Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Holistic Health, Self Care, Resources, & Support for Christian Moms of Children With Special Needs & Disabilities
Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Holistic Health, Self Care, Resources, & Support for Christian Moms of Children With Special Needs & Disabilities
Podcast Description
Speaking Life Into Motherhood is a podcast for Christian mothers of children with special needs and disabilities hosted by Elyse Scheeler, a wife, mama, speech-language pathologist, and wellness coach. Through candid conversations with other moms and professionals, we explore holistic, faith-based strategies to help you find the confidence to advocate for your child, prioritize wellness and self-care, and nurture relationships. Each episode brings you practical tips and resources, along with a refreshing reminder that your motherhood journey is full of beauty and purpose. Join us as we challenge the norms, embrace the struggles, and find joy in raising children with special needs, all through the lens of faith. You don’t have to just survive mama- you can thrive!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of faith, advocacy, wellness, and the parenting journey for special needs. Example episodes include strategies for managing stress during the IEP process and frameworks for self-care like the WELL framework. The show also covers topics like making confident parenting decisions, finding joy in marriage amidst challenges, and navigating emotional difficulties in caregiving.
Are you a Christian mom exhausted from parenting a child with special needs? Are you worried your child is not developing normally, but have been told to “wait and see”? Are you navigating a tough season with your child?
I’m Elyse, Speech Language Pathologist, Special Needs and Homeschool Strategy Coach, Family Advocate and a mom who has walked this journey. After being dismissed by providers about my own son’s needs, I had to learn how to advocate fiercely—and I discovered how often exhausted moms like us are told to just “wait and see” when we know something more is needed.
That’s why I created Speaking Life Into Motherhood. Each week, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to advocate for your child whether you just have general concerns and are trying to be proactive, or your child has a speech delay, ADHD, autism, or developmental diagnosis, my goal is for you to feel supported and seen. You’ll learn about typical development, alternative strategies that actually simplify your life (not complicate it), discover simple systems that create healthy rhythms for your neurodivergent family, and receive biblical truth that meets you right where you are in the trenches of motherhood.
Whether you’re navigating IEPs or trying to decide whether to homeschool your child- searching for alternatives to medication, or just trying to get through the day with energy left for yourself, this podcast equips you with what you need to make the best decisions for your child—and finally feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
Are you walking out of appointments feeling dismissed, defeated, and like maybe you're the problem? Is your child holding it together everywhere else but falling apart at home — and nobody seems to believe you? Have you ever sat in a parking lot and cried because a provider made you feel like an overreacting parent instead of the advocate your child desperately needs?
In this episode, I'm getting personal about the moment a provider told me to get my struggling, non-sleeping son a clock — and what I did when I refused to accept that as the final answer. If you have a neurodivergent child, a highly sensitive child, or a child whose needs are invisible to everyone except the people living with them, this episode was made for you.
I'm walking you through three things you need before your child's next appointment so you stop leaving empty-handed — because God did not give you that gut feeling to ignore it.
In this episode I cover:
The reason your child's provider keeps dismissing you has nothing to do with whether you're right — and everything to do with what you're bringing into that room. I share the three things that change everything: how to document your observations as a witness, not just a worried parent; how to walk in with one clear, specific ask instead of six months of accumulated anxiety; and why you need to decide your next step before you ever walk through that door — because ”wait and see” is the most common response for the kids who need help the most, and without a plan, dismissal will send you home defeated every single time.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Appointment Prep Toolkit — www.speakinglife.co/advocacy
Calm Connection Parenting Summit with Jami Kirkbride — I'll be live on April 22nd!
Priority Plan Coaching — Ready to know exactly what to do first for your child? www.speakinglife.co/clarity
While you're here, please leave a quick rating or review! I pray this episode blesses you! Remember, you don't just have to survive mama- you can thrive!
Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler
- Subscribe: Speaking Life Into Motherhood
- Website: www.speakinglife.co/motherhood
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook Group: Christian Special Needs Moms: Simple Systems, Energy & Natural Support
- Email Newsletter: https://speakinglife.co/subscribe/
- Foundational Wellness Bundle + Freebies! https://link.doterra.com/VfA_h5
- Priority Plan Clarity Coaching:http://www.speakinglife.co/clarity
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the podcast is medical advice. Always consult with your medical provider before using any supplements, essential oils, or therapy methods.
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