In this intimate episode, I sit down with Tanya Valentin, a parenting coach specialising in supporting parents of neurodivergent children through burnout. We dive deep into the unspoken challenges of parenting neurodivergent kids, the impact of masking, and the emotional journey of finding safety and authenticity.
Key Takeaways:
- Parenting neurodivergent children can be an incredibly isolating experience, often shrouded in shame and judgment
- Burnout is a complex, non-linear process that requires compassion and understanding
- Neurodivergent parents often struggle with people-pleasing, masking, and suppressing their own needs
- Building emotional safety is a gradual process of micro-moments and learning to trust oneself
- Advocating for our children requires first creating nervous system safety for ourselves
- Society often shames parents and children for expressing difficult emotions, which can lead to long-term psychological impacts
- The journey of healing involves recognizing survival mechanisms and learning to support ourselves differently
- There's a strong correlation between suppressed emotions, masking, and coping mechanisms like alcohol use
This conversation is about breaking silence, normalizing challenging experiences, and creating supportive spaces for neurodivergent families.
Episode links & Resources
- Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
- Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching
- Follow Tanya on IG @tanyavalentinnz
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