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Awesome Autism Tools#13 Beyond the Bubble: Autism, Energy, and Growth - Interview with NikkiA Mother's Journey: Raising an Autistic Child with NikkiIn this episode, Sheridan interviews Nikki, a mother of seven children, including Kyler, her autistic son. Nikki shares her heartfelt experiences, challenges, and the remarkable growth she has witnessed in Kyler over the years, emphasizing the role of energy work and the importance of self-compassion. Tune in to hear insightful lessons on parenting, understanding autism, and fostering empathy in families.00:52 Nikki's Family and Autism Journey01:30 Early Signs and Discoveries02:41 Movement and Learning03:39 Energy Work Insights05:57 Challenges and Surprises...2025-06-1730 min

Awesome Autism Tools#7 Qigong Miracles: Transforming Lives with Ancient Energy PracticesThis episode explores the benefits of Qigong for autistic clients, emphasizing its ability to harmonize the energy, body, mind, and spirit. Sheridan shares personal experiences and explains how this ancient Chinese practice can offer physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits, not only to those who actively practice it but even to those who visualize the movements.00:00 Introduction to Qigong and Personal Experience02:22 What is Qigong?06:24 The Benefits of Qigong09:04 How to Get Started with Qigong10:03 Conclusion and EncouragementFollow me on Instagram @awesome_autism_toolsI...2025-05-0610 min

Awesome Autism Tools#4 Color Shield Technique: Enhancing Energetic BoundariesIn this episode, learn about the Color Shield, a tool that helps children on the autism spectrum, and their parents, protect their energy and regulate their emotions. Sheridan takes you through creating your own Color Shield to maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries effectively.00:00 Introduction to the Color Shield00:13 Understanding Auras and Boundaries00:40 Benefits of the Color Shield01:55 How shielding can balance our moods!!01:55 How to Create Your Color Shield03:48 Create your Color Shield04:23 Drawing and Coloring the Shield08:02 Strengthening Emotional...2025-04-1521 min

Awesome Autism Tools#3 Grounding: Four Simple Steps for Parents and Children with AutismIn this episode, Sheridan explains the importance of grounding and shielding techniques for parents of children on the autism spectrum. The episode then outlines a four-step method for grounding, which includes connecting the mind and spirit, ensuring alignment of mind, body, and spirit, grounding to the earth, and connecting to heaven. Sheridan provides insights based on experience and for newsletter subscribers offers a visualization meditation to help listeners practice these techniques.Next week we will cover shielding.00:00 Introduction to Grounding00:06 Importance of Grounding for Autism00:57 Overview of Grounding Steps...2025-04-0807 min

Awesome Autism Tools#2 Communicating Beyond Spoken Words: Emma and Jay's JourneyIn this episode, Sheridan interviews Emma about her experiences with her nonspeaking autistic son, Jay, who also has cerebral palsy. They discuss the pivotal role of energy work in Jay's communication and behavioral improvements, highlighting their long journey of using various therapies and tools to enhance Jay's quality of life.The discussion delves deeply into the challenges and breakthroughs encountered, including self-injury mitigation through energy work, the use of essential oils, and Jay's eventual success with a letter board for communication. Emma discusses the pivotal role Sheridan played in this journey through guidance and energy w...2025-04-0126 min

