Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs Moms
By lauren lowery
Welcome to Overcome the Overwhelm, a podcast for special needs moms. If you’ve been looking for a resource on how to reduce your stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and all the other problems that come with parenting a child with disabilities, you’ve found the right place. Each week, this podcast will bring you the tools you need to meet the challenges that come with being a busy special needs mom. This podcast will teach you how to find new ways of thinking, help you find more energy and time, and create more joy in your life.
Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs MomsMay 02, 2024
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131. How a Scarcity Mindset Affects Special Needs Parents
Have you ever found yourself jealous of all those “typical” families?
Or found yourself constantly feeling worried about money, even when you have enough to cover all your expenses?
In this episode, we dive into how having a Scarcity Mindset could be showing up for you, and impacting your finances, relationships, and potentially your child’s future.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
lowerylifecoaching.com/thevillage/
Or found yourself constantly feeling worried about money, even when you have enough to cover all your expenses?
In this episode, we dive into how having a Scarcity Mindset could be showing up for you, and impacting your finances, relationships, and potentially your child’s future.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:
lowerylifecoaching.com/thevillage/
May 02, 202430:10
130. How Playfulness Can Help Us Be Even Better Parents
As kids, we all loved to play. Life was full of adventures, joy, and silliness.
But as we grow up and take on more responsibility, that ability to play starts to fade away.
In this episode, I’m sharing why we all need to add more playfulness into our lives to help us be even better parents, and have less stress and more energy.
But as we grow up and take on more responsibility, that ability to play starts to fade away.
In this episode, I’m sharing why we all need to add more playfulness into our lives to help us be even better parents, and have less stress and more energy.
Apr 25, 202416:12
129. The Truth About Angry Moms
It starts with something setting you off, like your child having a massive meltdown, causing you to lose your cool and yell at them, which makes you feel really awful and brings up fears of inadequacy and shame….
Sound familiar?
In this episode, we talk about WHY moms yell, and WHY kids misbehave, and how the two are more closely connected than you may realize.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE
lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Sound familiar?
In this episode, we talk about WHY moms yell, and WHY kids misbehave, and how the two are more closely connected than you may realize.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE
lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Apr 18, 202422:49
128. 5 Decisions That Will Change Your Life As a Special Needs Mom
The decisions we make every single day, especially the small ones, are what create our lives.
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 decisions you can make that will not only have a profound affect on your own life, but your family’s lives as well.
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 decisions you can make that will not only have a profound affect on your own life, but your family’s lives as well.
Apr 11, 202437:42
127. When Life Gets Stressful, Do This
As special needs moms, we face a lot of stressful challenges every single day.
And sometimes, those challenges can be overwhelming and leave us feeling frozen and unsure.
In this episode, I teach you how to drop the overwhelm and start tackling any challenging situation.
Apr 04, 202418:48
126. The Biggest Thing Keeping Moms from Being Happy (And What To Do About It)
Ever find yourself too tired, too busy, and just too exhausted to do the things that make you happy?
Well you are not alone.
In this episode, we talk about the biggest thing that keeps moms from happiness, and what you can do about it.
Well you are not alone.
In this episode, we talk about the biggest thing that keeps moms from happiness, and what you can do about it.
Mar 28, 202414:17
125. Better Sleep for Special Needs Moms
Between nighttime care tasks, racing minds, and kids who wake us up, sleep doesn’t always come easy for special needs moms.
In this episode, I’m sharing a few things you can do to help get more sleep and better sleep so you can have more energy during the day.
***Link mentioned in episode***
lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
In this episode, I’m sharing a few things you can do to help get more sleep and better sleep so you can have more energy during the day.
***Link mentioned in episode***
lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
Mar 21, 202438:49
124. The Impact of Coaching
It can be difficult to explain just how big of an impact coaching can have in your life, and just how much it changes you.
