Special Kind of Motherhood- Neurodivergent, Neurodiverse, Homestead, Start A Garden, Holistic Health, Natural Remedies
Homesteading and Holistic Living for Special Needs Families **TOP 2% of Podcasts in the World** Do you want to switch to more natural products in your home, but every time you try to, you end up feeling overwhelmed by all the options and information out there, so you just give up? Wanting to have a garden to grow food for your family, but you don’t have the time to research how to get started? Does it feel like your dreams of homesteading and holistic living will never happen because of the extra cost it would take? Feel like if you can’t do this whole natural living thing perfectly, there’s no point at all in even trying? Welcome, friend! This podcast is going to help you learn how to work towards your dream for homesteading, gardening, and holistic living in small, simple steps that WON’T overwhelm you. Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a wife, Jesus follower, and Mom to some amazing kids. As I began having children, we quickly realized that several of our kids had some special needs. This sent me on a journey of nonstop research and countless hours of trying to figure out ways that I could make changes to our lifestyle to help my children thrive, despite the challenges. I was so stressed out, feeling like I needed to change everything at one time. I was keeping up with therapies, dietary changes, communication challenges, while also trying to implement this holistic lifestyle, and I was BURNT OUT. I finally realized that this all-or-nothing mentality was keeping me paralyzed from actually making real, lasting, progress on my goal for helping my kids. I had to decide to start making one small change at a time, then build from there. It was a process of learning to let go and rest in Jesus, to learn that even if I couldn’t get rid of all of the toxins in our home, or only give my family organic food, Jesus had me on this journey to better health for my family and I had to do it in a way that was sustainable as a busy Mom caring for my neurodiverse kids. And you know what? Because I was willing to slow down and take small intentional steps towards changing our food, growing a garden, switching to natural products, and learning how to prepare holistic remedies for my family, it meant that over the years this has just become a way of life for my family. Without stress, or overwhelm, or constantly feeling like I wasn’t doing enough. I’ve learned to walk this holistic journey in a way that works for me AND my family. If you’re ready to hear from another Mama who understands the extra challenges we face every day while parenting our kids with special needs, who can come alongside you on this journey, showing you how to take simple steps towards better health for your family, then this is the podcast for you! Pop in your earbuds, reheat your coffee for the third time and let’s do this! Connect with me: Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialkindofmotherhood
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Hey friends,
I know as a Mom who has children with disabilities it can be hard at times to feel connected and involved with others. If you've been longing for a community to support you on the parenting journey, but you haven't been sure HOW to find them, then this podcast episode is for you! I am going to share with you why I think homesteading is a great avenue to building community and also shares some simple ideas on how you can start connecting with others in the homesteading community.
Ashley
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Hey friends,
If you're just getting started with your garden, you may think it is too early to begin planting, but there is likely plenty of things you can plant in March!
If you aren't sure where to get started, join me on the podcast where I will share what I am planting this month in my own garden. You will leave this episode feeling inspired to start planting!
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!
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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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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
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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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I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media!
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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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