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UnbeatableEp. 132- Allison Rose-Mannall: Autism, ADHD, and StorytellingLiving with disabilities, a serious health condition, abuse, living on the streets, and being a single mom to children with disabilities would break almost anyone. But Allison is tougher than most people, and she has used these experiences to her advantage. She recently published her first book, with more on the way, and she is a certified NLP Life Coach specializing in supporting and giving hope to parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.You’ll hear:What her childhood was like, living in and out of hospitals and feeling completely unlovedHow her Autism an...
2024-03-2254 min
SEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 22 - Embrace Your Childs Identity Todays affirmation is about being proud of who your child is - I recognise and celebrate the progress my child makes in embracing their identity and finding pride in who they are.
2024-03-0602 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 21 - Overcoming ChallengesTodays affirmation is about overcoming challenges, so repeat this as often as you need to - I celebrate the love, resilience, and strength that define our family, knowing that together we can overcome any challenge that comes our way
2024-03-0301 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 20 - Celebrate MilestonesFor March I want to help you celebrate you and your child, so here is todays affirmation 'I celebrate every milestone, big or small, as a testament to my child's growth and progress.'
2024-03-0201 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 1 - March 1stToday's episode is for the beginning of spring, where the days get warmer and the light shines longer, making us all feel good. So this affirmation is perfect for today 'Join us as we shed what no longer serves us, embrace new possibilities, and awaken our full potential. Let these affirmations be your daily companion on the path to personal growth and empowerment. Together, let's step into March with courage, purpose, and a heart full of endless possibilities!'
2024-03-0101 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 18 - MistakesTodays affirmation is about learning from our mistakes and growing from them with a little patience, 'I foster an environment of patience and understanding in our home, where mistakes are opportunities for growth and connection.'
2024-02-2901 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 17 - Celebrate The Small VictoriesTodays affirmation is about celebrating the small wins, because they are suer important, more so than the big ones I think, we don't give ourselves enough credit for all that we do so start now 'I celebrate the small victories and progress, knowing that even the tiniest steps forward are significant milestones on our journey.'
2024-02-2801 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 16 - Nourish Your Body, Mind & SoulTodays affirmation is solely based on YOU 'I nourish my body, mind, and soul with activities that bring me joy and peace.'
2024-02-2701 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 15 - Setting Realistic Expectations Todays affirmation is also a homework on too 'I set realistic expectations for myself and practice patience as I navigate the ups and downs of parenting an SEND child' so lets set them together, pop into my group and we will set some together and be accountable to each other, you deserve ithttps://www.facebook.com/groups/piecebypiecerebuildingtogether
2024-02-2601 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 14 - Role ModelYou are a role model for your child, be a beacon of hope for them too 'I am a role model for resilience, showing my child that it's okay to face challenges with courage and determination.'
2024-02-2501 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 13 - Taking BreaksRepeat this important affirmation, it is important to take breaks before you end up either burned out or you end up having a breakdown 'I take breaks when needed and allow myself to rest without guilt, knowing that I am better able to support my child when I am refreshed.
2024-02-2401 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 12 - Deserving of Love & SupportTell yourself as often as you need to, that you are deserving of love and support, because you do a heck of a good job being an SEND parent 'I am resilient, I am capable, and I am deserving of all the love and support that comes my way.'
2024-02-2301 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 11 - I Forgive MyselfTodays affirmation is to start making are you forgive yourself for past mistakes, or any for that matter, they happen, as long as you know you've made a mistake, then forgive yourself and move on, so repeat this as often as you need to 'I forgive myself for past mistakes and approach each new day with a fresh perspective and an open heart.'
2024-02-2202 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 10 - Guilt Todays affirmation is for all of us SEND mums who feel guilt, or want everything to be perfect, to feel ike you are the perfect SEND mum, even though inside you're blaming yourself for our childs condition or disability, so repeat this as often as you need to 'I release guilt and perfectionism, embracing the imperfect beauty of this parenting experience.'
2024-02-2101 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 9 - Acknowledging Our EmotionsToday's affirmation 'I acknowledge my emotions and allow myself to feel them fully, knowing that it's okay to ask for help when needed.' and we do have them when it comes to being an SEND family. Don't feel ashamed or guilty for asking for help, I have an amazing group full of mums likes yourself and lots of tip, advice an helpful information - https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecebypiecerebuildingtogether/
2024-02-2002 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 8 - Self-Care Todays affirmation today centres on how important self care is for you and your child, so repeat this when you need to - I prioritise my well-being, knowing that self-care is essential for my ability to support my child
2024-02-1901 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 7 - Releasing The Need For Perfection & ControlTodays affirmation is one that I had a hard time with but its ok, we're not going to get it right all the time straight away, so repeat these words as often as you need to, I release the need for perfection and control, embracing the flow of our journey with patience and trust in the process. if you would like to hear more about my offers and more help, join my Facebook community, Piece By Piece; Rebuilding Together.