It improves the quality of your relationships, it helps you experience more of the good, and less of the bad, and helps you stay in control over how you feel and the reactions you have when things don’t go right.
In this episode, I am sharing two recent situations from my own life where coaching has made a difference.
***Links mentioned in episode***
FREE MEDICAL BINDER: lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
CONSULT CALL: lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
It improves the quality of your relationships, it helps you experience more of the good, and less of the bad, and helps you stay in control over how you feel and the reactions you have when things don’t go right.
In this episode, I am sharing two recent situations from my own life where coaching has made a difference.
***Links mentioned in episode***
FREE MEDICAL BINDER: lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
CONSULT CALL: lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
Mar 14, 202419:16
123. Even Special Needs Moms Are Allowed to Be Human
Humans aren’t perfect. That’s a fact.
But if this is true, then why do so many women, especially us special needs moms, feel as though they aren’t allowed to be human, and arent allowed to have human needs?
In this episode, we talk about why you should give yourself permission to be human, and how not doing so is actually counterproductive.
Link to schedule a call with me: lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
But if this is true, then why do so many women, especially us special needs moms, feel as though they aren’t allowed to be human, and arent allowed to have human needs?
In this episode, we talk about why you should give yourself permission to be human, and how not doing so is actually counterproductive.
Link to schedule a call with me: lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
Mar 07, 202427:24
122. A Tool for Making Big Decisions
As special needs moms, we face a lot of BIG decisions.
Maybe it’s deciding whether or not a surgery is right for your child…
Or deciding if you should leave a job or stay…
Or trying to decide if adding to your family is the right choice…
And these crossroads in our lives can leave us spinning out in confusion and indecision, fearful of picking the wrong choice.
In this episode, I am sharing a tool that can help you put an end to the overwhelm of deciding and help you make the right choice.
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Learn more about The Village, my 6-month coaching program for special needs moms: lowerylifecoaching.com/thevillage
Maybe it’s deciding whether or not a surgery is right for your child…
Or deciding if you should leave a job or stay…
Or trying to decide if adding to your family is the right choice…
And these crossroads in our lives can leave us spinning out in confusion and indecision, fearful of picking the wrong choice.
In this episode, I am sharing a tool that can help you put an end to the overwhelm of deciding and help you make the right choice.
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Learn more about The Village, my 6-month coaching program for special needs moms: lowerylifecoaching.com/thevillage
Feb 29, 202421:28
121. How Coaching Can Help You Be a Better Mom
In this episode, I’m giving you an insider look at some of the work we do inside The Village. In this episode, I walk you through the process of helping one of my clients feel less overwhelmed and show up as the mom she wants to be.
Feb 22, 202425:27
120. The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before My Child's Diagnosis
If I had known how to do this ONE thing when my son was diagnosed, it would have saved me a lot of pain and suffering.
In this episode, I'm sharing what this one thing is, why it's so important, and how to implement it in your own life.
*Schedule a Call with me*
www.lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
In this episode, I'm sharing what this one thing is, why it's so important, and how to implement it in your own life.
*Schedule a Call with me*
www.lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall
Feb 15, 202435:12
119. 3 Things to Do When Illness Hits Your Household
When our kids get sick, it typically means a few nights of no sleep, a mountain of laundry and dishes, missed work, and a whole lot of stress and worry.
In this episode, I am sharing 3 actionable things you can do to help make those challenging times more manageable, less stressful, and overall easier.
Listen in to learn:
•Ingenious hacks for taking care of yourself in the midst of caring for a sick child
•How to make a game-changing "self-care kit" that only takes 5 minutes to assemble
•How to make daily tasks more manageable without adding to the already too long to-do list
•A powerful technique for countering those worst-case scenario thoughts and the anxiety that comes with them
•How to keep your house (and brain) calm when s*** hits the fan
Get Lauren's FREE Ultimate Medical Binder: lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Follow Lauren: Instagram.com/lauren_nia_lowery
In this episode, I am sharing 3 actionable things you can do to help make those challenging times more manageable, less stressful, and overall easier.
