Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Systems, Special Needs Parenting, Rhythms, Holistic Health, Self Care, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities
Are you a Christian mom exhausted from parenting a child with special needs? Are you worried your child is not developing normally, but have been told to "wait and see"? I'm Elyse, Speech Language Pathologist, Wellness Coach, and mom who has walked this journey. After being dismissed by providers about my own son's needs, I had to learn how to advocate fiercely—and I discovered how often exhausted moms like us are told to just "wait and see" when we know something more is needed. That's why I created Speaking Life Into Motherhood. Each week, you'll gain the tools and confidence to advocate for your child with ADHD, autism, or developmental differences. You'll learn natural wellness strategies that actually simplify your life (not complicate it), discover simple systems that create healthy rhythms for your neurodivergent family, and receive biblical truth that meets you right where you are in the trenches of motherhood. Whether you're navigating IEPs, searching for alternatives to medication, or just trying to get through the day with energy left for yourself, this podcast equips you with what you need to make the best decisions for your child—and finally feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
Episodes
Feeling overwhelmed in the beautiful, messy middle of the holidays? Need permission to breathe? Struggling with complicated feelings instead of picture-perfect joy?
This short holiday episode is a gentle reminder that the Prince of Peace came to us in the chaos—not in perfection. I share permission to slow down, reflect, and rest as we close out 2025, and invites you to join an upcoming online gathering to work on your "motherh...
42// From Chaos to Peace: Business Systems Every Special Needs Mom Needs | Energy for Exhausted Moms
Are you drowning in chaos while managing work systems that actually function? What if the bedtime battles and morning meltdowns aren't about your kids—but about missing the same systems you'd never tolerate at work?
What would change if you treated your home with the same intentionality you give your business?
In this episode, I share my own journey from drowning in chaos (both at work and home) to discovering that simple,...
Are you curious about frankincense but not sure how to actually use it? In this episode, we're exploring the ancient oil that was precious enough to be gifted to baby Jesus—and discovering why modern science is now backing up what people have known for thousands of years.
We'll dig into the biblical significance of frankincense (hint: it was a declaration of divinity, not just a fancy gift), plus the exciting research comi...
Are you lying awake at night wondering if you're doing enough for your kids? Do you feel like you're constantly comparing your child's development to others? What if peace isn't found in perfection, but in presence?
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Schoettle, author of The Anxious Parent and mama of four (with a 20-year age gap between her oldest and youngest!). Jessica shares her incredible journey from ...
Are you grateful—or just exhausted?
Can you find thankfulness when motherhood feels impossible?
What would change if you gave yourself permission to celebrate small obedience instead of demanding perfection?
In this Thanksgiving special, I'm sharing my heart about finding real, honest gratitude even when life feels overwhelming. I reflect on my the last year from autoimmune flares and job misery to launching this podcast and bu...
- Why are we always surprised when the holidays arrive—and when our kids (and us!) aren't at our best?
- How can you protect your child's nervous system when literally everything about their routine is changing?
Children who thrive on rhythms and routines can't suddenly keep it together when everything changes. In this episode, you'll learn practical strategies for transitioning to holiday rhythms, protecting...
Do you know taking care of yourself is important but find yourself the first one to neglect it?
What if you could create personal rhythms that align with your God-given mission instead of just adding more to your to-do list?
Are you exhausted from parenting kids with additional needs and feeling like you have nothing left to pour into your marriage?
In this conversation, I had so much fun sitting down with my personal coach Aubree Fel...
Are you exhausted from trying to keep up with rigid schedules that fall apart the moment life doesn't cooperate?
What if your ADHD or autistic child could have the predictability they need WITHOUT the stress of time-blocked schedules?
Have you ever had a day so hard you just wanted to quit - but somehow you made it through smoothly? What if you could create THAT feeling on purpose?
After saying goodbye to our beloved dog, I woke ...
