The Resilient Heart Podcast

Parenting a child with autism requires a holistic approach that focuses on nurturing the whole child rather than solely addressing the autism diagnosis. This comprehensive strategy recognizes that each autistic child is unique with their own strengths, challenges, and potential. By adopting a holistic perspective, parents can create an environment that supports their child's overall development, including physical, emotional, and social well-being. This approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the child's specific needs, interests, and communication style rather than trying to "fix" or change their autism. Parents are encouraged to celebrate their child's unique qualities while providing tailored support for areas of difficulty.

In this episode, I am joined by Nancy Masannat, who offers a refreshing and holistic perspective that emphasizes nurturing the child as a whole, rather than focusing solely on their autism diagnosis. As a certified Life Coach specializing in supporting parents and caregivers of autistic children, Nancy advocates for an approach that celebrates each child's unique qualities while providing tailored support for areas of difficulty. This episode delves into Nancy's personal journey as a mother of an autistic child, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. From navigating the diagnosis process to finding joy in parenting, Nancy shares insights on mindset training, building better relationships, and designing effective self-care plans, all aimed at helping parents reclaim their lives and find more joy in their parenting journey. Tune in to gain insights on what autism looks like and how to effectively support, advocate for, and empower children with autism.

Timestamps

[03:10] About Nancy Masannat

[04:27] What the diagnosis process looked like for Nancy’s son

[10:41] How mums can include and create capacity for “normal kids.”

[13:00] What mums with autistic children need to know about their own self

[16:00] Conversations Nancy had with her daughter about his son

[18:59] Things that were a griefing process for Nancy as a mum with an autistic child

[24:08] Processing the grief of the dreams you have for your autistic kid

[27:10] Lessons Nancy learned from being a big advocate for her autistic son

[31:56] Steps new mums can take to help their autistic children

[38:18] Finding joy for yourself

[44:50] How to find an understanding community

[48:23] About Nancy’s type of work

[50:16] Nancy’s final remarks to mums with autistic children

• “If your kid asks a question, you need to answer the question in a way that they can understand it.”
• “The grieving process is an ongoing thing.”
• “Sometimes you have to take the wins that you have and celebrate them big, maybe not for them, but for you.”
• “.Our hopes and dreams don’t typically manifest in our kids no matter what.”
• “Do your best until you know different and then do your best with that information, don’t beat yourself up for what you don’t know.”
• “Lean into your intuition when something is not right.”
• “It’s okay to take care of yourself and make time for yourself.”
• “Just getting to share your story sometimes makes a huge difference when you get to talk to somebody.”
• “.If you are an autism parent, you have to remember to parent your kid as a kid and not parent the autism.”

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Recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship can be challenging, especially when the abuse is subtle or disguised as love and concern. Abusive behavior often starts gradually, with seemingly minor incidents that escalate over time, making it difficult for victims to identify the pattern. Understanding these signs is crucial for potential victims and friends, family members, and professionals who can offer support and intervention.

In this episode, I share a series of pivotal moments, including quitting my job to move in with an abuser and the realization that things were not as they seemed; we gain insight into the complex dynamics of abusive relationships. This narration serves as a stark reminder that abusers often prey on those who are vulnerable or lacking in self-esteem. However, not always and in Gabi's story she was confident, successful and led a very happy life. Her goal is to highlight the importance of recognizing the warning signs early on. By sharing this story, The goal is to empower other women to identify red flags in their relationships and seek help before it's too late. Tune in to learn more about the story of my years spent with an abuser and how 20 years later I've healed so much of the woman I was back then and have found love and joy on the other side of abuse.

[02:10] Domestic Violence & reflection after watching #itendswithus

[05:17] My ex's death

[07:31] How I met him

[13:16] When the isolation started - key signs early on abusers do to isolate you

[16:10] When the unraveling of my self esteem and worthiness began

[19:52] The first trip to meet him

[25:20] Quitting my job to move across the country

• “I wish that I had somebody to tell me this is crazy back then.”
• “The things that are said or the ways that we show up in the world are based upon the narrative that we have carried from somebody else’s shitty words.”
• “Sometimes, you don’t know or believe, you have the ability to start a new life.”
• “We have the ability to choose.”
• “Money and power go hand in hand, especially with men that are abusive and manipulative.”

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Menopause is a natural transition that every woman experiences, but it doesn't have to be a daunting or uncomfortable journey. By embracing a holistic approach that combines natural remedies, healthy lifestyle practices, and intuitive wisdom, you can navigate the physical and emotional changes of menopause with grace and empowerment.

