10 episodes
Thrive Underwater Shani and Autumn
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- Health & Fitness
Thrive Underwater is a podcast about the mental health challenges facing parents of autistic children. Podcast hosts Shani and Autumn discuss these challenges and offers parents of autistic children tools to help our mental health!
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S2 | E4 THRIVE THE SUMMER- Caregiver Burnout
In this episode of Thrive Underwater, Shani and Autumn discuss the challenges facing parents of autistic children during summer break. Even though summer is such a fun time for everyone, the truth is our mental health can take a back seat.
Shani and Autumn have a conversation about Caregiver Burnout. Though there are many areas where burnout can creep in, these are the 5 discussed in this episode:
Lack of ResourcesLack of AutonomyCreativity Brain BurnoutTravelMental Load
BUT, as always, they don’t leave you without some handy tools! Here are the tools discussed:
Setting your intention for the dayLowering expectationsCreating a creativity cheatsheetCarving out some “me” timeYOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Thrive Underwater will return in August for more great mental health validation and tools for our fabulous group of parents!
Happy Summer!
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RESOURCES:
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox
WEB MD Article on Burnout: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/guide/caregiver-recognizing-burnout
THRIVE UNDERWATER/HOLIDAY HITLIST Season 1/ Episode 4: https://www.thriveunderwater.com/holiday-hit-list-episode-4/
Insight Timer Meditation App – https://insighttimer.com/
Kritin Neff- https://self-compassion.org/
Email: thrive@thriveunderwater.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-underwater/id1589805568
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pd40WJSWGXMPSKu2IA0Hi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveunderwater/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveunderwatercommunity
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S2 | E3 INTERVIEW WITH STEVE CALVERT
Thrive Underwater presents Season 2, Episode 3, an interview with Steve Calvert, the father of an autistic son.
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S2 | E2 IMPOSTER SYNDROME AS A PARENT
Imposter Syndrome happens to the best of us. What if others find out we are not perfect parents? Though imposter syndrome is not a diagnosable mental health issue, if gone unchecked, it can become a bigger issue.
SO…how do we catch imposter syndrome before it gets too out of hand? Be aware of the following:
Inability to realistically assess your skillsTaking the credit or blame for your child’s behaviorBerating your performance/Self-doubtOverachievingSetting Challenging or unreachable goals and feeling disappointed when you fail.
As always, we give a list of tools to help kick imposter syndrome to the curb!
Skit for this Episode: The Imposter Zone
Resources:
American Psychological Association : https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud
Very Well Mind: https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469
Insight Timer Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/
Kritin Neff- https://self-compassion.org/
Website: www.thriveunderwater.com
Email: thrive@thriveunderwater.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-underwater/id1589805568
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pd40WJSWGXMPSKu2IA0Hi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveunderwater/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveunderwatercommunity
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S2 | E1 KEEP YOUR RESOLUTIONS AND YOUR SH** TOGETHER!
New Year’s Resolutions suck. At first, your dreams are so inspiring and exciting, but quickly, reality slaps you in the face.
In this episode, we talk all about strategies to keep those resolutions AND your shit together! Before we can tackle the “how-to,” we must dial in on why we quit in the first place.
There are 5 reasons (or excuses) we use for throwing in the towel.
Our expectations are too highConfidence (or Competence)InterruptionsMental LoadMotivation
We don’t leave you hanging! We offer some great tools for overcoming these hurdles!
Skit for this Episode: The Inside STD
Resources:
Huberman Lab Podcast: The Science of Setting and Achieving Goals- https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-setting-and-achieving-goals/
The Science of Making and Breaking Habits- https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-making-and-breaking-habits/
Insight Timer Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/
Kritin Neff- https://self-compassion.org/
Porodomo Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique
Thrive Underwater, “F**k It Bucket” Episode- https://www.thriveunderwater.com/fu-it-bucket-episode-5/
Website: www.thriveunderwater.com
Email: thrive@thriveunderwater.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-underwater/id1589805568
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pd40WJSWGXMPSKu2IA0Hi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveunderwater/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveunderwatercommunity
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S1 | E6 RELATIONSHIPS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
https://www.thehotline.org/
Relationships are hard in the best of circumstances. For parents of autistic children, it can be especially difficult. We know, and that is why we are talking ALL about it.
We break down 6 areas where relationships can derail:
Attachment Styles
Money
Sex/Alone Time
Parenting Styles
Running a Household
Friendships
Skit for this Episode: OUT OF THE BLUE- Real Romance
Resources: ATTACHED - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9547888-attached
7 PRINCIPLES OF MAKING MARRIAGE WORK - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0609805797
HOLD ME TIGHT - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2153780.Hold_Me_Tight
Insight Timer Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/
Website: www.thriveunderwater.com
Email: thrive@thriveunderwater.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-underwater/id1589805568
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pd40WJSWGXMPSKu2IA0Hi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveunderwater/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveunderwatercommunity
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S1 | E5 FU** IT BUCKET
STRONG CONTENT WARNING!
Listen. There is way too much going on in our lives to give a F*** about everything. We know. That’s why in this episode, we are exploring what we, as parents of autistic children, regularly throw into our F*** it Buckets. It is essential for our mental health we prioritize! We only have so much energy in a day, and our mental health depends on us taking action!
We also discuss how the Spoon theory and our F*** IT Bucket are a match made in heaven!
Skit for this Episode: The Society Sisters
Resources: Spoon Theory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory
Cussing Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnh9NmU_oKc
Handwriting Benefits - https://vanillapapers.net/2019/07/29/9-powerful-benefits-writing-by-hand/
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Countdown - https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-4-3-2-1-countdown-to-make-anxiety-blast-off
Insight Timer Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/
Website: www.thriveunderwater.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveunderwater/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveunderwatercommunity
Keep on Thriving!
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