As special needs moms, it is so common for us to be awaiting the next bad thing, the next illness, the next hospitalization... the other shoe to drop... when things are going smoothly. In this episode, we dive into the ways this mentality shows up, and how it is doubling our stress and keeping us from being present in the moment.

Is there really one “right” therapy?

Or are we just drowning in Google searches, hoping to crack the magical code that will lead to our child finally hitting that big milestone like walking, talking, or finally sleeping through the dang night?

So many of us special needs moms fall into the trap of thinking there’s one golden-ticket treatment out there. That if we research hard enough, fight hard enough, do enough… we’ll find the thing that unlocks all the milestones.

But that mindset is the fast track to burnout.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to think about therapies, early interventions, and what actually helps (hint: it’s not just one magic answer). 

When the world feels like it’s on fire, and your personal life isn’t far behind, it can feel wrong to let yourself be… happy.

Like, how dare you enjoy your iced coffee or laugh at your kid’s ridiculous dance moves when there are real, hard things going on around you?

In this episode, we’re talking about that sneaky guilt that creeps in when you try to feel good in the middle of the chaos—and why it’s actually essential that you do.

Your brain is hardwired to keep you focused on the bad stuff. It thinks it’s helping. (Thanks, brain!) But if we don’t intentionally look for the good, we miss out on the stuff that actually makes life worth living. Joy. Connection. Love. Nature walks with your feral kids. All of it.

We’ll dig into:

• Why letting yourself be happy doesn’t mean you’re ignoring reality

• How joy can be your secret weapon for surviving the hard stuff

• One question that can help you find your way back to right now

• A super simple practice to start letting more of the good stuff in

  
  

You’ll walk away with permission to feel good today, not “after things calm down.”

Because life doesn’t stand still while we wait for it to get easier, and you deserve to feel a little joy right in the middle of the mess.

Come say hi on Instagram [@lauren_nia_lowery] and let me know: Where are you letting yourself be happy lately?

When it comes to advocating for our children, the constant fight can end up exhausting us as special needs parents. In this episode, I share 3 secrets to making advocacy easier and more effective.

Ever feel like no matter how much rest you get, you're still running on fumes?

In this episode, I'm sharing the secret behind what's happening when our rest and self-care just isn't doing the trick (or lasting very long at all).

We talk about the kinds of "leaks" that drain special needs moms the most (hint: it’s not just about being busy), how to spot them, and what you can do to start plugging those holes, so your rest and recuperation actually HELPS!

If you're looking back at the past 12 months thinking, “This year has been out of control!” then you are not alone, my friend. 

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple (but insanely powerful) exercise that helps you see exactly where you do have control in life, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment. 

I’m walking you through a perspective shift that’ll help you:

• Stop feeling like life is just happening to you

• Understand where you are in control but don’t realize it
• Reclaim your power in the middle of the chaos, instead of waiting for everything to calm down first
• Set yourself up for the rest of the year to feel more grounded, clear, and capable, even if nothing around you changes

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Most of us had dreams for our kids before they were even born.

We pictured their first steps. School days. Sleepovers. Maybe even a wedding one day.
We imagined the kind of life they’d have, and the kind of mom we’d get to be.

And when the diagnosis came, and the delays didn’t go away…
When the future got blurry instead of bright and predictable….

It hurts.

Like, gut-punch, can’t-catch-your-breath, “this isn’t fair” kind of pain.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things that will help ease that pain and allow you to move closer to accepting what is, and letting go of what might have been.

Do you ever feel like the good moments fly by while the hard ones drag on?

This episode is all about slowing down to make the most out of the good moments in life through a practice called Savoring.

This is a powerful (and surprisingly simple) tool from positive psychology that helps you slow down and fully experience the joy that’s already in your life.

Studies have shown that the practice of savoring can boost your mood, increase positive emotions, and decrease anxiety and depression.

🎧 Tune in to learn how savoring rewires your brain for more joy, peace, and presence, no matter how messy your life gets.

Do you ever feel guilty for resting, saying no, or taking time for yourself? Ever avoid conflicts because you want to just “keep the peace”? Or maybe you’ve found yourself making sure everyone around you is happy and comfortable, even when it means you are not.

If so, you might be dealing with Good Mom Syndrome… and you’re not alone.

In this episode, we dive into the subtle (but powerful) ways society teaches moms that their worth is tied to how well they care for everyone else. 

I’m sharing why so many high-achieving, loving, devoted moms secretly feel burnt out, resentful, and never “good enough”… no matter how hard they try.

If you find yourself exhausted from:

• Always putting your kids, partner, or work before yourself
• Struggling to set boundaries or say no
• Feeling guilty when you take a break
• The pressure to be seen as a good mom

….Then this episode is for you.