Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Rhythms, Child Development, Homeschool, Special Needs, Speech Delay, Systems, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities

By Elyse Scheeler MS CCC-SLP, Special Needs & Homeschool Strategy Coach, AdvocateReligion & Spirituality Christianity Education Self-Improvement Parenting Kids & Family

Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Rhythms, Child Development, Homeschool, Special Needs, Speech Delay, Systems, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities episodes

May 10Your Messy Mother's Day Is Still Holy // 67
Are you waiting for a perfect Mother's Day to feel like it counts? What if the messy, hard, imperfect day you're living right now is actually holy? What would change if you stopped trying to manufacture meaning and let God meet you in the middle of the mess?
In this short but powerful Mother's Day episode, I share vulnerably about the Mother's Day I couldn't celebrate — the one that grief stole — and how that broken day became the foundation of my deepest gratitude. Whether you're in a hard season or just exhausted from trying so hard, this episode is a reminder that your worth as a mother isn't in the moment. It's in the mission.
In this episode, I cover:
Why a messy Mother's Day is still a holy one
Three truths to hold onto today (and every day)
A closing prayer spoken over every mama listening
Resources Mentioned:
🎙️ My mission-finding episodes
34: Why You Need a Mission Statement
54: Stop the Comparison Trap- Find Your Mission
📋 Free Appointment Prep Advocacy Toolkit → speakinglife.co/advocacy

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Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler
Subscribe: Speaking Life Into Motherhood
Website: www.speakinglife.co/motherhood
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Christian Special Needs Moms: Simple Systems, Energy & Natural Support
Email Newsletter: https://speakinglife.co/subscribe/
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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
10 min
May 06Stop Surviving Homeschool: What the Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit Is Doing Differently for ADHD & Autism Moms //66
**Homeschool Mini Series! I'm taking a few weeks to do a mini series focusing on homeschooling and home educating- perfect for those who are thinking about a change come fall or just need ideas for ways to keep learning fun and engaging this summer break!**
Are you white-knuckling your way through every homeschool day, wondering if you're making things worse instead of better? Do the meltdowns, resistance, and power struggles have you questioning whether homeschooling is even working — or if you're the right person to teach your child? What if the problem isn't your child, your curriculum, or your effort — but the approach itself?
In this episode, I sit down with Afsaneh Moradian, founder of MLC Homeschool Coaching and host of the Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit, to talk about what actually changes the game for families homeschooling neurodivergent children. Afsaneh shares her own journey — from experienced classroom teacher to overwhelmed homeschool mom — and what she discovered about why traditional teaching methods often backfire at home. We dig into how to shift the entire context of your homeschool so that resistance decreases, nervous systems stay regulated, and learning actually happens.
I'm also sharing that I'll be featured at Afsaneh's Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit, where I'll be talking about picky eating from a whole-body perspective — not just behavior and sensory issues.
Connect with Afsaneh:
Website: mlccoaching.com
Free consultation call: mlccoaching.com
Instagram: @moradian.afsaneh
Facebook Page: MLC Homeschool Coaching
Resources Mentioned:
🎟️ Free Summit Registration: mlccoaching.com/summit-registration (May 6–21)
Private Facebook community — invitation included when you register for the summit
VIP Pass for lifetime access to all summit recordings (available at registration)

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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
24 min
May 04This Former Teacher's Guide to Going From School to Homeschool Even When Your Child Has an IEP with Janae Daniels // 65
**Homeschool Mini Series! I'm taking a few weeks to do a mini series focusing on homeschooling and home educating- perfect for those who are thinking about a change come fall or just need ideas for ways to keep learning fun and engaging this summer break!**
Are you terrified that you're not qualified to homeschool your child—especially if they have additional needs? Have you ever wondered if pulling your kids from the traditional school system could actually give them more of what they need? What if the rigid structure of a seven-hour school day is exactly what's working against your child?
In this episode, I'm sitting down with Janae Daniels—former middle school teacher, mom of six, and host of the School to Homeschool podcast—to talk about her unexpected journey from "homeschoolers are weird" to pulling four kids mid-pandemic and never looking back. Janae gets real about the messy first day, what de-schooling actually looks like (especially for older kids and kids with learning differences), and why one-on-one is always more effective than one-on-twenty-five. Whether you're just starting to feel that nudge or you've been sitting on the fence for a while, this conversation will give you the hope and practical perspective you need.
Connect with Janae:
Website: schooltohomeschool.com
YouTube: School to Homeschool
Instagram: @schooltohomeschool
Resources Mentioned:
The Underground History of the Education System by John Taylor Gatto

