Special Kind of Motherhood- Neurodivergent, Neurodiverse, Homestead, Start A Garden, Holistic Health, Natural Remedies
Homesteading and Holistic Living for Special Needs Families **TOP 2% of Podcasts in the World** Do you want to switch to more natural products in your home, but every time you try to, you end up feeling overwhelmed by all the options and information out there, so you just give up? Wanting to have a garden to grow food for your family, but you don’t have the time to research how to get started? Does it feel like your dreams of homesteading and holistic living will never happen because of the extra cost it would take? Feel like if you can’t do this whole natural living thing perfectly, there’s no point at all in even trying? Welcome, friend! This podcast is going to help you learn how to work towards your dream for homesteading, gardening, and holistic living in small, simple steps that WON’T overwhelm you. Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a wife, Jesus follower, and Mom to some amazing kids. As I began having children, we quickly realized that several of our kids had some special needs. This sent me on a journey of nonstop research and countless hours of trying to figure out ways that I could make changes to our lifestyle to help my children thrive, despite the challenges. I was so stressed out, feeling like I needed to change everything at one time. I was keeping up with therapies, dietary changes, communication challenges, while also trying to implement this holistic lifestyle, and I was BURNT OUT. I finally realized that this all-or-nothing mentality was keeping me paralyzed from actually making real, lasting, progress on my goal for helping my kids. I had to decide to start making one small change at a time, then build from there. It was a process of learning to let go and rest in Jesus, to learn that even if I couldn’t get rid of all of the toxins in our home, or only give my family organic food, Jesus had me on this journey to better health for my family and I had to do it in a way that was sustainable as a busy Mom caring for my neurodiverse kids. And you know what? Because I was willing to slow down and take small intentional steps towards changing our food, growing a garden, switching to natural products, and learning how to prepare holistic remedies for my family, it meant that over the years this has just become a way of life for my family. Without stress, or overwhelm, or constantly feeling like I wasn’t doing enough. I’ve learned to walk this holistic journey in a way that works for me AND my family. If you’re ready to hear from another Mama who understands the extra challenges we face every day while parenting our kids with special needs, who can come alongside you on this journey, showing you how to take simple steps towards better health for your family, then this is the podcast for you! Pop in your earbuds, reheat your coffee for the third time and let’s do this! Connect with me: Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialkindofmotherhood
Episodes
Hey friends,
Being a mom is amazing. It's honestly the most rewarding thing I've ever done...and also the most challenging. If you find yourself at a point in life where self-care is nonexistent, you're feeling more irritable than you would like, and the joy of motherhood seems to be gone, then I want you to stop what you're doing now and listen as my guest, Katie Keene, shares QUICK and simple ways you can begin to take care of yo...
Hey Mamas,
Maybe you're just getting started on this journey of creating a healthier lifestyle for your family and you want to find healthier options for your personal care and cleaning products, but the LONG list of ingredients is SO overwhelming to you. You may feel like you don't know where to start so instead you give up and use the same (toxic) products....and then you feel guilty that you can't seem to get this figured out......
Hey Mamas,
Are you looking to grow some nutritious food for your family? Sweet potatoes are a favorite in my house and I love growing them in my backyard garden, but purchasing sweet potato slips from the store can get EXPENSIVE. One thing I have realized over my years of gardening is how EASY it is to start your own sweet potato slips and how much money it can save...win/win!!! Join me today on the podcast and I will...Hey Mamas,
If you're looking to cook from home more, but you aren't sure where to start when it comes stocking your pantry, then today's episode is for you!
Join me as I share what I keep in my pantry during the spring/summer to successfully cook quick and healthy meals for my family!
Ashley
Hey Mamas,
If you've been wanting to cook healthy meals for your family, but you're tired of creating a weekly meal plan that you didn't stick to...again....then this episode is for YOU!
I want to share with you how I create healthy meals at home for my family, without feeling stressed out or overwhelmed with how to keep up with the task of cooking daily.
Ashley
Hey Mamas,
If you have a child with food aversions, I KNOW trying to feed them a balanced diet can be so stressful. I have been there, friend.
