EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 49 MIN
Healing From Within: How Self-Care Transforms Caregiving
from Parenting Severe Autism · host Shannon Chamberlin
Send us Fan MailEDIT: I NO LONGER SUPPORT, ENDORSE, OR RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM DUE TO FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY INVOLVING MY MEMBERSHIP.This one's about us. The caregivers. Not the children.After watching my health deteriorate despite years of consistent workouts and healthy eating attempts, I found myself drawn to a program focused on nervous system recalibration. What happened next shocked me. Through specialized therapy techniques and somatic healing, I experienced physical transformations as my body released stored trauma. Mysterious swelling disappeared, facial tension loosened, and for the first time in years, I felt my nervous system reset from its perpetual fight-or-flight state.The revelation came when I connected this personal healing journey to my observations of my son with severe autism. Like a baby bird who trembles at the sight of its mother, my son's behaviors seemed directly influenced by my internal state. This mirror effect isn't limited to autism – it appears throughout nature, from wild animals to domestic pets. As the Dog Whisperer taught us, animals respond to our internal energy more than our external commands.By shifting my focus from controlling my son's behaviors to regulating my own nervous system, unexpected changes began occurring in our household. When I stopped emotionally engaging with triggering patterns and simply stated, "I hope you get tired of this soon," long-established negative cycles began to dissolve. For autism parents perpetually stuck in hypervigilance mode, this approach offers a different path forward. While it won't cure autism, regulating our own nervous systems may create the calm foundation our sensitive children desperately need. The program I've joined provides tools for identifying food sensitivities, appropriate exercise levels for the state of your nervous system, and therapeutic techniques for processing stored trauma.If you've tried everything to help your child but haven't invested in healing yourself, this might be the missing piece. Our children mirror our energy more than we realize – what might change if you recalibrate from within?AngelSense DeviceAngelSense GPS Monitoring Device Tracker For Kids, Teens, ElderlyView My Summer Supplies Shopping Cart!iHerb supplies some of the safest summer products for sunscreen, bug screen, and stress management!Organic Herbal Liquid Tinctures For You!Mountain Rose Herbs supplies carefully formulated tinctures that fit in with our busy lifestyle.Magnesium Citrate Nervous System SupportNOW Foods - Magnesium Citrate Nervous System Support 400 mg. - 240 Vegetable Capsule(s) NOW Foods MaRhodiola AdaptogenicNervousSystemsupportThese are some of my favorite products - Organic with no fillers, no flow agents, and no synthetics.Organic Matcha TeaI enjoy the calming and strengthening benefits of this tea.Select a Size TV Screen Impact ProtectorHeavy Duty. Extensively tested; will deflect any thrown remote control or a toy.Therapressure Brush 6 Pack Latex FreeSpecial Supplies Sensory Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing 6 Pack Latex Free StimulateCalmDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.comGet Podcast Merch at the following link: https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Parenting-Severe-Autism-podcast/100083292374893/Email: [email protected]
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Send us Fan Mail EDIT: I NO LONGER SUPPORT, ENDORSE, OR RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM DUE TO FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY INVOLVING MY MEMBERSHIP. This one's about us. The caregivers. Not the children. After watching my health deteriorate despite years of consistent workouts and healthy eating attempts, I found myself drawn to a program focused on nervous system recalibration. What happened next shocked me. Through specialized therapy techniques and somatic healing, I experienced physical transformations as ...
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