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Choosing self-care means overcoming some limiting beliefs such as we aren’t worth it or that we can’t leave things undone to take the time to rest. In today’s episode, Amy, Sara, and Carrie discuss how self-care is a form of worship, how Jesus taught us to take time away, and learning to rest in the present moment. Don’t miss it.

March 23, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:19-     Intro
• 1:10-     Leaving Things Undone
• 3:14-     Letting Go of Pride 
• 8:07-     Self-Care as Worship
• 11:12-   Limiting Beliefs
• 17:39-  Choosing Rest
• 25:48-  Practice the Present Moment
• 28:09-  Closing

Episode Links & Resources

• Seven Steps to Help you Breathe by Amy J. Brown
• Choosing Rest by Sally Breedlove
• Monthly Goal Chart Calendar
• Take Heart Self-Care Permission Slip
• Scriptures: I Corinthians 10:31, Isaiah 30:15, Matthew 11:29 , Exodus 34:21  

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Today Sara reminds us that self-care isn’t selfish, it’s protecting your well-being, and the importance of saying no. She encourages us to set boundaries and  the necessary act of making self-care a practice in our daily lives as special needs moms.

March 17, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:20-    Intro
• 1:30-    Defining Self-care
• 3:30-    Vital
• 4:53-    Learning to Say No
• 8:30-    Push Back
• 10:09-  Boundaries
• 12:25-  Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Seven Steps to Help You Breathe by Amy J. Brown
• Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
• Take Heart Self-Care Permission Slip

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Self-care is an act of choosing rest or Sabbath for our body, mind, and soul. God was the perfect example for us when he created the world, and Jesus took time away from his ministry to rest and pray. Today, Carrie shares the 5 “P’s” of Self-care and encourages us to not allow guilt or shame to prevent us from self-care.

March 9, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:20-     Intro
• 1:31-     Crashing plates
• 4:05-     Sabbath Rest
• 7:47-     Defining Self-care
• 8:36-     5 “P’s” of Self-care
• 11:56-  Practical Tips
• 13:31-  Blessing
• 14:52-  Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Choosing Rest by Sally Breedlove
• Scriptures Mentioned: Mark 6:31, I Cor. 10:31
• Seven Steps to Help You Breathe by Amy J. Brown
• Take Heart Self-Care Permission Slip

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• Find Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime

Self care is not an extravagant extra for special needs moms, it is essential for soul care. Limiting beliefs keep us from self-care, but with Amy’s Seven Steps to Help You Breathe, you will be encouraged to take care of your mind, body, and soul. 

March 2, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:20-    Intro/Self-Care Challenge
• 1:38-    Essential Self-Care
• 4:56-    Soul Care
• 6:30-    7 Steps to Help You Breathe
• 7:01-    Limiting Beliefs
• 8:29-    Rest
• 9:03-    Evaluate
• 10:01-  Adapt
• 10:51-  Tell Your Story
• 12:19-  Ask for Help
• 14:48-  Enjoy
• 17:01-  Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Essentialism by Greg McKeown
• Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 11:30
• Seven Steps to Help You Breathe
• Take Heart Self-Care Permission Slip

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• Find Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime

Limiting beliefs, care fatigue, creative ways to find connection, and connecting with others during a crisis are all topics on this week’s collaborative episode. Amy reminds us to lay aside our limiting beliefs about connection. You never know who God is going to bring into your life at just the right moment.

February 23, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:21-    Introduction
• 1:08-    Kindred Spirits
• 2:48-    Limiting Beliefs
• 10:30-  Creative Connection
• 17:53-  Connection surprises
• 23:20-  Connecting in Crisis
• 28:12-  Be Specific
• 31:38-  Prayer
• 32:46-  Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Anne of Green Gables

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• Find Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime

What real or perceived obstacles do you need to overcome to connect with others as a special needs mom? Today, Sara Clime encourages us to list these on paper, find creative ways to overcome these barriers, and most importantly reminds us to be vulnerable. In vulnerability we find connection.

February 16, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:21-     Intro
• 1:41-     Valid Feelings
• 3:21-     Overcoming Obstacles
• 6:58-     Vulnerability
• 8:53-     Iron Sharpens Iron
• 13:26-  Prayer
• 14:27-  Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Scriptures mentioned: Proverbs 27:17

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• Find Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime

Connection is crucial for thriving and having JOY in this special needs journey, first with God, then through relationships with others. Carrie shares some practical tips on these types of connections, their importance, and a lovely story of how God orchestrates our friendships.

February 9, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:19-   Intro
• 1:09-   Created for Connection
• 3:48 -  Connection to Jesus 
• 7:59 -  Friendship
• 10:42- God Provides
• 15:18- Rest for You
• 17:22- Psalm 36
• 18:22- Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Simply Tuesday by Emily P. Freeman
• Institute for Patient & Family Centered Care
• Scriptures Mentioned: Psalm 36:5-9

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• Find Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime

Limiting beliefs make connection difficult for special needs moms. Today, Amy shares some of the common limiting beliefs we experience, a stirring personal story when she shut out a friend, and six practical tips for overcoming excuses, so we can take steps toward deep meaningful connection.

February 2, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:22- Intro
• 1:09- Connection: Healthy Habit?
• 4:07- Shutting Out a Friend
• 9:14- An Armor of Limiting Beliefs
• 10:35- Practical Connecting Tips
• 12:55- A Prayer For Friendship
• 13:47- Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Scriptures Mentioned: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 (NIV)
• Brene Brown Quote in Psychology Today
• A Blessing for Friendship by John O’Donohue from To Bless the Space Between Us (Pg. 43).

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• Find Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime

Today’s collaborative episode uses Psalm 23 as a reminder of the importance of crying out to God and grieving loss and change in our lives as special needs moms. Amy, Sara, and Carrie also discuss our constant companion, adjusting to the new normal of invisible disabilities, and the significance of giving yourself grace. You don’t want to miss this episode. 

January 16, 2021

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:23:     Intro
• 1:05:     Crying out
• 3:37:     Honest with God  
• 7:47:     Don’t Wait for Real Life
• 10:53:  Constant Companion 
• 14:00:  Wheelchair Ramp
• 18:43:  Reminders
• 23:40:  Pay Attention 
• 27:38:  Give Yourself Grace
• 30:00:  Psalm 23

Episode Links & Resources

• Scriptures mentioned in this podcast: Psalm 22 & 23
• Podcast Carrie mentioned Why Engaging Your Story Requires Anger at God by Adam young The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast
• Teaching From Rest by Sarah McKenzie. (Page 3).

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Today Sara shares her struggle with the term “new normal”, and the fighting posture special needs moms take on while caring for their kids. She encourages us in understanding what finding a new normal means. (I don’t want to give away the secret) and how to find joy in the waiting. You won’t want to miss her special needs mom pep talk that may bring you to  tears and her thoughtful prayer for you. Don't miss this one!

Timestamps & Key Topics:

• 0:23 -  Intro
• 1:05 -  Nothing to Do With It
• 3:22 -  Choices  
• 5:00 -  Fighting Posture
• 7:08 -  Purposeful Waiting
• 8:06 -  Liturgy of the Ordinary
• 11:27- Stay in the Moment
• 12:22- Encouragement & Prayer
• 14:30- Outro

Episode Links & Resources

• Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren (Chapter 8)

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• Find Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclime