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. 3H AGO

    You Don’t Have to Be Positive to Be Powerful

    Send a text 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

  2. FEB 20

    You are the asset

    Send a text If you have been living in survival mode… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we explore a powerful shift that changes everything: What if you stopped treating yourself like a side hustle… and started treating yourself like the asset? As a parent of an autistic child, you are the researcher, the advocate, the emotional anchor, the translator, the protector, the strategist. You hold more than most people will ever fully understand. And yet, somewhere along the way, you may have stopped protecting your own energy. In this episode, we talk about: The difference between survival mode and leadership modeWhy busy action is draining youThe three types of action and which one actually builds your futureHow regulation is maintenance, not luxuryWhy your nervous system is the emotional climate of your homeHow shifting into “asset thinking” changes micro decisions and long term capacityThis is not motivational fluff. This is leadership. This is identity. This is stepping back into your power as the CEO of your family. You are not meant to collapse at the end of every day. You are meant to lead from strength, regulation and intention. And if this episode resonates, the next step is clear. Join my free masterclass: Regulated. Resourced. Ready. A foundational training for parents who are ready to move from reactive survival into calm, grounded leadership. Register. Your FREE Masterclass Link Here Come and continue this work with me. You are the asset. 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

    24 min

  3. FEB 13

    Use disruption as fuel

    Send a text Disruption is part of parenting a child with autism. The meltdowns. The cancelled plans. The financial pressure. The constant feeling that life is off balance. In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful shift that changes everything. Disruption is not proof that you’re failing. It’s not something you have to eliminate before you can finally feel okay. We’ll explore the difference between temporary disruptions and the chronic realities of autism, and how resistance quietly drains your energy. I’ll show you how to stop waiting for things to get easier and start choosing who you want to be right now, in the middle of it. You don’t have to choose between supporting your child and living a life you love. You can choose both. If you’re tired of survival mode and ready to feel grounded, strong, and empowered inside your real life, this episode is for you. Here is the link to sign up for my Masterclass - LINK 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

  4. FEB 6

    Stop wanting it to be easy

    Send a text What if the reason parenting autism feels so heavy is not because you are failing, but because you are trying to make something easier that was never meant to be? In this powerful episode of Living Inspired with Autism, Antoinette, life coach for parents of autistic children, shares a truth she wishes someone had told her years ago. One that completely changed how she showed up as a parent, as a woman, and as a leader in her own life. If you are exhausted from searching for the next solution, the next therapy, the next thing that will finally make this easier… this episode is for you. Antoinette explores why chasing “easy” often keeps parents stuck in survival mode, constantly doing more, yet never feeling enough. Instead, she introduces a transformative shift. Stop asking how to make this easier and start asking how to strengthen yourself. You will hear about: The two types of hard every parent faces and how to choose the one that leads to growthWhy building emotional capacity changes everything, even when circumstances stay the sameHow letting go of resistance creates more peace, clarity, and resilienceThe role of self-trust when parenting in a world full of opinionsHow to stop shrinking, stop waiting, and start becoming the version of you who can hold this lifeThis episode is honest, compassionate, and deeply validating. It is not about pushing harder or ignoring your needs. It is about becoming stronger from the inside so that life feels lighter on the outside. You do not need autism to be easier. You need to be stronger. And you already are more capable than you realise. At the end of the episode, Antoinette invites you to join her free live masterclass, where she teaches the exact framework she uses with her private clients through The Successful Autism Family Blueprint. Details are shared in the show notes. Join my Free Masterclass - HERE Thank you for showing up for your child, your family, and yourself. Keep living inspired. 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

    25 min

  5. FEB 2

    What Do You Want to Believe?

    Send a text In today’s episode of Living Inspired With Autism, Antoinette dives into what she believes is the cornerstone of everything. How belief shapes the way you parent, work, care for yourself, and lead your family. This conversation explores the powerful difference between wanting something and truly believing it is inevitable. Wanting keeps us focused on what’s missing. Believing changes how we show up, even when the evidence isn’t there yet. For parents in the autism community, this distinction matters deeply. We want milestones. We want things to feel easier. We want less overwhelm. But belief asks something braver of us. It asks us to hold the vision, even when progress feels slow, the numbers don’t add up, or doubt creeps in. Antoinette shares real-life examples from coaching parents, business goals, health journeys, and autism parenting, showing how belief isn’t about blind optimism. It’s a daily practice. A choice. A thousand small decisions to stay aligned with who you are becoming. This episode will help you: Recognise where you’re still living in “wanting” instead of believingUnderstand why belief must come before evidenceShift your language, mindset, and energy around goals for your child and yourselfLead your family from inspiration, not survivalIf you’ve ever been told to lower your expectations to avoid disappointment, this episode gently challenges that idea and offers a different path. One rooted in growth, strength, and possibility. You don’t have to explain your belief to anyone. You don’t have to defend it. You just have to live it. If you’re ready to stop coping and start living inspired, this episode is for you. 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