Awesome Autism Tools#1 - A Journey into Energy Work: From Doula to Autism EpisodeIn this first episode of Awesome Autism Tools, Sheridan shares her personal journey to becoming an energy worker and life coach, with a special focus on working with individuals on the autism spectrum. She details her initial foray into energy work during her time as a birth doula starting in 2006, her exposure to various techniques like Hypnobabies and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and her subsequent training in energy systems such as Emotion Code, Body Code, Healers Blueprint, and Investigating Health. By linking her Christian faith with her energy practices, she developed her own energy work sy...2025-03-2510 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyThe Garden of Self-Love: Nurturing Compassion, Worth, and AcceptanceBreaking down self-love into three essential components: self-compassion, self-worth, and self-acceptance. Using a garden analogy, Sheridan explains how self-worth is the fertile soil that forms the foundation; self-compassion is the water that nourishes, and self-acceptance acts as the protective fence. Each aspect is crucial for fostering a thriving 'self-love garden' where you can grow and reach your full potential. Which of these 3 areas do you need to work on most? 00:00 Introduction to Self-Love 00:32 Understanding Self-Compassion 01:14 Exploring Self-Worth 01:50 Embracing Self-Acceptance 02:40 The Garden A...2025-02-1009 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyFrom Dread to Joy: Embracing Miracles as my Word for 2025Embracing Miracles: My Word for 2025 In this episode, Sheridan shares her word for 2025: 'miracles,' and the mixed emotions it initially evoked. She recounts the experience of choosing this word through prayer. Despite her initial fear, inspired by past events where miraculous outcomes followed harrowing situations, she now embraces the word. Sheridan shares her affirmation: 'I choose to witness miracles every day,' emphasizing the power of witnessing and sharing daily miracles, even the uneventful ones. Join the free online class your meaningful word for the year. 00:00 Introduction: My Word for 2025...2025-01-0107 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyMy Life Long Dream Comes True: Thanks to my 2024 words!In this week's podcast, Sheridan shares her transformative experience with adopting three words for the year 2024: Relax, Receive, Radiate. She explains how each word played a critical role in her self-growth, especially through enrolling in a coaching program specifically for Enneagram Type 9's and learning to ask confidently for help. An experience of breaking her foot emphasized the importance of truly resting. The host also reflects on radiating God's love as a part of her personal and spiritual journey. Listeners are encouraged to find their own word, through Sheridan’s free cl...2024-12-2707 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyTransform Your Year with a Single WordThe Power of Choosing a Word for the Year In this episode, Sheridan discusses the transformative practice of selecting a focus word for the year. Starting with her personal journey in 2008 with the word 'Zen,' she shares how picking a word annually has brought growth, ease, and clarity into her life. She explains the significance of involving God’s guidance, creating affirmations, and how each chosen word has shaped her experiences. Sheridan offers a free class to help you find your word for the upcoming year, along with support via he...2024-12-1912 min

