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Chronic Illness Moms | Feel Better, Stress Relief, Fatigue, Inflammation, Brain Fog, Healthy Habits, Neurodivergent
Ashley Braden - Certified Health Coach, Sleep & Stress Management Coach
Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 220
Simple Daily Habits To Feel Better As Moms With Neurodivergent Kids
**TOP 2% Globally Ranked Podcast**
Do you wake up already exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get?
Does brain fog make it hard to think straight or keep up with your kids?
Do you feel guilty for resting even though your body is worn out?
Are you trying to take care of your health without adding more stress to an already full plate?
Welcome to Chronic Illness Moms — a podcast for moms living with chronic illness while raising neurodivergent kids. If you’re dealing with constant fatigue, inflammation, and overwhelm, this is your place to find support that actually fits real life.
Here we focus on simple, healthy habits that help you get better sleep, reduce stress, and feel better in your body — without complicated routines or pressure to do more. These are small, doable shifts that work with your energy instead of against it.
I’m Ashley — a wife, mom, and health coach who’s spent years navigating chronic symptoms, burnout, and a body that wouldn’t keep up. I tried the strict plans, the supplements, and the “just push through” approach — and all it did was leave me more exhausted.
What finally helped was learning how to support my nervous system and build tiny habits that actually worked in real mom life. Now I help other moms do the same so they can have more energy, think more clearly, and show up for their families without falling apart.
If you’re ready for natural, realistic ways to feel better — even in the middle of neurodivergent family life — you’re in the right place.
So grab your herbal tea, hide in the laundry room if you have to, let’s start building habits that help you feel better again.
Connect with me:
Email:
hello@ashleybraden.com
Free Facebook Community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronicillnessmoms
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146. Stress Relief for Busy Moms: Simple Strategies to Stop Multitasking and Start Focusing
mercredi 23 avril 2025 • Duration 09:09
Welcome to the Special Kind of Motherhood podcast! In this episode, we delve into effective strategies for overcoming the stress and inefficiency of multitasking. Discover the power of single-tasking and how creating decision-light routines can help reduce mental overload. Learn practical tips for incorporating stillness into your daily life, allowing you to manage stress and find moments of peace. Tune in and explore ways to simplify your life, boost your focus, and create a more relaxed and meaningful motherhood experience.
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
145. The Real Reason You’re So Stressed (Hint: It’s Not Just the Kids)
lundi 21 avril 2025 • Duration 10:08
Join us in this episode of the Special Kind of Motherhood podcast as we uncover the sneaky culprit behind your daily stress: multitasking. Discover why this seemingly efficient habit may actually be contributing to mental overload and explore the science behind how our brains handle multiple tasks.
We delve into the concept of decision fatigue and how the myriad of choices faced by busy moms each day can lead to that overwhelming sense of pressure. Learn how constant notifications and the “hyperactive hive mind” of our modern world can exacerbate feelings of stress and distraction.
Tune in to understand the invisible stressors in your life and get ready for our next episode, where we’ll share practical tips to help you break free from this cycle and embrace a more focused, calm, and fulfilling day-to-day life.
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
136. Healthy Meals on a Budget: Easy Tips for Busy Moms
mardi 18 février 2025 • Duration 14:11
Hey friend,
Welcome back to the Special Kind of Motherhood podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into two more powerful ways to make healthy eating more affordable: becoming a savvy shopper and cutting down on food waste. Learn where to shop, what to buy, and how to make your groceries last longer—saving you money and keeping your family well-fed with nutritious meals. Join us for easy tips to get the most out of your grocery budget! Episode 55 - Tired Of Spending Money On Organic Produce Freeze Fresh Book
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
50. Navigating Communication With Your Nonspeaking Child
mardi 11 juillet 2023 • Duration 15:23
Hey Mamas,
If you have a child who is nonverbal or pre-verbal, you might find yourself feeling like things would be so much easier if your child could just talk!
I have been there, Mama, and today I want to share with you a bit of encouragement and a possible perspective shift on how we can focus on hearing our children when they are unable to talk to us, and how we can find value in the nonverbal ways our children communicate with us.
