Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Rhythms, Child Development, Homeschool, Special Needs, Speech Delay, Systems, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities

Are you wondering if any of what you're doing is actually working?  Do you ever feel like you're just barely surviving instead of thriving?  What if the seeds you're planting are growing even when you can't see them yet? In this special episode, I get ready to celebrate ONE YEAR of Speaking Life Into Motherhood and share the story of how a "zinger from the Lord" in th...

Are you stuck in analysis paralysis? How many tabs do you have open right now researching your child's symptoms? How many times have you Googled "is this normal?" this week? If you're nodding your head—if you KNOW something's off but don't know where to start—this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why exhausted moms don't need more informati...

Are you exhausted from carrying every worry about your child AND every household task in your head at the same time?  Do you feel like you can only get one area of your life under control while everything else falls apart?  What if there was a system designed for the way YOUR brain actually works? In this episode, I share the Brain Dump, Batch, and Breathe method—a 3-step planning system specifica...

Are you drowning in research about your child's needs but still don't know where to start? Do providers keep dismissing your concerns when your mama gut is screaming that something's wrong? In this episode, I'm taking you back to one of the hardest seasons of my life—when my son wasn't sleeping through the night at 18 months old, and every provider told me to just get him...

Feeling overwhelmed in the beautiful, messy middle of the holidays? Need permission to breathe? Struggling with complicated feelings instead of picture-perfect joy? This short holiday episode is a gentle reminder that the Prince of Peace came to us in the chaos—not in perfection. I share permission to slow down, reflect, and rest as we close out 2025, and invites you to join an upcoming online gat...

Are you drowning in chaos while managing work systems that actually function? What if the bedtime battles and morning meltdowns aren't about your kids—but about missing the same systems you'd never tolerate at work?  What would change if you treated your home with the same intentionality you give your business? In this episode, I share my own journey from drowning in chaos (both at work...

Are you curious about frankincense but not sure how to actually use it? In this episode, we're exploring the ancient oil that was precious enough to be gifted to baby Jesus—and discovering why modern science is now backing up what people have known for thousands of years. We'll dig into the biblical significance of frankincense (hint: it was a declaration of divinity, not just a fancy gi...

Are you lying awake at night wondering if you're doing enough for your kids? Do you feel like you're constantly comparing your child's development to others? What if peace isn't found in perfection, but in presence? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Schoettle, author of The Anxious Parent and mama of four (with a 20-year age gap between her oldest and youngest!). Jessica...

Are you grateful—or just exhausted?  Can you find thankfulness when motherhood feels impossible?  What would change if you gave yourself permission to celebrate small obedience instead of demanding perfection? In this Thanksgiving special, I'm sharing my heart about finding real, honest gratitude even when life feels overwhelming. I reflect on my the last year from autoimmune flares and job m...

Why are we always surprised when the holidays arrive—and when our kids (and us!) aren't at our best? How can you protect your child's nervous system when literally everything about their routine is changing? Children who thrive on rhythms and routines can't suddenly keep it together when everything changes. In this episode, you'll learn practical strategies for transitioning to...

Do you know taking care of yourself is important but find yourself the first one to neglect it? What if you could create personal rhythms that align with your God-given mission instead of just adding more to your to-do list? Are you exhausted from parenting kids with additional needs and feeling like you have nothing left to pour into your marriage? In this conversation, I had so much fun sitting...

Are you exhausted from trying to keep up with rigid schedules that fall apart the moment life doesn't cooperate? What if your ADHD or autistic child could have the predictability they need WITHOUT the stress of time-blocked schedules? Have you ever had a day so hard you just wanted to quit - but somehow you made it through smoothly? What if you could create THAT feeling on purpose? After sayi...

Have you ever had a day where you're just barely getting by - trying not to fall apart while every little thing your kids say feels like nails on a chalkboard? What if you could have a simple plan for those hard days that's easy enough to remember even when your brain is foggy, but practical enough that it actually works? Are you tired of white-knuckling your way to bedtime and wondering...

Are you constantly overwhelmed by decisions and drowning in the chaos of special needs motherhood? What if one simple tool could help you find clarity and purpose on even your hardest days? Could having a mission statement be the anchor you've been searching for? In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my journey from infertility and miscarriage to discovering my God-given mission...

Are you running on empty, trying to care for everyone else while your own tank is bone dry?   Do you feel like you know what Scripture says but can't seem to make it move from your head to your heart?  What if the answer to having more energy for your kids isn't another therapy to add to the schedule—but actually learning to nourish and rest your own body first? In this episode, Bethany...

Are you struggling to understand why you're grieving so deeply for someone you've never met personally? Do you feel angry that you have to explain violence and tragedy to your children when they should be innocent? Are you wondering how to help your family process unexpected loss while maintaining their sense of safety and faith? Episode Overview In this raw episode, I address the profou...

Are you exhausted from feeling like your special needs child is stuck in perpetual elementary school because they don't read, write, speak, or do math?   Do you wonder if God has abandoned you when your child faces constant rejection and you're drowning in decision paralysis about what they really need?   What if there was a Biblical foundation that could give you direction for homeschoo...

Are you exhausted from watching your child struggle in the classroom while feeling like you're missing something important?   Do you suspect your child needs support but don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the options?   What if the key to helping your wiggly, unfocused child isn't another diagnosis, but addressing foundational reflexes that never properly integrated? I...

Is that nagging feeling in your heart telling you something about your child's development? In this first episode of our Back to School series, we're diving deep into the question every concerned parent faces: "Does my child have special needs?" Join me as we explore the wide spectrum of what "special needs" really means - from food allergies and ADHD to sensory proce...

Are you exhausted from hitting dead ends with doctors who never ask about your diet, leaving you feeling like poor health is just "normal"? Do you struggle to show up as your best self for your family because you're constantly tired, achy, or lacking confidence in your own skin? What if God's design for healing was simpler and more accessible than you ever imagined - found righ...

Do you feel so buried under the responsibilities of motherhood that you've lost touch with who you are? Are you constantly dropping the ball and feeling like you can't keep up, no matter how hard you try? Episode Overview Aubree Felderhoff, SPARK coach for moms and host of the top-ranked Mom Intentional podcast, shares her incredible journey from a seven-year battle with mystery illness...

Does the lack of summer structure leave you feeling overwhelmed and your child struggling with transitions? Are you tired of repeating the same directions over and over while your child seems to tune you out? Summer can feel chaotic when familiar routines disappear. In this episode, Elyse shares three game-changing ways to use visual supports in your home that will help reduce stress, improve comm...

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 B...

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 eve...

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...