prove yourself. Discover how to repattern your habit of seeking external validation. I’m sharing why so many moms of children with Autism fall into this trap, and most importantly I’m showing you why you aren’t powerless in getting out of it. Get full show notes and more information ...
The 2.0 version of permission slips is all about taking the time for yourself, but also giving yourself permission to actually enjoy that time without guilt. I’m telling stories from two clients who couldn’t enjoy the time they’d created for themselves, and sharing the coaching I offered them so they could give themselves the permission slips they needed. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/51
Do you struggle to give yourself permission to put your self-care needs first? This week, I show you how to give yourself a much-needed permission slip for self-care, and share why we focus our time and energy on our children at the exclusion of ourselves. Learn how to give yourself permission to do something for yourself instead of always acting in service of others. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/50...
If you think you don’t have time for yourself because of all your responsibilities as a Special Needs parent, this episode is for you. I’m sharing seven simple things you can start doing right now to prioritize your self-care, regardless of what’s going on in your life. Learn why self-care is so important for you and your child, and how to make time for it, no matter what. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/49...
Tune in this week to discover how to correct the biggest mistake Autism Parents make: not making time for themselves. I’m sharing why we make this mistake, how it impacts our children, and most importantly, how to start giving yourself a little attention when you need it so you can show up the way you want to for your child. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/48
If you’re living with the fear that you aren’t doing enough for your child, catastrophizing about the future, or blaming yourself for your child’s struggles, a willingness to be wrong will change everything. Tune in this week to discover how to open yourself up to vulnerability, questioning what you think is right, and being willing to be wrong about the belief systems that are keeping you spinning in the hamster wheel of pain and self-doubt. Get full show notes and more information here: https:...
Do you find yourself always walking on eggshells, living in fear of your child's next meltdown? If the answer is YES, then my new course is for you! In a little over one hour, you will learn what to do before, during and after a meltdown, so that you can remain regulated, even when your child is melting down. For full show notes and to sign up for the course, go to: https://theautismmomcoach.com/46
Jamie is the mom of five-year-old twin boys with Autism, and she came to me for coaching at a time when her kids were struggling, dysregulated, and having more frequent and intense meltdowns than ever. This was taking a serious emotional toll on Jamie, however, the work we did together has helped her support herself and her sons in new ways, and she’s here to share all of it with you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/45...
Tune in this week to discover what coaching is, how it works, and how coaching changed my life when I was at a breaking point. I’ve tried therapy and never found it very useful, but when I found a coach who understood Autism and my experience as a working mom, I was able to start building a life I loved. If you’re curious about coaching and how it can change everything for you, listen in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/44...
Sometimes, things just suck. Maybe you were planning a winter vacation, but then everyone in your house got sick. Maybe your child’s favorite teacher just resigned, or your child was asked to leave their school altogether. Whatever the story is for you, we all hit these points at some time or another. I have 7 tips to help you weather the storm when things just suck, and I’m sharing all of them with you in this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com...
The Holiday season is in full swing and, if you’re raising a child with Autism, I’m sure you are feeling it. So, in this week’s episode, I’m discussing some of the Holiday-themed stressors I’m hearing about from my clients and sharing the coaching I offered them during this challenging time of the year. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/42
The Holiday season of joy and gratitude is here, accompanied by increased stress and mental breakdowns. This is a familiar experience for parents of children with Autism, so I’m devoting this episode to teaching you a powerful strategy that will help you prepare for family time, skip the drama, and actually enjoy The Holidays. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/41
Tune in this week because I’m giving you three tips for talking to your child about their Autism diagnosis. This episode is based around a presentation I held recently on this exact topic, and I’m sharing everything you need to consider as you prepare for this conversation, if you decide to have it at all. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/40
This week, learn how to set your manuals for how others should behave aside so you can truly enjoy the people in your life for who they are. You’ll hear what happens when you stick to your manuals without question, and how this is the perfect opportunity to distance yourself from thoughts about what should be, and instead decide with intention how you want to show up when the world isn’t complying. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/39...
