The Feel Good Club for Ambitious Moms of Neurodivergent Kids

Tia Graham
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New episode every Wednesday. You’re an ambitious working mom with a challenging, neurodivergent child and you feel like you are failing. You look like you have it all together, but inside you feel that you are not successful in your career OR as a mom—and this show is your antidote. The Feel Good Club Podcast with Tia Graham, mom of two ND kids, TED speaker, and best-selling author, gives you practical tools and honest conversations to help you believe that you are a great mom, without giving up the work that lights you up! Each week, you’ll hear from researchers, thought leaders, and ambitious moms just like you, plus short solo episodes where Tia guides you through simple, proven practices to quiet your inner critic and create a life that works for you. Listen in to trade overwhelm for inner peace, perfectionism for self-compassion, and obligation for intentional living.

  1. há 4 dias

    The Shift That Helps Parents Stop Reacting in Fear

    Raising a strong-willed child was never really about them — it was about you. 🌀 Tia Graham talks with Mary Van Geffen, author of Parenting the Spicy One, about the healing journey that starts when you raise an intense, deep-feeling kid, and the tools that keep you calm when they're not. 🔑 Key TakeawaysParenting a strong-willed child often surfaces your own unhealed woundsUnderstanding someone doesn't mean agreeing with themName your fears out loud — vague fear has more power than a written oneAsk "who's upset here?" to separate your feelings from theirsThe "zip up" technique helps you stay calm when they're notRepair matters more than perfection⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Intro03:12 — The 18-year spiritual retreat begins05:31 — Finding a play therapist, discovering her daughter is gifted13:06 — Checking in with your body15:00 — Moving through fear as a parent21:35 — The serenity prayer & letting go of control26:37 — Grounding statements & the "zip up" technique30:47 — The fingertip calming practice33:14 — Where to find Mary + outro🔗 Connect with Mary Van GeffenInstagram: @maryvangeffen Book: Parenting the Spicy One (available in print and audiobook) Community: Moms of Spicy Ones Academy 🔗 Connect with Tia Graham & The Feel Good ClubFree discovery call: tiagraham.com/discoverycall Learn more about the Feel Good Club Community for Working Moms with Neurodivergent Kids at tiagraham.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow ambitious working mom who needs to hear this today. #FeelGoodClub #SpicyKids #NeurodivergentParenting #WorkingMoms #Motherhood #InnerChildHealing

  2. 1 de set.

    How I Learned I’m a Great Working Mom to my Neurodivergent Child

    You don't need today to prove you're a good mom. 🕊️ In this deeply personal solo episode, Tia Graham shares the dinner that changed everything — the moment she stopped chasing validation from work and parenting, and decided once and for all that she is a great mom. 🔑 Key TakeawaysYou don't need daily proof to know you're a good momAligning your career with your family's needs can change everything, for both of youExternal validation is never enough — worth has to come from withinHard days as a parent don't erase who you areYou can believe you're a great mom without giving up the work that lights you up⏱️ Chapters(approximate — verify against final edit) 00:00 — Intro00:01:46 — The dinner that broke her open00:04:51 — Her husband's suggestion to change course00:07:26 — Launching the Feel Good Club00:10:23 — Seeing herself as a great mom00:12:22 — A lifetime of chasing external validation00:13:52 — Where real worth comes from00:15:04 — Message to every working mom + outro🔗 Connect with Tia Graham & The Feel Good ClubInstagram: @tiaegraham (DMs open) Free resource — 5-minute self-connection practice: tiagraham.com/practice Learn more about the Feel Good Club Community for Working Moms with Neurodivergent Kids at tiagraham.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow ambitious working mom who needs to hear this today. #FeelGoodClub #NeurodivergentParenting #WorkingMoms #Motherhood #SelfWorth

  3. 26 de ago.

