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. 2D AGO

    Believing in mircales

    Send us Fan Mail The Beliefs That Are Quietly Limiting Your Child’s Future (And How to Change Them)  What if the beliefs you’ve been given… are the very thing holding you back?  In this episode of Living Inspired with Autism, we are talking about something that runs deeper than strategies, therapies, or plans… your beliefs.  Because as parents of autistic children, we’ve all heard it: “Lower your expectations.” “Prepare for the worst.” “This is just how it will be.”  And while it may come from a place of care, those words can quietly shape how you see your child… and what you believe is possible.  Today, I’m inviting you to look at this differently.  We’re unpacking: • The hidden beliefs that may be draining your energy and hope • How your thoughts are directly shaping your actions and your child’s experience • Why grief can become a lens that blocks you from seeing what’s actually possible • Practical ways to shift your thinking so you can show up stronger, calmer, and more intentional  This is not about ignoring reality. This is about choosing a belief that gives you power inside it.  Because your child is not a statistic. And your belief matters more than you think.  If something in this episode speaks to you, I want you to know… you don’t have to do this alone.  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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    27 min

  2. APR 10

    Self-Worth & Self-Responsibility: Taking Your Power Back as an Autism Parent

    Send us Fan Mail What if the way you see yourself is shaping everything… your exhaustion, your confidence, your parenting, your relationships? And what if that’s the one thing no one ever taught you how to change? In this episode of Living Inspired With Autism, we’re getting into something deep, real, and incredibly powerful: Self-worth and self-responsibility. Not the fluffy version. Not the “just love yourself” advice that feels impossible when you're overwhelmed. But the grounded truth. Because here’s what most parents don’t realise: 👉 Your child’s behaviour is not evidence of your worth. 👉 Your hard days are not proof you’re failing. 👉 Your overwhelm does not define you. You are still whole. Still worthy. Even in the mess. Inside this episode, we unpack:  What self-worth actually means (and why most people get it wrong)  How your thoughts are quietly shaping your entire experience  Why other people’s opinions have nothing to do with your value  The hidden power in taking responsibility for your mind  How to gently interrupt the spiral and come back to yourself This is the work that changes everything. Not overnight. But deeply. If you’ve been questioning yourself… If you’re tired of feeling like you’re not enough… If you’re ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control… This episode will meet you exactly where you are. And if it resonates, I’d love to support you inside my one-on-one coaching where we do this work together, step by step. You don’t need to become someone new. You just need to remember who you are. 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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    12 min

  3. APR 10

    What If Your Child Has Been Listening All Along? | S2C (Spell to Communicate) Explained

    Send us Fan Mail What if everything you’ve been told about your child… isn’t the full picture? In this very special episode of Living Inspired with Autism, I sit down with my first-ever guest, Olivia, a Spell to Communicate (S2C) practitioner… and Max’s own spelling partner. And what we talk about in this conversation has the potential to completely shift how you see your child. If you have a non-speaking or minimally speaking child… If you’ve ever wondered, “Do they understand more than they can show?” If you’ve felt that quiet knowing that there is more inside them… This episode is for you. We gently unpack:  What S2C (Spell to Communicate) actually is  The truth about apraxia and the motor challenges behind speech Why your child may understand far more than they can express  What “presuming competence” really means in everyday parenting  The deep connection between regulation and communication Real, emotional stories of children communicating for the first time And something that every parent needs to hear… 👉 It’s not that your child doesn’t understand. 👉 It may be that their body simply cannot respond reliably. This episode is not about pressure. It’s about possibility. It’s about opening a door you may not have known existed. There is a moment in this conversation where everything shifts… and you might feel it too. Take a breath. Press play.  And just stay open. 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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    42 min

  4. APR 7

    Ease vs Evolving: The Quiet Choice That Changes Everything

    Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you’re craving most… is also the thing keeping you stuck? In this heartfelt episode of Living Inspired with Autism, Antoinette opens up a powerful conversation that so many parents are quietly living through: the tension between wanting life to feel easier… and the deeper call to evolve. If you are raising an autistic child, holding your home together, navigating emotions, and still trying to rediscover yourself, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. You will be reminded that your desire for ease is valid… but also invited to gently explore whether staying comfortable is holding you back from the growth you truly crave. This is not about doing more. This is about becoming more of who you already are. Inside this episode, you will discover:  • Why “ease” can sometimes be a disguise for staying the same  • What real growth actually looks and feels like (and why it is often uncomfortable)  • How to recognise when you are being guided to evolve  • The emotional shifts that help you become calmer, more grounded, and more in control  • A powerful question that can change how you move forward from today This episode is for the parent who feels stuck… but also quietly ready for more. You are not behind. You are not doing it wrong. You are simply being invited to grow. And you do not have to do that alone. If this resonates, Antoinette invites you to reach out for a one-on-one consultation and begin your next chapter with support, clarity, and compassion. Because you are allowed to want ease… and you are also allowed to evolve. 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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    13 min

