On The Hard Days

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Ep.184 Mother's Day Special: It's Okay To Grieve & Feel Disappointed In This Day May 15, 2023

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About This Episode: Happy Belated Mother's Day, my friends. This is a different sort of episode - in fact, it's taken from my Sunday Night Share Instagram Live, which turned into a bit of a therapy session for all of us. If Mother's Day brings lots of mixed feelings, this is the episode for you.
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Ep.183 Mama Monday: Mom Breanna Akers on Taking Care of Your Mental Health & Staying True to Your Identity When Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids May 08, 2023

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"We have to really know what's important, and what not to add in."
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Breanna. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-The challenges of homeschooling her children while dealing with a demanding work schedule and managing their needs at the same time.
-The role of flexibility in managing her kids' sensory needs and dysregulation.
-How Breanna takes care of herself and stays true to her identity
-The importance of leaning on faith and showing weakness
-The challenges of letting go of control and letting Breanna's husband handle things without hovering.
-The planning process for homeschooling, including choosing a curriculum and adapting it for her kids.

Please shower Breanna with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 160K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
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Ep.182 Mama Monday: Mom Lahren Rogers on How Standing Your Ground, Setting Boundaries, AND Cultivating Relationships Are the Keys to Successfully Advocating For Your Neurodivergent Child May 01, 2023

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"Everything my children have been diagnosed with has been me going to a doctor and saying, 'This is what's going on. And I need you to confirm it.'"
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Lahren. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-Lahren's journey of raising three neurodivergent boys
-Challenges faced by parents of neurodivergent children in getting a diagnosis
-Lack of understanding and support from school and healthcare professionals
-Importance of early diagnosis and access to appropriate services for neurodivergent individuals
-Lahren's experience in advocating for her son's needs and fighting for the help he needed
-Struggles faced by Lahren's middle son and youngest son, including their diagnoses of ADHD, Tourette's, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy
-The strength and resilience of parents of neurodivergent children
-The importance of gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Please shower Lahren with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story.
May registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 5/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you!
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Ep.181 Mama Monday: Mom Brittney on Managing the Mental Load Of Meeting Your Kids' Needs While Finding Your Own Voice At The Same Time Apr 24, 2023

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"Let them write their story. Let them decide who they're going to be."
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Brittney. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-When you question yourself as a mother - are you cut out for this journey?
-Learning how to find your voice
-Helping your partner through the grief and acceptance of a diagnosis
-Reframing what your ND kids can't do to find a positive outlook
-What it's like to receive another diagnosis but now for a different child
-How hard it is to do it all while also working a full-time job
-How moms carry the mental load
Please shower Brittney with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story.
May registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 5/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: megan@mothers-together.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
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2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers!
3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation!
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Ep.180 Mama Monday: Mom Christie Dilks on Learning How to Advocate, Not Just For Your Neurodivergent Child, But For Their Siblings & Yourself Apr 17, 2023

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"It's not what they want, it's what they need. And that's what it's about at the end of the day."
*Click the link to sign up for my free webinar "Struggling to Raise a Neurodivergent Kid? The #1 Way to Put Yourself First When You Feel Like You're Last", happening live on Zoom on Friday, April 21st at 8pm EST! Can't wait to see you!
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Christie. I loved this whole conversation and I know you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-How hard it is to meet the need of your other children
-Educating your children about your ND kid and teaching them how to advocate for themselves
-How to push back feelings of shame
-When she realized she needed to ask the hard questions
-The stress of trying new medications
-When you and your child's doctor don't agree - and what you can do about it
Please shower Christie with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. You can email Christie at: christiedilks@gmail.com
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes!
2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers!
3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation!
THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!