2024-02-1701 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 6 - You Are Doing The Best You CanTodays affirmation is telling yourself that you are doing the best you can, so repeat this as often as you need - I practice patience with myself, I recognise that I am doing the best I can in every moment, and that is enough. That is enough, and you are doing the best you can, and remember You Are AMAZING!
2024-02-1601 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 5 - ResilienceTodays affirmation is about resilience and how much of a difference you make in your childs life, whether you know it or not, so repeat this affirmation as and when you need to 'I am resilient and capable, and I approach each day with a positive mindset, knowing that I am making a difference in my Childs life, one step at a time
2024-02-1501 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 4 - CommunityTodays episode is about Community, so here we are, repeating this affirmation to your self over tea or coffee or the drive to school 'I am surrounded by a supportive community that understands and uplifts me on this journey, and I am never alone in facing the challenges of SEND parenting.
2024-02-1402 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 3 - Flexibility & AdaptabilityTodays episode is about adapting to change as an SEND parent, so repeat this while standing in font of a mirror, out loud if you want to really give it some power - "I embrace flexibility and adaptability, knowing that every hurdle we face together is an opportunity for growth and learning."
2024-02-1301 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 2 - Love & Support For My ChildRepeat this affirmation as many times as you need, daily if you like it;I am a sure of unwavering love and support for my child, and I trust in my ability to guide them through each step of their journey.Remember, you are doing an amazing job and I have a great Facebook community that helps support SEND parents - https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecebypiecerebuildingtogether/
2024-02-1201 minSEND Sunshine; A Daily Boost For SEND ParentsEpisode 1 - Patience & UnderstandingAn introduction of my new series of daily affirmations for SEND parents.Today, I chose patience and understanding as I navigate the unique challenges of parenting a child with special needs and disabilities. Repeat this over and over throughout the day and you will be surprised of the difference it will make to your day
2024-02-1202 min
The December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Season 2, Episode 3 - Mindfulness & CreativityTonight’s episode is an interview with Amy Davis, a young lady who works with bringing out the creative side of you through art. She works with various groups from mental health to the elderly.
2023-01-2329 min
The December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Season 2, Episode 2 - I Love Helping ClientsTodays podcast I talk about one of my new clients, a single mum who has given birth to a little girl with disabilities, I have helped her manage her emotions around the news in pregnancy and how we can work together to get through it, what to expect and the practical side of having a disabled child.
2023-01-1505 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Season 2, Episode 1 - Living With Special Needs SiblingsThis podcast focuses on the unique experience of a someone who has special needs siblings, the ups and downs, the judgement and issues they, as a family faced.
2023-01-0856 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 28 - ADHD is not all funny jokesTodays episode touches on how ADHD is becoming more known but also made to be a joke, oooh we're so disorganised but hey its ok because its AHDH, its not all fun and laughs, its kinda hard and emotionally draining, but its ok to have bad days
2022-12-1810 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 27 - Who Have You Lost?Todays episode talks about a poll I recently did on who we have lost been parents of SEND children, friends, family, ourselves or all 3
2022-12-1707 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Eries, Episode 26 - ChristmasTodays episode touches on the overstimulation and emotional overload of Christmas
2022-12-1608 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 25 - MMIA (Mum Missing In Action)Todays podcast touches on what we miss out on with our children when we have disabilities or have other children with disabilities, and tips on how to manage time with them when we can't make it to lays or sports days
2022-12-1409 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 24 - Advocates For Our ChildrenAs a parent we are our child's main care giver, but as parents of children with special needs and disabilities, we become not just a care giver but an advocate too. We fight for their diagnosis, care needs, help and support, we feel like failures and don't always know where to tun, but that is why I became a coach, to help parents navigate life with disabilities.
As I mention, our community of parents is a eat help with tips and advice, alongside recipes, book reviews and more, join here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/d...
2022-12-1309 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 23 - Self DevelopmentJoining Network Marketing was a life changing experience for me because it introduced me to Self Development, it didn't just help me with my home business but my home life and my autistic son.
2022-12-1206 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 22 - Network MarketingMy journey with Network Marketing, having 3 children with illnesses and disabilities meant I couldn't work when they were young, so I joined the network marketing industry, mainly Kleeneze, I made friends, a second family and self development along the way.
