Ep 172:From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Ellen Helps Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Reclaim Their Health

Join host Christine of Lean and Clean as she welcomes Ellen from Creekside Health Coaching. Ellen, a full-time teacher and health coach, shares her journey of parenting neurodivergent children, the challenges they faced, and the importance of a holistic approach to health coaching. Discover how Ellen supports parents and professionals, emphasizing self-care, stress management, and work-life balance. Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional, this insightful conversation offers valuable advice on achieving a balanced and healthier life.Ellen Smalley is the owner and certified Master Health and Wellness Coach at Creekside. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Health Promotion and minored in Nutrition at The University of Alabama. She also earned a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In Birmingham, she interned as a cardiac rehabilitation exercise physiologist, a position she also held at FirstHealth hospital system in Pinehurst, North Carolina. She recently earned her Master Health and Wellness certification through AFPA. Because she believes in offering the highest quality of service for her clients, she took the National Board Health and Wellness Coach Certification exam and is awaiting the results!00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:12 Ellen's Background and Journey01:12 Challenges with Neurodivergent Children03:04 Nutritional Protocols and ADHD04:15 Health Coaching Approach05:21 Balancing Work, Life, and Health07:39 Personal Health Struggles and Realizations13:59 Health Coaching Packages and Virtual Sessions16:50 Final Thoughts and EncouragementConnect with Ellen:socials are:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562791004074Facebook Group called ADHD Superheroes (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306039023907253/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creekside_health_coachingWebsite: www.creeksidehealthcoaching.comDO YOU HAVE AN IDEA OR A GUEST FOR THE PODCAST?EMAIL [email protected] the Newsletter with Recipes!  https://christines-newsletter-6c6f5c.beehiiv.com/subscribeTry FIT  for muscle recovery (the best) https://Makewellness.com/6AB6F864A7SOURDOUGH CLASS LINK. https://fitnesschefchris.thrivecart.com/sourdough-made-simple/Verywell https://verywell.beehiiv.com/subscribe?_bhba=423234c8-51c2-41f4-9242-621249ee4cc1Healthy Growth  https://the-letters.beehiiv.com/subscribe?_bhba=423234c8-51c2-41f4-9242-621249ee4cc1vidiq.com/FitChefhttps://the-letters.beehiiv.com/subscribe?_bhba=423234c8-51c2-41f4-9242-621249ee4cc1Find Your Voice Challenge: https://dothethingformula.com/findyourvoicechallenge?am_id=christine9952https://linktr.ee/Chrisnoelhealthcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@coachchrisnoel4509?sub_confirmation=1