Writing for Wellness

In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, host Jill Wright sits down with Amanda to explore the realities of self-care for parents, especially those raising neurodivergent children. Amanda shares her perspective on why traditional self-care advice often feels inaccessible and how parents can reframe self-care to fit their unique needs.A key part of this discussion is Amanda’s Writing for Wellness Workshop—a transformative space where parents can use writing as a tool for self-care, reflection, and emotional support. She explains how writing can be a powerful outlet for processing emotions, reducing stress, and building a community of understanding and connection.If you've ever felt too exhausted or overwhelmed to engage in self-care, this episode will give you fresh, practical ways to nurture yourself without adding more to your already full plate.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why traditional self-care feels impossible for many parents✅ How to redefine self-care in a way that actually works for you✅ The connection between self-care and writing as a healing tool✅ How the Writing for Wellness Workshop provides support and community✅ Practical ways to integrate self-care into your daily routineAbout Amanda:Amanda Preston is the CEO of Deer Creek Family Support & Therapy, a multidisciplinary mental health clinic specializing in supporting neurodivergent families. She also runs Amanda Preston Co, offering parent support and online courses. She is an author, the founder of a national nonprofit, a social worker, and is raising 8 neurodivergent children through adoption.Connect with Amanda:www.amandaprestonco.com www.instagram.com/the_neurodivergent_bunch https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558139671326 Resources Mentioned: The Best Way to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-best-way-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-kids/id1601675882?i=1000665410662 Episode with Megan Champion from Mothers Together: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-hard-days/id1601675882?i=1000683276691 Writing for Wellness Workshop: https://amandaprestonco.com/writing-wellnessSubscribe and Review:If you loved this conversation, share it with a friend and tag us on social media! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review, it helps so much! 🧡Follow Jill Wright:Website:⁠ ⁠www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠@growlikeamother⁠⁠