2022-12-1106 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 21 - Creativity HealingUsing creativity is a great way to help with healing, mental health issues and so much more, here are some tips on how to help yourself by finding something that you love doing and helps you be creative.
2022-12-1005 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 20 - Fighting The SpecialistsTodays episode is about my fight against the specialists who refused to diagnosis my children, and how I fought and won. Just because a specialist doesn't agree with the diagnosis you are hoping for, doesn't make them right, we fought specialists because the schools were saying there wasn't an issue, we moved school and were referred within a week and saw an amazing psychologist who told us 10 minutes into our appointment that our son was Autistic, but it took us years of fighting, in fact I have fought for all 3 of my children for 30 years.
Hope my a...
2022-12-0908 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 19 - Fighting The SchoolDo you find yourself fighting the school with your disabled child? I did with all 3 of mine, I just wish the Equality Act 2010 had been in place back when I was fighting with them, so in today's podcast, I share my story and also what now classes as discrimination against your child within their school.
If you would like to know more, please email me at decemberrosecoaching@gmail.com or connect with me on Instagram @decemberrose_coach
2022-12-0808 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 18 - I Am Not My MotherI am not my mother, dealing with childhood trauma, todays episode is an emotional one, dealing with childhood trauma isn't easy, I was made to feel like I wasn't good enough and that my sister was everything and I was not, I swore that I wouldn't be her and its a fight I have with myself every day, but I have learned to heal through a trauma informed coaching course and I can say that, it is something you should get help for because otherwise it can cause you so many issues as an adult that you then project...
2022-12-0709 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 17 - The Good Days, The Bad Days & Everything In Between.A reminder that although there will be really bad days, bad days and meh days, there will also be really good days too. I found journalling helped me to see that actually there were a lot of good days and also days that started bad but I changed them to good days. It helps to look back and see where those days have been and work on what made you happy, or your children happy and replicate.
2022-12-0607 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 16 - You're Not Going CrazyYou're not crazy! when my mental health was at it worst, I constantly experienced moments where I thought I was going to die, or hurt someone or that my kids had been hurt, kidnapped or disappeared. I was an emotional wreck, I thought I was going to rive in front of a lorry, or off of a bridge, I never did but I honestly thought I was or would.
After starting CBT and researching I found out I had OCD and was suffering with intrusive thoughts, my goodness they were scary and the panic attacks were off...
2022-12-0507 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 15 - You Are Not Your DiagnosisTonights episode touches on how I never gave up, even with the diagnosis and what I have been through, yes I have disabilities but they don't define me, they are just a part of me. I found ways to cope, ,things to distract me, like my children's gameboys and Pokemon games bak in the early 2000's. Creativity and a passion for helping others gave me the drive to succeed and become a coach.
You can get though this, you need to find your purpose or something that you love and go with it, and as always you c...
2022-12-0408 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 14 - Your Child Is Not Their DiagnosisYour child is not their diagnosis, don't get me wrong, as a parent I did wonder how on earth I was going to manage with a sick child and what this meant for us as a family, but not once did I ever not love them, we all worry but your child isn't their diagnosis, that’s just a word that describes the difficulties or differences they have to others, it doesn't change who they are.
If you would like to join a community of other parents with disability help, advice and more, click here https://www.fac...
2022-12-0305 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 13 - Dealing With A Sick ChildTonights episode I talk about what's its like having a sick child, the emotions and how I dealt with it. From that first diagnosis to coping with moving forward, life changed and sometimes we don't know what to do or how to move forward which is why I became a coach, to be able to not only share my story but also how to deal with it yourselves.
As always you can contact me on social media or email me
Instagram - Decemberrose_coach
Email - decemberrosecoaching@gmail.com
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2022-11-0706 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 12 - MagpiesTonights episode is more anecdotal than anything else, we've been going through our loft items today as we had woodworm u there and I didn't realise how much we had, I've always been one to collect pretty things, my office is a shrine to anything Rose-Gold, my husband collects far too much junk and scrap metal, but my daughter is the biggest magpie of us all, as a child she picked up anything from shells & stones to paper and filled her bedroom drawers with it, she was the epitome of the Magpie.
Its a typical ADHD/Trait, a...
2022-11-0405 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 11 - Panic Attacks & Mental HealthTonights episode is about panic attacks, mental health & how I got through it, that first panic attack was the most scariest time I've ever experienced. with all the fighting and illness, my children illnesses, my mind just broke and for 10 years I was lost. But I came through the other side, it took distraction and sheer determination but I did it, and so can you.
I am launching a wellbeing group coaching program to help parents that are where I was 20 years ago, as well as my Mums Afternoon Tea, if you would like to join the w...
