Living Inspired with Autism

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Antoinette Freedgood is a certified life coach empowering parents of autistic children.Using empathy, personal experience, and proven strategies, she helps families confidently navigate autism, celebrating strengths and fostering growth, resilience, and positive change for both children and parents.  Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE 

  1. 6d ago

    The school called.....again...!??

    Send us Fan Mail Seeing the school’s number pop up on your phone can make your stomach drop before you even answer. In this episode of Living Inspired with Autism, I’m talking about the emotional weight parents of autistic children can carry when school becomes a constant source of phone calls, difficult reports, early collections and challenging IEP meetings. I share some of our experience with Max, why behaviour needs to be understood in context, and how you can advocate for your child calmly, confidently and respectfully without losing yourself in the process. We’ll talk about documenting what is happening, asking better questions, preparing for difficult conversations and remembering that your child’s challenging moments do not define who they are. You can advocate for your child and support yourself at the same time. Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

  2. Aug 3

    When autism no longer controls you

    Send us Fan Mail What if the obstacle you are facing did not have to disappear before you could experience more freedom? In this episode of Living Inspired with Autism, Antoinette explores what it means to become the parent and person for whom an obstacle no longer holds the same power. This does not mean pretending that interrupted sleep, unpredictable plans, limited time, judgement or uncertainty are not difficult. These experiences are real. But they do not have to decide what you are capable of, whether you move forward or how you experience your life. You will discover the difference between wanting supportive circumstances and needing everything to be perfect before you allow yourself to function. Antoinette shares how you can work with tiredness, uncomfortable emotions, changing plans and small pockets of time without abandoning yourself or placing your life on hold. You will also be guided through a simple but powerful exercise to uncover what you believe must change before you can move forward. Your circumstances may not change immediately, but you can. And when you change, the obstacle begins to lose its hold on you. To explore the obstacle currently shaping your life, book a coaching consultation using the link below. Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

  3. Jul 24

    Learn the skill of feeling unsafe

    Send us Fan Mail What if the goal was not to feel safe all the time, but to trust yourself when life feels uncertain? As parents of autistic children, uncertainty can become part of everyday life. You may be thinking about your child’s development, school, behaviour, future, available support or whether you have the capacity to keep managing everything in front of you. In this episode of Living Inspired with Autism, Antoinette explores one of the most powerful emotional skills we can develop: learning how to experience the feeling of being unsafe without allowing it to control our decisions. This is not about ignoring genuine danger or pretending everything is fine. It is about recognising the difference between discomfort and danger, staying present when your nervous system becomes activated and building the emotional capacity to move through uncertainty with greater calm and self-trust. You will discover why certainty does not always create emotional safety, how fear can quietly influence your choices and why difficult emotions do not need to disappear before you take your next step. Your child does not need you to have every answer. They need someone who can remain present, grounded and steady when the waves arrive. You do not need to know exactly what the future holds. You need a deeper relationship with yourself and the quiet confidence that you will know what to do when the moment comes. Listen now and begin learning how to stop waiting for life to feel completely safe before creating a life that feels meaningful, expansive and deeply yours. Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

  4. Jul 21

    You Are the Asset Masterclass

    Send us Fan Mail   As a parent of an autistic child, you may have become exceptionally good at caring for everyone else while slowly placing yourself at the bottom of the list. In this warm and powerful masterclass, Antoinette invites you to see yourself differently. You are not simply the person managing the appointments, emotions, responsibilities and endless moving parts of family life. You are the foundation. Together, we explore how to strengthen your emotional and physical capacity, stop running on empty and begin making decisions from the belief that you matter too. This is not about doing more or becoming someone new. It is about returning to yourself, leading your life with intention and creating greater calm, stability and strength from within. It is time to stop treating yourself like the support staff in your own life.  Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

  5. Jul 21

    Planning for Families

    Send us Fan Mail Plans can bring structure, direction and calm, but what happens when the day suddenly looks nothing like the one you carefully mapped out? In this episode, Antoinette explores how parents of autistic children can plan with intention while remaining flexible when life changes unexpectedly. She shares how different planning styles can complement one another, why black-and-white thinking can leave us feeling defeated, and how focusing on the result rather than one specific route can open up new possibilities. You will learn how to create full-capacity, reduced-capacity and minimum plans, make space for rest, work with your emotions and ask one powerful question: “Given what is true right now, what is the next best step?” The plan may change, but the destination can remain. Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