Listen in to learn:
•Ingenious hacks for taking care of yourself in the midst of caring for a sick child
•How to make a game-changing "self-care kit" that only takes 5 minutes to assemble
•How to make daily tasks more manageable without adding to the already too long to-do list
•A powerful technique for countering those worst-case scenario thoughts and the anxiety that comes with them
•How to keep your house (and brain) calm when s*** hits the fan
Get Lauren's FREE Ultimate Medical Binder: lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Follow Lauren: Instagram.com/lauren_nia_lowery
Feb 08, 202430:59
118. Life as a Special Needs Mom is...
I asked followers on Instagram to fill in the blank of this sentence:"life as a special needs mom is ____"
And after dozens of responses, there were two words that were consistently used:
Exhausting and Fulfilling.
In this episode, I'm sharing how finding the fulfillment in this life can help us move forward.
And after dozens of responses, there were two words that were consistently used:
Exhausting and Fulfilling.
In this episode, I'm sharing how finding the fulfillment in this life can help us move forward.
Feb 01, 202419:10
117. When Life Feels Out of Control as a Special Needs Mom
***Link to check out The Village***
www.lowerylifecoaching.com/thevillage
And as special needs moms, there is a lot that we can’t control. We can't control our child's diagnosis, the insurance companies, the things other people say to us....
And a lot of times we get caught in a trap of feeling like we have no control over things, which triggers our fight or flight response and results in living in a chronic survival mode state.
In this episode, I am teaching you why control is so important and how to gain control over your life so you can get out of survival mode.
www.lowerylifecoaching.com/thevillage
And as special needs moms, there is a lot that we can’t control. We can't control our child's diagnosis, the insurance companies, the things other people say to us....
And a lot of times we get caught in a trap of feeling like we have no control over things, which triggers our fight or flight response and results in living in a chronic survival mode state.
In this episode, I am teaching you why control is so important and how to gain control over your life so you can get out of survival mode.
Jan 25, 202425:29
116. How Keeping Score Keeps You Stuck
Have you ever noticed your brain keeping a mental score of sorts?
Maybe it's tallying all the times your husband forgets to do something, or all the ways in which your child's school is getting it wrong.
When our brains keep score of things happening that we believe shouldn't be happening, it keeps us from ever taking the necessary actions to make any positive change.
In this episode, I'm sharing how this might be showing up for you, why our brains love to do it, and how you can overcome it going forward instead of staying stuck in the misery.
Maybe it's tallying all the times your husband forgets to do something, or all the ways in which your child's school is getting it wrong.
When our brains keep score of things happening that we believe shouldn't be happening, it keeps us from ever taking the necessary actions to make any positive change.
In this episode, I'm sharing how this might be showing up for you, why our brains love to do it, and how you can overcome it going forward instead of staying stuck in the misery.
Jan 18, 202421:15
115. 5 Reasons Special Needs Moms Get Stuck in Survival Mode
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Understanding WHY you are stuck in Survival Mode is a key element of figuring out how to get out. In this episode, I am sharing the 5 main reasons why special needs moms get stuck in this cycle of Survival.
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Understanding WHY you are stuck in Survival Mode is a key element of figuring out how to get out. In this episode, I am sharing the 5 main reasons why special needs moms get stuck in this cycle of Survival.
Jan 11, 202424:22
114. My Word of the Year
I don’t do New Year’s resolutions, and I don’t set massive sky-high goals at the beginning of a new year.
But I do choose a word.
I decide on a theme, a core message, that I want to be my guiding light over the next 12 months.
In this episode, I am opening up about my word of the year, why I picked it, and my exact process of how I chose it.
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-QUESTIONS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE-
•What did you love about last year?
•What would you like to change about last year?
•What do you want to have more of in your life?
