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Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Systems, Special Needs Parenting, Rhythms, Holistic Health, Self Care, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities

Elyse Scheeler MS CCC-SLP, Wellness Coach, Group Fitness Instructor

Are you a Christian mom exhausted from parenting a child with special needs? Are you worried your child is not developing normally, but have been told to "wait and see"?I"m Elyse, Speech Language Pathologist, Wellness Coach, and mom who has walked this journey. After being dismissed by providers about my own son"s needs, I had to learn how to advocate fiercely—and I discovered how often exhausted moms like us are told to just "wait and see" when we know something more is needed.That"s why I created

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All Episodes

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25 Stuttering in Children: Why You Shouldn't Wait and...

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2025/07/08

Are you wondering if your child's speech disfluencies are normal or something to be concerned about? Do you feel like your doctor keeps telling you to "wait and see" while your mama heart is telling you to seek help now? Are you struggling to know how to support your older child who continues to stutter despite receiving speech therapy? In this encouraging episode, I sit down with Briann Morbitzer (Ms. Bri), a speech-language pathologist who specializes in stuttering therapy for all ages. As ...

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24 Against All Odds: How One Micro Preemie Survivor...

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2025/07/03

Are you sitting in the NICU wondering if your micro preemie will not just survive, but actually thrive and live independently?Do you have an older child with special needs struggling to find their purpose?Have medical professionals told you to "prepare for the worst" and you're searching for hope that God's plans are bigger?Episode Overview: Meet Bethany Bacon who defied every medical prediction when she was born at just 24.5 weeks in 1983 after her mother endured 14 miscarriages. Today, Beth...

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23 Special Needs Mom Summer Burnout Prevention: 5...

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2025/07/01

Does summer feel overwhelming when the structure of school disappears and you're suddenly trying to keep everyone happy and regulated for three whole months? Are you struggling to find the balance between maintaining some routine while still allowing for the flexibility and fun that summer should bring? Do you find yourself depleted and reactive because you're focusing so much on your child's needs that you forget to nourish yourself? Episode Overview In this episode, I share fiv...

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22 Trauma-Informed Parenting: How to Move from...

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2025/06/16

How do you respond when your child is having a meltdown and you feel yourself getting triggered? Do you find yourself asking "Why?" or do you shift to asking "How do I survive this moment?" When you're in your "shark waters" - those moments when your own past wounds get activated by your child's behavior - what physical sensations do you notice in your body? Are you more focused on correcting your child's behavior or connecting with their heart? How might shifting this focus change your famil...

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21 Mom Guilt to God's Grace: Overcoming Regret About...

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2025/05/20

Have you ever thought "If only I had known sooner" about your child's needs? Do you struggle with guilt over past decisions made before you had all the information? Are you worried that early unaddressed issues like tongue ties are affecting your child's sleep, breathing, or attention now? In this short solo episode, we tackle the heavy burden of "mom guilt" - specifically the pain of realizing your child needed interventions earlier than they received them. Drawing from personal experience...

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20 Calm Parenting Toolkit: 3 Strategies To Make...

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2025/05/13

Are you struggling to connect with your uniquely wired child?Do you feel exhausted trying strategies that don't seem to work?Would you like practical, faith-aligned tools to better understand and advocate for your child?In this episode, I welcome back my friend Jamie Kirkbride to discuss how parents can better understand, connect with, and advocate for their uniquely wired children. Jamie shares invaluable insights about meeting children where they are, understanding their emotional needs, an...

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19 Finding Joy and Peace on Mother's Day as a...

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2025/05/11

Do you struggle with disappointment when your Mother's Day doesn't match the picture-perfect celebrations on social media?Have you found yourself navigating the gap between your expectations of motherhood and your actual journey parenting a child with special needs?Are you looking for ways to find genuine joy and peace in the beautiful, messy reality of your unique motherhood experience?In this episode, we explore how to embrace Mother's Day with realistic expectations, authentic joy, and dee...

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The Christian Mom's Guide to Amino Acid Therapy:...

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2025/05/02

Is your brain constantly on fire? Do you feel depleted trying to manage your child's needs while neglecting your own? Are you interested in natural approaches to help both you and your special needs child find calm? Does your child have and ADHD, Autism, or other diagnosis? Are you unhappy with what traditional therapies are offering? This episode brings info for a holistic approach you probably haven't heard of. In this transformative conversation with Laurie Hammer, functi...

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17 God's Design in Neurodiversity: Christian Support...

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2025/04/17

Are you struggling to find support and resources as a parent of a child with special needs? Do you sometimes feel distant from God, questioning His purpose for your child's challenges? Have you found yourself focused on "fixing" your child rather than embracing who they are? In this episode, we welcome JJ LeVan, an award-winning author and mother who shares her 27-year journey of raising a son with autism. JJ opens up about the challenges of navigating autism in the late 1990s ...

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16 Jesus as the First Speech Therapist? Finding God's...

