On The Hard Days

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Ep.144 In Your Own Words: "The Time When a School Counselor Suggested That My Neurodivergent Kid Switch Schools" Jan 03, 2023

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About The Episode: It's my first mini "In Your Own Words" episode! Submitted to me by a mom of a neurodivergent child, this isn't my usual back-and-forth chat. In fact, I'm not in this episode at all (other than the intro!). This mom has a story to tell, and she's ready to put it out into the world.
Have a comment or question for this mom? She's accepting messages via DM on Instagram, and you can find her @onwardthroughthefog22 - but PLEASE keep it judgment-free with a heavy dose of kindness and empathy, because that's how my community rolls. :)
Want to submit your own story? Record yourself telling "the time when" and send me the file via email: ontheharddays@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, I'm working towards a BIG goal - 100K downloads by 2/1/23!
The best way to reach our 100K download goal 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.143 Mama Monday (Part 1): Mom Michelle Bubier on Finding Her "Chill" With Her Gifted, Autistic Child & Rolling With The (Literal) Punches Jan 02, 2023

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"He's just gifted, and gifted kids are quirky." "Yeah, but are they always this angry?"
About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with Michelle Bubier for Part 1 of a 2-part chat. Not only is Michelle hilarious, but her down-to-earth, accepting attitude towards her neurodivergent kid is inspiring. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-Early signs of autism and giftedness starting at age 3
-Does a traumatic birth affect a child?
-Violence between siblings and a sense of "justice"
-The importance of showing our kids that we're listening
-Accepting tough behaviors without questioning them - and how that helps you as a the mom
Please shower Michelle 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, I'm working towards a BIG goal - 100K downloads by 2/1/23!
The best way to reach our 100K download goal 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.142 Reflecting on My 2022 Motherhood Journey - I'm "Doing it Messy" Dec 29, 2022

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About This Episode: 2022 is winding down and I'm reflecting on all that I've learned about myself this year. Plus, I'm passing on to you my motto - "Doing it messy"! Thank you, as always, for listening.
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.
**FLASH SALE** for Mothers Together ends on 12/31! Join our support community HERE!
January registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Two things to note:
1) I am raising the price starting in January, so the time to join is now!
2) If needed, I'm offering a full refund for the first two weeks of Mothers Together starting in January - that clock stops on 1/13/23. You have nothing to lose by giving MT a try!
Sign up and save a spot at ontheharddays.com/flash!

Ep.141 Mama Monday: Mom Liza Blas on How Chronic Illness Impacted Her Neurodivergent Kids' Mental Health Struggles Dec 19, 2022

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About This Episode: It's Mama Monday! This week, I'm talking with Liza Blas, host of the podcast "Very Happy Stories" and mom of neurodivergent children. Her story also involves chronic illness, and we talk a lot about how it's all intertwined. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-How she passed down a "toxin load" to her children during birth
-How Lyme Disease and Pans/Pandas affect her children
-The difference between Pans and Pandas
-How mold exposure played a role in her children's health struggles
-What she learned from her child's partial hospitalization program
-How she "invested in herself" in order to keep her sanity
Please shower Liza with love and support by SHARING this episode with a mom who needs to hear her story! Listen to Liza's podcast "Very Happy Stories" and find her on IG @ lizasveryhappystories!
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.
January registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Two things to note:
1) I am raising the price starting in January, so the time to join is now!
2) If needed, I'm offering a full refund for the first two weeks of Mothers Together starting in January - that clock stops on 1/13/23. You have nothing to lose by giving MT a try!
Sign up and save a spot at ontheharddays.com/instagram!

Ep.140 Father Friday: Dad Will Simons on Accepting Your Own Limitations In Order to Better Connect To Your Neurodivergent Child Dec 16, 2022

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About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! I just loved this conversation with Dad Will. He was amazingly vulnerable and strong, and I loved all that he had to say. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-Seeing your own neurodivergence in your children
-Finding tools that work for you and then sharing them with your kids
-Accepting your own limitations, connecting with kids
-"Get evaluated; go to therapy"
-Carving out weekly time for yourself
-The importance of communicating your needs with your partner
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.
January registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Two things to note:
1) I am raising the price starting in January, so the time to join is now! Doors close on this discount on Sunday, 12/18.
2) If needed, I'm offering a full refund for the first two weeks of Mothers Together starting in January - that clock stops on 1/13/23. You have nothing to lose by giving MT a try!
Sign up and save a spot at ontheharddays.com/instagram!