2022-11-0311 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 10 - Single MumTonights episode touches on my life as a single mum, when things were so much simpler back in the early 90's, I had a daughter, at college, a part time job, going out with friends and seeing family. but it isn't always easy, I was lucky that I got through each day with support, life after my second child wasn't, but that's another story for another day.
If you are a single mum or dad and would like to chat please get in touch, my Instagram is @decmberrose_coch, email is decemberrosecoaching@gmail.com and my Facebook...
2022-11-0210 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 9 - My 7 Levels DeepTonights episode is about my 'Why', I have just finished a course call with my business coach and he re-did the 7 levels deep exercise with us, it brought me back to why I started my coaching journey, who I wanted to help and why.
It's an emotional process but helps so much in the coaching world, but for you, all I can say is start writing down what you are passionate about, what you can do to make a difference and help others, from making you home look good on a budget (thank you home bargains and...
2022-11-0111 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose podcast Series, Episode 8 - PregnancyTodays episode is about how no pregnancy is the same, I have 3 amazing children, my first viable pregnancy went a day over and was fine mostly, my second and third were prem babies with twin loss and problems the whole way through. As babies my youngest 2 had major illness and problems and, as a mother it was a heartbreaking experience. But my focus was on them and helping them so I researched and did the best I could.
It can be a draining, upsetting and tough time dealing with pregnancy issues and sick babies so, as always...
2022-10-3110 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 7 - Trust Your IntuitionTodays episode is a short one, I was Abe to help my children with their illness & disabilities because I had them myself and was able to quickly recognise the signs and symptoms, that wasn't to then say it was easy with doctors, social services, schools & CAMHS. far from it, at one point I was told I was making their illnesses up and it still says that on my youngest daughters medical notes, even though she has been officially diagnosed. Its hard and it can be mentally draining but as a mother I never gave up, trust your intuition and...
2022-10-2905 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 6 - ADHD Teen RunawayTonights episode talks about my experience as a teen runaway with ADHD, the impulsive decisions, not thinking about the consequences of my actions, my luck of not having anything happen to me and my feelings of not belonging, not fitting in no matter where I stayed. Its an emotional episode for me, re-telling what I went through isn't easy but I am here, 30 years later, still fighting the fight on mental health issues but knowing that I survive each day and so can you!
As always I would love you to reach out, my Instagram is @decemberrose...
2022-10-2812 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 5 - Memories of an ADHD child.Todays episode was going to be 'the mind of an ADHD child' but I am an adult now and memories was more accurate, my memories of being a child, not with ADHD as I didn't know that was what it was, but more hyperactivity and not being able to sit still, talking too much, too fast and hyper focusing. So here are my memories and maybe you see that behaviour on your child, maybe they hyper focus, or jig their legs, so may stimming quirks that help us relieve our energy, I hope you enjoy todays episode and as...
2022-10-2709 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 4 - Divorce & Step FamilesTodays episode talks about divorce & step family dynamics, coming from experience of being in a step family and as an adult having a step family I know how hard it can be as a child and as a parent, some tips along the way are patience, do not judge or resent your step parents or stop children, or even your partner, unless of course it is an abusive situation in which case you should seek help, but give it time and see it from the other child or parents perspective and talk about each others feelings, I really feel...
2022-10-2611 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 3 - UnwantedTodays episode talks about that feeling of being made to feel unwanted, unloved or just not good enough. I have, my whole life by parents, family, friends & partners. When I had my children I swore I wouldn't treat them how I had been, I would show them they were loved, safe and wanted and I did, even my grandsons. But it wasn't and hasn't been easy, in fact up until 7 years ago I was still struggling with those feelings, but then I started to work on self development and self love. Here I want to share with you that...
2022-10-2509 minThe December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'The December-Rose Podcast Series, Episode 2 - Bullying In SchoolTodays episode focuses on my experience of being bullied in school, why it started, the impact it had on me and how I made it through. It isn't easy being bullied or being the bully, but there is help out there so please don't keep it to yourself, go and speak to someone, be it your parents, a teacher or friend.
Being a sick child meant I missed a lot of school and I suffered the consequences of trying to fit in and making up stories to be liked. Being unloved at home also meant I was...
2022-10-2408 min
The December-Rose Podcast Series 'My Mind Works Differently To Yours'An Introduction to The December-Rose Podcast series.This episode is just an introduction to myself, the December-Rose name and why I started this podcast series, My Mind Works Differently To Yours is a series about how I have navigated a life of disability, emotional & physical trauma and why I'm still smiling, but more importantly how I can help you too.
2022-10-2307 min