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Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Systems, Special Needs Parenting, Rhythms, Child Development, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities
Are you a Christian mom exhausted from parenting a child with special needs? Are you worried your child is not developing normally, but have been told to "wait and see"?
I'm Elyse, Speech Language Pathologist, Wellness Coach, and mom who has walked this journey. After being dismissed by providers about my own son's needs, I had to learn how to advocate fiercely—and I discovered how often exhausted moms like us are told to just "wait and see" when we know something more is needed.
That's why I created Speaking Life Into Motherhood. Each week, you'll gain the tools and confidence to advocate for your child with ADHD, autism, or developmental differences. You'll learn natural wellness strategies that actually simplify your life (not complicate it), discover simple systems that create healthy rhythms for your neurodivergent family, and receive biblical truth that meets you right where you are in the trenches of motherhood.
Whether you're navigating IEPs, searching for alternatives to medication, or just trying to get through the day with energy left for yourself, this podcast equips you with what you need to make the best decisions for your child—and finally feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Systems, Special Needs Parenting, Rhythms, Child Development, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities
37 God First, Spouse Second, Then Kids: The Biblical Order of Personal Rhythms (with Spark Coach Aubree Felderhoff)
Do you know taking care of yourself is important but find yourself the first one to neglect it?
What if you could create personal rhythms that align with your God-given mission instead of just adding more to your to-do list?
Are you exhausted from parenting kids with additional needs and feeling like you have nothing left to pour into your marriage?
In this conversation, I had so much fun sitting down with my personal coach Aubree Felderhoff to discuss creating personal rhythms for yourself and marriage. This is Part 4 of the Mission-Plan-Rhythms series, completing the framework for moving from survival mode to thriving.
I'm being really vulnerable in this episode because while I can create beautiful rhythms for my family, in that past, I've been the first one to neglect taking care of myself and my marriage. Aubree walks me (and you!) through practical strategies for building rhythms that align with your mission, strengthening your marriage, and preventing burnout. From the "brain dump" strategy to weekly marriage meetings, this episode is packed with actionable tools for exhausted moms.
Connect with Aubree:
- Podcast: Mom Intentional
- Website: www.momintentional.com
Take Action:
- Do a brain dump - Write down everything you need to do this week
- Identify your mission - What is God calling you to as a mother?
- Start with God - Establish one rhythm for connecting with Him
- Schedule a marriage meeting - Pick a weekly time and protect it
- Create a shared list with your spouse - Add items throughout the week
- Ask yourself: What would make my life more breathable if I fixed it first?
- Get support - Consider coaching, connect with your pastor, or join community
While you're here, please leave a quick rating or review! I pray this episode blesses you! Remember, you don't just have to survive mama- you can thrive!
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What you get:
- 60-minute one-on-one strategic clarity call
- Written Priority Plan with specific next steps
- Provider scripts & advocacy tools
- 2 weeks of Voxer support
Normally $197, now $147 with limited spots available. Learn more & enroll → www.speakinglife.co/clarity
Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler
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- Website: www.speakinglife.co/motherhood
- Email: hello@speakinglife.co
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