The Journey I Never Wanted to Take

Today’s podcast is an encore episode that examines a topic that is not only important, but incredibly close to my heart: how to be successful as a special needs parent.

It might be a surprise to you that I have two children, 18 months apart in age. My son, Rocco, who is 11 years old, is also a special needs child. He is on the autism spectrum and an incredible kid, though life with him is quite different than what I imagined life as a mother would be.

I'm sharing this today even though it's something I previously kept quite private. Children with autism in the world grow as a population every single year, and as a result, more special needs parents are born every single year as well. Almost everyone who I speak to, including yoga teachers who I mentor, have children who have some type of difference, whether it be a sensory processing issue or an ADD, and beyond. There are all different kinds of special needs.

What I've seen in this population is that these parents feel isolated, they feel ashamed, and they place imits around what's possible for them based on societal messages. I'm here to turn that notion on its head and show you that you can thrive, but you have to be laser-focused in how you spend your time and your energy in order to do it all.

If you are close to someone who is a special needs parent, please share this episode with him or her.

If you are not a special needs parent but are navigating an obstacle in whatever season of life you’re in, this episode will be incredibly supportive of you.

I encourage you to listen because this episode uncovers how to be laser-focused with your time and find the *right* supports for yourself in the form of habits, people, and practices that allow you to thrive, even in the midst of challenge.