Have you ever had a day where you're just barely getting by - trying not to fall apart while every little thing your kids say feels like nails on a chalkboard?
What if you could have a simple plan for those hard days that's easy enough to remember even when your brain is foggy, but practical enough that it actually works?
Are you tired of white-knuckling your way to bedtime and wondering why you can't just handle the &...
Are you constantly overwhelmed by decisions and drowning in the chaos of special needs motherhood? What if one simple tool could help you find clarity and purpose on even your hardest days? Could having a mission statement be the anchor you've been searching for?
In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my journey from infertility and miscarriage to discovering my God-given mission as a mom. I share how that moment of...
- Are you running on empty, trying to care for everyone else while your own tank is bone dry?
- Do you feel like you know what Scripture says but can't seem to make it move from your head to your heart?
- What if the answer to having more energy for your kids isn't another therapy to add to the schedule—but actually learning to nourish and rest your own body first?
In this episode, Bethany Thomson, a registered dietitia...
- Are you struggling to understand why you're grieving so deeply for someone you've never met personally?
- Do you feel angry that you have to explain violence and tragedy to your children when they should be innocent?
- Are you wondering how to help your family process unexpected loss while maintaining their sense of safety and faith?
Episode Overview
In this raw episode, I address the profound impact of Charlie Kirk...
Are you exhausted from feeling like your special needs child is stuck in perpetual elementary school because they don't read, write, speak, or do math?
Do you wonder if God has abandoned you when your child faces constant rejection and you're drowning in decision paralysis about what they really need?
What if there was a Biblical foundation that could give you direction for homeschooling any child - regardless of their ab...
Are you exhausted from watching your child struggle in the classroom while feeling like you're missing something important?
Do you suspect your child needs support but don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the options?
What if the key to helping your wiggly, unfocused child isn't another diagnosis, but addressing foundational reflexes that never properly integrated?
In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany ...
Is that nagging feeling in your heart telling you something about your child's development? In this first episode of our Back to School series, we're diving deep into the question every concerned parent faces: "Does my child have special needs?"
Join me as we explore the wide spectrum of what "special needs" really means - from food allergies and ADHD to sensory processing and behavioral challenges. You...
- Are you exhausted from hitting dead ends with doctors who never ask about your diet, leaving you feeling like poor health is just "normal"?
- Do you struggle to show up as your best self for your family because you're constantly tired, achy, or lacking confidence in your own skin?
- What if God's design for healing was simpler and more accessible than you ever imagined - found right in the creation story?
In t...
Do you feel so buried under the responsibilities of motherhood that you've lost touch with who you are?
Are you constantly dropping the ball and feeling like you can't keep up, no matter how hard you try?
Episode Overview
Aubree Felderhoff, SPARK coach for moms and host of the top-ranked Mom Intentional podcast, shares her incredible journey from a seven-year battle with mystery illness to helping overwhelmed moms redis...
Does the lack of summer structure leave you feeling overwhelmed and your child struggling with transitions?
Are you tired of repeating the same directions over and over while your child seems to tune you out?
Summer can feel chaotic when familiar routines disappear. In this episode, Elyse shares three game-changing ways to use visual supports in your home that will help reduce stress, improve communication, and bring calm to your dai...
Are you wondering if your child's speech disfluencies are normal or something to be concerned about?
Do you feel like your doctor keeps telling you to "wait and see" while your mama heart is telling you to seek help now?
Are you struggling to know how to support your older child who continues to stutter despite receiving speech therapy?
In this encouraging episode, I sit down with Briann Morbitzer (Ms. Bri), a speech-la...
- Are you sitting in the NICU wondering if your micro preemie will not just survive, but actually thrive and live independently?
- Do you have an older child with special needs struggling to find their purpose?
- Have medical professionals told you to "prepare for the worst" and you're searching for hope that God's plans are bigger?
Episode Overview: Meet Bethany Bacon who defied every medical prediction when sh...
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