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 Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Hello Mamas,
Today is Part 1 of the natural living series. We are going to talk about food dyes, organic foods, and easy ways to improve your family's health through the food you have in your home.
Even if you have kids who have food aversion, SPD, or are picky eaters, you can still find ways to improve the quality of food in your home!
We are going to talk about some simple changes that you can make to start on the road to better health!
XO,
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!
Email: hello@ashleybraden.com
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Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Hello, Mamas!
Today I am going to share with you my story about my journey towards a more holistic lifestyle.
You might wonder what that means, or how to get started. Did I really see any benefits from making these changes?
In today’s episode, I will cover those questions and more!
If you have been curious about switching to a more natural lifestyle and would love to hear another Mama’s success story, then grab your earbuds and let’s go!
XO,
Ashley
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
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
In today's episode we are going to talk about something that plagues most of us...clutter!
If you feel like you're constantly overwhelmed by the stuff in your home, but you can't find a way to consistently mange it, then you're going to want to listen to today's episode!
We are going to talk about how knowing and honoring your clutter threshold can make all difference for you in creating lasting change on minimizing your home!
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XO,
Ashley
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
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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Hey, friends! Are you in a season of overwhelm? Does it feel like your to-do list is never-ending and you can never make progress on it?
In today’s episode I am going to break down the way I handle my to-do list to decrease my mental overwhelm and actually make progress on it in a way that feels sustainable. All while keeping up with a busy therapy schedule and homeschooling my kiddos who are out-of-the-box learners.
XO,
Ashley
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 Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Hello, Mamas!! In today’s episode I will be sharing about 4 different ways that we can embrace God’s peace in our motherhood.
If you find yourself chronically consumed with stress and worry, researching nonstop, always looking for the next thing to help your children, then finding ways to bring God’s peace into our day is so needed!
In today’s episode I will be going over 4 different tips that I find really helping in stopping the fear and anxiety that can creep up on me, to instead choose to walk in God’s peace.
XO,
Ashley
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 Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Welcome to the introduction episode!! I will be sharing a bit about myself and our journey of parenting kids that have special needs. I will be talking about how a holistic lifestyle has improved our quality of life and how implementing habits and mindset shifts has helped me over the years!
Are you are a Mama who is raising kids with special needs who is also looking to switch to a more clean lifestyle? Do you desperately want community with other women who understand the different family dynamics that we find ourselves in, and can not only relate, but also remind you that you’re doing a great job parenting your kids, even if it looks different than those around you?
If so, you are going to want to tune in to today’s episode where I share about those feelings of isolation, and the deep desire I have to create community for my fellow special needs moms.
XO,
Ashley
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/
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Welcome to the Special Kind of Motherhood Podcast! This is a sneak peek at what you can expect from the show! I can't wait to dig in with you on all things natural living, time management, and Biblical mindset!
Enjoy!
Ashley
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/