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2025/04/04

Have you ever wondered how God's calling can lead you through unexpected career paths?What happens when your passion, a community need, and God's will perfectly align?How can speech therapy be viewed through a Christian lens, and did you know Jesus might have been the first speech therapist?!Are you struggling with accepting your child's developmental delays or special needs? How can faith guide you through this journey?In this episode, I sit down with Timea Hyatt, a devout Catholic wife, mot...

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EP 15 Creating 'Perfectly Loved' Spaces: Effective...

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2025/03/28

Are you looking for guidance when life takes an unexpected special needs turn? Do you want to explore or create opportunities for adults with special needs in your community? In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Ana Munoz, bestselling author of "Perfectly Loved" and dedicated advocate for the special needs community. Anna shares her journey as a mother of a daughter with Down syndrome and how this unexpected path led her to discover deeper purpose and meaning. Now, with her daughter at 28 ...

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14 Is Mom Brain Impacting Your Special Needs...

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2025/03/24

Have you ever blamed "mom brain" for your forgetfulness, only to wonder if there's something more serious happening when you parent a child with special needs? What if the cognitive challenges you're experiencing are actually part of God's design, preparing your brain to be the perfect advocate for your child? Could simple, scripture-supported self-care practices and holistic strategies dramatically improve your mental clarity without taking time away from your family? Episode Summary In thi...

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13 Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia,...

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2025/03/19

Have you ever felt alone in your journey parenting a child with special needs? Do you struggle with balancing advocacy for your child while maintaining your faith? What if the challenges your family faces are actually opportunities for God to reveal His power? Episode Highlights Rachael Jenneman shares her unique perspective as both a sibling to someone with severe autism and a parent of children with various learning and processing needsThe difference between grief as a sibling versus as a ...

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12 How to Homeschool a Child with Special Needs:...

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2025/03/12

Are you wondering how to homeschool a child with special needs? Curious about balancing therapy with education? Looking for encouragement in your unexpected parenting journey? In this heartfelt episode of the podcast, host I welcome Sarah Frazer, author of "I Didn't Sign Up for This," to discuss her experience homeschooling her nonverbal daughter with special needs. Sarah opens up about adopting her daughter from China, discovering her daughter's significant special needs were more complex th...

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11 Advocacy Strategies for when Doctors Say “Wait and...

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2025/03/05

Has a doctor ever dismissed your concerns about your child with "they'll grow out of it"? Have you ever felt like you're the only one who truly sees your child's struggles? Does it feel like you're alone on this special needs journey with no roadmap? Have you wondered how your faith fits into the unexpected path of special needs parenting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Episode Description In this powerful episode, we sit down with E...

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10 How To Heal Birth Trauma: How Faith and Functional...

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2025/02/26

Is your body still carrying the effects of a difficult birth? Could your unexplained fatigue or emotional triggers be connected to unprocessed birth trauma? What if seeing Jesus in your birth story could transform your relationship with trauma? In this episode, functional women's health coach Brigid Tebaldi brings an insightful conversation about healing from birth trauma. Brigid shares her unique approach that combines functional medicine with faith-based healing to help mothers recover from...

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09 Christian Mom's Guide: Using the PACE Method to...

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2025/02/19

Catherine Cowell, a spiritual director and life coach specializing in supporting parents of children with additional needs, shares her journey as an adoptive mother to two boys and introduces us to the transformative PACE model of parenting. She offers a unique perspective on integrating faith with therapeutic parenting approaches. Key Topics Covered: Introduction to the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)Managing dysregulation in both parents and childrenIntegrating fait...

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08 Christian Adoption Guide: What No One Tells You...

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2025/02/12

Military spouse and adoptive mom Becca Pass pulls back the curtain on the realities of modern adoption. From navigating questionable industry practices to experiencing adoption disruptions, Becca shares how God transformed her challenging five-year journey into an unexpected ministry. After facing her own struggles, she now serves as a doula and mentor, supporting both birth mothers and adoptive families through their most vulnerable moments. This eye-opening conversation reveals essent...

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07 How to Make Special Needs Parenting Decisions...

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2025/02/05

Transform your parenting doubts into peaceful confidence! In this solo episode, we dive into a powerful framework for handling doubt and fear when making decisions about your child's care. Learn how to move from uncertainty to confidence using the PEACE framework, born from real experience with criticism and doubt. Check out the blog post: HERE Key Takeaways: How to create a sustainable prayer routine for decision-makingWhy doubts don't necessarily indicate lack of faithPractical ways to docu...

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06 Managing Stress and Finding Peace During the IEP...

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2025/01/29

Need prayers? Have a topic you'd like to be discussed? Send us a text!In this powerful episode, we sit down with Davina McLean-Randall, founder of A Caring Voice for You, to discuss navigating the special education system while maintaining faith and emotional wellness. Drawing from her unique perspective as both a former special education administrator and a parent of a child who needed services, Davina shares invaluable insights for parents facing similar journeys.Episode blog post: Read Now...

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