On The Hard Days

About This Episode: Mom Andrea is such a chill, relaxed mom raising a neurodivergent kid - something I am definitely not! So it was fascinating to hear her approach on trying different therapies, diets, and constantly being ready for the "next thing" that could possibly help her child. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:

-When your kid is resistant to receiving help and trying strategies
-Can ND kids feel safe when they're dysregulated?
-Therapies tried: Safe & Sound Protocol, CBT, Functional Medicine, and more
-Where's the line between constant researching and accepting your kids as they are?

Please shower Andrea with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story!

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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 11/1!

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About The Episode: Welcome to my Thursday weekly series: My Turn! I receive wonderful questions every day from moms of neurodivergent kids, and I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of these questions and chip away at them, week after week, giving you my take on them based on my personal experiences.

Today's Question: "How Do I Know If Medication is Right For My Neurodivergent Kid?"

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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 11/1!

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About This Episode: This is Part 2 with Mom Debbie , who continues to be so brave in sharing her story of raising neurodivergent children with really tough behaviors in the face of a tough marriage. Here's last week's Part 1! In this episode, Debbie has amazing insights to share that inspired me - listen all the way to the end! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:

-Being gaslit (but not on purpose)
-Separating from your kid when they have separation anxiety
-Getting your kids to view you in a different, more positive light
-Teaching your kids that their identity isn't their diagnosis
-Learning to embrace a diagnosis and allowing yourself to be that person

Please shower Debbie with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story!

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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 11/1!

-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!

About The Episode: Welcome to my new weekly series: My Turn! I receive wonderful questions every day from moms of neurodivergent kids, and I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of these questions and chip away at them, week after week, giving you my take on them based on my personal experiences.

Today's Question: "How Do I Advocate For My Neurodivergent Child At School?"

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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 11/1!

-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!

*Trigger Warning* - Verbal/emotional abuse and suicidal ideations

About This Episode: Mom Debbie is opening up about some really, really tough topics, and I'm so thankful for her bravery - I know there are moms listening who need to hear her story. This is Part 1, and here are just some of the topics we discussed:

-When significant other isn't on board with testing, diagnosis, etc.
-Severe sleep deprivation
-Fighting the "traditional" roles for moms vs. dads
-Using a "script" for how the parenting journey should go
-When child services is called

Please shower Debbie with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story!

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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 10/1!

-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!

About The Episode: Welcome to my Thursday solo episode! Normally, these second episodes are short and are based around YOUR questions. This time, I wanted to share a personal story about a recent trip to the story, a toy disappointment, and walking on eggshells, waiting for that meltdown! Also in this episode, I discuss the differences between my two programs, Mothers Together and Mothers Evolve!

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-Interested in talking one-on-one with me? Book a free support call and get the help you need at https://calendly.com/motherstogether/supportcall.

-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 10/1!

-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!

About This Episode: Mom Katrina is sharing so vulnerably what mom guilt feels like when you're raising a neurodivergent kid. She put so much blame on herself for a lot of her child's struggles (and for losing her temper), and we unpacked that feeling in this conversation because it's just so relatable. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:

-Relief from getting a diagnosis
-Guilt from being a "yelling" mom
-Temper vs. Overwhelm
-Worrying about your neurodivergent child's future
-Researching in depth to meet your child's needs
-Why do people expect children to grow out of behaviors?
-Hesitation to share diagnosis with others for fear of judgement

Please shower Katrina with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story!

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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 10/1!

-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!

About The Episode: Welcome to my new weekly series: My Turn! I receive wonderful questions every day from moms of neurodivergent kids, and I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of these questions and chip away at them, week after week, giving you my take on them based on my personal experiences.

Today's Question: "Why does my gifted kid constantly seek my attention, and what can I do about it?"

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-Last call to join us for the Mothers Evolve pilot! Sign up to save your spot at ontheharddays.com/pilot

-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 10/1!

-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!

*This replay episode is worth hearing once, twice, eight times - it's THAT GOOD. Avril gets me in a way that I had never really experienced before. You will feel SO seen while you're listening! And while I'm talking about Avril, I have to mention: She's one of our amazing mentors for the Mothers Evolve program. Our pilot launch starts next week - so if you're interested in meeting Avril and doing some internal work of your own, this is your last chance to sign up!

Head on over to ontheharddays.com/pilot to read more about it and join us on October 3rd!

About This Episode: Okay, my friends - if you've never listened to an episode of On The Hard Days before - THIS episode is a great place to start. I have never personally felt more seen and heard than after chatting with the amazing Avril Brown. She gets it. Moment after moment of our conversation is filled with insight into accepting ourselves in order to truly accept our kids. So many lightbulb moments. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:

-Being triggered by your child's intense emotions
-Guilt from lack of joy in motherhood
-Unconditional love - even during challenging times
-Prioritizing yourself as a mother
-Motherhood perfectionism and rage
-Practice the pause

You can find Avril on FB and IG under her name, Avril Brown.

Please shower Avril with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!

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-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!

About The Episode: Welcome to my new weekly series: My Turn! I receive wonderful questions every day from moms of neurodivergent kids, and I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of these questions and chip away at them, week after week, giving you my take on them based on my personal experiences.

Today's Question: "How do I handle my neurodivergent child's behavior struggles in school?"

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-I'm looking for moms to pilot my new program, Mothers Evolve. Sign up to save your spot at ontheharddays.com/pilot

-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head over to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up. New groups start 10/1!

-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts.  *Please leave a review*  to spread the word to other moms around the world!