213. 4 Mindset Shifts to Break the Push-Crash Cycle with Chronic Illness

Hey friend,  Do you ever push yourself to get everything done, only to crash afterward? Have you noticed that trying to “catch up” on a good day sometimes leaves you exhausted for days? What if shifting the way you think about caring for your body could help you break the push-crash cycle? I’m Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you’re dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you’re not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms — even in the middle of a full, demanding life. Many moms living with chronic illness get stuck in the push-crash cycle. On the days you feel a little better, you push yourself to catch up on everything. But the next day your body crashes — leaving you more exhausted than before. In this episode, I talk about why this pattern happens and how a few simple mindset shifts can help you move from constantly pushing your body to nurturing your body at a sustainable pace. We’ll walk through four mindset shifts that can help protect your energy, support your nervous system, and break the cycle of overdoing it and paying for it later. This conversation connects with several of the Power 9 habits, including Rest, Stress, Emotions, and Spiritual health. Resources and Links Mentioned Chronic Health Coaching https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Magnesium Cream HERE Lymphatic Cream HERE Natural Product store: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals 196. Why Emotional Stress Turns Into Pain and Inflammation and How to Feel Better 192. 3 Fast Stress Relief Tips to Support Your Nervous System When Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Connect With Me Contact: https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube: https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps: Join the Facebook group for support and community Book a 1:1 Chronic Health Coaching session