Ep.139 Mothers Together Moms Steph, Nancy, & Lacey on Getting Support When You Have an Older Child & the Power of True Friendships For Our Mental Health Dec 15, 2022

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About This Episode: Steph, Nancy, and Lacey were kind enough to join me live on Instagram this week, talking all things Mothers Together and the journeys these moms are on. I think their stories will really resonate with you!
January registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Two things to note:
1) I am raising the price starting in January, so the time to join is now! Doors close on this discount on Sunday, 12/18.
2) If needed, I'm offering a full refund for the first two weeks of Mothers Together starting in January - that clock stops on 1/13/23. You have nothing to lose by giving MT a try!
Sign up and save a spot at ontheharddays.com/instagram!

Ep.138 Mothers Together Moms Meghan & Katrina on Celebrating the *Small* Wins With Other Moms Who Get It Dec 14, 2022

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About This Episode: Meghan & Katrina were kind enough to join me live on Instagram this week, talking all things Mothers Together and the journeys these two moms are on. I think their stories will really resonate with you!
January registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Two things to note:
1) I am raising the price starting in January, so the time to join is now! Doors close on this discount on Sunday, 12/18.
2) If needed, I'm offering a full refund for the first two weeks of Mothers Together starting in January - that clock ends on 1/13/23. You have nothing to lose by giving MT a try!
Sign up and save a spot at ontheharddays.com/instagram!

Ep.137 Mothers Together Moms Julia & Erin on the Importance of Taking Care of Our Mental Health When Raising Neurodivergent Kids Dec 13, 2022

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About This Episode: Julia & Erin were kind enough to join me live on Instagram this week, talking all things Mothers Together and the journeys these two moms are on. I think their stories will really resonate with you!
January registration for Mothers Together has officially begun! Two things to note:
1) I am raising the price starting in January, so the time to join is now! Doors close on this discount on Sunday, 12/18.
2) If needed, I'm offering a full refund for the first two weeks of Mothers Together starting in January - that clock ends on 1/13/23. You have nothing to lose by giving MT a try!
Sign up and save a spot at ontheharddays.com/instagram!

Ep.136 Mama Monday: (Replay) Mom Lorin Pahlua on Holding Space & Being a "Grief Keeper" for Neurodivergent Children With Trauma Dec 12, 2022

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*This episode has been requested more than once because it's SO powerful. Get ready with this one, my friends. Lorin is an amazing human.*
About This Episode: Mom Lorin's conversation left me speechless more than once. Her vulnerability in sharing her innermost worries about raising her neurodivergent, adopted children just completely blew me away. Chatting with her was such a gift - this episode is not to be missed! Here are just some of the topics we discussed:
-The trauma of adoption and inconsistent caregivers
-Interracial adoption
-What if kids didn't want to be adopted?
-Taking care of yourself in order to take care of your kids
-Primal wounds of adopted children losing their first parents and first culture
-Is it neurodivergence or trauma?
-Being selfless but still holding space for yourself
Please shower Lorin with love and support by SHARING this episode with your mom friends and groups!
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my support group community, Mothers Together? Head to ontheharddays.com/endburnout to sign up for our January groups!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. *Please leave a review* to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.135 Father Friday: Dad David Palmer on Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Struggles in Men Through Humility & Vulnerability Dec 09, 2022

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About This Episode: It's Father Friday!!! Dad David was super vulnerable in describing what he's learned about raising neurodivergent kids AND about himself in the process - and through the perspective of a male, of course. Here are just some of the things we discussed:
-Raising adopted neurodivergent children
-What it's like to have 6 kids!
-How to parent kids with hidden disabilities
-Parenting against the way you were parented
-Being willing to accept your own failures and vulnerabilities
-"I don't have it all together. I don't have all the answers"
-The importance of men discussing mental health struggles
-Getting involved in your kids' interests and strengths
-Kids are a mirror into our own struggles
-Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria as a DAD
-patience, humility, self-realization - and why they're important
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, I'm working towards a BIG goal - 100K downloads by 2/1/23!
The best way to reach our 100K download goal 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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