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Crush the guilt - break the chains!

Release Date: 05/01/2024

Description: Send us a Text Message.Title: Crush the guilt - break the chains!Summary: In this solo episode, Valerie, the host of Special Needs Moms Circle of Strength outlines five key steps to break the chains of guilt by acknowledging it, reframing perspective, setting boundaries, releasing perfectionism, and practicing self-compassion.Key Points:Introduction: Valerie introduces the episode, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the challenges faced by special needs parents and providing a platform for their narratives of resilience and strength.Acknowledging Guilt: Valerie highlights that feeling guilty is a natural emotion for parents of special needs children, reflecting their deep love and concern. Acknowledging and accepting these feelings is the first step toward managing them.Reframing Perspective: She encourages reframing negative thoughts into opportunities for growth and learning, emphasizing gratitude and resilience in facing challenges.Setting Boundaries: Valerie discusses the necessity of setting boundaries to preserve mental and emotional well-being, advocating for saying no to commitments that drain energy and contribute to guilt.Releasing Perfectionism: Letting go of the notion of being a perfect parent is crucial. Embracing imperfection and focusing on progress rather than perfection can alleviate guilt and stress.Practicing Self-Compassion: Valerie emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself, practicing self-care regularly, and recognizing the strength and resilience within.Closing: Valerie concludes by reminding listeners of their remarkable strength and courage as special needs parents. She encourages them to Live with Intention, Embrace the Journey, and draw from the circle of strength that surrounds them.Call to Action:Join the Special Needs Moms Circle of Strength Facebook community for connection and support.Share the podcast with others and leave a rating and review if you've enjoyed it.  Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk Link for the book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happinesshttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX  (Canada)Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrengthLearn more about your host at:https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/

Explicit: No

Do you know what an Enneagram is? Angela O'Brien shares how it helped with her relationships, especially parenting.

Release Date: 04/17/2024

Description: Send us a Text Message.Introduction:Angela O’Brien is a mom of 2, professional organizer, Enneagram coach, and host of the podcast, 'Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms.' After spending 18 years raising her kids and advocating for her daughter, who has Down Syndrome, Angela took her love of home organizing and turned it into a business where she speaks to, and coaches fellow special needs moms through their clutter so that they can reclaim the space, freedom, and energy to do what they love. She especially enjoys speaking to them weekly through her podcast, providing tips, resources, and encouragement along the way.  Angela lives in Dallas, TX with her husband and daughter and is constantly trying to find her way to a beach!Angela shares her journey as an Enneagram coach and a special needs mom.The Enneagram helped Angela navigate her identity beyond being a special needs mom and discover her strengths.The Enneagram is a Personality Typing framework based on motivations rather than behaviors, fostering compassion and self-awareness.Angela explains the Enneagram as a tool for understanding motivations, fostering empathy, and discovering personal gifts and weaknesses.The Enneagram has positively impacted Angela's relationships, including her marriage and parenting.Angela shares her experience raising her children, Dan and Casey, the latter diagnosed with Down syndrome.Initially overwhelmed, Angela embraced advocacy and connected with the disability community, leading to significant life changes.Angela emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts and seeking support from fellow special needs moms.Reflecting on her journey, Angela wishes she had trusted her instincts earlier and encourages seeking connections with like-minded individuals.Angela highlights the transformative power of connecting with other special needs moms, providing essential support and understanding.Both Angela and the host share experiences of feeling isolated due to their children's disabilities and finding strength through community.Angela shares the importance of being present and grateful for each moment, learning from past regrets and embracing gratitude.The host resonates with Angela's experience, acknowledging her own journey toward present moment awareness.Angela and the host discuss the importance of physical exercise for maintaining overall well-being, especially for aging parents of children with disabilities.They emphasize the need for consistency in physical activity and share personal strategies for shifting negative emotions through movement and music.Where to Find Angela:Website: YourSpaceReclaimed.netInstagram: @YourSpaceReclaimFacebook: Your Space ReclaimedPodcast: Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms (Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major platforms)Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys KyshchukLink for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happinesshttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX  (Canada)Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrengthLearn more about your host at:https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/

Explicit: No

Ep. 96 MOM CHAT: Honesty On Building Friendships As An Adult w/ mom guests Rhyan & Rachael

Release Date: 03/13/2024

Description: What if moms recorded their conversations when they got together? There’s something wonderful about having casual conversations on a specific topic when out to dinner, having coffee, drinking wine or on a walk with other moms. We wanted to capture these conversations and share them with you. In this episode and once a month going forward, we will be joined by some of our HER Circle members (HER Circle is the mom community created by HER Health Collective) for special episodes called, Mom Chats. In this Mom Chat episode, we are joined by two of our cherished HER Circle members, Rachael and Rhyan. We will be discussing the topic of adult friendships and friendships in motherhood specifically developing, nurturing and maintaining friendships. Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics: Adult friendships and motherhood with HER Circle members. Childhood and teenage friendships. Childhood friendships and college bonding. Friendship dynamics throughout life. Friendship shifts from childhood to adulthood. Adult friendships and their evolution. Friendship and commitment challenges. Friendship and support networks for moms. Challenges of being an older mom in a neighborhood of younger moms. The value of friendships among moms at different stages of motherhood. Vulnerability and energy levels in adult friendships. Coping mechanisms and fear of loss in friendships. Social withdrawal and unreciprocated connections. The value of connections and feelings of rejection. Gender differences in communication styles. Episode Notes and Resources: HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon. The Life Council by Laura Tremaine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herhealthcollective/support

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Valerie's year long goal is about to be realised!

