Overcome the Overwhelm for Special Needs Moms

I don’t do New Year’s resolutions, and I don’t set massive sky-high goals at the beginning of a new year. But I do choose a word.  I decide on a theme, a core message, that I want to be my guiding light over the next 12 months.  In this episode, I am opening up about my word of the year, why I picked it, and my exact process of how I chose it.  ***** -QUESTIONS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE- •What di...

We meticulously plan how we spend our dollars, but when it comes to our limited minutes and hours.... well, most of us take the "wing it" approach. But what would your day look like if you valued your time as much as you'd value millions of dollars? Listen in to hear exactly how we waste time, and what we can do about it.

Ever feel stuck in the daily grind, just barely surviving? In this episode, I take you through a powerful exercise in setting priorities in your life that will help get you out of that rut and focused on the most important things. Grab some paper and a pen, because you are not going to want to miss out on figuring out your Top 5 Things in Life.

A lot of us get trapped thinking that there is one RIGHT treatment or therapy that is the key to helping our child hit those milestones.  We tend to think that if we just do ENOUGH research, we will surely find that one thing that will help them ______. (fill in the blank with walk, talk, sleep through the night…) But when we get trapped in this mentality, it leaves us focused on the wrong things,...

Sometimes it takes extra effort to make memories and experiences happen when you are a parent to a child with disabilities. More planning, effort, and energy goes into those vacations, outings, and holidays. And sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in how hard it all is and miss out on the joy. In this episode, I am sharing a recent experience of ours from a family vacation to one of the leas...

***Sign up for Surviving the Holidays**** Go to: lowerylifecoaching.com/holiday For most families, the last two months of the year are BUSY. With our schedules packed full of holiday parties, school programs, and all the seasonal festivities, it can be incredibly easy to feel like you are always rushing around with too much to do and not enough time. And let's face it, this can make the holiday se...

As special needs parents, we are no strangers to the constant battle of advocating for our children. But showing up to that fight from a place of frustration only leaves us emotionally drained and exhausted. But what if there was a way to keep on fighting for what our children deserve in a more effective, sustainable way? Listen in to this episode to find out how.

When you are feeling overwhelmed by all the demands of life, do you tend to check out and procrastinate? This is typically followed by a series of questions we ask ourselves, like “How am I supposed to do all of this?” or “Why can’t I handle this?” But asking dead-end quesitons like these keeps our brains shut off from problem solving and the creativity needed to find solutions. In this episode, I...

Sometimes those closest to us just aren’t sure how to support us. Sometimes we as special needs moms don’t know exactly how to ask for help. In this episode, I’m chatting with author Megan Amrich, who answers both problems in her newest book “Show Up and Bring Coffee.” Listen in to hear our conversations about everything from the guilt that comes with a failure to thrive diagnosis to boy band kare...

You may already be aware of the main signs of burnout, but sometimes burnout can be showing up in ways we don’t even notice. Listen in to hear 5 ways burnout might be showing up for you and what you can start doing about it.

Too much to do and not enough motivation? No worries, I’ve got you! In this episode I’m sharing one of my all-time FAVORITE life hacks for those times when the to-do list feels impossible. The Two-Minute Miracle is an easy way to get going on accomplishing things, reduce stress and overwhelm, and help you feel more in control of your time. Listen in to learn more. ***Medical Binder PDF**** loweryl...

If you find yourself unwinding with a glass of Chardonnay more often than you’d like to, then this episode is for you my friend! Alcohol is the go-to de-stressor for so many moms, and is even encouraged by the recent "Mommy Wine Culture" trend. But when we use wine to cope, it only ends up perpetuating the problem and adding to our already stressful lives. Listen in as I talk with Julie...

I asked ChatGPT to describe special needs moms in a unique way, and the result was a little shocking honestly. In this episode, I’m sharing the “Robot Poem” I got in response and exactly what we can take away from it, and how we can all use this lesson from time to time. Click here to schedule your free consultation call: https://calendly.com/laurennialowery/30min

Society teaches us a lot of things about what it means to be a good mom. But the truth is, most of them just aren’t true. These harmful beliefs leave moms feeling shameful and like they are failing at motherhood. Listen in to learn 5 common myths we are raised to believe about our roles, raising kids, and being a good mom.

Want to get a taste of what it’s like working with me and learn more about The Village? ⬇️ Book a free call using the link below https://calendly.com/laurennialowery/consult ***** Ever find yourself saying things like “I can’t take a break yet, there’s still too much to get done”? In this episode, I’m sharing how having to “earn” your rest can run you down, and eventually burn you out.

Ever have one of those weeks where things seem to just be coming at you from all directions? All the tasks, work, kids, appointments, stress… it all piles up inside your brain like a rush hour traffic jam in the middle of NYC. As moms, we know this feeling of being overwhelmed very well. And in this episode, I’m sharing the 3 things we have to do first in order to solve for our overwhelm.

Constraint is a powerful tool to help reduce the mental fatigue of decision making and overwhelm. In this episode, I share how to use this tool, what areas of your life it works best in, and what happens when you take the anxiety out of decisions.

Parenting can be stressful… And special needs parenting? DEFINTELY stressful. You might find yourself stuck in a cycle of having a rough day, being exhausted and overstimulated, feeling like it is all just too much, and then losing it on your kids when they do kid things. And then feeling awful for yelling and letting your temper get the best of you, maybe even decide that you aren’t a good mom. W...

***To get a copy of the questions, go to lowerylifecoaching.com/10questions For us moms, the start of a new school year can come with a lot of challenges. From the crazy expectations we put on ourselves to make sure everything is perfect to the anxious feelings that come up when you think of how other kids might treat your special needs child. In this episode, I share 10 questions you can ask your...

We talk about marriages and how to support our other children, we talk about the relationships we have with providers and our child’s school even, but what about the relationships we have with our special needs children? In this episode, I’m sharing insight into how coaching can not only improve your relationship with your special needs child, but also help you feel more bonded and connected to th...

We all want what’s best for our child more than anything, but sometimes we get in our own way. Sometimes we let our own insecurities and beliefs take over, steering us further away from what we want most. And those insecurities can turn into shame. In this episode, I’m sharing a recent experience of mine where I let those insecurities affect me and get in my own way to doing what was best, and how...

Our priorities change. Our bodies change. Our schedules change. But many moms also feel like they have lost a sense of who they even are anymore once they start a family. In this episode, I’m sharing the secret to finding yourself once again. Medical Binder Link: lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder

The mental load of running a family, especially one that involves medical needs, can leave parents overwhelmed and exhausted. But when you set up systems for yourself that help, even in small incremental ways, it adds up and calms the chaos. “The Ultimate Medical Binder for Special Needs Moms” is now available to download for FREE. To get your copy, go to lowerylifecoaching.com/medical-binder

Being the sibling to a special needs child isn’t easy. It often means less time and attention with parents, worries about the future, and confusion about why things are the way they are. In this episode, I share three ways we can support our children, the siblings to our special needs kids. ***30 Day Overwhelm Challenge*** https://lowerylifecoaching.com/30daychallenge/

As special needs moms, we are often told to “take care of ourselves” and self-care becomes the only piece of advice given to us… But what if I told you there was another piece to the puzzle of getting out of Survival Mode? In this episode, we dive into Survival Mode Beliefs- what they are, why they cause us so much stress, and how to get rid of them.