Save Your Spoon: Dose of Empowerment

Holidays were not easy for me. I remember being little and having to excuse myself to sit in the bathroom just to avoid the chaos! Coping during the holiday season 00:00: Introduction 2:04: Disrupted Routines 4:32: Oversensitivity 6:30: Trauma During the Holidays 10:46: Unrealistic Expectations

I am no stranger when it comes to impatience. Add overwhelm and uncertainty on top of that, and my need to control takes over. Join me as I share my personal journey of letting go, finding peace, and embracing faith (or whatever brings you comfort). I hope to bring a bit of light and joy to your day, no matter where you are in life.

This episode is more on the educational side! It focuses on WHAT AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) is, WHO we use it with, and HOW to incorporate it into everyday routines. If you're new here, my name is Natalie, and I adore working with toddlers and children on their language skills. I use a parent-focused approach, incorporating trauma-informed care, recognizing health challenges,...

Masking is a learned behavior picked up as an adaptive measure. It's the act of hiding and suppressing your true thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to fit in or avoid negative experiences. Often, it becomes maladaptive in practice since we can lose track of how we truly feel. In this episode, we discuss some neuroscience behind masking, common symptoms, and neuroscience-backed measures t...

This podcast episode highlights my personal story with self-sabotage. Bringing awareness is the first way to combat your fear of success. This podcast highlights signs, the psychology behind it, my story, and FUNCTIONAL ways to go above your fear. Core Values: https://jamesclear.com/core-values Self Sabotage Pattern Tracker: https://exultant-grass-f41.notion.site/10571d73d4d280cb9c9ffccd7649fcf6?v...

On this episode, I interviewed Samantha Holzschu M.S. OTR/L, founder and owner of Lakeside SPOT (Specialized Pediatric Occupational Therapy). Samantha is the Co-Chair of the Sensory Integration and Processing SIS for the Illinois Occupational Therapy Board. She is also working on receiving her Executive Functioning Micro-Credential to further her specialty in executive dysfunction (one of my inter...

This episode covers the underdiagnosis of ADHD in women, the unique symptoms we experience, and the recent rise in diagnoses due to increased awareness and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. I'll also share practical strategies that have helped me manage ADHD symptoms, emphasizing the importance of a strength-based approach and self-compassion. Join me as I unravel the nuances of ADHD in women,...

In this mindful minute (or three), I explain how you can choose to see the positive in challenges. You can choose to see it as an opportunity for growth. I hope this quick dose of inspiration helps you see the silver lining in any cloud.

Discover how to enrich your life with Emma Provenzano's inspiring story. As a former interpreter in special education, Emma has successfully transitioned to speech-language pathology, offering valuable insights to parents, speech therapists, and anyone looking to improve their lives. In this episode, Emma shares her mindset tools, and how CBD can help regulate and supplement your life, ultimat...

I am no stranger to burnout. I had to connect with Dr. Angelyn Franks, burnout consultant, content creator, and fellow speech-language pathologist. Angelyn guides us through the subtle indicators that may signal burnout's onset, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and proactive measures. Drawing from her expertise, she offers practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into daily...

Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life? A lack of purpose can bring unpleasant feelings. But you have the power to change that. Take a moment to reassess what's working and what's not. Reflect on what brings you joy and fulfillment. I recently went through this process and discovered my passion for education and helping others. It was a powerful realization that led me to...

In today's interview, we will be talking to Olly from Concussion Recovered. Having suffered from a concussion myself, which caused me to be out of school for six months and forced me to retrain myself to learn, I have realized that my experience is not as uncommon as I thought. In this episode, Olly shares his experience and research on concussion recovery. He has created a community that help...

In this episode, I speak to Danny Miguel with the World Stop Stuttering Association. Stuttering consists of various types of dysfluencies, including repeating parts of words (repetitions), stretching a sound out for a long time (prolongations), or having a hard time getting a word out (blocks). After a 700-page book, Danny found a new perspective that saved his outlook on life. He speaks about his...

This episode is an ode to my mother, one of the best caregivers I have ever seen. I delve into the challenges of caregiving fatigue, offer strategies for mastering doctor visits, and explore transformative mindset shifts. Join me as I navigate the intricate landscape of caregiving with expert advice and real-life anecdotes. Tune in for invaluable insights to enhance your caregiving journey and imp...

Growth also involves rewriting ingrained patterns in our brains. We don't recognize just how much control our brain has over us. This episode talks about the subconscious mind, its neurobiology, how we can rewire it, and how I use it in my sessions. https://nataliemarieslp.com/ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube LinkedIn

Are your needs being met? This episode focuses on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. When you are trying to grow and be bigger than yourself, you need to evaluate if your basic needs are met. These breaks in the foundation can be why it has been more difficult to show up as the person you want to be! Our affirmation this week was also a long one! It focuses on multiple phrases to help embed into you...

Although I have dealt with my share of autoimmune and migraine struggles, I have found healing through connecting with others and sharing love. By offering a kind gift to someone else and staying present in the moment, I have discovered that I am more than my illness. The beauty of selflessness has been a powerful source of inspiration in my journey towards healing. Combatting Depression Podcast E...

I typically post these on my blog, but it is so much easier for me to crank them out with a video and microphone! This short episode covers some on business mindset, dealing with overwhelming, and just a fun fact on intergenerational trauma. I hope you enjoy these! ⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Personal Instagram⁠ ⁠Podcast Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube

Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and feel emotions has made me a better clinician, student, friend, and partner. My interactions are richer. I feel more confident in how I move and interact with the world. The thoughts I learned through experience and being explicitly told how things should be made it harder for me to grow. Recognizing these thoughts and rewriting them has been imperative to my...

One of the most pivotal moments of my life was when I had my mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-concussion (concussive?) syndrome. The blow to my head made my outlook on life so grim, especially being only 16 years old when this happened. Being alone and lacking community, comparison, the “shoulds” of life, and more can make a hard situation even worse. I hope you find some light in this...

Welcome back to Save Your Spoon! This episode is a more neuroscience-based podcast episode on anxiety and fear! Fear is recognized by the primitive animal brain before your "logical" brain can make sense if you are responding appropriately. In this episode, I dive into the neuroscience behind this, personal accounts of heightened bodily responses, and some at-home treatment consideration...

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2 OF SAVE YOUR SPOON! I am so happy to have you all back for another season. In this episode, I talk about the steps I am taking to be successful in 2024. I reflected on my progress in 2023 and tapped into my desires, as well as some not-so-pretty emotions. I discuss how my mindset has shifted and my goals for content creation. I hope you enjoy this episode! I have a butt-lo...

I am almost 27! In this episode, I talk about the 27 things I've learned in 27 years. You would be surprised, but I did have a lot to say (20 minutes worth, and I could've gone on). We go on about relationships, having a growth mindset, feeling fulfilled, healing patterns that do not serve you, and listening to your body. The past 27 years have been so transformative, and I can only imagin...

"It should not be about having what we want, but rather wanting what we already have." Arthur Brooks. In this episode, I focus more on philosophy and how we can apply it to a growth mindset. A growth mindset allows us to work through hardships and see difficult periods as a means to transcend. I talk about some theories that help us practice this and fully embrace the cycles that the hum...

The stigma of mental health can be tricky to tease apart. Despite strides in research, it can be difficult to identify and accept a mood disturbance as potentially abnormal. People may view their troubles with mood regulation as a personal weakness rather than a difference in their brain structure. In this episode, we highlight parts of the brain that influence depressive symptoms, such as apathy,...