Neurodiverse Family Life - Reclaiming Self-Care For Moms | Self-Care, Autism, Sensory Overload
Top-ranked podcast for neurodiverse families & self-care coaching in the U.S (PodStatus) ** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** I help women with neurodiverse husband and kids prioritize self-care to thrive Hey lovely, is your husband neurodiverse, or are you a mom of a child with autism? Likely it is both. Are the daily demands of family life leaving you with little time for self-care? Do you feel your emotional needs are forgotten? Is your identity fading away under the weight of everyday responsibilities? Friend, I am glad you are here. This podcast will help you prioritize your self-care with simple planning solutions that empower you to rebuild your life and set healthy boundaries while still fulfilling your roles as a wife and mom. Hey, I’m Christina—married 18 years to a neurodiverse man and mom of three neurodiverse kids. For years, I tried to fix our home environment, hoping to ease the sensory and communication challenges in my neurodiverse family. But no matter how much I read or how many Christian experts I listened to, nothing bridged the gap between meeting everyone else’s needs and caring for myself. I was exhausted carrying so many responsibilities while my needs were unmet. My husband was frustrated with his limitations and didn’t know what to do. My neurodiverse kids needed my help to navigate a world they didn’t always understand, but their meltdowns and challenges were overwhelming and exhausting at times. My health began to decline as I focused on making our marriage and home life optimal for my spouse and kids to prevent the cycle of problems. I reached a breaking point when I realized that prioritizing my well-being wasn’t selfish—it was essential. That’s when I turned to simple planning solutions to create space for self-care. This podcast is here to guide you on a journey of self-care and healthy boundaries without sacrificing your roles as a wife or mom. By embracing a holistic approach rooted in biblical values, I rediscovered the vibrant woman God created me to be. Now, I want to help you reclaim your identity, heal your heart, and reconnect with the life you love. If you’re ready to begin your self-care journey, grab your sanity latte and listen in as we take another small, intentional step toward a peaceful, healthier you. *** Contact -> hello@christinamariepaperie.com Learn -> https://christinamariepaperie.com Instagram -> @christinamariepaperie Facebook -> @christinamariepaperie Wanna work with me to jumpstart your self-care ? There are three options for you! 📩 Become an insider when you join my email list https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast 🎙️ Follow the Podcast for authentic and realistic weekly encouragement ❤️🩹Want personalized one-on-one support? https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/
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Have you ever wished you could understand the thoughts swirling around in your husband's mind? Guest Jeremy Rochford gives insight into the minds of neurodiverse husbands.
Jeremy Rochford has his BA in Communications (PennWest University) and is a Trauma Informed Certified Life Coach and Austims Specilist who specializes in helping Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Families understand communication, culture, and their own unique fami...
Fall is full of gorgeous leaves, harvest festivals and pumpkin pie lattes. For some kids, Fall also means Halloween decorations that can be scary for neurodiverse kids. Here are tips to help your kids process and respond to Halloween decor that is scary for them.
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While we can chat about all the tips and tricks for doing self-care, we also need to look how life at home can be restructured to have less challenges. This is not making the home environment conflict free (because that is not possible), but looking at the highest causes of conflict and finding a way to revamp it to fit your neurodiverse family. Because the more conflict you endure, your need for self-care increases.
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This week I share practical ways to teach your kids to wait their turn while helping your husband understand and accept the interruptions that come with a neurodiverse household.
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At the end of a exhausting and long day, time to unwind before bed is needed. Your mind is moving rapidly and you want to relax.
Sometime our go-to method of unplugging from the world is actually connecting with the world by scrollling.
If you want to unplug from this pattern, listen to my two tips to change this habit.
Screenzen for phones and computer https://screenzen.co/#getapp
I found one of the best ways to enjoy life every day, especially when facing repeated challenges, is to live seasonally. And on this episode, the Queen of Seasonal Living, Lisamarie Landreth, is sharing extremely practical tips how you can add seasonal moments with as little as 1 minute a day. She shares her personal experience living seasonally with limited time and a budget. I highly encourage you to check out her amazing notes l...
We all have movies we’re glad never to watch again, and for me, that movie is Groundhog Day. I know, I know, it is a beloved classic, but watching the same day over and over again was painful for me.
