ABP: Episode 27: The Myth of the Perfect Mom

September 20, 2017 by JaneenAdmin

We’re on the couch today with marriage and family therapist, Nicole Burgess. Nicole and I will be talking about the importance of taking care of yourself as an autism mom, and why it can be detrimental to aim for perfection. Nicole specializes in counseling women and girls, and has lots to share about the unique challenges females face.

In this episode you will discover:

How the needs of women- particularly autism moms- are unique.
Ways to take care of yourself even when you don’t have the time.
How mindfulness can literally change your brain structure.
What we are teaching our children by the way we handle stress.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Join the conversation: Our Autism Blueprint Private Facebook Page

Janeen’s interview on Nicole’s podcast, Launching Your Daughter

How to get in touch with Nicole:

Nicole’s website & podcast: www.NicoleCBurgess.com

Facebook: @NicoleBurgessCoaching

Twitter: @NBurgesslmft

Instagram: @NicoleBurgessLMFT

Giveaway mentioned on the podcast: Breathing Exercise For Stress Management

Breathing Exercise For Stress Management

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Meet Today’s Guest, Nicole Burgess, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Nicole Burgess, LMFT

Nicole Burgess is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana and California. She works with teen girls and women in overcoming anxiety through mindfulness and creative and expressive techniques. As a life coach, Nicole supports women breaking free from the myth of being the perfect woman and reclaiming their wholeness. She is also the host of Launching Your Daughter podcast.

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ABP Episode 20: Motherhood Maze | Creating Balance Without Getting Lost | A Conversation With Kirsten Goffena

June 27, 2017 by JaneenAdmin

We’re in the garden today, engaging in some self-care and talking about creating balance in your life as a mom. Why the garden, you ask? Because it’s where we relax, unwind, and grow!

Too many moms- especially those raising a child with autism or special needs, put their needs last. This can create an imbalance in your life as well as cause a great deal of pain. My conversation today is with Kirsten Goffena, a psychotherapist who has learned the lessons of self-care and now teaches it to others.

In this episode you will discover:

The importance of self-care.
Kirsten’s “autism mom” experience and how it has changed her.
How you can take better care of YOU.
How to join the supportive online community Kirsten has created.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Join the conversation: Our Autism Blueprint Private Facebook Page

Join Kirsten’s Lost In Motherhood Community HERE.

Women In Depth Podcast Interviews:

Interview with Janeen, “Perspectives On Motherhood: The Experience of Autism Moms”

Interview with Kirsten, “Lost In Motherhood”

Giveaway: “Water Your Garden” Self-Care Exercise printable

(Which I totally forgot to mention in the podcast…oops!)

ABP Episode 20: Water Your Garden Self-Care Exercise

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Meet today’s guest, Kirsten Goffena:

Kirsten is a play therapist and healer who specializes in supporting women who feel lost in motherhood. In her Fort Collins, Colorado practice she and her certified therapy dog Luna, help children and families strengthen their relationships by healing trauma and attachment wounds. Kirsten is passionate about helping mothers find balance in their lives by reconnecting to themselves and their own playfulness. She has just launched an online community for moms called Lost in Motherhood.

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ABP Episode 08 | Crisis Counseling | How To Survive An Autism Crisis

March 28, 2017 by JaneenAdmin

Summary

Today we’re in the panic room. (No, I don’t actually have a “panic room” in my house, but I thought it was fitting for today’s topic.) If you have a child on the spectrum, chances are you’ve experienced an emergency call from the school, an outburst in public, or a child gone missing. In this episode we’ll be discussing how to get through some of the most difficult times in your household.