  6. JAN 23

    Becoming on purpose

    Send a text Who Are You Becoming? This episode invites you to stop defining yourself by your past and start orienting your life around who you are becoming. So many of us unconsciously use what we have been through, what we have tried, or what has felt hard to decide what is possible for us. But your past cannot tell you who you are capable of becoming. That version of you has never existed before. In this episode, we explore why asking “Who am I?” can keep you stuck, and why the more powerful question is “Who am I becoming?” A question that opens space, assumes growth, and gently removes the past from the driver’s seat. We talk about identity, capacity, imagination, and why discomfort is not a sign that something is wrong, but a signal that growth is happening. You will hear why you do not wait to arrive in the future to become that person. You rehearse it now. You live from it now. This conversation is especially for parents who have carried a lot, adapted endlessly, and learned to be strong for everyone else. You do not have to let your history become your identity. Your future is created in the mind first. And you get to decide. If this resonates and you want support stepping into a calmer, more intentional version of yourself, I share how we can explore this together in a private consult. No fixing. Just clarity, choice, and becoming who you already know you are meant to be. So let me ask you gently  Who are you becoming? 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

  7. JAN 16

    What if it gets better from here....

    Send a text Hello, friends. I’m Antoinette. Today, we’re talking about something vital: reclaiming your future. This isn't about ignoring the very real challenges of parenting a child with autism; it’s about reclaiming the mental space that belongs to you. Survival Mode Navigating autism often trains our brains to live "close to the ground"—focused solely on managing and reacting. While this makes you capable, it can shrink your imagination. We forget that the future doesn't exist yet; it only exists as a thought in our minds. The Power of Choice So many of us feel dread, but that dread isn't coming from the future—it's coming from the version of the future we are imagining. If your future is your property, why make it a place you don't want to go? I want to offer you a new story. Instead of "I don't know what will happen," try: "I don’t know exactly how it will unfold, but I know it gets better from here." Betting on Yourself Life is like a poker game. Many people "fold" because they fear disappointment. But if you never bet on yourself, you guarantee a loss. Remember, there are no wrong decisions—only information and growth. You can always course-correct. Closing & Invitation If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, I want to help you create a future that feels calmer and more intentional. I invite you to book a complimentary consult with me via the link in the show notes. Let’s reconnect you with your own clarity. Your future belongs to you. You don’t need certainty or permission; you just need to stop shrinking what hasn’t happened yet. Have a beautiful week, and remember: tomorrow gets to be better than today, simply because you decided it would be.  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

  8. JAN 13

    Are you unconsciously negative?

    Send a text Are You Unconsciously Negative? Most people don’t think of themselves as negative. Especially parents who are doing their absolute best. In this episode, we explore something much quieter and more exhausting than obvious negativity: unconscious negativity. The kind that sounds like honesty, facts, or “just telling it like it is” but slowly drains your nervous system and shapes how you experience your child, your relationships, and your life. For parents raising autistic children, this matters deeply. The stories we repeat about behaviour, exhaustion, school struggles, and daily challenges don’t just describe our reality, they create it. We talk about: • How unconscious negativity shows up without you realising • The “news reporter” way many parents describe their lives • Why judging negativity is still negativity • The difference between clear boundaries and chronic mental drain • How your thoughts directly impact your nervous system and your parenting This is not about being more positive or pretending things are easy. It’s about awareness, choice, and learning how to think in ways that support you instead of exhaust you. If you’ve ever felt worn down, irritated by everything, or stuck in mental loops you can’t seem to shift, this conversation is for you. Gentle, honest, and practical, this episode invites you to notice what’s happening in your mind, without judgment, and begin creating a lighter internal experience. Awareness is the beginning of freedom. 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

    19 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
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Living Inspired with Autism
  • Show Website
    Living Inspired with Autism