Chronic Illness Moms | Feel Better, Stress Relief, Fatigue, Inflammation, Brain Fog, Better Sleep, Neurodivergent
Simple Daily Habits To Feel Better As Moms With Neurodivergent Kids
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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
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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Hey friends,
Maybe you've decided that you definitely want to start a container garden this year, but you aren't sure what you can plant in your containers? I got you! Join me on the podcast today where I will share what supplies you need to get your container garden started and some of my favorite plants that I LOVE growing in containers.
Ashley
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Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Hey friends,
Have you been wondering if starting a container garden would be a good fit for you? Join me on the podcast today where we will talk about the benefits of growing produce in containers.
Ashley
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Hey Mamas,
I know like me, so many of you spend SO much time caring for your family. If you have a child with a disability, you might spend endless hours caring for them, researching how to help them...all the things. And while it is SO worth it, we do have to take a look at what impact this could be having on our own health.
Today I want to share with you my journey to burnout and how I am making my own health a priority this year.
Ashley
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Hey friends,
Today I want to share with you 7 of my favorite books to keep as a resource guide when it comes to all things gardening, homesteading, and holistic living.
Ashley
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Hey friends,
If you or someone in your house struggles to either fall asleep or stay asleep at night, you know how terrible sleep deprivation can be and how desperate we get for some sleep! From feeling irritable, emotional, getting sick more frequently, an increase in brain fog, and so much more....not getting enough sleep is HARD on our bodies.
I have been there, friend. I want to share with you 7 natural solutions I have used for our family to help promote good quality sleep for everyone!
Ashley
Magnesium Cream
Herbal Sleep Drops
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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Hey, friends!
If remember when I started my first garden... I was so excited and dove right in to all.the.things. In some ways, I got ahead of myself and ended up wishing I had slowed down and planned things out a little better beforehand! Today I want to help you learn from my mistakes by sharing with you 3 questions you should ask yourself before starting your garden this spring!
Ashley
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Hey friends,
Do you or someone in your family struggle with chronic headaches? Maybe you've been trying to find ways to get relief that don't require over-the-counter medications, but you have no clue where to start? I want to share with you 5 of my tried-and-true natural remedies that I use to support my body when I am battling a headache.
Ashley
Magnesium Cream
Lymphatic Cream
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Hey friends,
I hope you have been enjoying our spring garden planning series. Today I want to talk with you about steps you can take now for garden success, even though this is the quiet season where we are waiting to start seeds and prep our garden space. It's likely you can't work outside right now, but there is still SO much you can do to create a thriving garden this year!
Ashley
Freeze Fresh Book
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Hey Mamas,
Have you been wanting to switch to living a healthier lifestyle, but switching out all the foods and products in your home just feels too expensive? I have been there before! Today I'm going to share with you 3 different ways you and your family can live a more holistic lifestyle without breaking the budget!
Ashley
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Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Hey friends,
Have you been wanting to start a spring garden to begin offering your family healthier foods? I know gardening can feel overwhelming when you're just getting started, so join me for Step 2 in our series on planning your spring garden in 30 minutes or less a week. As busy moms caring for our children, keeping things simple is always a goal and I want to help you create a plan to do just that!
Ashley
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Azure Standard
Botanical Interests
MIgardener
Baker Creek
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