Ashley
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order!
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
*This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!
49. 5 Reasons to Grow Organic Produce in Your Backyard (I Promise It’s Easier Than You Think)
mardi 4 juillet 2023 • Duration 12:45
Hey friends!
Have you been on a journey to switch to a more holistic lifestyle?
You're trying to avoid chemicals and pesticides, but you aren't sure if it's realistic to garden without the use of these chemicals?
Join me on the podcast today as I share 5 reasons why we grow organic produce in our backyard and how that can benefit you are you're trying to reduce toxins in your home.
Ashley
Greenstalk Planter get $10 off here.
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/
*This post contains some affiliate links. If you use my link I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!
48. 12 Tools and Resource To Help Your Child Self-Regulate When They Have Sensory Processing Disorder
jeudi 29 juin 2023 • Duration 18:30
Hey Mamas,
Do you have child with SPD who is struggling to self-regulate when they get overwhelmed or overstimulated? Maybe, like me, you have sensory-seekers in your house and you feel like you don't have enough resources to offer them the sensory input that their bodies really need!
Join me on the podcast today where I will share 12 of my favorite tools and resources to help my children learn how to regulate and get their sensory needs met. Being intentional about providing them with the proper tools helps my kids to feel much calmer, safer, and happier. It also makes a huge difference in having a peaceful environment in our home!
Ashley
Episode 14 - Reducing Screen Time Part 1
Episode 15- Reducing Screen Time Part 2
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order!
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
*This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!
47. 4 Tips for Finding Joy During Challenging Times as a Special Needs Parent
mardi 27 juin 2023 • Duration 16:05
Hey friends!
Are you going through a challenging season that's leaving you feeling defeated and frustrated?
Maybe while parenting your Autistic child you've encountered some struggles that you aren't sure how to handle.
You wish you could show up with more peace and joy in your daily life, but don't know how to ACTUALLY make that happen. You start the day with good intentions, but chaos happens and you find yourself dealing with a negative mindset.
Today I want to share 4 tips to finding joy and peace during hard times as we parent our Neurodivergent child.
Ashley
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order!
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantage
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood
*This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!
46. Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed? This ONE Thing Will be Such a Stress Reliever for You
jeudi 22 juin 2023 • Duration 17:28
Hey Mamas,
Are you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed while parenting your child with special needs? Do you need to create a way to manage your stress, but find that you spend all of your time and attention caring for your kids?
I want to share with you today why you NEED a garden as a busy, stressed out Mama. You may feel resistant to starting a garden because it feels like another thing to add to your never-ending to-do list, but I want to share with you today why I think gardening can be an amazing tool for stress management as we parent our differently-abled children.
Ashley
Greenstalk Planter get $10 off here.
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/
*This post contains some affiliate links. If you use my link I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!
45. Looking for Natural Cleaning Products? Easy Swaps You Can Make That WON’T Overwhelm You
mardi 20 juin 2023 • Duration 15:17
Hey Mamas,
Have you been looking to reduce toxins in your home and you know you need to switch out your cleaning products, but you've just been too busy caring for your neurodivergent child to actually sit down and decide what to use instead?
I got you! I want to share with you some EASY swaps you can make to have more low-tox cleaning products in your home. Plus, this a great way to streamline the amount of cleaning products you have to keep up with, which can often just add to our overwhelm. Let's keep things simple, Mamas!
Ashley
Azure Standard Cleaning Products I Use:
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/
*This post contains some affiliate links. If you use my link I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!
44. Can You Homestead as a Neurodiverse Family? How to Start Homesteading in a Way That Works for YOU!
jeudi 15 juin 2023 • Duration 15:48
Hey friends,
Do you have a dream to start a homestead, but you aren't sure if that is actually possible with your child's special needs?
Are your concerns about how you could actually start a homestead while caring for your child holding you back from taking action?
Join me on the podcast today as we talk about how we can customize our homesteading experience for our unique family dynamics!
Ashley
Greenstalk Planter get $10 off here.
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood/
*This post contains some affiliate links. If you use my link I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!
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