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What do you think first thing in the morning?
Not your plans.
Not your to-do list.
Not who you need to be for everyone else.
But the very first thought that arrives before you are fully awake.
In this episode, we gently explore what happens in that quiet, foggy space between sleep and waking. The moment when your emotional brain comes online before logic, before perspective, before reassurance. For many parents, especially parents carrying the weight of caregiving and responsibility, this is where anxiety, self-criticism, and fear often show up first.
If you wake up already feeling behind, tense, or bracing yourself for the day, there is nothing wrong with you. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect, scan, prepare.
Together, we talk about why morning thoughts feel so intense, why they are often unkind, and how much shame can dissolve once you understand the biology behind them. We explore the patterns your mind returns to, how distraction can sometimes mask deeper feelings, and what it looks like to notice your thoughts without spiralling into them.
This is not an episode about fixing your mindset or forcing positivity. It is about awareness, gentleness, and learning how to meet your mind with understanding instead of resistance. Even shifting your state by five percent can change how your day unfolds.
If you are a parent of an autistic child, if mornings feel heavy, rushed, or emotionally loaded, this conversation is for you.
Listen in when you are ready.
No pressure.
No performance.
Just space to breathe and feel a little more steady.
Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net.
Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support.
Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE
If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at [email protected]
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What do you think first thing in the morning?
Not your plans.
Not your to-do list.
Not who you need to be for everyone else.
But the very first thought that arrives before you are fully awake.
In this episode, we gently explore what happens in that quiet, foggy space between sleep and waking. The moment when your emotional brain comes online before logic, before perspective, before reassurance. For many parents, especially parents carrying the weight of caregiving and responsibility, this is where anxiety, self-criticism, and fear often show up first.
If you wake up already feeling behind, tense, or bracing yourself for the day, there is nothing wrong with you. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect, scan, prepare.
Together, we talk about why morning thoughts feel so intense, why they are often unkind, and how much shame can dissolve once you understand the biology behind them. We explore the patterns your mind returns to, how distraction can sometimes mask deeper feelings, and what it looks like to notice your thoughts without spiralling into them.
This is not an episode about fixing your mindset or forcing positivity. It is about awareness, gentleness, and learning how to meet your mind with understanding instead of resistance. Even shifting your state by five percent can change how your day unfolds.
If you are a parent of an autistic child, if mornings feel heavy, rushed, or emotionally loaded, this conversation is for you.
Listen in when you are ready.
No pressure.
No performance.
Just space to breathe and feel a little more steady.
Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net.
Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support.
Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE
If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at [email protected]