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Self-care Isn’t Selfish: Redirecting Survival of a Special Needs Mom
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On this episode of Take Heart Special Mom Podcast, we delve into the importance of self-care for special needs moms. Sara England, a mother of three, shares her experience with burnout and the lessons she's learned about prioritizing her wellness. We discuss the challenges of balancing self-care with the demands of caring for a child with special needs, strategies for setting boundaries and saying no, and the importance of small moments of joy. The episode also covers the speaker's struggles with infertility, miscarriage, and her journey to prioritize self-care to keep her rejuvenated for the long haul. Join us to learn actionable tips for implementing self-care into your daily routine and how even small actions can lead to personal growth and change.
Eps. 126; May 2, 2023
Key Moments:
[1:12] From a nurse to a stay-at-home mom
[7:18] Sara’s infertility journey
[15:07] Hitting a wall & setting up boundaries
[18:46] Taking care of your children is taking care of you
[24:05] Burned out
[28:35] How much is too much for our kids and therapy?
[32:56] Mental assessment…what brings me joy?
Resources:
Check out Sara’s FREE Special Need Moms Survival Guide! Sara also has a FREE Caregiver Burnout guide to help you begin to heal and prevent burnout!
The Fitness Planner: A 12 Week Health and Fitness Journal to Track Meals, Workouts and Weight Loss for Women - Exercise and Food Journal
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1. 30 Second Intro (00:00:00)
2. Main (00:00:19)
3. 30 Second Outro (00:02:11)
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