When we have a neurodivergent spouse and children, life can sometimes feel the same way. As though every day is a repeat of the one before it, with the same problems on repeat, with little change.
Over the past few years, I&rsquo...
90 | 7 Crucial & Early Signs Of Chronic / Autoimmune Illness To Watch For Moms Of ADHD Autistic Kids
Listening to wives and moms in neurodiverse families, one of the most common topics are the chronic or autoimmune illnesses women are dealing with. As the complexity of life increases, prioritizing health is a key item ignored in women's lives. Often, the neglect eventually cathces up. Listen to the 7 early signs you could be dealing with chronic health issues.
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Many women have basic understanding of their cycle, usually when they ovulate and their expected period. But there is SO much more to understand for not only your fertility but overall health. I share many tips to make the shifts in your cycle easier and suggestions if your period is irregular. Also when you will look your best to get family photos!
- Menstrual Phase - Bleed: Winter
- Follicular Phase - Rise: Spring
- Follicula...
You have spent many hours getting your kids ready for school beginning, shopping, labeling and going over their schedule. After weeks of preparation you send them off to school. And in a few short weeks the sickness and colds begin. These are my sensory friendly remedies you can stock up ahead of time and be prepared for the cold season. Because we both know going into a store with sick kids to find mediciine is n...
I love viewing our abilities and challenges with an executive function viewpoint, because it is a leveling field. Everyone has executve function skills they are weaker in and stronger in others, whether or not the person is neurodiverse. By focusing on our executive function strengths as individuals, you can find ways as a family to work together that richly reflects everyones uniqueness.
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Smart But Scattered 2nd edition ...
Caring for a Neurodiverse Family could feel an uphill battle with little success to show. But there are hidden successes if you know where to look for it. It is timeto change our perspectives and see all the amazing challenges you have pushed through. If you are feeling discouraged, this is the episode is for you friend.
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Dr. Stephanie Holmes is a trailblazer regarding advocating for neurodiverse couples and families within a Christian framework. She shares her personal wisdom raising a family in a time neurodiversity was not understood and how she managed her self-care. There are so many good lessons she shares with us. Also if you are a movie buff, check out their Holmes Cinema Clues in the show notes. You will see movies in a completely dif...
Let's walk through one of the self-care categories of the J.O.Y. planner to see how you could use it. The focus for this episode will be on our mind, our mental and emotional health. Also note it is the Hearing Heart and not Healing Heart app.
Also the opportunity to join the Kickstarter is less than two weeks so jump on board!
Journey Of You Planner
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It is story time, let's chat about two different women using the Journey Of You Planner. First is a single mom with a young neurodiverse kid. The second story is a woman married 20 years to a neurodiverse man and most of her kids are living on their own. We will explore how tiny steps in these women lives can add up over time to grow their self-care and be intentional in their relationships.
Journey Of You Panner Kickst...
It is time! The Journey Of You or J.O.Y. Planner is finally launched on Kickstarter. At it's very essence this is a planner system which allows you to ensure your self-care happens on a weekly basis, be intentional in your important life roles and manage your long to-do list. My "why" for using the planner is being in a neurodiverse family, yours may be different. Maybe you are a caregiver or dealing with autoimmune challen...
The time has come! I will be launching my Kickstarter for the Journey Of You (J.O.Y.) planner on July 21st. This is the system I have used over a decade protect my time and self-care but also invest into my important roles. I encourage you to take a leap and invest in yourself.
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If you need a laugh, this episode is for you. I have found so much joy in the unique way my kids see the world. And I have used it to help increase my joy, especially in those hard moments with them.
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The more you hide yourself and your daily problems, the more hollow and discontent you will feel. Pretending all if fine, when each day feels a battle field is a recipe for sadness and burnout. We shouldn't sugar coat life nor ignore the challenges those with autism or ADHD in our family are experiencing. But we can find a way to authentic on various levels in everday life so we no longer feel like a chameleon, hiding our tru...
If you are serious about your self-care and also need to manage a lengthy to-do list, this episode is especially for you. After many iterations of this planner system, I will soon be launching my Kickstarter to bring it to life. This planner is great for any woman in a neurodiveres family but also for any woman who is a caregiver, dealing with autoimmune issues or their spouse is strugging with addictions.
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