    How to Reframe Your Negative Thinking and Change How You Feel

    Your brain is wired to find the negative first — here's how to catch it. 🧠 Tia Graham talks with therapist Kelly Williams about parenting neurodivergent kids, the "poison berry theory" behind our negativity bias, and a simple reframe that turns triggered mornings into something manageable. 🔑 Key TakeawaysOur brains are wired to register negative thoughts firstGo from negative to neutral, not negative to positiveNotice the trigger, then let your body calm down through breath and movementLook at the situation honestly, without the emotion attachedIf you're a taskmaster with yourself, others feel your whipChanging your self-talk changes everything on the outside🔗 Connect with Kelly WilliamsInstagram: @adhdparentingbalance Website: parentingbalance.com 🔗 Connect with Tia Graham & The Feel Good ClubFree discovery call: tiagraham.com/discoverycall Learn more about the Feel Good Club Community for High-Achieving Moms at tiagraham.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow ambitious working mom who needs to hear this today. #FeelGoodClub #ADHDParenting #Neurodivergent #WorkingMoms #Reframing #Motherhood

  4. 18 de ago.

    How to deal with your neurodivergent child affecting your career

    Raising a high-needs child is a second full-time job — and it doesn't come with PTO. 💛 In this solo episode, Tia Graham opens up about turning down her dream speaking opportunity because of her daughter's needs, and shares three things that actually help when your child's needs are affecting your career. 🔑 Key TakeawaysThis isn't a time management problem — it's a structural oneAccept the season you're in, emotions and allShare the real load with your partner or nanny, not just tasksProtect small pockets of uninterrupted work timeYou're not failing — you're carrying two full-time jobs alone🔗 Connect with Tia Graham & The Feel Good ClubInstagram: @tiaegraham Free discovery call: tiagraham.com/discoverycall Learn more about the Feel Good Club Community for High-Achieving Moms at tiagraham.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow ambitious working mom who needs to hear this today. #FeelGoodClub #NeurodivergentParenting #WorkingMoms #Motherhood #CareerAndFamily

  5. 5 de ago.

    Uncovering the Roots of Self-Sabotage in Working Moms

    Your triggers aren't random — they're your childhood talking. 🪞 Tia Graham sits down with therapist Jessica Anne Pressler to unpack why working moms self-sabotage, how childhood shapes the way we parent, and how to spot when you're really parenting your inner child instead of the one in front of you. 🔑 Key TakeawaysSelf-sabotage often starts as childhood perfectionismWorth can't come from your boss or your kids — it has to come from withinMost triggers trace back to unresolved childhood experiencesMake a list of your triggers and get curious, not ashamedMistakes are a teaching moment for your kids, not a failureSleep matters more than sacrificing it for guilt⏱️ Chapters(approximate — verify against final edit) 00:00 — Intro00:42 — What self-sabotage really is02:01 — How it starts in childhood06:44 — Emotional histories & self-worth13:34 — Understanding your triggers17:33 — Parenting your child vs. your inner child22:16 — Working mom guilt & sleep23:48 — Jessica's book, Traitor Within + outro🔗 Connect with Jessica PresslerWebsite: jessicaannpressler.com Podcast: Your Traitor Within Book: Traitor Within 🔗 Connect with Tia Graham & The Feel Good ClubFree discovery call: tiagraham.com/discoverycall Learn more about the Feel Good Club Community for High-Achieving Moms at tiagraham.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow ambitious working mom who needs to hear this today. #FeelGoodClub #WorkingMoms #SelfSabotage #InnerChild #Therapy #Motherhood

  6. 15 de jul.

    How Working Moms Can Build A Life They Actually Love

    Mom guilt isn't an accident — it's a rhetorical strategy. 🎙️ Tia Graham talks with Maria Woods, host of the That Mom podcast, about why moms carry the mental load, why guilt runs so deep, and how to build a life you actually love — hard parts and all. 🔑 Key TakeawaysGuilt is a rhetorical strategy, not a factYou can't fully meet an impossible standard — so stop tryingWorking moms often spend more quality time than they thinkEmpowerment means choosing what you outsource, shift, or say no toSwap childcare, ask for help, build your own support system"Live like you're divorced" — give each other real breaks⏱️ Chapters(approximate — verify against final edit) 00:00 — Intro02:17 — Meet Maria Woods04:38 — Losing autonomy as a new mom11:30 — The mental load & the "choice" rhetoric16:17 — Guilt as a rhetorical strategy20:58 — Empowerment & enjoying motherhood25:46 — "Live like you're divorced"27:22 — Where to find Maria + outro🔗 Connect with Maria WoodsPodcast: That Mom — available on Apple, YouTube, Spotify Website: ThatMomPodcast.com 🔗 Connect with Tia Graham & The Feel Good ClubFree discovery call: tiagraham.com/discoverycall Learn more about the Feel Good Club Community for High-Achieving Moms at tiagraham.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow ambitious working mom who needs to hear this today. #FeelGoodClub #WorkingMoms #MomGuilt #Motherhood #Empowerment #WorkLifeBalance

