Neurodiverse Family Life - Reclaiming Self-Care For Moms | Self-Care, Autism, Sensory Overload

Christina Marie | Neurodiverse Family Support & Self-Care Coach
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Top-ranked podcast for neurodiverse families & self-care coaching in the U.S (PodStatus) ** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** I help women with neurodiverse husband and kids prioritize self-care to thrive Hey lovely, is your husband neurodiverse, or are you a mom of a child with autism? Likely it is both. 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 18 years to a neurodiverse man and mom of three neurodiverse kids. 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. *** Contact -> hello@christinamariepaperie.com Learn -> https://christinamariepaperie.com  Instagram -> @christinamariepaperie Facebook -> @christinamariepaperie Wanna work with me to jumpstart your self-care ? There are three options for you! 📩 Become an insider when you join my email list https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast  🎙️ Follow the Podcast for authentic and realistic weekly encouragement ❤️‍🩹Want personalized one-on-one support? https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/

  1. 6d ago

    93 | My Top Screentime Scrolling Solutions For Tired Moms

    At the end of a exhausting and long day, time to unwind before bed is needed. Your mind is moving rapidly and you want to relax. Sometime our go-to method of unplugging from the world is actually connecting with the world by scrollling. If you want to unplug from this pattern, listen to my two tips to change this habit.   Screenzen for phones and computer https://screenzen.co/#getapp 💌 Sign Up for Email List  https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/   📩 Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamariepaperie/or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/christinamariepaperie   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.

  2. Sep 23

    92 | Seasonal Living As Self-care For Moms & Bonus Tips For Neurodivergent Kids

    I found one of the best ways to enjoy life every day, especially when facing repeated challenges, is to live seasonally. And on this episode, the Queen of Seasonal Living, Lisamarie Landreth, is sharing extremely practical tips how you can add seasonal moments with as little as 1 minute a day. She shares her personal experience living seasonally with limited time and a budget. I highly encourage you to check out her amazing notes linked below. Quick note, seasonal living is great for the whole family! It provides new sensory experiences along with pattern recognition for events and activities. I have included my family in this journey and it has been a joy to share it with them. A little more about our guest. Lisamarie Landreth is the founder of Paper & Glam, a lifestyle membership and creative community helping women experience the year as an emotional progression—not another productivity cycle. Since 2008, she has brought women together through seasonal living, planning, reading, faith, and memory keeping, creating sustainable rhythms that help them become more present inside their everyday lives. Paper & Glam is a world for women who want to hold everyday life beautifully. PLAN THE LIFE. LIVE THE SEASON.  KEEP THE STORY. 📝 Your Seasonal Living Notes from Lisamarie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJX2af4enJCdW9qGedo2yxBlOgf1mMaZ/view 🍎 JOIN THE PAPER & GLAM MEMBERSHIP - https://www.paperandglam.com/membership 💌 JOIN THE PAPER & GLAM NEWSLETTER - https://www.paperandglam.com/glam-digest 🍂 SHOP THE SEASONAL LIVING LISTS - https://shop.paperandglam.com/collections/the-glam-planner/products/digital-seasonal-living-lists     💌 Sign Up for Email List  https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/   📩 Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamariepaperie/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christinamariepaperie   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.

  3. Sep 16

    91 | When Parenting Feels The Same Every Day: A Self-Care Tool When Raising Autistic & ADHD Kids

    We all have movies we’re glad never to watch again, and for me, that movie is Groundhog Day. I know, I know, it is a beloved classic, but watching the same day over and over again was painful for me. When we have a neurodivergent spouse and children, life can sometimes feel the same way. As though every day is a repeat of the one before it, with the same problems on repeat, with little change. Over the past few years, I’ve found small solutions that have helped me break out of that mindset, and I’m excited to share one of them with you today. Hosanna Revivial One Thing I Ask Prayer Journal https://hosannarevival.com/collections/one-thing-i-ask Leuchtturm Some Lines A Day Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rbmdwc https://www.leuchtturm1917.com/some-lines-a-day.html   💌 Sign Up for Email List  https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/   📩 Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamariepaperie/or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/christinamariepaperie   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.   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. 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.

  4. Sep 9

    90 | 7 Crucial & Early Signs Of Chronic / Autoimmune Illness To Watch For Moms Of ADHD Autistic Kids

    Listening to wives and moms in neurodiverse families, one of the most common topics are the chronic or autoimmune illnesses women are dealing with. As the complexity of life increases, prioritizing health is a key item ignored in women's lives. Often, the neglect eventually cathces up. Listen to the 7 early signs you could be dealing with chronic health issues. 💌 Sign Up for Email List  https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/   📩 Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamariepaperie/or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/christinamariepaperie   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. 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. 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.

