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In today's episode you hear from me as I talk about my own reflections of what challenges in life can really look and feel like and why we often feel so alone when so many people experience the same feelings. Connections and vulnerability. So many of us lack this when it comes to family, our spouses, our friends... and ourselves. We are looking to be seen, understood, and heard. Listen in on this episode as I walk through how journaling and writing down my thoughts or talking them out consistently though my life has enabled me to have such reflections on life and continue to do so today. And the encouragement of how you, as listeners, can get in on this cathartic practice and be a part of the show!

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Do you catch yourself following lots of various parenting tip experts and trying to constantly improve or change the way you are doing things in an effort to get your kids more calm, or resolve some escalating situation that is inevitable when you have children? With the endless streams of parenting advice, which can be super helpful in the moment, often times don't stick when we need it the most. What do you do? Slow down. Listen in on this quick 12 minute mini-episode as I share my one tip that might help lower the anxiety when it comes to trying to do too many things at once.

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Do you have a child you might think have a learning difference? Are they learning at a difference pace than their peers? Do you have an inclination that you child might need some additional support but don't know what to do about it and it's really creating a lot of friction in your home? Or, has your child already been diagnosed with a learning difference and you have no idea how to manage the day to day?

On this episode, I speak with Shannon McNamara, a clinical social worker for 20 years, who specializes in kids with learning differences and helping parents navigate this journey. She has a unique view into the child-parent dynamic as she herself was diagnosed with a learning difference as a child. She focuses on the Connective Parenting philosophy, which is a more inclusive and holistic way of parenting. We get curious about our children's behaviors, and more importantly, how we react to those behaviors, and can identify our own 'buttons' or triggers that might be lending their hand to some of the challenges.

Listen in as we go in depth about what it means to have a learning difference, how the child experiences their world, and how, as parents we can help our kids through these challenges.

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Welcome to the third and final episode in our three-part mini-series on neurodiversity as it relates to couples in relationships. [Check out the first two in the series : Episode 4: Could Neurodiversity Explain the Challenges in Your Relationship? (Neurodiversity: Part 1), and Episode 6: When Expertise Matters - Finding the Right Therapist/Counselor (Neurodiversity: Part 2)]

Listen in on this eposide and get the resources below. Use Coupon Code "Rashida25" to get a discount on the course that Grace Myhill helped to develop.

https://www.aane.org/resources/adults/neurodiverse-couples-coaching/

https://aane.thinkific.com/courses/101-for-couples

https://www.gracemyhill.com/

https://www.aane.org/

https://aane.thinkific.com/

Have you ever asked why something bothers you? Is it really the other person or your work environment; or, could it be that you haven't identified what your value system is and so there's a natural friction due to being out of alignment?

In this short 30 min solo episode, you'll hear from me as I talk through some of my own reflections of my life and I'll give you a little insight into what happens when we ask ourselves what's causing the friction.  So often, we see people transform themselves, but only see the before and after. This episode is one of many where I share with you my own questions and struggles so you see 'under the hood' and understand that any transformation takes work and sometimes just start with a simple, but deep question.. "What are my values?"

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Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? I certainly didn't... and, well, still asking myself that question. So in addition to navigating parenthood, I've also navigated the professional working world. Listen in on this quick 25 minute episode where I share some lessons learned as a full time working finance professional. Yes, I actually have a day job.. for now.

Today you'll get to get a little insight into what I do, how I got to what I do, and some important lessons along the way. Speaking up and listening to your intuition is key. Something I didn't always do, and still have a struggle with, but as I learn more about who I am and what I want to do, the one thing that's been consistent is I am a life long learner. And in that capacity, I have some lessons that I've learned that I want to share. So listen in!

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Do you struggle with getting meals on the table? Are you uninspired with dinner options? Do you find it stressful to be in the kitchen and do take-out instead? Welcome to parenting - and we've all been there. In this episode we're talking with Allison Taylor, host of the Everybody's Gotta Eat podcast, and a mom of three kids. Listen in how how she talks about how she's made meal times enjoyable for her family and what works for her. Each family is different in how they approach cooking and what meal time looks like. Allison's mission is to help other moms and make cooking fun, enjoyable, and less stressful. 

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Allison Taylor's Podcst - EverybodysGottaEat

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In Part Two in our mini-series on neurodiversity, I bring back Grace Myhill, a relationship coach and neurodiversity expert, as we continue the dialogue on couples and challenges in relationships. 

Being in any relationship is hard at times, but it can be even more challenging when there are invisible factors at work... something that may take years to discover if your therapist or couples coach is unaware of what neurodiversity in a relationship looks like. If you've sought individual or couples therapy and are still struggling with finding connections and real change in your relationship, this episode is for you. 

Listen in as we focus in on the really nuanced dynamics that neurodiverse relationships exhibit, some of the things to look out for, and how to find a therapist that works for you and why subject matter expertise is especially important. With the right new lens to look through - there is hope for positive change in your relationships. 

References:

The Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)

For professionals: https://www.aane.org/resources/professionals/

For couples: https://aane.thinkific.com/courses/101-for-couples [ Use Coupon code "Rashida25" for 25% off the course]

For additional resources: https://www.aane.org/directory/

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