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Email: [email protected]
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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
32 min
April 30You Know Your Child Better Than Anyone: How to Start Homeschooling Without the Overwhelm or the Big Budget //64
**Homeschool Mini Series! I'm taking a few weeks to do a mini series focusing on homeschooling and home educating- perfect for those who are thinking about a change come fall or just need ideas for ways to keep learning fun and engaging this summer break!**
Are you feeling called to homeschool but have no idea where to even begin? Do you worry that you're not qualified — or that homeschooling is too expensive or too complicated for your family? What if you knew that the most important first step has nothing to do with curriculum at all?
In this episode, I sit down with Tina Hollenbeck — former public school ESL teacher, homeschool mom of two, and founder of the Homeschool Resource Roadmap — to kick off our homeschooling mini series. Tina shares how her years inside the public school system actually confirmed her decision to homeschool, and she breaks down how any mom can get started without overwhelm, without a big budget, and without having it all figured out first. Whether you're just considering it or finally ready to take the leap, this conversation is going to encourage and equip you.
Connect with Tina:
Homeschool Resource Roadmap (free curriculum database): homeschoolroadmap.org
The Homeschool Loft (parent resource center, Northeast WI): homeschoolloft.com
Find Tina on Facebook via The Homeschool Loft or The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
🎤 Catch Tina LIVE as a speaker at the Speaking Life Into Homeschool Expo — Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Waukesha Expo Center! Grab your tickets at speakinglife.co/homeschool
Resources Mentioned:
Homeschool Resource Roadmap — free database of 7,400+ curriculum providers searchable by subject, age, learning style, Christian/secular, and more: homeschoolroadmap.org
The Homeschool Loft — parent resource center: homeschoolloft.com
The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer — classical education reference book
Carol Joy Seid / Homeschool Made Simple — homeschoolmadesimple.net
Speaking Life Into Homeschool Expo — Waukesha Expo Center, August 16, 2026: speakinglife.co/homeschool

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Website: www.speakinglife.co/motherhood
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Christian Special Needs Moms: Simple Systems, Energy & Natural Support
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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
37 min
April 27Why Every Christian Mom Needs a Home Education Plan (Even If You're Not Homeschooling) // 63
Are you trying to figure out how to support your child at home but don't even know where to start? Do you feel like you're doing all the things but still not sure if it's enough — or the right things? Have you ever wondered if a personalized plan is only for families who are homeschooling full time?
This episode kicks off our Home Education Plan series, and it's for every mama — whether you homeschool, whether your kids are in public or private school, or whether summer is coming and you want to be intentional with that time. In this foundational episode, I break down what a personalized home education plan actually is, why every family needs one, and how to take your very first step without the overwhelm.
Resources Mentioned:
📋 Free Appointment Prep Advocacy Toolkit — Walk into any doctor's appointment, therapy evaluation, or IEP meeting feeling prepared, confident, and ready to advocate. 👉 speakinglife.co/advocacy