  7. 8 de jul.

    How Working Mom Confidence is Built When You Do What You Say

    You don't need more motivation — you need a habit and a mason jar. 🫙 Tia Graham sits down with Pilates entrepreneur Lesley Logan to talk about how busy moms can prioritize themselves without blowing up their schedule — plus why real confidence comes from following through, not waiting to feel ready. Key Takeaways Action is the antidote to fearMotivation starts you; habits keep you goingStart with 5 minutes — it grows from thereRocks, gemstones, glitter: how to plan your weekSelf-care only needs 2% of your dayConfidence = following through, not outside validationDelegate — kids rise to itWatch the sunrise or moon daily for a reset Chapters 00:00 — Intro02:24 — Meet Lesley Logan09:09 — Motivation vs. habit18:26 — The Mason Jar method27:49 — Where confidence really comes from32:31 — Action beats fear37:10 — Sunrise & moon ritual39:18 — Where to find Lesley + outro 🔗 Connect with Lesley LoganInstagram: @lesley.logan Free 15-minute workout series: fullbodyin15.com YouTube: Online Pilates Classes Community & accountability: onlinepilatesclasses.com Podcast: Be It Till You See It 🔗 Connect with Tia Graham & The Feel Good ClubFree discovery call: tiagraham.com/discoverycall Learn more about the Feel Good Club Community for High-Achieving Moms at tiagraham.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow ambitious working mom who needs to hear this today. #FeelGoodClub #WorkingMoms #Confidence #WorkLifeBalance #TimeManagement #SelfCare #PilatesLife #Motherhood #Entrepreneurship #Mindset

  8. 1 de jul.

    Working Mom Balance

    In this episode, Tia Graham interviews Rebecca about redefining success, managing mom guilt, and creating a sustainable work-life balance for ambitious working moms. They explore practical strategies for aligning your life with your values and prioritizing happiness. Key Takeaway Redefining success beyond societal normsManaging mom guilt and societal expectationsStrategies for work-life balance and self-careThe importance of aligning actions with personal valuesPractical tips for planning and protecting time for oneself Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Feel Good Club Podcast 01:14 Cultural Pressures on Working Moms 03:12 Redefining Success as a Working Mom 05:49 Aligning Values with Success 10:32 The Choice of Career vs. Motherhood 12:49 Overcoming Societal Judgments 18:57 Finding Peace in Your Choices 21:17 The Importance of Community Support 27:40 Shifting Perspectives on Parenting 29:29 Planning for a Balanced Life 33:33 Prioritizing Self-Care and Happiness

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New episode every Wednesday. You’re an ambitious working mom with a challenging, neurodivergent child and you feel like you are failing. You look like you have it all together, but inside you feel that you are not successful in your career OR as a mom—and this show is your antidote. The Feel Good Club Podcast with Tia Graham, mom of two ND kids, TED speaker, and best-selling author, gives you practical tools and honest conversations to help you believe that you are a great mom, without giving up the work that lights you up! Each week, you’ll hear from researchers, thought leaders, and ambitious moms just like you, plus short solo episodes where Tia guides you through simple, proven practices to quiet your inner critic and create a life that works for you. Listen in to trade overwhelm for inner peace, perfectionism for self-compassion, and obligation for intentional living.

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  • Criado por
    Tia Graham
  • Anos de atividade
    2026
  • Episódios
    44
  • Classificação
    Livre
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    © 2025 Tia Graham