•How do you want to feel about the upcoming year once it’s complete?
•What are some things you love and are passionate about?
•What are some things you should let go of in 2024?
•What would you like to change about yourself in the upcoming year?
•What is your #1 priority for the upcoming year?
But I do choose a word.
I decide on a theme, a core message, that I want to be my guiding light over the next 12 months.
In this episode, I am opening up about my word of the year, why I picked it, and my exact process of how I chose it.
*****
-QUESTIONS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE-
•What did you love about last year?
•What would you like to change about last year?
•What do you want to have more of in your life?
•How do you want to feel about the upcoming year once it’s complete?
•What are some things you love and are passionate about?
•What are some things you should let go of in 2024?
•What would you like to change about yourself in the upcoming year?
•What is your #1 priority for the upcoming year?
Jan 04, 202433:37
113. What if We Treated Time Like Money?
We meticulously plan how we spend our dollars, but when it comes to our limited minutes and hours.... well, most of us take the "wing it" approach.
But what would your day look like if you valued your time as much as you'd value millions of dollars?
Listen in to hear exactly how we waste time, and what we can do about it.
But what would your day look like if you valued your time as much as you'd value millions of dollars?
Listen in to hear exactly how we waste time, and what we can do about it.
Dec 21, 202313:00
112. The Secret to Living Life to the Fullest as a Special Needs Parent
Ever feel stuck in the daily grind, just barely surviving?
In this episode, I take you through a powerful exercise in setting priorities in your life that will help get you out of that rut and focused on the most important things.
Grab some paper and a pen, because you are not going to want to miss out on figuring out your Top 5 Things in Life.
In this episode, I take you through a powerful exercise in setting priorities in your life that will help get you out of that rut and focused on the most important things.
Grab some paper and a pen, because you are not going to want to miss out on figuring out your Top 5 Things in Life.
Dec 14, 202317:32
111. The Truth About Therapies and Early Interventions
A lot of us get trapped thinking that there is one RIGHT treatment or therapy that is the key to helping our child hit those milestones.
We tend to think that if we just do ENOUGH research, we will surely find that one thing that will help them ______. (fill in the blank with walk, talk, sleep through the night…)
But when we get trapped in this mentality, it leaves us focused on the wrong things, exhausted, and stressed out.
In this episode, we talk about a different way to approach this topic and a different way to think about your child’s therapies and early interventions.
Dec 07, 202320:16
110. It Ain’t Easy, But It’s Worth It
Sometimes it takes extra effort to make memories and experiences happen when you are a parent to a child with disabilities. More planning, effort, and energy goes into those vacations, outings, and holidays.
And sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in how hard it all is and miss out on the joy.
In this episode, I am sharing a recent experience of ours from a family vacation to one of the least accessible places we have been, and what I took away from the experience.
And sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in how hard it all is and miss out on the joy.
In this episode, I am sharing a recent experience of ours from a family vacation to one of the least accessible places we have been, and what I took away from the experience.
Nov 30, 202319:35
109. 3 Ways to Make the Rest of the Year Easier
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For most families, the last two months of the year are BUSY. With our schedules packed full of holiday parties, school programs, and all the seasonal festivities, it can be incredibly easy to feel like you are always rushing around with too much to do and not enough time.
And let's face it, this can make the holiday season hard to enjoy.
In this episode, I am sharing 3 unique ways that you can drop that holiday overwhelm and instead spend your time enjoying the things that matter most to you.
Go to: lowerylifecoaching.com/holiday
For most families, the last two months of the year are BUSY. With our schedules packed full of holiday parties, school programs, and all the seasonal festivities, it can be incredibly easy to feel like you are always rushing around with too much to do and not enough time.
And let's face it, this can make the holiday season hard to enjoy.
In this episode, I am sharing 3 unique ways that you can drop that holiday overwhelm and instead spend your time enjoying the things that matter most to you.