  5. MAR 27

    Policing Yourself

    Send us Fan Mail What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t just from parenting… but from constantly managing how others experience your life? In this episode of Living Inspired with Autism, we explore something many parents carry quietly… the habit of policing yourself. Editing your words. Softening your truth. Explaining your child. Preparing for reactions before they even happen. It’s subtle, but it’s draining. If you’ve ever walked into a room already bracing yourself… or found yourself more focused on what others think than being present with your child… this conversation will feel deeply familiar. Together, we gently shift from living in reaction to stepping into self-leadership. Not by becoming harder or shutting down… but by becoming calmer, clearer, and more grounded in who you are as a parent. You’ll walk away with a simple but powerful shift: You don’t have to manage everyone else to lead your life well. This episode is an invitation to reclaim your energy, reconnect with yourself, and show up in a way that feels steady, strong, and true to you. Because you are not here to explain your life… You are here to lead it. Enroll or find out more about The Autism Family Blueprint 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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    13 min

  6. MAR 23

    The Successful Autism Family Blueprint: From Survival to Calm, Connection and Control

    Send us Fan Mail What if autism parenting didn’t have to feel like constant survival? In this powerful episode, I take you inside The Successful Autism Family Blueprint — the framework I wish someone had given me at the very beginning of my journey. If you’re a parent of an autistic child who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly reactive… this conversation will help you understand why you feel this way — and more importantly, what to do about it. Because the truth is: You’re not doing anything wrong. You were simply never given a roadmap. Inside this episode, I walk you through the three core pillars that change everything: ✨ Inner Stability Learn why your nervous system is the foundation of how you parent, respond, and lead your life — and how to create calm even in the middle of chaos. ✨ The Connection Code Discover how your child is responding to your internal state, not just your words — and how shifting your energy can transform behaviour and connection. ✨ The “Autism AND Life” Philosophy Break free from the belief that you have to choose between your child and your life… and start creating a life where both can exist, powerfully. This is not about doing more.  It’s about doing things differently. This episode is your first step out of survival mode… and into a way of parenting that feels calmer, clearer, and deeply in control. If something inside you has been whispering, “there has to be more than this” — this is for you. 🎯 The next round of The Successful Autism Family Blueprint is now open. Here is the LINK You are not alone. And your life is not on hold. 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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    14 min

  7. MAR 9

    Choosing the uncertainty

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Living Inspired with Autism, we are talking about something most parents of autistic children know all too well: uncertainty. But this is not about learning how to handle more. It is about recognising that you already are. If you are raising an autistic child while trying to build a business, grow a dream, start something new, or simply create more for your life, this episode will speak straight to your heart. I unpack why uncertainty feels so heavy, why your brain would often rather choose the certainty of failure than stay in the discomfort of possible success, and how that pattern can quietly keep you stuck. The truth is, as a parent of an autistic child, you are already carrying more uncertainty than most people could imagine. You are already building strength, resilience, problem-solving skills, and deep emotional capacity every single day. In this episode, I show you how to start giving yourself credit for that and how to use the capacity you have already built in parenting to support your business, career, leadership, and personal growth. This is a powerful conversation about belief, resilience, emotional strength, and becoming the version of yourself who can keep going even in the not knowing. If you have ever felt like giving up because nothing seems to be happening yet, this episode is for you. You are not weak. You are not behind. You are already stronger than you think. If this episode resonates with you, I would love to invite you to my free masterclass: REGULATED. RESOURCED. READY. A 90-minute intensive to help you regulate your nervous system, build your capacity, and show up powerfully in your parenting, business, and life. LINK to sign up. 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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    22 min

  8. FEB 27

    You Don’t Have to Be Positive to Be Powerful

    Send us Fan Mail There’s a quiet pressure many parents of autistic children carry. To stay grateful.  To stay inspirational.  To stay positive no matter what. But what if power has nothing to do with positivity? In this honest and grounding episode of Living Inspired with Autism, Antoinette explores the weight of toxic positivity in the autism world and why forcing yourself to “look on the bright side” can actually disconnect you from your strength. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, angry, grieving, or scared about the future and then judged yourself for not being more grateful, this conversation is for you. You will learn: • The difference between positivity and power  • Why emotional honesty builds real strength  • What self-leadership actually looks like in everyday parenting moments  • Practical regulation tools you can use immediately during meltdowns, overwhelm, or emotional spirals  • How to lead yourself even when you feel like a mess inside Power is not pretending everything is fine.  Power is choosing how you respond.  Power is steady, grounded leadership. You are allowed to feel everything and still be powerful. If this episode resonates, join the live masterclass:  REGULATED. RESOURCED. READY. March 16th at 12:00 PM EST LINK to book your seat Listen in and discover what real strength looks like. 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. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE If you're interested in 1:1 coaching, feel free to email me at antoinette@lliautism.net

    15 min
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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
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Living Inspired with Autism
  • Show Website
    Living Inspired with Autism