The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.

Hey Momma,    Are you exhausted from trying “all the strategies” — swings, fidgets, weighted blankets — but nothing seems to stick? Do meltdowns keep happening, even though you're doing your best to respond calmly and offer regulation tools? Are you feeling lost trying to understand what’s really going on underneath your child’s challenging behaviors? Ready to Collapse the Timeline on Your Child’s...

Screen Time Without Meltdowns: How to Create Calm, Smooth Transitions for Neurodivergent Kids If screen time feels like a double-edged sword — lifesaving for your sanity but meltdown-inducing when it’s time to turn it off — you’re not alone. In today’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, we’re talking about screens, sensory needs, and how to use technology intentionally without guilt, shame, or chaos....

Ep 29 // Why Fidgets Aren’t Working (And What Actually Helps) Do you feel like your child is constantly on the move, and no amount of sensory toys or fidgets seem to “work”? Have you ever wondered why the tools that calm other kids don’t seem to help yours? Are you stuck in a cycle of guessing what your sensory-seeking child actually needs to feel regulated? In this episode, lets discuss one of th...

Ep 28 // When Rest Feels Impossible: Parenting Through Sensory Burnout   This episode is a permission slip to stop pushing through and start tuning in. You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to do this alone. Please share this episode with a fellow mama who needs to hear this! In today’s solo episode we dive into what self-care really means for moms raising neurodivergent children—especi...

Hey Momma, Are you heading into IEP meetings feeling like you have to fight just to be heard—and wondering how to do it without falling apart? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, I’m joined by Dr. Destiny Huff—mental health therapist, late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom, and special education consultant. Together, we unpack what it really looks like to advocate for your ch...

Hey Momma, Are meltdowns, sensory sensitivities, and daily battles leaving you exhausted? In this week’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, listen in to the conversation with our guest Sam Marion, LCSW—a neurodivergent therapist, parent, and advocate who specializes in supporting families raising autistic and ADHD children. Together, we dive into: Why parents are the true experts on their children’s n...

Hey Momma, Does your child speak in movie lines, repeat certain phrases, or rely on routines in a way that leaves you unsure how to support their communication? Are you navigating multiple languages in your home and wondering if that’s “too much” for your neurodivergent child? Have you ever felt like your child’s sensory needs and communication struggles are speaking a language you just don’t unde...

What if it’s not your child that’s dysregulated—but the system you’re trying to function inside? In this episode, Victoria is joined by neurodivergent mother, and community voice, Isabeau, for a no-holding-back conversation about the invisible work of raising high-needs, neurodivergent kids while slowly unmasking your own identity. Together they explore what it looks like to parent outside of urge...

Hey Momma, In this fiery conversation our guest is Lisa Baskin Wright, a mom, advocate, and coach who has lived the IEP struggle firsthand and now helps families navigate it with more clarity and less fear. Together they pull back the curtain on the systemic barriers parents face—and the micro-shifts that bring humanity back into the process. From the myth of the “perfectly regulated” child to the...

Hey Momma, Ever feel like you’re constantly defending your parenting decisions—at family events, IEP meetings, even in your own head? Like you’re doing everything you can, and still wondering, why is this so hard? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, we unpack the invisible weight of shame many moms carry when raising a neurodivergent child, especially when behaviors do...

Are you constantly reacting instead of responding to your child—and feeling ashamed afterward? Do you feel like you're losing yourself while trying to support your neurodivergent child? Are you wondering how to balance your child’s needs with your own without falling apart? In this episode, let’s break down what it truly means to be a sensory savvy mama. It’s not about mastering strategies—it’s ab...

Are you constantly in crisis management for your child? Do you wonder why your child goes into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—even in seemingly safe situations? Have you noticed your own reactions feel automatic or overwhelming… and you’re not sure how to shift them?   In this episode, we go deeper into the nervous system’s protective responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how they show up...

Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells around your child, bracing for the next meltdown? Have you been told your child "just processes differently"—but no one explained what that actually means? Are you craving clarity about your child’s behavior and how to respond without burnout?   In this episode we revisit the heart of The Sensory Savvy Mama—the clarity, connection, and nervous syst...