Release Date: 02/21/2024

Description: Send us a Text Message.SHOW NOTESSpecial Announcement:●      Book Launch on February 26th, coinciding with host's husband's birthday●      Book Title: "The Shine Principle: The Special Needs Mom's Path to Strength, Hope, and Happiness"●      Available for Kindle version launch Book Description:●      Filled with inspiration, empowerment, and heartfelt stories●      Designed for special needs moms seeking support, understanding, and empowerment●      Offers practical tips, heartfelt stories, and support for navigating challenges of raising special needs children Purpose of the Book:●      Empower moms to prioritize self-care and resilience using the Shine Principle●      Encourage moms to dare to dream and create a better future for themselves and their children The Shine Principle:●      S: Say yes to self, embrace self-care and self-love●      H: Have a relationship with something greater, find strength in faith and purpose●      I: Be an inspiration, unleash inner light and resilience●      N: Nutrition, nourish body, mind, and soul●      E: Exercise, cultivate wellness through movement Behind the Scenes of Writing Process:●      Journey filled with highs and lows, doubts, and perseverance●      Collaborated with experts to enrich the book's content Snippets from the Book:●      Personal story of journey to motherhood and resilience●      Importance of saying yes to self and prioritizing self-care Invitation to Book Launch Party:●      Facebook Live event on February 26th at 2 p.m. Central Standard Timehttps://www.facebook.com/valerie.arbeau.5●      Special deal: Kindle version available for 99 cents on launch day only Contributing Authors:●      Linda Zelnick●      Katie Smith●      Rebecca Wilcox●      Shelley Simpson●      Mitzi Ann Love●      Linda VickersLINKS:Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys KyshchukLearn more about your host here:https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrengthHere's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrengthLearn more about your host at:https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/

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Take Heart

Release Date: 09/26/2020

Authors: Amy J Brown, Carrie Holt and Sara Clime

Description: Take Heart is a podcast for special needs moms by special needs moms. It is a place for special needs moms to find authentic connection, fervent hope and inspiring stories.

Explicit: No

The Ashley & Grace Podcast Show

Release Date: 09/24/2020

Authors: Kimberly & Viri

Description: New podcast weblog, special needs, moms on a journey sharing their story via podcast.

Explicit: No

The Fly Autism Mom Show

Release Date: 04/28/2021

Authors: Kellie Halliburton

Description: The Fly Autism Mom Show is a Pleasant Judgment free escape for Moms and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs.

Explicit: No

The Hopeless to Hopeful's Podcast

Release Date: 09/23/2020

Description: Hopeless to Hopeful is a podcast tailor made for special needs moms. The weekly show is formatted to provide empowerment, education, and inspiration for moms, including practical tips and engaging guest that are moving special needs children and their families to live lives filled with hope.

Explicit: No

Joyfully Unexpected

Release Date: 06/03/2021

Authors: Jennifer Jordan

Description: Joyfully Unexpected is a podcast to empower special needs moms to take back control of your life and live the life they've always wanted even if it looks different than they've imagined.Each week we will discuss tips and tricks to help special needs moms get more done and run their life like a boss!

Explicit: No

Motivation & Meltdowns (Diary of a Working Mom)

Release Date: 09/02/2020

Authors: Tori Benson

Description: A podcast that provides idea's, tips, new perspective, and emotional real goodness based on my experience as a special needs parent and working mom. This podcast is a perfect listen if you are a special needs parent, A family or friend of a parent with a special needs child, a teacher of special needs students, any working moms and basically anyone looking for new perspective into life and maybe laugh a little.

Explicit: No

Circle of Strength

Release Date: 08/18/2020

Authors: CircleOfStrength

Description: This Podcast is created to Encourage people in conquering livelihood struggles.

Explicit: No

Special needs

Release Date: 08/17/2020

Authors: Bhavya Siva

Description: Info about people with special needs Cover art photo provided by Jenn Evelyn-Ann on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jenn_azraimages

Explicit: No

sprinkled with strength | special needs podcast

Release Date: 09/24/2020

Authors: Jillian Pettit

Description: Raising kids with special needs can be challenging, lonely and overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. This is a community of mamas to laugh with, to cry with and feel accepted by - our stories might be different but we are the same. On the days when therapies, IEP meetings, and life, in general, feels unbearable, we are sprinkled with the strength we need to get by. This podcast will help you find your special needs mama tribe, uncover your personal strengths and see the light in what can feel like a very dark tunnel. Grab a coffee or glass of wine, your headphones (adult language possible!) and get ready to chat with your new best friend.

Explicit: No

Momswithkids

Release Date: 03/02/2022

Authors: Ruth Onyancha

Description: Moms needs alone time sometimes.

Explicit: No

An Amazingly Ordinary Life

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: Sheri Tharp

Description: Host Sheri Tharp gives a behind-the-scenes look at the world of special needs through conversations with individuals with special needs, parents of special needs children, as well as professionals who work with the special needs population. Her weekly podcast gives insight into the highs and lows of the special needs life while building community and redefining "normal".

Explicit: No

Special Needs, Special Families

Release Date: 03/21/2022

Authors: Jeremy Egberts

Description: Raising awareness of the special needs community through interviews of families about life children who have special needs.

Explicit: No