Nov 16, 202328:53
108. When Everything Feels Like a Fight
As special needs parents, we are no strangers to the constant battle of advocating for our children.
But showing up to that fight from a place of frustration only leaves us emotionally drained and exhausted.
But what if there was a way to keep on fighting for what our children deserve in a more effective, sustainable way?
Listen in to this episode to find out how.
But showing up to that fight from a place of frustration only leaves us emotionally drained and exhausted.
But what if there was a way to keep on fighting for what our children deserve in a more effective, sustainable way?
Listen in to this episode to find out how.
Nov 09, 202320:30
107. Questions to Ask When Your To-Do List is Overwhelming
When you are feeling overwhelmed by all the demands of life, do you tend to check out and procrastinate? This is typically followed by a series of questions we ask ourselves, like “How am I supposed to do all of this?” or “Why can’t I handle this?”
But asking dead-end quesitons like these keeps our brains shut off from problem solving and the creativity needed to find solutions.
In this episode, I’m sharing a better type of question to ask yourself that will help you get out of that overwhelmed state and feeling confident that you can handle it all.
But asking dead-end quesitons like these keeps our brains shut off from problem solving and the creativity needed to find solutions.
In this episode, I’m sharing a better type of question to ask yourself that will help you get out of that overwhelmed state and feeling confident that you can handle it all.
Nov 02, 202316:25
106. Show Up and Bring Coffee with Megan Amrich
Sometimes those closest to us just aren’t sure how to support us. Sometimes we as special needs moms don’t know exactly how to ask for help.
In this episode, I’m chatting with author Megan Amrich, who answers both problems in her newest book “Show Up and Bring Coffee.”
Listen in to hear our conversations about everything from the guilt that comes with a failure to thrive diagnosis to boy band kareoke.
Get your copy of “Show Up and Bring Coffee”:
joyfulbraveawesome.com/book/
Follow Megan:
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In this episode, I’m chatting with author Megan Amrich, who answers both problems in her newest book “Show Up and Bring Coffee.”
Listen in to hear our conversations about everything from the guilt that comes with a failure to thrive diagnosis to boy band kareoke.
Get your copy of “Show Up and Bring Coffee”:
joyfulbraveawesome.com/book/
Follow Megan:
www.facebook.com/joyfulBraveAwesome
www.instagram.com/joyfulbraveawesome
Oct 26, 202343:16
105. The Sneaky Signs of Parental Burnout
You may already be aware of the main signs of burnout, but sometimes burnout can be showing up in ways we don’t even notice. Listen in to hear 5 ways burnout might be showing up for you and what you can start doing about it.
Oct 19, 202321:08
104. The BEST Life Hack for Jump Starting Your Productivity
Too much to do and not enough motivation?
No worries, I’ve got you! In this episode I’m sharing one of my all-time FAVORITE life hacks for those times when the to-do list feels impossible.
The Two-Minute Miracle is an easy way to get going on accomplishing things, reduce stress and overwhelm, and help you feel more in control of your time.
Listen in to learn more.
***Medical Binder PDF****
lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
No worries, I’ve got you! In this episode I’m sharing one of my all-time FAVORITE life hacks for those times when the to-do list feels impossible.
The Two-Minute Miracle is an easy way to get going on accomplishing things, reduce stress and overwhelm, and help you feel more in control of your time.
Listen in to learn more.
***Medical Binder PDF****
lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Oct 12, 202324:01
103. Exposing the Mommy Wine Culture with Julie Lively
If you find yourself unwinding with a glass of Chardonnay more often than you’d like to, then this episode is for you my friend!
Alcohol is the go-to de-stressor for so many moms, and is even encouraged by the recent "Mommy Wine Culture" trend. But when we use wine to cope, it only ends up perpetuating the problem and adding to our already stressful lives.
Listen in as I talk with Julie Lively, an Alcohol Freedom Coach, on the harmful cycle of using alcohol to cope and how to drop the guilt you may feel around alcohol in your own life.