Finding Joy in the Journey2 Tips to Knock Down Your Walls with PrayerI love the story of Joshua knocking down the walls of Jericho. Circling the walls with faith for 7 days.... I have seen 1 wall knocked down by my husbands faith and his circling prayers. And now have hope for another wall to be brought down. Today I share 2 tips to help you knock down your walls with prayer! TOPICS [00:00:50] I love the story of Joshua Tip 1. Let others have faith, even if you think it is impossible! [00:01:58] My Husbands Prayers of F...2022-09-1207 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyTransitions Can Be Tricky - Even Good Ones!Do you find transitions tricky? It always takes me a few weeks to adjust when school starts or stops. Bigger transitions are even trickier for me. I share some ideas and a powerful tool to help you with tricky transitions in todays episode. TOPICS COVERED [00:00:56] Types of Transitions [00:01:53] Transitions Can Create Uncertainty and Our Saboteurs Pop Up More Often [00:02:29] Saboteurs - the 10 types [00:03:05] This transition, really got me spinning! [00:05:21] Intercepting a Saboteur. [00:07:03] Once we got used to De...2022-09-0511 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyBeautiful things can grow, when we ask Jesus for help in forgiving.Forgiveness is on my mind. It is so easy to be hurt by people, situations, or even ourselves. It is also easy to stay stuck in the messiness of what happened and just wallow in it. The other day I was praying about forgiveness and asked to see what it looks like when we use the Atonement of Jesus Christ to help us forgive and I saw something beautiful! HELPFUL LINKS Here is the link to the Forgiveness Squared Visualization. Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Po...2022-04-2509 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyForgiveness Squared VisualizationPLEASE DO NOT LISTEN to this episode WHILE DRIVING!! One of my first episodes was explaining what Forgiveness Squared is. When I use this tool with my clients, I walk them through a visualization. I finally recorded a visualization, so you can walk yourself through these steps! HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books Gain Free Access to My Favorite Tools 2022-04-1804 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyParable of the BandaidWhen I was a newlywed, it confused me so much when Rob would ask me where the bandaids were. The first few times it made sense. But after showing him 5 times where the bandaids were. I was irritated when he asked. It was only after I figured out, he wasn’t just asking where the bandaids were, he was wanting some love and attention because he got hurt. That I was able to respond to the question with kindness and love. 25 years later and he still asks where the bandaids are. Thank goodness I figured out wha...2022-04-1103 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyThis Tool Would have Helped Will Smith, Make a Different ChoiceIt has been interesting hearing peoples thoughts on the Will Smith slap. I am not interested in saying if it was right or wrong, Rather today I want to share a tool that can help YOU, if you are in a triggering situation. It would have helped Will to pause and CHOOSE what he wanted to do in that moment. Today learn about PQ reps and how they can help you. :) HELPFUL LINKS Follow...2022-04-0408 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyGas Prices Got You Down? This Tool can Help!In this podcast episode l do a mini session for you on a topic we all are experiencing. Gas Prices! I did this for some of my California clients, and realized we all could benefit. I usually start a session gathering information on what your thoughts and feelings are. This is just a bit of different feedback I have been given. I see a gas price sign and feel really worried, how are we going to be able to afford to live here? When will it be too high that...2022-03-2815 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyMaybe only PJ's can be a 10I have been decluttering my closet and decided to go through my many many pairs of yoga and sweatpants. There were some that I didn’t really love and decided to try each pair on, wear them for at least and hour and then rate them. It was amazing how many were 5 or under, there were quite a few at a 7 and 1 ranked an 8 and 1 ranked a 9. I was really hoping for a 10, but nope, none were a 10 I wondered, what would make a pair of pants a 10? After pondering, I cam...2022-03-2104 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyCircling Ukraine with Love and Letting GoWhen I am feeling overwhelmed by the war going on in Ukraine, I have a tool that helps me to handle my emotions and function in my daily life. I call it Circle with Love and Let Go. I did a previous episode on Circle with Love and Let Go but today I share it more specificaly with this current situation. HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my B...2022-03-1407 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyA wonderful question to ponder – What am I longing for in this moment?Someone posed this question to me, and it caused me to stop in my tracks. Longing – such a powerful word. Not what do I want or what do I need. But what do I long for? Sometimes I long for deep connection with others. Not surface conversations, though those are needed and appropriate much of the time. But deep heart felt conversations. Sometimes I am longing for peace and quiet To be all alone in my house And read a book, snug...2022-03-0703 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyCan you have a best and worst day on the same day?Yep…. This is where the 1/24/50/24/1 comes in handy. Though sometimes it really can be 50/50 or 99/1… each day is different. It is so interesting, because in reflecting on my life most of my days that have been the scariest and best days have all be about Devon. The day he was born The day he broke his jaw and arm mountain biking The day he was kidnapped in Mexico. HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my B...2022-02-2805 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyYelling at my robot vacuum, proves I have a control problemI was watching WyzeGuy (what I named the vacuum) moving around the house and was really getting irritated by how he was vacuuming. It didn’t make any sense. It didn’t seem logical. I was sort of yelling at him and telling him there was a better way to do it. Then I realized I was yelling at a robot; with artificial intelligence whose only purpose is to vacuum. It hit me; I have a control problem. HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcas...2022-02-2104 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyHow My Snow Affirmations Changed Everything!I was nervous to move to the mountains where there was so much snow. My affirmations helped me to shift, they also helped my friend to shift and helped her to move here too! Affirmations are powerful, here are some tips to harness that power! HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books Gain Free Access to My Favorite Tools 2022-02-1411 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyHow having 3 days in 1 day has revolutionized my productivity!I learned this tool last year and it still amazes me how much it has helped me get more done and enjoy my day more! If you only had 1 thing to do in a day…. chances are you would get it done. But most of us want to get more than one thing done! So what if our day really had 3 days in it? I have 3 “days” in mine Early morning (6-9am) Daytime (9-3) Evening (3-9) So I have 1 thing I want...2022-02-0704 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyWhich of these 4 Habit Trackers is Best for Creating Change?In this episode I review 4 different habit trackers that I used for 2 weeks and share the clear winner! Here are the different ones I tried: Productive Habit Share Henry Habit and Mood Tracker Streaks See the show notes here - sheridanripley.com/which-of-these-4-habit-trackers-is-best-for-creating-change HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books Gain Free Access to My Favorite Tools 2022-01-3108 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyWhy YNAB is my Favorite Money Management ToolIt is so much easier to find joy in the journey when you are not stressing about money. So today I am going to share my favorite money tool. It is YNAB – which stands for You Need a Budget. HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books Gain Free Access to My Favorite Tools 2022-01-2409 min

