Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Holistic Health, Self Care, Resources, & Support for Christian Moms of Children With Special Needs & Disabilities
Do you often feel overwhelmed by your child’s medical needs or special circumstances?
Are you searching for ways to nurture your family while caring for your own spiritual health and remaining anchored in your faith?
Are you ready to learn balance by improving self-care and growing spiritually within the demands of motherhood?
Speaking Life Into Motherhood is a podcast for Christian mothers of children with special needs and disabilities hosted by Elyse Scheeler, a wife, mama, speech-language pathologist, and wellness coach. Through candid conversations with other moms and professionals, we explore holistic, faith-based strategies to help you find the confidence to advocate for your child, prioritize wellness and self-care, and nurture relationships.
Each episode brings you practical tips and resources, along with a refreshing reminder that your motherhood journey is full of beauty and purpose. Join us as we challenge the norms, embrace the struggles, and find joy in raising children with special needs, all through the lens of faith.
You don’t have to just survive mama- you can thrive!
Episodes
17 episodes
17 God's Design in Neurodiversity: Christian Support for Autism Families
Are you struggling to find support and resources as a parent of a child with special needs? Do you sometimes feel distant from God, questioning His purpose for your child's challenges? Have you found yourself fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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30:00
16 Jesus as the First Speech Therapist? Finding God's Calling in Speech Therapy Services
Have you ever wondered how God's calling can lead you through unexpected career paths?What happens when your passion, a community need, and God's will perfectly align?How can speech therapy be viewed through a Christian l...
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Episode 16
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30:38
EP 15 Creating 'Perfectly Loved' Spaces: Effective Programs for Teens and Adults with Special Needs
Are you looking for guidance when life takes an unexpected special needs turn?Do you want to explore or create opportunities for adults with special needs in your community?In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Ana Munoz, bestse...
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Episode 15
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30:13
14 Is Mom Brain Impacting Your Special Needs Parenting? Holistic Faith-Based Solutions You Need Today
Have you ever blamed "mom brain" for your forgetfulness, only to wonder if there's something more serious happening when you parent a child with special needs?What if the cognitive challenges you're experiencing are actually part of God'...
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16:44
13 Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia, Communication Delays, & Hope: Faith-Based Special Needs Advocacy & Parenting
Have you ever felt alone in your journey parenting a child with special needs?Do you struggle with balancing advocacy for your child while maintaining your faith?What if the challenges your family faces are actually opportunities ...
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Episode 13
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39:57
12 How to Homeschool a Child with Special Needs: Navigating Life Skills & Academics When Thinking, "I Didn't Sign Up For This!"
Are you wondering how to homeschool a child with special needs? Curious about balancing therapy with education? Looking for encouragement in your unexpected parenting journey?In this heartfelt episode of the podcast, host I welcome Sarah...
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Episode 12
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33:41
11 Advocacy Strategies for when Doctors Say “Wait and See”: Standing Firm And Finding Joy As A Christian Special Needs Parent
Has a doctor ever dismissed your concerns about your child with "they'll grow out of it"? Have you ever felt like you're the only one who truly sees your child's struggles? Does it feel like you're alone on this special ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:00
10 How To Heal Birth Trauma: How Faith and Functional Medicine Can Help Mothers Recover
Is your body still carrying the effects of a difficult birth? Could your unexplained fatigue or emotional triggers be connected to unprocessed birth trauma? What if seeing Jesus in your birth story could transform your relationship with trauma?...
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28:15
09 Christian Mom's Guide: Using the PACE Method to Find Calm Amidst Chaos and Dysregulation
Catherine Cowell, a spiritual director and life coach specializing in supporting parents of children with additional needs, shares her journey as an adoptive mother to two boys and introduces us to the transformative PACE model of parenting. Sh...
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Episode 9
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28:54
08 Christian Adoption Guide: What No One Tells You About the Process
Military spouse and adoptive mom Becca Pass pulls back the curtain on the realities of modern adoption. From navigating questionable industry practices to experiencing adoption disruptions, Becca shares how God transformed her challenging five-...
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Episode 8
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36:38
07 Ditch Overwhelm- How to Make Special Needs Parenting Decisions Without Fear or Doubt: PEACE Framework
Transform your parenting doubts into peaceful confidence! In this solo episode, we dive into a powerful framework for handling doubt and fear when making decisions about your child's care. Learn how to move from uncertainty to confidence using ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:17
06 Managing Stress and Finding Peace During the IEP and Special Education Process: Tips for Christian Parents
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Davina McLean-Randall, founder of A Caring Voice for You, to discuss navigating the special education system while maintaining faith and emotional wellness. Drawing from her unique perspe...
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Episode 6
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30:18
05 WELL Framework: Self-Care Strategies for Special Needs, Foster, & Adoptive Moms I Christian Parenting Tips
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Barlow, a parent trainer and wellness coach who specializes in supporting foster and adoptive parents. Nicole shares her personal journey through foster care and adoption, and introduces us to the WELL f...
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Episode 5
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35:16
04 Finding Joy in Marriage & Special Needs Parenting: Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship Today
In this episode, we sit down with Lucy Martin, a licensed therapist, certified relationship coach, and homeschool mom of five. Lucy shares her personal journey and professional insights on maintaining a strong marriage while parenting children ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:33
03 From Burnout to Breathing Space | 4 Soul-Nourishing Self Care Tips for Overwhelmed Special Needs Moms
In this episode, parent coach Jamie Kirkbride shares her powerful CARE framework for helping overwhelmed parents, especially those raising children with additional needs. Jamie, a mother of seven and former counselor, breaks down practical stra...
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Episode 3
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27:32
02 Supporting Mothers Through Their Child's Cancer Journey with Amy Sloan: A Christian Mom's Story of Faith, Self-Care, and Finding Support | Special Needs Caregiving
In this heartfelt conversation, Amy Sloan shares her family's journey through her son Isaac's leukemia diagnosis. She discusses the challenges they faced, the importance of faith, community support, and the adjustments they made in their homesc...
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Episode 2
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36:34
01 The Mission: Empowering Special Needs Moms Through Faith and Advocacy
In the inaugural episode of the Speaking Life Into Motherhood podcast, host Elyse shares her mission to support Christian mothers facing challenges, particularly those with children who have special needs. Elyse discusses her personal journey t...
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