Moms in Neurodiverse Families | Autistic Spectrum, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Parenting, ASD, Neurodivergent

Christina Marie, Self-Care Coach, Christina Marie Paperie
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** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** Hey lovely, is your husband neurodiverse, or are you a mom of a child with autism? Are the daily demands of family life leaving you with little time for self-care? Do you feel your emotional needs are forgotten? Is your identity fading away under the weight of everyday responsibilities? Friend, I am glad you are here. This podcast will help you prioritize your self-care with simple planning solutions that empower you to rebuild your life and set healthy boundaries while still fulfilling your roles as a wife and mom. Hey, I’m Christina—married 16 years to a neurodiverse man, mom of three neurodiverse kids, emergency manager, and business owner. For years, I tried to fix our home environment, hoping to ease the sensory and communication challenges in my neurodiverse family. But no matter how much I read or how many Christian experts I listened to, nothing bridged the gap between meeting everyone else’s needs and caring for myself. I was exhausted carrying so many responsibilities while my needs were unmet. My husband was frustrated with his limitations and didn’t know what to do. My neurodiverse kids needed my help to navigate a world they didn’t always understand, but their meltdowns and challenges were overwhelming and exhausting at times. My health began to decline as I focused on making our marriage and home life optimal for my spouse and kids to prevent the cycle of problems. I reached a breaking point when I realized that prioritizing my well-being wasn’t selfish—it was essential. That’s when I turned to simple planning solutions to create space for self-care. This podcast is here to guide you on a journey of self-care and healthy boundaries without sacrificing your roles as a wife or mom. By embracing a holistic approach rooted in biblical values, I rediscovered the vibrant woman God created me to be. Now, I want to help you reclaim your identity, heal your heart, and reconnect with the life you love. If you’re ready to begin your self-care journey, grab your sanity latte and listen in as we take another small, intentional step toward a peaceful, healthier you.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    50 | Kids Always Sick (So You Get Sick Too): My Sensory Friendly Immune Boosting Remedies

    It’s never fun being sick, especially for kids. When your child has sensory challenges, a simple cold can turn into a search of remedies that don’t send them running. In this two-part series, I’m sharing some of my favorite approaches, beginning with immune-boosting options to help prevent illness or shorten the time you and your kids are sick. Remember having a plan for sick days is a form of self-care.   Resources:  Elderberry syrup home made recipe: I usually omit the dried echinacea because of the grittier taste Fire Cider Recipe  Kid Friendly Version  I also add range slices and cinnamon sticks Food based vitamin C    ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available   📩 Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list.   Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom. Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus!  We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    18 min

  2. 26 NOV

    49 | 3 Simple Options When Feeling Utterly Hopeless & Your Neurodivergent Family Is Craving Holiday Joy (Wk 4)

    At first the frustrations, misunderstanding and unmet needs slowly build up and are easier to ignore.  However, over time, these thoughts can become overwhelming and all you can see are the problems, the differences and the lonelienss. Added onto these overwhleming feelings are the holidays and the last thing your interested in is celebrating. Toxic positivity isn't the answer to this hopelessness, but what is? I have glimmers of hope to share from my own experience. Hosanna Revival One Thing I Ask 5 Year Journal   Did you miss the earlier weeks? ➡ Check out Week 1  Week 2   Week 3   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available   📩 Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom. Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus!  We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    17 min

  3. 19 NOV

    48 | When Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Collides With Christmas Prep: Week 3

    As the seasons change and holiday tasks start to pile up, do you find yourself spending most days stuck inside? With more to do, it’s easy to slip into working longer hours. In more ways than one, that stagnant routine can take a toll on both your physical and mental health. I believe taking the tiniest of steps will add up for our good, so join me for Week 3 of preparing our mind and bodies before the Christmas rush begins.    Did you miss the earlier weeks? ➡ Check out Week 1 and Week 2. ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available   📩 Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom. Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus!  We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    18 min

  4. 12 NOV

    47 | Holiday Baking & Shopping Taking A Toll? Join Week 2 Of 4 Protecting Your Sanity While Loving Your Neurodivergent Family

    All the "should do" tasks on our list multiplies with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the festivities in between. On one hand, we hold onto our idealized vision of a joyful holiday season, but on the other hand, we're faced with the stark reality of the bittersweet challenges our family is navigating. Usually as a wife and mom, we focus on keeping the peace to our detriment. I am encouraging you to focus on yourself, so join me on week 2 of our journey as we prepare together. Magnesium Rich Foods: Hulled Hemp Seed, Amaranth, Pumpkin Seeds, Sprouted Oats, Brazil Nuts Probiotic/Fermented Foods: Yogurt, Fermented Sauerkraut, Kefir, Cultured Sour Cream, Kimchi, true Sourdough bread (contains only sourdough starter, no yeast or lactic acid)   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available   📩 Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom.   Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus! We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    20 min

