Working with Complex Kids with Michelle Choairy

In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman has a heartfelt conversation with Michelle Choairy, a dedicated mother and advocate for complex children. Michelle opens up about her personal experiences raising a child with a rare genetic disorder, sharing the challenges, emotional hurdles, and inspiring triumphs she has encountered along the way.Michelle's story highlights the power of mindfulness in fostering resilience, self-compassion, and gratitude amidst the demands of parenting. She provides practical insights on how to integrate mindfulness into daily life, manage stress and overwhelm, and prioritize self-care while advocating for a child's needs. Through her organization, Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, Michelle offers a supportive community and valuable resources for mothers of children with disabilities, empowering them to find strength, clarity, and connection.You will be inspired by Michelle's resilience and dedication to both her child and her own well-being. This episode offers a powerful reminder that motherhood is a journey of continuous learning, growth, and self-discovery. By embracing mindfulness, mothers can cultivate inner peace, navigate challenges with grace, and find moments of joy and connection amidst the beautiful chaos of parenting.REFERENCED LINKS:https://wisdom4complexkids.com/https://www.facebook.com/wisdom4complexkidswww.instagram.com/michelle.choairyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michellechoairy/Send us Fan MailSupport the showGRAB AN OFFER🎁 Free Resource: 120 Coping Skills: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills💛 Coaching for the Mom CEO: https://www.amigamoms.com💡 Coaching for Child Therapists: https://www.thekidclinician.com/💚 Coaching & Community for Latinx Therapists: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.com/ABOUT MEI'm Vanessa, the therapist who helps high-achieving adults become the best version of themselves, not just at work, but in the rooms that matter most. I host the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, named the #1 Latino Mental Health Podcast in 2026 by Feedspot. I believe the people who give everything to everyone else deserve to stop surviving and start living intentionally.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL🎧 Podcast: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/📋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/counselorvdejesus/🎤 Speaking & Workshops: https://www.freetobemindful.com/speakingDISCLAIMERFree to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed...