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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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
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:
All Purpose Cleaner
Floor Cleaner
Glass Cleaner Concentrate
Dish Soap
Hand Soap
Dishwashing Powder
Laundry Detergent
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!
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
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!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Do you want to make sure that you are pointing your children to Jesus, but at times you aren't sure how to do this because of your child's language or developmental delays?
Today I want to offer some quick and practical tips that will help you to lead your children to Jesus on a daily basis. Let's do this!
Ashley
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 some affiliate links. If you use my link I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Have you considered starting a garden this year? I want to share with you 3 things to do BEFORE you get started growing your garden. These tips are going to help make sure that it's a fun experience for everyone and that you have the best chance of successfully growing healthy food for your special needs family.
Let's go!
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!
Private Facebook Group
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!
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Have you been wanting to raise chickens in your backyard as a way to get quality eggs, but you're wondering if it would REALLY be worth the trouble? I know you're already busy with homeschooling, running your children to speech and occupational therapy, and caring for your home. The idea of caring for chickens as well may feel like too much!
On the podcast today I want to share with you 4 reasons I think having backyard chickens is SO worth the effort! Not only are there health benefits, but it is an amazing learning opportunity for our kids to become more connected to the food we consume every day. Let's do this, friend!
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!
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Are you looking to switch your family to a more holistic lifestyle? Are you wanting to reduce chemicals in your home and offer your Autistic child healthier foods, but you feel overwhelmed on where to start?
Join me on the podcast today as I share 3 EASY swaps you can make in your kitchen to begin cooking in a more clean manner for your family. Added bonus is that you can do several of these on a budget!
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 May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Hey, friend!
It's that time of year where everyone is getting out of school for summer break. This means lots of fun and downtime for many families, but as Mom with Neurodiverse kids, we continue our therapies year-round.
The fact that everyone else is getting ready to enjoy summer while we continue our daily therapy schedule can sometime contribute to feelings of burnout and wishing we could have more time to relax and create fun memories with our kids.
I want to encourage you that this is totally normal! On today's episode I also share some ideas on how you can get creative to still enjoy fun and family as a special needs family, while sticking with the schedule that provides your children with all of the amazing resources you've found for them so far!
Ashley
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Are you looking to start a garden to offer your special needs family more healthy food, but you have no idea what to grow? Maybe you're hoping that by growing your own food, your child with SPD will be open to trying the foods you're growing in your backyard (TOTALLY has happened with my kids!) but you're looking at all the options with seeds and plant starts and feeling absolutely OVERWHELMED! Today I want to share with you 7 of my favorite things to grow in our backyard garden. Not only will I share with you what I love to grow, but why I love growing these things! I hope my list will help you to become clear on what it is you want to grow so you overcome any procrastination you're feeling from being overwhelmed and just get started! Ashley Seeds I mentioned in this episode:
Honeynut Squash
Dragon Tongue Bush Bean
Lemon Drop Watermelon
Greenstalk Planter get $10 off here.
*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!
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/
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Hey, friends!
Have you noticed your child struggles to focus? Does it feel like they constantly need to be moving and at times that can interfere with daily activities?
I want to share 4 tips with you that I have found to be helpful in working WITH my children and the way their brains operate so that all of their needs are being met and they are able to focus more. Whether your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or not, these tips are going to offer you some ideas that you can start working on TODAY!
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!
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Hey Mamas,
Is your child having a hard time falling asleep at night? Are you feeling irritable and anxious from being sleep deprived? I have been there! I want to share with you 4 different tips I have used over the years to help my Autistic child to be able to fall asleep easier and rest throughout the night.
If you are in that spot of desperately needing some sleep (I get it!) join me for today's episode where I will share some tips, routines, and natural solutions I have found helpful along my journey of helping my kids with special needs to get enough rest each night!
Supplements for cellular health: LifeVantageMagnesium Cream: HERESleep Tincture: HERE
*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!
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!