Ep 18 // Raising Neurodivergent Kids with a Sensory Lens: A Conversation on Sensory Clarity and Co-Regulation with Erin What if your child’s meltdowns weren’t misbehavior… but mirrors? Today’s guest is Erin—neurodivergent mom of three, sensory advocate, and the heart behind @spinsandstomps—for a raw, validating conversation about what it really looks like to raise neurodivergent kids through the l...

Hey Momma,  Have you ever felt thrown off when your child’s sensory needs suddenly change? Do you find yourself stuck in “behavior mode” when what your child really needs is support? Are you trying to parent intuitively but feel like the rulebook keeps changing?   In Part 2 of our conversation with autism advocate and outdoor-loving mama Jess Caraway, we dig deeper into what happens when your chil...

Hey Momma,   ​​Do you ever feel like you’re constantly playing sensory detective but can’t quite decode what your child needs? Are you navigating conflicting advice and second-guessing your parenting when your child “acts out”? Do you wonder how to support your neurodivergent child when their needs feel totally different from the rest of the family?   In this 2-part guest episode with Jess Caraway...

Hey Mama, Ever feel like the strategies or schedules you try, just don’t fit your family? Like you’re constantly adapting, adjusting, and absorbing without much support? You’re not failing—you're responding to a system that wasn’t built for your child… or you. In this deeply affirming episode, we explore the journey of showing up as your full, neurodivergent self in parenting, in practice, and in...

Hey Momma. If you've ever looked at your child mid-meltdown and thought, "Why is this so hard?"—this episode is for you. This week on The Sensory Savvy Mama, I sat down with the brilliant Bettina for an unscripted, soul-nourishing conversation that explores the raw, real intersections of motherhood, neurodivergence, and the healing journey so many of us don’t expect to begin after having kids. Tog...

Hey Mama, Today we are talking with Mariam—a mother, advocate, and now children’s book author—about her journey raising her neurodivergent son Joe. From early signs of sensory differences to challenges with accessing affirming therapy and speech support, Miriam shares her story with honesty and hope. You’ll hear about: The signs that made her realize her son processes the world differently The gap...

Hey Momma, In this podcast episode, we sit down with author and inclusion educator Kayla Coburn to talk about the everyday power of representation—especially in children’s books—and how it can help shape our kids' views of the world and help us as parents to start some of those more challenging conversations. Kayla shares her journey from special education para to author, and how her lived experie...

Hey Momma, Planning a vacation might feel overwhelming—but it can also be a powerful invitation to reconnect, recharge, and create memories that feel just right for your family. In this episode, we explore how to approach travel with intention, ease, and flexibility—so it becomes a source of joy, not just another stressor. Whether you’re road-tripping to a nearby town or dreaming of a bigger adven...

Hey Momma, Do you feel stuck trying to support your child in an environment that seems to work against their needs? Is your child overwhelmed by sensory input at school or in public spaces, and you’re not sure what to do? Are you longing for more peace and connection but feel like your home or outdoor space just isn’t helping? In this heartwarming and practical conversation, we are joined by Jenna...

Episode 09 // Regulation Starts With Us with Dr. Amber Thornton Hey Momma,  Do you ever notice yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you—and wonder what it would feel like to be more grounded in those moments? Have you been carrying so much responsibility that you forget to check in on your own needs? Are you starting to sense that your growth and healing are just as important as your chi...

Hey Mama, Ever feel like your own needs are invisible—quietly simmering beneath everyone else's urgency? Like your child’s sensory world is so loud, so intense… and your system is running out of space to hold it all? You’re not alone—so many moms come to me feeling lost in isolation, but the truth is, many of us are navigating this too. It’s time we expose what’s really going on beneath the surfac...

Hey Momma, Have you ever felt like something’s off… but no one else seems to see it? When your gut tells you something about your child’s development or behavior, but doctors say “wait and see,” it can leave you spiraling in self-doubt, confusion, and exhaustion. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Christie Brown—a mom of two, creator of Stims and Smiles, and powerful advocate for her neurodi...