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Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler
Subscribe: Speaking Life Into Motherhood
Website: www.speakinglife.co/motherhood
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Christian Special Needs Moms: Simple Systems, Energy & Natural Support
Email Newsletter: https://speakinglife.co/subscribe/
Foundational Wellness Bundle + Freebies! https://link.doterra.com/VfA_h5
Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
15 min
April 16From Overwhelm to Breathing Room: Calm Connection Parenting for Neurodivergent and Highly Sensitive Kids With Jami Kirkbride // 62
Are you doing everything right and still feeling like nothing is working with your child? Have you wondered if you've somehow lost your ability to parent — even though it's working fine with your other kids? Are you exhausted, isolated, and desperate for someone to just tell you what to do next for your highly sensitive or neurodivergent child?
In this episode I'm sitting down with my dear friend, my own personal parenting coach, and one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to emotionally intense and neurodivergent kids — Jami Kirkbride. Jami is a professional counselor turned parent coach, podcaster, author, and mom of seven. She gets it from every angle — professionally and personally.
We're talking about her Calm Connection Parenting Summit — a FREE five-day online event coming up next week — and why it might be exactly what your family needs right now.
In this episode we cover:
Why the tools that work for your other kids may not work for your highly sensitive or neurodivergent child — and what to do instead. Jami walks us through all five days of the summit, from understanding what's happening beneath the behaviors on day one, to regulating your own nervous system on day two, to the systems and advocacy strategies I'm sharing live on day three. We also talk about what it really means to parent from calm, why complex kids need flexible tools instead of rigid schedules, and how to stop taking your child's emotional intensity personally — even when it feels like everything is directed at you.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Calm Connection Parenting Summit — FREE registration: [link] (I'm speaking LIVE on Day 3 — April 22nd!)
Calm Connection Parenting Podcast — search wherever you listen
Calm Connection Parent Coaching Program — [link]
Free Appointment Prep Toolkit — www.speakinglife.co/advocacy
Priority Plan Coaching — www.speakinglife.co/clarity
Connect with Jami Kirkbride: Podcast: Calm Connection Parenting Website: calmconnectionparent.com Coaching Program: Calm Connection Parent Coaching Program

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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
28 min
April 14Stop Leaving Empty-Handed: How to Advocate for Your Neurodivergent Child at Every Appointment //61
Are you walking out of appointments feeling dismissed, defeated, and like maybe you're the problem? Is your child holding it together everywhere else but falling apart at home — and nobody seems to believe you? Have you ever sat in a parking lot and cried because a provider made you feel like an overreacting parent instead of the advocate your child desperately needs?
In this episode, I'm getting personal about the moment a provider told me to get my struggling, non-sleeping son a clock — and what I did when I refused to accept that as the final answer. If you have a neurodivergent child, a highly sensitive child, or a child whose needs are invisible to everyone except the people living with them, this episode was made for you.
I'm walking you through three things you need before your child's next appointment so you stop leaving empty-handed — because God did not give you that gut feeling to ignore it.
In this episode I cover:
The reason your child's provider keeps dismissing you has nothing to do with whether you're right — and everything to do with what you're bringing into that room. I share the three things that change everything: how to document your observations as a witness, not just a worried parent; how to walk in with one clear, specific ask instead of six months of accumulated anxiety; and why you need to decide your next step before you ever walk through that door — because "wait and see" is the most common response for the kids who need help the most, and without a plan, dismissal will send you home defeated every single time.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Appointment Prep Toolkit — www.speakinglife.co/advocacy
Calm Connection Parenting Summit with Jami Kirkbride — I'll be live on April 22nd!
Priority Plan Coaching — Ready to know exactly what to do first for your child? www.speakinglife.co/clarity

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Website: www.speakinglife.co/motherhood
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Christian Special Needs Moms: Simple Systems, Energy & Natural Support
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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
11 min
April 09Teaching Yourself & Your Child to Hear God's Voice (Even If They Have Communication Differences) //60
Are you praying every day but still feel like you can't hear God clearly? Do you find yourself worrying to God instead of actually listening? If anxiety and overwhelm are drowning out God's voice in your life — and you're not sure how to help your kids connect with Him either — this episode is for you.
In this episode, I sit down with Heather O'Brien — prophetic healing coach, Bible teacher, and host of the Heal with God podcast — to talk about why anxious moms struggle to hear God, practical daily rhythms that open up space for His voice, and creative ways to teach even young children how to tune in to God in everyday life. Heather even shares a game she plays with her kids that had her 3-year-old pointing to the exact card God showed him — you won't want to miss it.
Connect with Heather:
Website: heatherobrien.net
Free Workshop: heatherobrien.net/workshop (Live Prophetic Healing Workshop — every third Monday of the month)
Podcast: Heal with God

