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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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Hey friend,
If you've been neglecting self-care, the holiday season can feel like the worst time to add new healthy habits. But it's also the time when you need to feel your best!
Maybe you've been telling yourself you will just wait until the New Year to get started, but I want to encourage you that you can start TODAY and it doesn't have to be overwhelming! In today's podcast episode, I will share one healthy habit you can start that is totally FREE and can make a huge impact on your health.
Air Oasis Purifier
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Hey friend,
Are you struggling with sticking to your healthy habits, especially as we've officially started the busy holiday season? Me too. Today I'm going to share with you 1 simple habit that you can start TODAY to feel your best and make a huge impact on your health, even when you feel TOO busy. Let's do this!
Ashley Water Filter We Use
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
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
Other episodes in my pantry series:
64 | 3 Easy Ways to Ditch Fast Food and Begin Cooking From Home More
65 | Stop Wasting So Much Time at the Grocery Store With This ONE Tip!
My favorite natural products:
Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley
Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order!
Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard
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Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
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
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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Pure Soapmaking Book
Simple Soapmaking Book
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Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Castor Oil Pack
Castor Oil
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Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
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Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Hey, friend!
If you’re looking to remove the toxins from your home, you’ve likely considered making your own personal care products. But is it worth it? Today I am sharing with you my opinion on the pros and cons of making your own products so you can decide if it’s something you want to start doing!
Basic salve recipe: https://nittygrittylife.com/basic-salve-recipe/
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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Episode 11
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