I know what it's like to stress over whether or not your child is going enough nutrients in their diet, planning out ways to encourage them to eat new foods...only to have the plan fail.
And that's why I want to share this amazing tip with you that I stumbled upon by accident when it comes...
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Have you noticed your child struggles to focus? Does it feel like they constantly need to be moving and at times that can interfere with daily activities?
I want to share 4 tips with you that I have found to be helpful in working WITH my children and the way their brains operate so that all of their needs are being met and they are able to focus more. Whether your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or not, these tips ...
Hey friends,
If you have a child with SPD, you know the struggles that can come around mealtimes. It can be hard to find ways to encourage your children to try new foods without creating battles around the dinner table.
I have found one EASY tip that has been helping my children to try more vegetables without any stress or pressure from me and I can't wait to share it with you today!
Do you have a favorite tip for encouraging your...
Hey friends,
I know as a Mom who has children with disabilities it can be hard at times to feel connected and involved with others. If you've been longing for a community to support you on the parenting journey, but you haven't been sure HOW to find them, then this podcast episode is for you! I am going to share with you why I think homesteading is a great avenue to building community and also shares some simple ideas on how you ...
Hey friends,
If you're just getting started with your garden, you may think it is too early to begin planting, but there is likely plenty of things you can plant in March!
If you aren't sure where to get started, join me on the podcast where I will share what I am planting this month in my own garden. You will leave this episode feeling inspired to start planting!
Ashley
Hey friends,
As a neurodiverse family, we can often face criticism from others because our life may look different from those around us. Not only can this add additional stress to our already stressful life, but it can also be really emotionally draining.
Today on the podcast I want to share with you 5 questions I ask myself when dealing with criticism from others to process the criticism and move forward in a constructive way. Ho...
Hey friends,
Let's chat today about a quick and effective method for starting an in-ground garden bed! If you have poor quality soil or limited space, this will still work for you!
Ashley
Hey friends,
Spring is almost here! Are you still trying to figure out what the best option will be for growing your garden this year? It can be overwhelming to decide between a container garden, raised bed gardens, or in-ground gardens, right? Today I want to share with you 6 reasons why you will love starting a raised bed garden. We will also talk the details of getting ...
Hey friends,
Have you been wanting to learn more about medicinal herbs? Maybe you're wanting some natural and ready-made options for your family that can help when you're struggling with anxiety, cold, flu, or even digestive issues.
Today I want to share with you 3 of the amazing medicinal herbs that I grow in my backyard. Not only are these herbs easy to grow, but they also can save you a lot of money when you choose to grow you...
Hey friends,
Maybe you've decided that you definitely want to start a container garden this year, but you aren't sure what you can plant in your containers? I got you! Join me on the podcast today where I will share what supplies you need to get your container garden started and some of my favorite plants that I LOVE growing in containers.
Ashley
Hey friends,
Have you been wondering if starting a container garden would be a good fit for you? Join me on the podcast today where we will talk about the benefits of growing produce in containers.
Ashley
Hey Mamas,
I know like me, so many of you spend SO much time caring for your family. If you have a child with a disability, you might spend endless hours caring for them, researching how to help them...all the things. And while it is SO worth it, we do have to take a look at what impact this could be having on our own health.
Today I want to share with you my journey to burnout and how I am making my own health a priority this yea...
Hey friends,
Today I want to share with you 7 of my favorite books to keep as a resource guide when it comes to all things gardening, homesteading, and holistic living.
Ashley
Hey friends,
If you or someone in your house struggles to either fall asleep or stay asleep at night, you know how terrible sleep deprivation can be and how desperate we get for some sleep! From feeling irritable, emotional, getting sick more frequently, an increase in brain fog, and so much more....not getting enough sleep is HARD on our bodies.
I have been there, friend. I want to share with you 7 natural solutions I have used f...
Hey, friends!
If remember when I started my first garden... I was so excited and dove right in to all.the.things. In some ways, I got ahead of myself and ended up wishing I had slowed down and planned things out a little better beforehand! Today I want to help you learn from my mistakes by sharing with you 3 questions you should ask yourself before starting your garden this spring!
Ashley
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