  6. Jul 10

    Change

    Send us Fan Mail Change can be exciting, positive and something you have chosen, while still leaving you feeling completely exhausted. In this episode, I share what our recent house move has taught me about having compassion for yourself in the messy middle of change. We talk about why transitions take so much energy, even when they bring wonderful opportunities. For autistic children, change can mean adjusting to new sounds, smells, routines, expectations and environments. As parents, we are often trying to manage the practical side of life while also helping our children feel safe, supported and regulated. I also explore the pressure we place on ourselves to adjust quickly, get everything done and return to normal as soon as possible. Feeling tired, disconnected, overwhelmed or slower than usual does not mean you are failing. It may simply mean that your mind, body and nervous system are processing something new. In this episode, I share practical ways to lower the pressure without giving up on what matters. You will learn how to rebuild momentum through small wins, recognise what genuinely needs your attention and ask yourself what would support you today. You do not need to force your way through change or have everything under control. You are allowed to settle, adjust and begin again with more patience, calm and compassion. Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

  7. Jul 10

    Emotional Capacity

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Living Inspired with Autism, we are talking about emotional capacity and what it means to feel difficult emotions without making them an emergency.  As parents of autistic children, we can often feel emotionally maxed out, but you may have more capacity than you currently believe. I share how resistance drains your energy, why emotional strength is not about tolerating more, and how to recover more quickly when life feels overwhelming.  You will also learn four simple steps to help you name the emotion, create safety, widen the story and choose your next move from power. To book your spot for The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

  8. Jun 8

    How to create emotions on purpose. Part 5

    Send us Fan Mail Most of us believe that emotions simply happen to us. We think our child’s behaviour makes us frustrated, a family member’s comment upsets us, or a situation at school causes our stress. But your emotions are created by your thoughts about a circumstance, not only by the circumstance itself. In the final episode of the emotional skills series, we explore how to create emotions on purpose. This does not mean forcing positivity, suppressing difficult feelings or pretending everything is easy. Half of life includes uncomfortable emotions. Emotional maturity is about noticing what you are feeling, understanding the thoughts creating it, and intentionally deciding how you want to respond. When your child is dysregulated, plans change unexpectedly or you feel exhausted and overstimulated, your brain may automatically create frustration, panic, anger or helplessness. But you can pause and ask: What emotion do I want to create here? Maybe it is calm, patience, compassion or steadiness. Your emotional state becomes the atmosphere of your home. Your child can feel tension, urgency and resentment, but they can also feel your calm, groundedness, safety and presence. In this episode, you will learn how to: • Recognise the thoughts creating your emotions • Interrupt automatic emotional patterns • Decide how you want to feel and show up • Create thoughts that support calm, patience and courage • Lead yourself emotionally instead of trying to control your child • Move from emotional autopilot into intentional emotional leadership Chronic worry does not make you more prepared. It makes you tired. The goal is not to feel happy all the time. The goal is to become emotionally capable. As we close this series, remember that emotional strength means learning to identify your emotions, allow them, move through them, tolerate discomfort and intentionally create emotions that support the life you want. You are not powerless over your emotional experience. You can create calm in chaos, courage in uncertainty and steadiness in difficult moments. To sign up for The FREE Masterclass - HERE Consult Call - Click HERE One-on-One Coaching - Click HERE The Autism Parent-focused Blueprint - Click HERE Explore a variety of tailored resources for parents of autistic children on my website: www.lliautism.net Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @livelifeinspiredautism for more insights and support. Feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

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Antoinette Freedgood is a certified life coach empowering parents of autistic children.Using empathy, personal experience, and proven strategies, she helps families confidently navigate autism, celebrating strengths and fostering growth, resilience, and positive change for both children and parents.  Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE 

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  • Creator
    Antoinette
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Living Inspired with Autism
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    Living Inspired with Autism

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