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Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler
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Email: [email protected]
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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
27 min
March 26What Your Autistic or ADHD Child Is Picking Up From You — The Frequency Conversation No One Is Having //59
Did you know your child is picking up on your emotional frequency — even without a single word being spoken? And that for kids with autism, ADHD, or other additional needs, they may be even more sensitive to what you're putting out? This conversation stopped me in my tracks and I know it's going to do the same for you.
In this episode I am joined by Kelsey Redd — mental health counselor, mom of four, adventurer, and host of the Intentional Motherhood podcast. Kelsey spent years working with clients navigating severe trauma, addiction, infertility, and grief before discovering that holistic approaches — mindfulness, energy work, and mind-body connection — were creating breakthroughs that traditional talk therapy alone couldn't achieve. After her own journey through infertility, the birth of her miracle twins, postpartum depression and anxiety, Kelsey made it her mission to help moms stop surviving motherhood and start actually enjoying it.
In this episode we talk about the real science behind how your thoughts create physiological responses in your body, what emotional frequency actually is and why it's not "woo woo," how your kids are literally synchronizing with your energy at home, and what you can do about all of it — starting today. We also get into something really close to my heart, which is how all of this applies specifically to moms of kids with additional needs, and how our faith connects beautifully to every single piece of this conversation.
This episode is the deep dive that follows my solo episode this week — if you haven't listened to that one yet, go back and start there first. It sets the perfect foundation for everything Kelsey shares here.
Connect with Kelsey:
Podcast: Intentional Motherhood
Website: creatingintentionalmothers.com
Free guides and resources for intentional moms available on her website

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Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler
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Website: www.speakinglife.co/motherhood
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Christian Special Needs Moms: Simple Systems, Energy & Natural Support
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Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
38 min
March 23You're Not Just Tired, You're Overstimulated — The Mindset Shift Every Exhausted Mom Needs //58
Are you waking up already behind before your feet even hit the floor? Are you scrolling first thing in the morning and calling it rest — only to feel more depleted than before? What if the thoughts you're choosing every single day are quietly shaping the life you're living?
In this episode, I'm getting real about the difference between distraction and intentional thinking — and why the mindset shifts you make today might be one of the most important things you do for yourself and your family.
I share honestly about my own struggle — not just with negative thoughts, but with distraction — and how I had to start asking myself some hard questions about what I was feeding my mind and why. We talk about why your brain gets stuck in threat-scanning mode (especially as a special needs mom), what scrolling is actually doing to your nervous system, and three simple but powerful things you can start doing this week to begin renewing your mind on purpose.
This episode is the foundation for our upcoming guest episode with Kelsey Redd — mental health counselor and host of the Intentional Motherhood podcast — where she breaks down the neuroscience and science of energy and frequency behind everything we discuss today. You're going to want both!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
PEACE Framework (free download + newsletter): speakinglife.co/peace
doTERRA Adaptiv, Frankincense, and Breathe blend
Upcoming guest episode with Kelsey Redd — Intentional Motherhood podcast: creatingintentionalmothers.com
Proverbs 23:7 and Romans 12:2

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Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler
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Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Christian Special Needs Moms: Simple Systems, Energy & Natural Support
Email Newsletter: https://speakinglife.co/subscribe/
Foundational Wellness Bundle + Freebies! https://link.doterra.com/VfA_h5
Speaking Life Into Homeschool Group Coaching Program: http://www.speakinglife.co/homeschoolplan
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
16 min

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