Helen's Story - From Nurse to SEN Warrior

Meet Helen Wheeler – the SEN mum turning chaos into community. From raising three children with additional needs to building a following of over 25,000 parents online, Helen shares her raw, honest journey of advocacy, resilience, and support.Episode SummaryThis week on the Boss Mums Circle, Carly sits down with Helen Wheeler, a single mum of three who’s redefining what it means to parent with strength, honesty, and humour in the face of SEN challenges.After stepping away from her nursing career to support her struggling son, Helen began documenting her journey on TikTok — and her openness struck a chord. With over 15,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 10,000 on Instagram, Helen has built a thriving community where parents can find comfort, guidance, and solidarity.In this episode, Helen opens up about:Parenting three children with different SEN needs (including ADHD and ODD)How sharing her raw, unfiltered story online became a lifeline for other parentsThe creation of her SEN guide and free email templates to help families navigate the systemWhy fitness, Zumba training, and humour keep her grounded through the chaosHelen calls it “winging it” — but what she’s really doing is inspiring thousands and building a movement of support for SEN parents everywhere.What You’ll Learn in This Episode The power of vulnerability in creating community onlinePractical tools and resources for navigating SEN challengesWhy self-care matters (and how Helen finds hers through the gym and Zumba)How one mum turned her personal struggles into support for thousandsConnect with Helen WheelerTikTokInstagramDownload her free SEN guide + templates Buy Helen's SEN Guide - AmazonJoin the Boss Mums CircleIf you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share it with another mum who might need to hear this story today.Follow us on InstagramLike us on Facebook If this episode resonates, share it with another mum who needs to hear Helen’s story. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps more Boss Mums find the support they deserve.The Boss Mums Circle Podcast is produced by Your Voice Here. Visit www.yourvoicehere.co.uk to find out how they simplify podcasting and make it easy for you to get your voice heard.