Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms

79 | How To Have Clutter-Free Christmas: A Gift-Giving Guide Angela here, ready to help transform your holiday season from overwhelming to joyful. Picture this: a Christmas morning without the clutter, where the focus is on the laughter shared and the traditions cherished. As a mom of a special needs child, I've had my share of stressful holidays, but over time I’ve discovered strategies that trul...

78 | Dear Me: A Letter To The Mom I Once Was Before My Daughter Was Born With Down Syndrome When I first held my daughter Casey Jane after her Down syndrome diagnosis 21 years ago, life seemed like uncharted territory filled with uncertainties, fear, and grief. Yet, over the years, this journey has become a profound story of love, growth, and the discovery of a resilient community. In this episode...

BONUS Enneagram 7 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

77 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 7 It is time for our final episode in this series. We are talking about Enneagram 7s, The Enthusiasts Dr. Tom LaHue is a graduate of Johnson Univ, FL. He holds 3 Master's Degrees, including an MDiv from Liberty Univ. His Doctoral degree is from Grace College and Seminary. He is also a certified Marriage Coach. He and his wif...

BONUS Enneagram 6 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

76 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 6 We are continuing on with our Especially Enneagram Series with Enneagram 6, the Loyalist! Navigating the maze of parenting with a special needs child can feel overwhelming, but understanding your Enneagram type can be a beacon of clarity. Join us as Sabrina Thurston, a dedicated special education teacher and Enneagram 6, o...

BONUS Enneagram 5 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

75 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 5 We are continuing on with our Especially Enneagram Series and moving to the Head (or Fear) Triad with Enneagram 5 special needs parents. While I don't have an interview to share with a specific Enneagram 5 special needs parent, I do have some information from the several that I interviewed which has allowed me to take you...

BONUS Enneagram 4 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

74 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 4 We are continuing on with our Especially Enneagram Series and wrapping up the Feeling (or Heart) Triad with Enneagram 4 and special needs parent, Gina Waterman. Gina had always known she was different, but it wasn't until a church workshop that her identity as an Enneagram 4 started to make complete sense. I sit down with...

BONUS Enneagram 3 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

73 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 3 We are continuing on with our Especially Enneagram Series and deep into the Feeling (or Heart) Triad with Enneagram 3 and special needs parent, Emily Carrigan. Emily shared her journey of raising a daughter with Down syndrome, illustrating how her drive for efficiency as an Enneagram 3 harmonizes with her parental instinct...

BONUS Enneagram 2 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

72 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 2 We are continuing on with our Especially Enneagram Series and moving into the Feeling (or Heart) Triad with Enneagram 2 and special needs parent, Melinda Robbins. The Helpers are such great parents for special needs children. They have no issues diving right in to whatever their child needs. But that devotion just might en...

BONUS Enneagram 1 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

71 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 1 We are continuing on with our Especially Enneagram Series and finishing up the Gut Triad with Enneagram 1 and special needs parent, Kim Scruggs. Kim opens up about her family's journey with her son Zach, diagnosed with epilepsy at age seven and having undergone significant medical treatments, including a brain surgery. Dis...

BONUS Enneagram 9 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

70 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 9 We continue our exploration of the Enneagram personality types as they relate to special needs parenting. This week I sit down with Heather Fillmore, a fellow Enneagram 9 and parent to not one but several kids with disabilities. She shares about her experience as an Enneagram 9 but also as a coach to other Enneagram 9s. He...

BONUS Enneagram 8 Tip of the Week: Especially Enneagram Series In addition to my weekly episodes highlighting each of the Enneagram personalities as they relate to special needs parenting, I am offering some BONUS content each week that highlights one suggestion, tip, hack or source of encouragement for each Enneagram type. Follow along each Thursday for the next few weeks and see how using the le...

69 | Especially Enneagram Series: Special Needs Parenting as an Enneagram 8 How does your personality shape your approach to parenting, especially when supporting children with special needs? That is the question we will be exploring for this series, which we kick off today with the big energy of the Enneagram 8! This episode features an enlightening conversation with Stefanie Ferris, a seasoned p...

68 | Especially Enneagram Series: Introduction to the Enneagram for Special Needs Parents Welcome to an exciting new podcast series, over a year in the making, where I introduce the Enneagram to the special needs parenting community. I am kicking off this journey with an introduction to the Enneagram and how it has personally transformed my life, especially as a parent and organizer. Discover the...

67 | Embracing the Journey of Special Needs Parenting Valerie Arbeau's incredible journey as a special needs mom began with the harrowing birth of her first child, Melody Anne, who defied a dire prognosis to thrive. Her story doesn't stop there—it extends to navigating the complexities of raising a second child with ADHD and high-functioning autism. Valerie's resilience and love shine...

66 | Navigating Divorce with Special Needs Children: Expert Insights and Practical Strategies Discover how to navigate one of life's most challenging transitions with expert guidance from Mary Ann Hughes, a certified divorce coach specializing in special needs cases. Mary Ann opens up about her personal experiences raising two sons on the autism spectrum and dealing with her own unexpected div...

65 | Empowering Everyday Advocacy for the Disability Community If you have ever wanted to step up your efforts in advocating ​for our  loved ones with special needs but had no idea how or where to start, this is the episode for you. ​Meet Misty Coy Snyder, an extraordinary voice in the disability community and mother to two sons, one of whom has Down syndrome. ​Together, we explore the question: &...

26 | Creating Harmony At Home: Insights on KonMari and Feng Shui with Emily Fae Ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your home and its impact on your mental health? I know how that feels. That's why I've brought Emily Fae, an expert in the KonMari method and Feng Shui, on the podcast to shed light on the matter. Emily, diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, has utilized these principles to bri...