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
Free Facebook Community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronicillnessmoms
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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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Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
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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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Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
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Azure Standard
Botanical Interests
MIgardener
Baker Creek
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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!
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Hey Mamas,
Today we will talk about Step 1 in the Plan Your 2024 Garden in 30 Minutes a Week series. If you've been wanting to start a garden, but you don't know where to start, this is the episode for you! Let's work together to create a plan for the 2024 garden! I can't wait to hear about your gardening successes!
Ashley
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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
*This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Hey friends,
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas. Join me on the podcast where we begin a garden planning series. The goal is to spend 30 minutes a week, starting NOW, to create a plan for you to grow a garden this year. I am so excited to walk through my garden planning process with you!
Ashley
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Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood
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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
*This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Have you been looking for ways to support your family's gut health? Has anyone in your family been dealing with leaky gut, food intolerance, or food allergies?Bone broth has been an amazing (and simple!) way for me to support a healthy gut for all of my family members. If you aren't sure how to make it, store it, or even how to use it other than drinking it warm from a cup, then you're going to want to listen to today's podcast episode! Let's go! Bone Broth RecipeAshley
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 Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Are you tired of feeling like you're putting out fires with your kids all day? Do you wish your home was more peaceful and you had more time to spend with your husband? Wouldn't it be great to find that instead of getting frustrated and yelling at your kids, you were creating true connection with them?Join me today on the podcast as I chat with Katie Keene about how setting up a family government is the answer you've been looking for!
Ashley You can find Katie over at https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart
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 Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Hey Mamas!One thing that I love about the holiday season is having warm, welcoming smells in my home, along with the nice ambiance of a candle and a warm blanket. Perfection. But is it possible to create that lovely environment in our home without using harmful chemical and fragrances?I say the answer is ABSOLUTELY and today I want to share with you how I create this welcoming feeling of the holiday season while avoiding harmful chemicals and toxins. Let's do this!
Ashley Homemade Room Spray
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 Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Hey friends,
Are you preparing your home for holiday events? There's nothing like having company over to make you want do a major deep-clean of your home! You may be looking for more natural cleaning options and feeling VERY overwhelmed by all the information out there. A product says it's natural, but is it really? And who has the time to begin researching every ingredient to make sure it's safe when there are presents to wrap?! I want to share with you 3 SIMPLE cleaning products you can use that you likely already have in your home and that will keep things STREAMLINED while also doing a great job of cleaning your home! All Natural Cleaner Recipe
Dusting Spray Recipe
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!