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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.
Episodes
49 episodes
49// Is This Behavior Normal? Developmental Milestones & Signs of ADHD & Autism in Uniquely Wired Children
Does your child's behavior feel unpredictable—like you're walking on eggshells wondering when the next meltdown will hit?What if the "challenging behaviors" you're seeing aren't defiance—but your child's uniquely wired brain crying out f...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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40:07
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48// Beyond ADHD: Simple Systems For Executive Functioning Challenges Every Exhausted Mom Needs to Know
Are you stuck in survival mode, wondering if your child's struggles are "normal" or something more?Do you feel like you're working three times harder than everyone else just to keep your head above water?What if u...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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25:29
47// What 10 Months of Saying "Not Me, Lord" Taught Me About Motherhood
Are you wondering if any of what you're doing is actually working? Do you ever feel like you're just barely surviving instead of thriving? What if the seeds you're planting are growing even when you can'...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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9:05
46// When You Know Something's Wrong But Don't Know Where to Start
Are you stuck in analysis paralysis?How many tabs do you have open right now researching your child's symptoms? How many times have you Googled "is this normal?" this week? If you're nodding your head—if you KNOW something's off b...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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17:09
45// Stop Playing Whack-a-Mole With Your Life: The ADHD Mom's 3-Step Planning System
Are you exhausted from carrying every worry about your child AND every household task in your head at the same time? Do you feel like you can only get one area of your life under control while everything else falls apart? <...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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21:11
44// You're Not Crazy, Mama: Trusting Your Gut (and God) When Providers Won't Listen
Are you drowning in research about your child's needs but still don't know where to start? Do providers keep dismissing your concerns when your mama gut is screaming that something's wrong?In this episode, I'm taking you back to one of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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14:04
43// Overwhelmed This Christmas? The Prince of Peace Came for the Chaos | Christian Motherhood
Feeling overwhelmed in the beautiful, messy middle of the holidays? Need permission to breathe? Struggling with complicated feelings instead of picture-perfect joy?This short holiday episode is a gentle reminder that the Prince of...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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11:27
42// From Chaos to Peace: Business Systems Every Special Needs Mom Needs | Energy for Exhausted Moms
Are you drowning in chaos while managing work systems that actually function? What if the bedtime battles and morning meltdowns aren't about your kids—but about missing the same systems you'd never tolerate at work? What w...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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17:16
41// Anxious & Exhausted? 3 Five-Minute Ways Frankincense Can Help
Are you curious about frankincense but not sure how to actually use it? In this episode, we're exploring the ancient oil that was precious enough to be gifted to baby Jesus—and discovering why modern science is now backing up what people have k...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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12:55
40 Dance Parties & Letting Go: An Anxious Mom's Guide to Surviving Special Needs Parenting
Are you lying awake at night wondering if you're doing enough for your kids? Do you feel like you're constantly comparing your child's development to others? What if peace isn't found in perfection, but in presence?In this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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26:00
39 Gratitude When Motherhood Feels Impossible: Why Obedience Matters More Than Outcomes
Are you grateful—or just exhausted? Can you find thankfulness when motherhood feels impossible? What would change if you gave yourself permission to celebrate small obedience instead of demanding perfect...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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9:11
38 Surviving the Holidays with a Neurodivergent Child: A Plan For Peace and Connection
Why are we always surprised when the holidays arrive—and when our kids (and us!) aren't at our best?How can you protect your child's nervous system when literally everything about their routine is changing?...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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20:31
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?...
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34:08
36 Why Rigid Schedules Are Failing Your Special Needs Family (The Simple Rhythm Strategy for ADHD, Autism, and Exhausted Moms)
Are you exhausted from trying to keep up with rigid schedules that fall apart the moment life doesn't cooperate?What if your ADHD or autistic child could have the predictability they need WITHOUT the stress of time-blocked sche...
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24:42
35 Stop White-Knuckling Motherhood: The Exhausted Special Needs Mom's Plan for Hard Days (Without Adding Another Thing to Your List)
Have you ever had a day where you're just barely getting by - trying not to fall apart while every little thing your kids say feels like nails on a chalkboard?What if you could have a simple plan for those hard days that's easy...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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16:31
34 Why You Need a Mission Statement: Moving from Exhausted to Empowered in Motherhood
Are you constantly overwhelmed by decisions and drowning in the chaos of special needs motherhood? What if one simple tool could help you find clarity and purpose on even your hardest days? Could having a mission statement be the anchor you've ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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14:50
33 God Cares About Your Nutrition: Why Energy Starts with Faith-Filled Self-Care
Are you running on empty, trying to care for everyone else while your own tank is bone dry? Do you feel like you know what Scripture says but can't seem to make it move from your head to your heart?
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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34:00
32 How to Talk to your Child When You Experience Unexpected Loss: How to Heal, Fight Back, and Speak Life in the Wake of the Charlie Kirk Assassination
Are you struggling to understand why you're grieving so deeply for someone you've never met personally?Do you feel angry that you have to explain violence and tragedy to your children when they should be innocent?Are you ...
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Season 1
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18:08
31 Stop Accepting 'Perpetual Elementary School' - How This Mom Cracked the Code for Severe Learning Struggles
Are you exhausted from feeling like your special needs child is stuck in perpetual elementary school because they don't read, write, speak, or do math? Do you wonder if God has abandoned you when your child faces constant rejec...
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41:05
30 Why Your Child's ADHD or Behavioral Symptoms Might Actually Be Unintegrated Reflexes (And What Exhausted Christian Moms Can Do)
Are you exhausted from watching your child struggle in the classroom while feeling like you're missing something important? Do you suspect your child needs support but don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the o...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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29:16
29 Does My Child Have Special Needs? How to Navigate Diagnoses, Disabilities, and Discouragement as a Concerned Christian Mom
Is that nagging feeling in your heart telling you something about your child's development? In this first episode of our Back to School series, we're diving deep into the question every concerned parent faces: "Does my child have special needs?...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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17:50
28 Biblical vs. Modern Medicine: The Exhausted Mom's Guide to Holistic Health Without Compromising Faith with the Christian Nutritionist Chelsea Blackbird
Are you exhausted from hitting dead ends with doctors who never ask about your diet, leaving you feeling like poor health is just "normal"?Do you struggle to show up as your best self for your family because you're constantly tire...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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32:26
27 Lost Your Identity in Special Needs Motherhood? How to Find Your Spark Again with Aubree Felderhoff of Mom Intentional
Do you feel so buried under the responsibilities of motherhood that you've lost touch with who you are?Are you constantly dropping the ball and feeling like you can't keep up, no matter how hard you try?Episode Overview...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:19
26 Overwhelmed & Over Stimulated By Summer Meltdowns? This Hack Can Save your Summer Routine As A Special Needs Family
Does the lack of summer structure leave you feeling overwhelmed and your child struggling with transitions?Are you tired of repeating the same directions over and over while your child seems to tune you out?Summer can feel chaotic...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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16:03
25 Stuttering in Children: Why You Shouldn't Wait and See (Christian Mom's Guide)
Are you wondering if your child's speech disfluencies are normal or something to be concerned about?Do you feel like your doctor keeps telling you to "wait and see" while your mama heart is telling you to seek help now?...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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33:33