Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs Moms

Lauren Lowery
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Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs Moms is your go-to podcast for breaking through the emotional struggles of raising a child with a disability. Hosted by a life coach and mom who truly gets it, each episode is packed with no-nonsense advice to help you stop living in survival mode, ditch the guilt, and keep from burning out. If you've ever thought… -I feel like I’m failing my child -No one understands what I go through every day. -I can’t keep up with everything -No matter how much I do, it never feels like enough … Then you aren't going to want to miss an episode!

  1. 4h ago

    238. The Acceptance Shift Every Special Needs Mom Needs

    Have you ever caught yourself thinking This shouldn’t be happening. Things arent supposed to be this hard. Once iIfix this, then I’ll finally be okay. As special needs moms, it's easy to spend so much of our mental energy fighting reality. We resist the diagnosis.We resist the uncertainty.We resist the lack of control we have over it all.  Our brains are wired to treat difficult circumstances as problems that need to be solved. But when those problems are outside of our control—as they so often are in special needs parenting—we end up stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful mindset shifts I've ever learned that helps with acceptance.  We'll talk about why acceptance is often misunderstood, why your brain naturally resists it, and how practicing acceptance can reduce stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion.  You’ll learn: Why acceptance is not the same as approval or giving upHow resisting reality creates unnecessary emotional sufferingWhy your circumstances don't have to change before you can experience more peaceA simple way to begin practicing acceptance in your own life this week If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to leave a rating and review or share it with another special needs mom who could use this reminder today. And if you're ready to stop living in survival mode and start creating more peace (even with all the challenges you face) I’d love to support you inside my coaching program. Go to lowerylifecoaching.com/coaching to learn more

    11 min

  2. Jun 25

    237. 5 Tips for the Anxious Moms

    Book a Consult Call: https://lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall/ As moms of disabled children, anxiety can feel like just part of the job description. We tell ourselves we're just being responsible, staying prepared, or thinking ahead. But sometimes what we're actually doing is trying to solve problems that don't exist yet, replaying unanswered questions, and trying to control things that simply aren't ours to control. In this episode, I'm sharing five simple tips that can help you stop spiraling and ruminating.

    30 min

  3. Jun 18

    236. The Secret to Finding Yourself Again (MVP)

    Our priorities change. Our bodies change. Our schedules change. But many moms also feel like they have lost a sense of who they even are anymore once they start a family. In this MVP episode replay, I share what actually keeps moms from doing the things they once loved, and the secret to finding themselves once again. Medical Binder Link: lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder To learn more about working with me, book a consult call: https://lowerylifecoaching.com/consultcall/

    19 min

  4. Jun 11

    235. How to Stop the Cycle Compare and Despair

    In this Coaching Hotline episode, I'm coaching a special needs mom who can't seem to stop comparing her child (and herself) to other families. But what if comparison isn't actually the problem? In this episode, you'll learn why comparison feels so painful, what you're making it mean about your child and your future, and how to stop letting other people's journeys determine how you feel about your own. To submit your own request for coaching, send an email to lauren@lowerylifecoaching.com

    26 min

  5. Jun 4

    234. The Two Sides of You

    Most of us were never taught how to manage and control our emotions without suppressing them. Instead, many of us learned that some emotions are "good" and should be encouraged, while others are "bad" and should be avoided, pushed away, or are problems to be solved. But what if emotional regulation isn't about getting rid of difficult feelings at all? In this episode, I'm sharing the powerful lesson in managing emotions that comes from an old parable. I dive into what true emotional regulation looks like, why fighting certain emotions often makes them stronger, and how learning to make room for all of your emotions can create more peace, resilience, and self-compassion.

    22 min

  6. May 28

    233. The Action Audit

    Want to learn more about working with me? Go to https://lowerylifecoaching.com/coaching/ Ever feel like no matter how hard you try and how much you do, you still aren't getting the results you want in life? This episode breaks down a tool that helps you focus on the right actions, those that truly move the needle, so you can dramatically shift your results with less time and energy.

    29 min

  7. May 21

    232. How Your Self-Concept Shapes Your Life

    How would you describe yourself? “I’m always overwhelmed.” “I’m bad at consistency.”“I’m awkward.”“I’m not disciplined.”“I’m smart."“I’m just not someone with a lot of energy.” What if some of the things you believe are “just who you are” are actually patterns your brain learned, practiced, and reinforced over time? In this episode, we’re exploring the surprising difference between identity and habit, and how repeated experiences slowly become self-concepts that start shaping your behavior, your confidence, your nervous system, and your expectations of yourself.

    22 min

  8. May 14

    231. The Emotional Whiplash of Special Needs Motherhood

    This past week was FULL of special needs mom life. Appointments, Make-A-Wish, Special Olympics, end-of-year school celebrations and field trips, caregiver trainings, paperwork, and so much more. All in the same week. And that emotional whiplash can take you out if you don’t know how to process it. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to use coaching tools in the middle of actual real life as a special needs mom. I’m giving you a peek inside how I coached myself through the challenges, and how it impacted not just my life but the lives of those around me.  >>>Book a Consult Call

    27 min
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Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs Moms is your go-to podcast for breaking through the emotional struggles of raising a child with a disability. Hosted by a life coach and mom who truly gets it, each episode is packed with no-nonsense advice to help you stop living in survival mode, ditch the guilt, and keep from burning out. If you've ever thought… -I feel like I’m failing my child -No one understands what I go through every day. -I can’t keep up with everything -No matter how much I do, it never feels like enough … Then you aren't going to want to miss an episode!

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