Chronic Illness Moms | Feel Better, Stress Relief, Fatigue, Inflammation, Brain Fog, Healthy Habits, 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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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Hey friends,
As a neurodiverse family, we can often face criticism from others because our life may look different from those around us. Not only can this add additional stress to our already stressful life, but it can also be really emotionally draining.
Today on the podcast I want to share with you 5 questions I ask myself when dealing with criticism from others to process the criticism and move forward in a constructive way. How do you handle criticism from others when it comes to your family?
Ashley
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Hey friends,
Let's chat today about a quick and effective method for starting an in-ground garden bed! If you have poor quality soil or limited space, this will still work for you!
Ashley
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Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Hey friends,
Spring is almost here! Are you still trying to figure out what the best option will be for growing your garden this year? It can be overwhelming to decide between a container garden, raised bed gardens, or in-ground gardens, right? Today I want to share with you 6 reasons why you will love starting a raised bed garden. We will also talk the details of getting started...like what kind of wood to use and what do you even fill it with? Plus, I will share with you how we started our raised bed garden completely FREE!
Ashley
Tutorial for Filling a Raised Bed
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Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Hey friends,
Have you been wanting to learn more about medicinal herbs? Maybe you're wanting some natural and ready-made options for your family that can help when you're struggling with anxiety, cold, flu, or even digestive issues.
Today I want to share with you 3 of the amazing medicinal herbs that I grow in my backyard. Not only are these herbs easy to grow, but they also can save you a lot of money when you choose to grow your own vs. buying dried herbs elsewhere. If you're wanting to grow your own herbal medicine cabinet this year, then join me for this episode!
Ashley
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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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