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Mommas Have Special Needs Too

Mommas Have Special Needs Too

Ashleigh Johnston

This podcast is for you Mommas! Not for your special needs kiddos, although they will definitely benefit from anything you do to take care of yourself! Here I talk about how to go from surviving to thriving when you feel the rug has been pulled out from underneath your life. I’ll share the exact tools and principles you need to create a life you enjoy, WITHOUT changing your circumstances first. I know! And yes, it is possible for you. Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommas_have_special_needs_too/
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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep 19 When your child is non-verbal

Ep 19 When your child is non-verbal

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07/10/20 • 16 min

Ever feel drained or frustrated about communicating with your non-verbal child? Here are some tips that help me get rid of those feelings and connect with my child.
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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep 17 Your child’s disability is your mirror
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06/26/20 • 14 min

Hey Ya'll,
Did you know that our life experiences reflect and amplify our perspectives of the world? Yeah, it's a thing. And in the case of raising children with special needs those parts of us that we struggle with the most tend to be brought up front and center. Listen as I share what this looks like for me and how I started the path to overcome those challenges.
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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep 16 Grieving your child’s diagnosis

Ep 16 Grieving your child’s diagnosis

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06/19/20 • 14 min

Have you ever felt grief knowing your child's life is now going to be different than "normal"? Grief that your life is now not going to be "normal"? Me too. In this podcast I talk about the process of grieving, what it might look like, and a few ways to process it.
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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep. 104 A story about inclusion

Ep. 104 A story about inclusion

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07/03/23 • 9 min

Happy 4th! I share a story about a special needs mother’s sadness about her daughter being excluded at family events AND what empowered her to help create inclusion for her daughter. Want personalized support and help? Let's have a chat and get you unstuck: https://calendly.com/ashleighjohnstoncoaching/conversation?month=2023-06 A bit of our journey with our kids. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentshavespecialneedstoo2022
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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep. 103 The Truth About Why You Are Stuck

Ep. 103 The Truth About Why You Are Stuck

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06/28/23 • 14 min

You are stuck in a cycle of hard emotions and you want out. But you are struggling to get unstuck. And you don't know why you can't just snap out of it.

I've got you.

In this episode I share WHY you are feeling stuck and the pathway to feeling free.

Want personalized support and help?

Let's have a chat and get you unstuck: https://calendly.com/ashleighjohnstoncoaching/conversation?month=2023-06

A bit of our journey with our kids.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentshavespecialneedstoo2022

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Most often human brains like to look for the problem and solve it. When you have a child with special needs the brain can easily make that mean "something has gone wrong". "Life isn't supposed to be this way." "Why me out of all the people?" But what if your brain is wrong about this? What if nothing has gone wrong here? What if you are just the person to have a child with special needs and have a fulfilled and successful life? Don't dismiss these last questions so quickly. You will miss out on possibility.

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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep 8 Sneaky little thoughts

Ep 8 Sneaky little thoughts

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04/25/20 • 12 min

In this podcast I talk about those thoughts that sound generous and kind but are actually thoughts that sabotage you so you don't show up as the person or parent that you want to be or have that relationships that you want to have.
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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep. 82 You don’t need to be any better than you are right now
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01/30/23 • 13 min

In this episode I talk about the idea that you DON'T need to be better than you are. That this train of thought actually keeps you from doing what you want to be doing and that it isn't actually realistic.

Join the private facebook group for Mommas like you and me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486595858884320

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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep. 68 Development Update: from crying fits to laughing fits
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10/25/22 • 5 min

It has been almost 6 months since we started therapy with my little guy, Jacob. Today it just dawned on me how much his demeanor has changed and progress he had made.
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Mommas Have Special Needs Too - Ep 21 The passive tantrum

Ep 21 The passive tantrum

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07/24/20 • 14 min

Passive tantrum is a great way to stay comfortable and avoid struggle but in doing so you may be undermining your ability or your child's ability for growth and development. In this episode I discuss what a passive tantrum, my experience with it, and thoughts about it.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Mommas Have Special Needs Too have?

Mommas Have Special Needs Too currently has 134 episodes available.

What topics does Mommas Have Special Needs Too cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Mommas Have Special Needs Too?

The episode title 'Ep. 132 Believing in Your Children' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mommas Have Special Needs Too?

The average episode length on Mommas Have Special Needs Too is 16 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mommas Have Special Needs Too released?

Episodes of Mommas Have Special Needs Too are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Mommas Have Special Needs Too?

The first episode of Mommas Have Special Needs Too was released on Mar 6, 2020.

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