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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Episodes
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Hey friends!
The holiday season is upon us! While I LOVE this time of year, it's also a time that can be extra stressful and exhausting. If you've been struggling with low energy and are looking for simple solutions to help you feel better, you're not going to want to miss today's episode!
Ashley
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Hey Friends!
The holiday season is officially upon us! This time of year typically means extra events, gathering with extended family we may not routinely see, and a major shift in our normal routines. These changes can be hard on our kids and we often end up in situations where our child may be feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated.
Have you ever had a relative make a comment about your child that left you feeling wildly misunderstood and dreading the next family event? I've been there! I want to share with you a few tools I have found to be really helpful in navigating the holiday season with our families in a way that shows grace, joy, and confidence. Let's do this!
Ashley
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Join me today on the podcast while I chat with Sharon Tay. Sharon is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who serves special needs parents and caregivers to help them better their health. If you've found yourself struggling with your mental health, dealing with feelings of grief, and wondering what to do about it, then you're going to want to listen in to this episode!! Ashley
possiblenutrition.com/ashley
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Hey Mamas,
As we've been doing this cook from home series, we have talked a LOT about having a kitchen pantry. If you aren't sure where to start as far what to put in your pantry, join me today for a sneak peek inside my winter pantry. I hope this gives you some ideas for what you want to keep in your food supply this winter!
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!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Hey Mamas,
I'm so glad you're joining us for Week 2 of our cooking from home series! Last week I talked about 3 simple tips to begin cooking from home more and one of those ways was by having a well-stocked pantry.
The idea of building your own food pantry can feel REALLY overwhelming. You might feel like you don't have the time or the finances to get started. I want to share with you how you CAN stock your pantry without the overwhelm!
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!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Hey Mamas, Have you been working towards eliminating processed foods from your diet? Are you really wanting to cook from home more, but it feels like such a struggle? You get busy with life and then before you know it, you're driving through the line at the nearest fast food restaurant? I get it!! It can be SUCH a hard habit to break once it gets started too! Today I want to share with you 3 simple tips that have really helped me to begin cooking from home more! 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!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Hey Mamas,
We are getting close to cold and flu season. Are you feeling prepared? I always love to plan ahead to make sure we are ready to go before sickness hits because there is nothing worse than getting sick and NOT having what you need.If you're looking to switch to more holistic remedies, planning ahead and knowing how you want to use the products you have can go a long way in helping to stay consistent with the goal of switching to natural remedies. I know how stressful it can be to have a household of sick people and if you don't have a game plan prior to getting sick, chances are higher that you will resort to conventional remedies.Today I'm going to share with you 8 products or ingredient that I have in my home for this year's cold and flu season.
Let's do this!
AshleyUse code "newtoearthley" to save 10% off your first order! Elderberry KitMagnesium CreamCod Liver OilFeel Better FastLymphatic Cream
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Have you or your child been struggling with a health issue or delay and you've found yourself feeling really discouraged by it?
Today I want to share with you 3 Bible-based steps I use for overcoming a victim-mentality that I sometimes find creeping up on me without realizing it. Join me for a fresh dose of hope in your life!
XO,
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!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Do you wish your child with sensory processing disorder would eat more fruits and vegetables? Are you always looking for ways to increase the amount of nutrition your kids have in their diet?
Listen in as I share one of my favorite hacks for getting more fruits and vegetables in our diet in a way that won't cause food battles or stress for you!
XO,
Ashley Super Foods PowderGreens Powder
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order!
I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Hey friends!
Have you been wanting to start a backyard garden, but you feel like you don't have enough space to ACTUALLY grow food?
I want to share with you the details of what we grow in our backyard AND 3 tips for how to start your garden with limited space. Let's do this!
XO,
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!
Private Facebook Group
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!