Get the "7 Days to Empowered Change" guide: https://mailchi.mp/livinglivelyandfree/nradh0qby0
Follow Julie Lively on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alcoholfreeismysuperpower/
https://julielivelycoaching.com
Oct 05, 202334:23
102. What ChatGPT Says About Special Needs Moms
I asked ChatGPT to describe special needs moms in a unique way, and the result was a little shocking honestly.
In this episode, I’m sharing the “Robot Poem” I got in response and exactly what we can take away from it, and how we can all use this lesson from time to time.
Click here to schedule your free consultation call: calendly.com/laurennialowery/30min
In this episode, I’m sharing the “Robot Poem” I got in response and exactly what we can take away from it, and how we can all use this lesson from time to time.
Click here to schedule your free consultation call: calendly.com/laurennialowery/30min
Sep 28, 202314:33
101. The 5 Myths of Motherhood
Society teaches us a lot of things about what it means to be a good mom.
But the truth is, most of them just aren’t true.
These harmful beliefs leave moms feeling shameful and like they are failing at motherhood.
Listen in to learn 5 common myths we are raised to believe about our roles, raising kids, and being a good mom.
But the truth is, most of them just aren’t true.
These harmful beliefs leave moms feeling shameful and like they are failing at motherhood.
Listen in to learn 5 common myths we are raised to believe about our roles, raising kids, and being a good mom.
Sep 21, 202321:47
100. When Rest Has to be Earned
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Ever find yourself saying things like “I can’t take a break yet, there’s still too much to get done”?
In this episode, I’m sharing how having to “earn” your rest can run you down, and eventually burn you out.
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Ever find yourself saying things like “I can’t take a break yet, there’s still too much to get done”?
In this episode, I’m sharing how having to “earn” your rest can run you down, and eventually burn you out.
Sep 14, 202324:16
99. The 3 Steps to Getting Out of Overwhelm
Ever have one of those weeks where things seem to just be coming at you from all directions?
All the tasks, work, kids, appointments, stress… it all piles up inside your brain like a rush hour traffic jam in the middle of NYC.
As moms, we know this feeling of being overwhelmed very well.
And in this episode, I’m sharing the 3 things we have to do first in order to solve for our overwhelm.
All the tasks, work, kids, appointments, stress… it all piles up inside your brain like a rush hour traffic jam in the middle of NYC.
As moms, we know this feeling of being overwhelmed very well.
And in this episode, I’m sharing the 3 things we have to do first in order to solve for our overwhelm.
Sep 07, 202323:37
98. How Constraint Can Help Reduce Overwhelm
Constraint is a powerful tool to help reduce the mental fatigue of decision making and overwhelm.
In this episode, I share how to use this tool, what areas of your life it works best in, and what happens when you take the anxiety out of decisions.
In this episode, I share how to use this tool, what areas of your life it works best in, and what happens when you take the anxiety out of decisions.
Aug 31, 202323:14
97. The Secret to Parenting Under Stress
Parenting can be stressful…
And special needs parenting? DEFINTELY stressful.
You might find yourself stuck in a cycle of having a rough day, being exhausted and overstimulated, feeling like it is all just too much, and then losing it on your kids when they do kid things. And then feeling awful for yelling and letting your temper get the best of you, maybe even decide that you aren’t a good mom.
Well, I am here to tell you that this doesn’t mean you aren’t a good mom, and there are things you can do to break the cycle.
In this episode, I’m sharing insight and a great strategy for parenting during those stressful days or seasons.
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Link to get the free medical binder: www.lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
And special needs parenting? DEFINTELY stressful.
You might find yourself stuck in a cycle of having a rough day, being exhausted and overstimulated, feeling like it is all just too much, and then losing it on your kids when they do kid things. And then feeling awful for yelling and letting your temper get the best of you, maybe even decide that you aren’t a good mom.
