Moms in Neurodiverse Families | Self-Care, Autism, Sensory Overload
Top-ranked podcast for neurodiverse families & self-care coaching in the U.S (PodStatus)
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I help women with neurodiverse husband and kids prioritize self-care to thrive
Hey lovely, is your husband neurodiverse, or are you a mom of a child with autism? Likely it is both. Are the daily demands of family life leaving you with little time for self-care? Do you feel your emotional needs are forgotten? Is your identity fading away under the weight of everyday responsibilities?
Friend, I am glad you are here. This podcast will help you prioritize your self-care with simple planning solutions that empower you to rebuild your life and set healthy boundaries while still fulfilling your roles as a wife and mom.
Hey, I’m Christina—married 18 years to a neurodiverse man and mom of three neurodiverse kids.
For years, I tried to fix our home environment, hoping to ease the sensory and communication challenges in my neurodiverse family. But no matter how much I read or how many Christian experts I listened to, nothing bridged the gap between meeting everyone else’s needs and caring for myself.
I was exhausted carrying so many responsibilities while my needs were unmet. My husband was frustrated with his limitations and didn’t know what to do. My neurodiverse kids needed my help to navigate a world they didn’t always understand, but their meltdowns and challenges were overwhelming and exhausting at times. My health began to decline as I focused on making our marriage and home life optimal for my spouse and kids to prevent the cycle of problems. I reached a breaking point when I realized that prioritizing my well-being wasn’t selfish—it was essential. That’s when I turned to simple planning solutions to create space for self-care.
This podcast is here to guide you on a journey of self-care and healthy boundaries without sacrificing your roles as a wife or mom. By embracing a holistic approach rooted in biblical values, I rediscovered the vibrant woman God created me to be. Now, I want to help you reclaim your identity, heal your heart, and reconnect with the life you love.
If you’re ready to begin your self-care journey, grab your sanity latte and listen in as we take another small, intentional step toward a peaceful, healthier you.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Emergencies can push anyone to the edge of their limits, but for neurodiverse kids massive thunderstorms and tornadoes can be super exciting or sensory traumatic, resulting in big emotions. And somehow you need to get your whole family into a safe location in a very short time frame. Which means unexpected interruptions, no foreshadowing and schedule changes which can cause cause a meltdown for some autistic and ADHD kids. Based on my personal and professional background, I share three tips to help you plan ahead and reduce anxiety.
Midland Weather Radio 120
Weather Apps: Carrot Weather Channel - ios Weather Channel - android
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
As stress of neurodiverse marriage and family life grows, one of the first self-care activities to disapear is your hobbies. Time passes and we can forget what brought joy into your life. Enjoying life is a crucial component to live and thrive in a neurodiverse family. Let's chat how you find a hobby that brings life to your soul but is also manageable with your limited time.
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Seasonal Living
Paper and Glam Instagram
Paper and Glam Youtube
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Marriage is two people living in community, learning to love each other and live together in harmony. When neurodiversity is a component, the challenges can lead to seeing only the negative, what your spouse is lacking. Continued focus on solely the negative while ignoring your husband's efforts and slow growth can lead to a dangerous cycle. When your heart is hurting and numb, how do you pivot to begin perceiving his strengths? Here are my suggestions for first steps on this process.
Resources:
Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships
Uniquely Us: Gracefully Navigating the Maze of Neurodiverse Marriage, Autism and Faith
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
There are many sensory challenges we help our kids traverse when they are younger, haircuts is a major one. Usually the hair salon or barber shop is loud, lots of new people, scratchy hair falling down the back of their shirt, uncomfortable cutting cape around their neck and having a stranger position their head. This can add up to a major meltdown from the sensory overwhelm. Not only does your kid need a break after a haircut, but likely you as well. You will benefit from my mistakes and learned experiences with these three steps for less stress at the hair salon.
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Your energy to be engaged, invest in your children, and keep up with the appointments is continually decreasing. Maybe you are scared if you fast forward your current trajectory, where you will be physically and emotionally in 1 -3 years? But you can't think that far ahead, you are trying to figure out one single day at a time. I am sharing one of my self-care tools I have used in these exact moments.
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
In the beginning your focus is love, helping your family with the "gaps" between the expectations of life and the abilities of your husband or children. Your goal is to support them, but this isn't a sprint, its an ultramarathon, living in a neurodiverse family. Moments of rest breaks are seldom leading to burnout. You realize you are over-functioning, meeting any need regardless of your capacity. Then the moment happens; when your body, mind, or health are unable to push beyond your limits. Let's chat how you can recover from this situation and to care for your family while not neglect yourself.
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
For some families, one of the hardest times of the day is in the morning. So many tranistions along with changing out of soft pajamas into uncomfortable clothes. The struggle is real for kids with sensory challenges. Understanding how kids' minds and body process these challenges can give us patience. But what else can you do? I have a few ideas to help with your morning routine and kepe your sanity.
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Lucky and Me kids clothes
City Threads
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Parenting offers a unique opportunity to invest in your kids' lives—especially for neurodiverse children. This challenge intensifies if your neurodivergent husband isn't engaged in the process. On the flip side, his insights from growing up with autism, ADHD, and/or sensory issues can be incredibly helpful. I'm sharing my co-parenting tips, which you can use immediately, along with real examples of how I encourage empathy in my children.
If you are enjoying this episode and want more encouragement like this, make sure to join my email list. Plus, you will be in the loop for my soon-to-launch planner designed to help you integrate self-care without neglecting your important roles as a wife and mom.
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Do you feel burned out — in a desert of energy — while your daily roles and tasks haven't changed? How do you recover? There are two steps you can take to begin reversing over-functioning and invest in yourself.
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Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus!
We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
You love so many of the quirky differences you see in your family, yet there are challenges with your marriage and raising your child(ren) your friends don't experience. I'm guessing you have researched online and read books to understand the uniqueness of your famly and how to help them. And you keep coming back to the question, are my husband and child autistic? While I am not trained to diagnosis, I can share my personal experiences wrestling with the question and the threee steps you can to take.
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Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus!
We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.