In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Ayres, a women's health expert, homeopath, and theta-healing practitioner who helps women from peri to post to balance their hormones naturally and feel positive, healthy, and confident about menopause, to discuss how women can navigate their journey through menopause naturally. Melissa talks about the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms that women often miss, and the emotional and spiritual transitions that happen during these stages. She also shares some tips for women to embrace and be more open about their spiritual side and the importance of leaning into your intuition on your journey through perimenopause and menopause. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[04:10] Melissa Ayres’s background information

[04:37] How Melissa got into helping other women navigate their journey through perimenopause and menopause

[06:08] The symptoms of perimenopause and menopause

[12:33] What women can learn from hot flashes and night sweats

[15:00] The basic principle of homeopathy

[16:02] The perimenopause and menopause symptoms that women often miss

[19:19] Melissa’s journey through perimenopause and menopause

[23:53] The emotional and spiritual transitions that happen during perimenopause and menopause

[25:38] The three main stages in the life of a woman

[30:18] Tips for women to embrace and be more open about their spiritual side

[35:45] The importance of leaning into your intuition on your journey through perimenopause and menopause

[37:12] The Women’s Wisdom and Healing Circle

[39:17] Advice to women going through perimenopause and menopause

• “Perimenopause symptoms can start up to 10 years before the actual menopause is reached.”
• “During perimenopause and menopause, the body is going to shout for attention, so listen and honor what the body is trying to do.”
• “The more we heal as women, the freer we become and the more we can be our true selves.”
• “Love your body. Understand that your body is working with you and not against you.”

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In the journey of personal and professional development, the key to unlocking one's full potential lies in making significant shifts in mindset, habits, and strategies. Whether it's pursuing a new career path, fostering healthier relationships, or achieving ambitious goals, the process of evolution and growth demands a deliberate and transformative approach.

In this episode, we are joined by Elvis Tadlanek, an Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Calisthenics Athlete and Trainer, Musician, and Author, to talk about making the big shifts in our lives so that we can evolve and grow. Elvis shares his journey in the music world, what helped him to step out of his shy personality, gain confidence, and have a voice, and tips to get through the darkest moments of our lives. He also talks about the key elements that people miss when getting healthy and fit and the most exciting thing about the transition of moving to the place of your dreams. Tune in to learn more!

Timestamps

[03:45] Elvis Tadlanek’s background information

[04:35] Elvis’s journey in the music world

[09:39] Tips to get through the darkest moments of our lives

[13:45] Making the big shifts so that you can evolve and grow

[18:07] What helped Elvis to step out of his shy personality and gain confidence

[20:16] The key elements that people miss when getting healthy and fit

[23:50] What led to the big move to Santiago?

[31:03] The most exciting thing about the transition of moving to a place of your dream

[39:50] Creating the big wins in your life

[43:34] Advice to people who are terrified of moving to new places and changing their lives

• “You can achieve whatever you want. There is nothing external holding you back. You just have to overcome your external obstacles.”
• “If you want to achieve something great, you have to overcome everything.”
• “The mentality that you go with into something is what helps it to take less time from the struggle into the success.”
• “If someone is not supporting you in what you want to achieve, then they are not supposed to be in your life.”

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In this episode, I am joined by Romel, a proud Mumpreneur, Intuitive Mindset Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Podcaster and Author on a mission to help individuals who struggle with self-identity rediscover who they are on a soul level by breaking the unhealthy cycles of generational patterns and expectations. Having undergone her massive transformation after hitting rock bottom in 2018, Romel now uses her expertise and experience to guide her clients through their own Self-Discovery journey. She is passionate about creating healthy spaces and the resources you may need to ‘master the art’ of harnessing your natural gift of intuition so you feel more capable and confident about stepping into your main character's energy, managing the ebbs and flows of life, and unleashing your authentic self (unapologetically) into this world.

Today, Romel shares her journey of healing from domestic abuse, losing her father, and rediscovering her true self. We discuss the importance of self-love, forgiveness, and breaking generational cycles. She also provides insights on moving forward and creating a life you love, even after experiencing trauma.

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[01:31] Romel's background and work as an intuitive mindset coach

[01:57] The importance of the intersection between business and personal well-being

[02:36] Benefits of recognizing challenges are not unique to oneself

[04:05] Rediscovering lost passions and true identity

[06:13] Romel's journey of healing

[08:05] Leaving a toxic relationship and the healing process

[11:20] Romel's advice for someone freshly out of an abusive relationship

[15:17] How emotional abuse manifests in a relationship

[16:09] Romel's most significant lesson from transitioning out of an abusive relationship

[18:26] The importance of embracing our humanity

[21:09] The significance of generational cycle breakers

[34:05] The empowering aspect of decision-making in the healing journey

• It doesn't matter what you've been through, big or small, or whatever you felt from that. You, um, it's valid 'cause you've been through it, and it's what you feel, and it's not your story. It's not your story; it's just a chapter.
• Whatever you need to rewire for yourself, keep repeating it, and it will become second nature. It is just, like I said, taking the baby steps. It all comes together once you do all the smaller stuff.
• It will get better as long as you want it to. Essentially, what you feel on the inside will always reflect on the outside.
• As hard as it might be, once you take that first step, it gets a little bit easier, and you just keep taking the steps until it's just a walk in the park.

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