Ep.179 Mama Monday: Mom Melissa Schoenherr on Her Rock-Bottom Parenting Moment With Her Neurodivergent Child and What She Learned About *Herself* From It Apr 10, 2023

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"You can be upset and having a hard day and still be a good mom."
*Sign up for my free webinar "Struggling to Raise a Neurodivergent Kid? The #1 Way to Put Yourself First When You Feel Like You're Last", happening live on Zoom on Friday, April 21st at 8pm EST! Can't wait to see you!
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Melissa. I loved this whole conversation and really appreciated her vulnerability in a tough situation. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-When the diagnosis you get for your child doesn't feel right
-ODD vs. ADHD and how to help at home
-What a rock bottom parenting moment looks like
-The chaos of school mornings
-When your ND kid picks up on your negative energy
-Taking a hard look at yourself after a tough moment
Please shower Melissa with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got my show to over 150K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes!
2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers!
3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation!
THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!

Ep.178 Mama Monday: Mom Molly Kellogg on Managing Anger & Emotional Intensity With an Intellectually Gifted Child Apr 03, 2023

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"I feel like I want to make t-shirts that say, 'Don't poke the bear'."
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Molly. I loved this whole conversation and found it so relatable. I think you will too! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-When you have a gifted, highly emotional child
-Understanding where the anger your child has comes from
-Dealing with feelings of confusion and envy of other moms' lives
-What her child needs as someone who is 2E
-Trying to figure out the best type of education for a gifted child
Please shower Molly with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes!
2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers!
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THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!

Ep.177 Mama Monday: Mom Kahrissa Taylor on Forced Resilience in Survival Mode - When Taking Care of Yourself Isn't an Option, Vulnerability is Key Mar 27, 2023

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"I'm treading water. I'm surviving. That's all I have right now."
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with mom Kahrissa. She talks about what true survival looks like in her life - and what she wishes she could change. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-How being vulnerable allowed others to help her
-What "survival" looks like in her house
-Life with daily doctor appointments, meltdowns, Autism, FPIES, and complex medical needs
-When "being resilient" doesn't feel like a compliment
Please shower Kahrissa with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story. Connect with Kahrissa on IG @the_advocating_mom.
April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes!
2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers!
3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation!
THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!

Ep.176 Father Friday: Dad Benjamin Wiles on Prioritizing Your Relationships With All Your Children & Trusting Your Intuition in Decision-Making Mar 24, 2023

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"Don't ever doubt your intuition."
About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I had a great conversation with Dad Benjamin and I just loved what he had to say about raising neurodivergent kids. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-How having multiple children spread over different ages allows them to help each other
-Trying to catch your kid up on missed milestones
-Balancing the needs of all your kids
-Quality over quantity of time spent together
-Figuring out your priorities for the day
-Raising your NT kids to be accepting of your ND kids
April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes!
2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers!
3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation!
THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!

Ep.175 Bonus: Mom Gabriele on Raising Multiple Neurodivergent Kids Under 5 and How Connection & Community Helped Her See Them In A New Light Mar 22, 2023

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About This Episode: Bonus!! This is an extra episode from a conversation taken straight from my recent Instagram Live with Mom Gabriele. Two of her young children are neurodivergent, and for a long time, she felt her mental health suffering. Take a listen to how she feels now, and how she finds and appreciates every little positive moment with her children thanks to the connections she's made with other moms in Mothers Together.
April registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Not sure if it's right for you? You have until 4/10 to cancel for a FULL refund. There's nothing to lose - only community to gain! Save your spot at ontheharddays.com/motherstogether.
I ALWAYS welcome YOUR thoughts! Feel free to DM me on IG (@on.the.hard.days) or email me: ontheharddays@gmail.com. This podcast is what it is because of YOU.
And speaking of the podcast, YOU all recently got me to my goal of 100K downloads. Thank you!
The best way to keep this podcast download streak is to:
1) Subscribe to the podcast - your device will automatically download new episodes!
2) Share the show with others - think therapists, pediatricians, and teachers!
3) Leave a rating/review for the show - the Apple algorithm will push the show out to more moms who need the support and validation!
THANK YOU, so very much, for your continued support!

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