  5. Sep 2

    89 | What Your Mom Never Told You: Understanding Your Cycle & Period Changes Your Self-Care

    Many women have basic understanding of their cycle, usually when they ovulate and their expected period. But there is SO much more to understand for not only your fertility but overall health. I share many tips to make the shifts in your cycle easier and suggestions if your period is irregular. Also when you will look your best to get family photos! Menstrual Phase - Bleed: Winter Follicular Phase - Rise: Spring Follicular Phase - Ovulation: Summer Luteal Phase 1 - Shift: Fall Luteal Phase 2 - Contemplate: Deep Fall 💌 Sign Up for Email List  https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/   📩 Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamariepaperie/or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/christinamariepaperie   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.   If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list.    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.

  6. Aug 26

    88 | My Top Sensory Friendly Remedies For Back To School Colds

    You have spent many hours getting your kids ready for school beginning, shopping, labeling and going over their schedule.  After weeks of preparation you send them off to school.  And in a few short weeks the sickness and colds begin.  These are my sensory friendly remedies you can stock up ahead of time and be prepared for the cold season. Because we both know going into a store with sick kids to find mediciine is no fun! Elderberry syrup home made recipe: https://www.thebutterhalf.com/how-to-make-elderberry-syrup/ I usually omit the dried echinacea because of the grittier taste Dried Elderberries https://amzn.to/4zAbkrC Beekeepers Propolis Nose Spray https://amzn.to/4cdo2CJ Little Remedies Nasal Spray https://amzn.to/46jwblA Badger Balm For Sensitive Dry Skin https://amzn.to/46jwblA Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil in glass https://amzn.to/4xgecs4 Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Throat Spray https://amzn.to/4zF6j0T Kids don't like throat sprays? Try Propolis Suckers https://amzn.to/4c99ILr Traditional Medicinal Echinacea Plus Tea https://amzn.to/3SypdWx Plant Kids Quiet Cough Essential Oil Blend https://amzn.to/4wPGVTw https://amzn.to/4zWGYjt Edens Garden Healthy Hero Blend https://amzn.to/4i08CWd https://amzn.to/4zCp1pZ Edens Garden Sniffles & Sneezes Blendhttps://amzn.to/46mj42W https://amzn.to/4wU12jJ Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. That means if you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you which helps support this podcast. 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.    💌 Sign Up for Email List  https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/   📩 Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamariepaperie/or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/christinamariepaperie   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.   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. We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

  7. Aug 19

    87 | How Excecutive Functioning Skills Interact In A Neurodiverse Family

    I love viewing our abilities and challenges with an executive function viewpoint, because it is a leveling field. Everyone has executve function skills they are weaker in and stronger in others, whether or not the person is neurodiverse. By focusing on our executive function strengths as individuals, you can find ways as a family to work together that richly reflects everyones uniqueness. Resources: Smart But Scattered 2nd edition https://amzn.to/4ekzbSo Smart But Scatterdd Guide To Success https://amzn.to/4wbzbLZ Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. That means if you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you which helps support this podcast.   💌 Sign Up for Email List    📩 Connect with me: Instagram or Facebook   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. 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. 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.

  8. Aug 12

    86 | Find Your Hidden Success - Growth Through Caring For A Neurodiverse Family

    Caring for a Neurodiverse Family could feel an uphill battle with little success to show. But there are hidden successes if you know where to look for it. It is timeto change our perspectives and see all the amazing challenges you have pushed through. If you are feeling discouraged, this is the episode is for you friend.   💌 Sign Up for Email List  https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast   ❤️‍🩹 Self - Care Coaching Available https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/   📩 Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinamariepaperie/or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/christinamariepaperie   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.   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. 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.

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Top-ranked podcast for neurodiverse families & self-care coaching in the U.S (PodStatus) ** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST** I help women with neurodiverse husband and kids prioritize self-care to thrive Hey lovely, is your husband neurodiverse, or are you a mom of a child with autism? Likely it is both. 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 18 years to a neurodiverse man and mom of three neurodiverse kids. 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. *** Contact -> hello@christinamariepaperie.com Learn -> https://christinamariepaperie.com  Instagram -> @christinamariepaperie Facebook -> @christinamariepaperie Wanna work with me to jumpstart your self-care ? There are three options for you! 📩 Become an insider when you join my email list https://christinamariepaperie.kit.com/podcast  🎙️ Follow the Podcast for authentic and realistic weekly encouragement ❤️‍🩹Want personalized one-on-one support? https://christinamariepaperie.com/coaching/

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