I learned so much during this conversation with Emelda De Coteau. Our motherhood journeys look very different - as we talk about the emotional terrain of raising a child with unique needs.
Tears were definitely shed in this episode; Emelda speaks honestly about her journey as a mother to her vibrant, neurodivergent child. At one point, she describes how it feels to watch your child struggle to find a playmate and be understood by other children - and what you do and don't do in hard moments like that. It was a wakeup call for me. We delve into the practical aspects of parenthood that many families encounter, from advocating for suitable educational resources to nurturing communication with children who experience the world differently. This was a very REAL and important talk that sharpened and bonded both of us. May no parent feel alone on their journey!
Our Guests Bio:
Emelda Juanita De Coteau is a loving wife, mama, creative (writer, podcaster, spiritual activist / organizer), and believer seeking God anew in each moment. Although based in Baltimore, this daughter of a Honduran immigrant feels at home throughout the world. She leads Pray with Our Feet (PWF), an online community lifting the intersection of progressive Christian faith and social justice; she co-hosts the PWF podcast with her Mom, Trudy.
She is also the founder of When Motherhood Looks Different, a community-based small business helping Mamas of neurodivergent kids and Moms with chronic illness center well-being and connect in community by offering events, resources, support and mindfulness coaching. Emelda is a certified mindfulness coach and trauma informed mindfulness facilitator.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
When Motherhood Looks Different Self-Compassion Meditation - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wE9AWQCLNMm1fS92NcQgjFN-6UW0Bvh_/view?usp=share_link
WMLD Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whenmotherhoodlooksdifferent/
Pray with our Feet website - https://www.praywithourfeet.org
PWF post on Ryan Gainer - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4dnyZcJ09f/?img_index=1
WMLD post on Ryan Gainer - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4jPOcwOxOC/?img_index=1
Video of Ryan Gainer, WMLD post - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4d7LY5RDcw/
Blog - https://www.praywithourfeet.org/blog
Devotional and Prayer Page - https://www.praywithourfeet.org/devotionals
Pray with our Feet Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/praywithourfeet/
About Jen Oliver:
Jen Oliver is a speaker, podcaster, and communications coach - equipping people to speak with greater impact and presence. Whether you are speaking on stage, promoting your brand, or voicing your needs in a relationship - communicating with your truest voice and cultivating human connection with your audience is the key to influence. Jen coaches individuals privately and within her Signature group programs - in addition to delivering workshops as a guest expert in a variety of settings.
Jen serves as a 4-season Executive Producer, Director of Curation, and Speaker Coach for TEDxFolsom. She is a committed force behind WomanSpeak™ - an internationally recognized body of work teaching the art and soul of public speaking. Jen is on a mission to support 1 million women as they speak with uncommon levels of freedom and confidence. Tap into more at
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podcast website: ListenForREAL.com
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