Well, I am here to tell you that this doesn’t mean you aren’t a good mom, and there are things you can do to break the cycle.
In this episode, I’m sharing insight and a great strategy for parenting during those stressful days or seasons.
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Link to get the free medical binder: www.lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Aug 24, 202323:24
96. 10 Questions To Ask Yourself at the Start of Your Child’s School Year
***To get a copy of the questions, go to lowerylifecoaching.com/10questions
For us moms, the start of a new school year can come with a lot of challenges.
From the crazy expectations we put on ourselves to make sure everything is perfect to the anxious feelings that come up when you think of how other kids might treat your special needs child.
In this episode, I share 10 questions you can ask yourself to help make those back-to-school challenges easier.
To get a copy of the questions, go to lowerylifecoaching.com/10questions
For us moms, the start of a new school year can come with a lot of challenges.
From the crazy expectations we put on ourselves to make sure everything is perfect to the anxious feelings that come up when you think of how other kids might treat your special needs child.
In this episode, I share 10 questions you can ask yourself to help make those back-to-school challenges easier.
To get a copy of the questions, go to lowerylifecoaching.com/10questions
Aug 17, 202320:02
95. How Coaching Can Improve Your Relationship With Your Special Needs Child
We talk about marriages and how to support our other children, we talk about the relationships we have with providers and our child’s school even, but what about the relationships we have with our special needs children?
In this episode, I’m sharing insight into how coaching can not only improve your relationship with your special needs child, but also help you feel more bonded and connected to them as well, no matter the circumstances.
In this episode, I’m sharing insight into how coaching can not only improve your relationship with your special needs child, but also help you feel more bonded and connected to them as well, no matter the circumstances.
Aug 10, 202322:54
94. Why I Felt Like a Failure: Lessons From a Hospital Visit
We all want what’s best for our child more than anything, but sometimes we get in our own way.
Sometimes we let our own insecurities and beliefs take over, steering us further away from what we want most.
And those insecurities can turn into shame.
In this episode, I’m sharing a recent experience of mine where I let those insecurities affect me and get in my own way to doing what was best, and how I moved forward.
Sometimes we let our own insecurities and beliefs take over, steering us further away from what we want most.
And those insecurities can turn into shame.
In this episode, I’m sharing a recent experience of mine where I let those insecurities affect me and get in my own way to doing what was best, and how I moved forward.
Aug 03, 202318:33
93. The Secret to Finding Yourself Again
Our priorities change. Our bodies change. Our schedules change. But many moms also feel like they have lost a sense of who they even are anymore once they start a family.
In this episode, I’m sharing the secret to finding yourself once again.
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In this episode, I’m sharing the secret to finding yourself once again.
Medical Binder Link:
lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Jul 27, 202319:12
92. The Ultimate Medical Binder for Special Needs Moms
The mental load of running a family, especially one that involves medical needs, can leave parents overwhelmed and exhausted.
But when you set up systems for yourself that help, even in small incremental ways, it adds up and calms the chaos.
“The Ultimate Medical Binder for Special Needs Moms” is now available to download for FREE.
To get your copy, go to lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
But when you set up systems for yourself that help, even in small incremental ways, it adds up and calms the chaos.
“The Ultimate Medical Binder for Special Needs Moms” is now available to download for FREE.
To get your copy, go to lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder
Jul 20, 202319:58
91. 7 Signs You Might Have Good Mom Syndrome
Good Mom Syndrome might sound like a nice thing to have, because after all we all want to be good moms right?
But in reality, Good Mom Syndrome can be the culprit for an overwhelming amount of stress, exhaustion, mom rage, and ultimately burnout.
In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what Good Mom Syndrome is, the signs and symptoms of it, and how it impacts not only us, but our families as well.
But in reality, Good Mom Syndrome can be the culprit for an overwhelming amount of stress, exhaustion, mom rage, and ultimately burnout.