  5. 5 NOV

    46 | Holiday Stress Wreck Your Health? Week 1 Of 4 Sanity Prep BEFORE The Craziness & Tips For Neurodivergent Kids)

    I love Thanksgiving and Christmas, the whole holiday season. So many special traditions. These were moments I’ve always looked forward to sharing with my future family. Life shifted as I realized the holiday season with a neurodiverse husband and kids meant unique challenges I wasn't prepared for. That's why prioritizing your and my self-care is crucial. Join me for a special 4-week series where we’ll focus on preparing our health and sanity before the holiday craziness kicks in. This series is designed especially for moms navigating the joys and stresses of neurodiverse family life, helping you protect your wellbeing while celebrating what matters most. ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available Resources:  🦘Aussie Trace Minerals (also on Amazon) 🥤LMNT Electrolyte Drink  💧Glass Water Bottle   Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom. Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus! We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    22 min

  6. 29 OCT

    45 | Exhausted & Sleep-Deprived Mama: How-To Guide For Better Sleep When Raising Austistic | ADHD Kids

    I was told ALL THE TIME to get better sleep by health providers but no one could really provide me a guide, except "go to bed earlier".  Not helpful in my situation and likely not yours either. From years of frustration, here are my tips to slowly transforming your sleep.  A shout out to Heidi and Thaddeus from Dreamwalkerz whose videos have helped tremendously. Resources: All of these glasses I purchased on my own: My First Pair (never wore these in public) https://a.co/d/fREiDRh Second Pair (looks a little less Miami Vice) https://a.co/d/fREiDRh For Kids https://a.co/d/iGtGpi5 My FAVORITE Pair I saved for ! https://dreamwalkerz.ai/products/pretty-in-pink Episode 9 Exhausted Caring for your Neurodiverse Family? Discover 5 Ways to Build an Evening Routine That Prioritizes You     Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom. Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus! We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    28 min

  7. 22 OCT

    44 | My Kids Are Loud, My Husband Needs Quiet — And I’m Stuck In The Middle Of My Neurodivergent Family

    I am a big fan of having a game plan for the unique challenges we face in neurodiverse families.  But for many years I was stuck in the middle (with no plan) between my husband's needs for a quieter home and my kids being endless energy bunnies. Over many conversations, strategies and practices we began finding success using these steps.     Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom. Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus! We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    19 min

  8. 15 OCT

    43 | Family Chaos Reigning? 2 Routines That Regulate The Entire Neurodivergent Family

    Have you ever been so tired that you started crying out of sheer exhaustion—but the situation was so ridiculous you couldn’t help but laugh too? It's obvious everyone is at their limit in your family, so what do you do? Here are two routines we use in our family for moments exactly like this.   Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom. Loved This Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Your feedback helps more listeners find the show and join the journey.   Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus! We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

    17 min
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** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** Hey lovely, is your husband neurodiverse, or are you a mom of a child with autism? Are the daily demands of family life leaving you with little time for self-care? Do you feel your emotional needs are forgotten? Is your identity fading away under the weight of everyday responsibilities? Friend, I am glad you are here. This podcast will help you prioritize your self-care with simple planning solutions that empower you to rebuild your life and set healthy boundaries while still fulfilling your roles as a wife and mom. Hey, I’m Christina—married 16 years to a neurodiverse man, mom of three neurodiverse kids, emergency manager, and business owner. For years, I tried to fix our home environment, hoping to ease the sensory and communication challenges in my neurodiverse family. But no matter how much I read or how many Christian experts I listened to, nothing bridged the gap between meeting everyone else’s needs and caring for myself. I was exhausted carrying so many responsibilities while my needs were unmet. My husband was frustrated with his limitations and didn’t know what to do. My neurodiverse kids needed my help to navigate a world they didn’t always understand, but their meltdowns and challenges were overwhelming and exhausting at times. My health began to decline as I focused on making our marriage and home life optimal for my spouse and kids to prevent the cycle of problems. I reached a breaking point when I realized that prioritizing my well-being wasn’t selfish—it was essential. That’s when I turned to simple planning solutions to create space for self-care. This podcast is here to guide you on a journey of self-care and healthy boundaries without sacrificing your roles as a wife or mom. By embracing a holistic approach rooted in biblical values, I rediscovered the vibrant woman God created me to be. Now, I want to help you reclaim your identity, heal your heart, and reconnect with the life you love. If you’re ready to begin your self-care journey, grab your sanity latte and listen in as we take another small, intentional step toward a peaceful, healthier you.

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