Listen in this week to discover what to do when you stop people pleasing and other people aren’t pleased. I’m showing you why not people pleasing is a foreign concept to so many people, what to expect when you stop, and my top tips for having your back when you start telling others what you really want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/38
People pleasing is a well-worn habit and stopping isn’t easy. However, small changes can go a long way. Tune in this week to discover how to shift from doing things because you always have and everyone expects you to, to figuring out what you really want and acting in alignment with your own values. I’m giving you a strategy that will help you stop people pleasing, one step at a time. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/37...
When we are people pleasing, we’re lying to others and to ourselves. We’re trying to manipulate how people view us by acting in ways that are not in alignment with how we really want to show up. With The Holidays fast approaching, the people-pleasing season truly is upon us, which makes now the perfect time to talk about how people pleasing shows up in Special Needs Parenting, and most importantly, how to break this exhausting habit. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theauti...
While we might not be as sensitive to changes and transitions as our child with Autism, did you know that we too can benefit from the same support systems we use to help them? Listen in this week to discover how to support yourself through any transition. I’m digging into schedules, previews, social studies, and test runs as just a few ways we try to prepare our kids for transitions, and I’m showing you how to use these systems for your own benefit too. Get full show notes and more information h...
This week, I'm diving a little further into how “normal” is subjective and the ways in which it can be harmful for those with Autism. I talk about why “aggressive” is an inappropriate way to describe the physical reactions that those with Autism experience, how certain ideas and judgements both reinforce inaccurate biases and rob us of joy, and why we can be the ones that change how language is used. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/34...
Whether we want to admit it or not, so many of us have had the thought, “I wish my child was normal,” at one point or another. This is something that often comes up with my clients, and they’re riddled with shame and guilt. So, this week, find out why it’s 100% normal if you’ve ever found yourself thinking, saying, or wishing that your child or parenting experience was “normal.” You’ll hear why it’s a natural human desire to want to be "normal," and why you can both love your kid as they are and...
Tune in this week to discover what to do when you think nothing’s working. This is not about undermining your experience. I’m in the thick of it myself. Rather, I’m sharing how to be there for yourself and your child when it feels like you’re getting nowhere, and how to identify all of the things that are working, even if they differ slightly from what you expected. Get full show notes and more information here: https://theautismmomcoach.com/32...
Human brains are story-making machines. We create stories as a way of understanding our lives, relating to the world, and relating to one another. Some of the stories we tell are empowering, while some have the opposite effect, and our power lies in our ability to choose the version of the story we want to tell, believe, and live. In this episode, I'm offering two very different diagnosis stories drawn from the same set of facts to show you how there is no ultimate truth, and why this is the bes...
Do you ever find yourself interpreting all of your child’s behavior through the lens of their Autism diagnosis? Tune in this week to discover how you show up when you look at your child’s behavior through Autism-Colored Glasses. I’m showing you why there’s always more than one way of looking at your child’s behavior, and I’m sharing how to see if you’re missing out on the bigger picture or causing yourself unnecessary stress and anxiety. Get full show notes and more information here: https://the...
Tune in this week as I share a story where I was triggered. Well, actually I was stunned and sickened during a conversation with someone. There was a time when I would have reacted very differently to this conversation, however, with the skills of thought work, I was able to look at this uncomfortable situation in a more helpful way. So, I’m showing how you can do the same when you feel triggered by thoughtless comments or actions by another person. Get full show notes and more information here:...
Have you ever found yourself comparing your life to the lives of your friends, family members, or even strangers on social media? You're not alone. This week, discover why our brains naturally go to a place of comparison, why it served humankind in the distant past, and why using comparison in unhelpful ways isn’t serving us now. I’m showing you how to see where you’re stuck into the Comparison Trap and how you can wriggle free if you fall into it. Get full show notes and more information here: ...
We all need a little advice from time to time, so in this week’s episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Darren Sush, a licensed clinical psychologist, Autism expert, and a board-certified behavioral analyst, about ways parents can prepare themselves and their children for the school year. Darren deeply understands the struggles parents raising children with Autism face, so he's sharing how to create ease around your experience of sending your child back to school. Get full show notes and more informatio...