In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what Good Mom Syndrome is, the signs and symptoms of it, and how it impacts not only us, but our families as well.
Jul 13, 202324:49
90. How to Support the Siblings
Being the sibling to a special needs child isn’t easy. It often means less time and attention with parents, worries about the future, and confusion about why things are the way they are.
In this episode, I share three ways we can support our children, the siblings to our special needs kids.
***30 Day Overwhelm Challenge***
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In this episode, I share three ways we can support our children, the siblings to our special needs kids.
***30 Day Overwhelm Challenge***
lowerylifecoaching.com/30daychallenge/
Jul 06, 202324:48
89. Survival Mode Beliefs
As special needs moms, we are often told to “take care of ourselves” and self-care becomes the only piece of advice given to us…
But what if I told you there was another piece to the puzzle of getting out of Survival Mode?
In this episode, we dive into Survival Mode Beliefs- what they are, why they cause us so much stress, and how to get rid of them.
But what if I told you there was another piece to the puzzle of getting out of Survival Mode?
In this episode, we dive into Survival Mode Beliefs- what they are, why they cause us so much stress, and how to get rid of them.
Jun 29, 202316:58
88. Mom Boss vs. Mom Leader
In the corporate world, a manager’s leadership style can make or break the success of a team. In a family, the same can be true. In this episode, we take a look at how to be a Mom Leader instead of a Mom Boss.
Jun 22, 202318:07
87. Special Needs Mom Milestones
As moms, we spend a lot of time focused on our children’s milestones. But rarely do we celebrate our own, and the personal growth that comes along with them.
Jun 15, 202315:33
86. How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions
As special needs moms, we have a lot of challenging experiences in our lives that we can’t change.
But what we CAN change is our subjective experience of those challenges by learning emotional mastery.
Emotions are POWERFUL. They are where we live our lives. They are where we get our life experience as a human.
And in this episode, I’m sharing how to gain control of that power in order to change your own life experience for the better.
Less stress, less overwhelm, less shame and self-judgement- all through emotional mastery.
But what we CAN change is our subjective experience of those challenges by learning emotional mastery.
Emotions are POWERFUL. They are where we live our lives. They are where we get our life experience as a human.
And in this episode, I’m sharing how to gain control of that power in order to change your own life experience for the better.
Less stress, less overwhelm, less shame and self-judgement- all through emotional mastery.
Jun 08, 202316:17
85. Why Your Brain Gets Dramatic
Catastrophizing, All-or-Nothing Thinking, Mental Filtering: all of these are what we call Cognitive Distortions, or thought errors. And they all stem from your brain trying to keep you safe. In this episode, we dive into three common cognitive distortions and how to put an end to them.
Jun 01, 202318:00
84. 3 Easy, Practical Ways to Reduce the Mental Load
Appointments, bills, medications, school spirit days, gifts to buy, meals to make, your children’s well-being… it all adds to a mom’s mental load.
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 easy and practical ways to offload some of that day to day mental load that weighs us down.
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 easy and practical ways to offload some of that day to day mental load that weighs us down.
May 25, 202318:43
83. Letting Go of the Pressure: a Candid Life Update
Some seasons of life are just downright hard, and in this episode I’m sharing what one of those seasons in life looks like for me, and how I am choosing to handle it.
May 19, 202315:32
82. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Have a Better Weekend
Have you ever made it to Sunday night and thought to yourself, “where the heck did the weekend go?”
When we are overwhelmed and have a lot of mental energy going to the care of our families, it can be all too easy to not be intentional with how you spend your time.
In this episode, I am sharing my 3 questions I ask myself that help me stay present and be intentional with my time.
When we are overwhelmed and have a lot of mental energy going to the care of our families, it can be all too easy to not be intentional with how you spend your time.
In this episode, I am sharing my 3 questions I ask myself that help me stay present and be intentional with my time.
May 11, 202313:16