Finding Joy in the JourneySometimes You Have to Use a Scrubby Brush!I usually just throw my dishes in the dishwasher after scraping them off. No rinsing, or scrubbing. This is how they say to do it and frankly, it usually works. But sometimes, you get the stubborn stuff stuck on, that doesn’t want to come off. I usually put it back in the dishwasher in hopes this time it will work. Sometimes it does. But sometimes, after 3 or 4 tries I finally get the scrubby brush out and wi...2022-01-1704 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyFind Success with Tiny SIPS Goals!I loved Elder Dunn’s talk in October Conference called One Percent Change, he talked about the British Bike Team and how horrible they were for many, many years. And how positive change only happened when they had someone come in who focused on making 1 percent changes at a time. From how to put socks on correctly, to tuning their bikes a certain way. These 1 percent changes over a very short time made them into a winning team. I want to you to harness the power of setting 1 Percent Change SIPS goals. With SIPS sta...2022-01-1018 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyYou Already Are What You Are BecomingI take time at the end/beginning of each year to review the past year and set goals for the next year. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. These words from my friend Felice reassure me that I don't have to overthing things I already AM what I am becoming! HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books Gain Free Access to My Favo...2022-01-0307 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyFind and Embrace God’s Ideal Word for You in 20222021 was “fun” Are you ready to say – good bye 2021 and Hello to 2022? Have you ever picked a word of the year? Did you for 2021? Do you remember what it was? Did it help you in any way? Often people don't remember their word... but I have a simple 5 step process to guide you through God helping you choose a word for your year. Sign up for the free class here... https://sheridanripley.com/findword/ HELPFUL...2021-12-2704 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyDoes Christmas have to be the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?Nope! In fact I think it is pretty normal for people to struggle with the holidays. Remembering 1/24/50/24/1 can help! In fact, I imagine for Mary, the original Christmas Day was only 1% wonderful! HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books Gain Free Access to My Favorite Tools 2021-12-2008 min $I\'m No Therapist, But...$ I'm No Therapist, But...EP 15-Enjoying Birth with GUEST Sheridan RipleyBirth is very unpredictable, it’s exciting, challenging and doesn’t always go the way we planned. My guest Sheridan Ripley is a childbirth educator, birth doula and life coach. She shares her personal stories along with tips and tools for enjoying pregnancy, birth and relationships. 01:02 Sheridan’s traumatic first birth 02:35 Doula vs. Midwife 04:36 Hypno-Birthing08:44 Hypno-Scripts 11:50 Guided experience giving a voice to the feeling. 17:32 Relationship Trauma re-wires the brain. 22:54 Bringing in a different perspective to heal relationships.26:23 Forgiveness Bath bombs27:28 Resources and tools 2021-12-1642 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyA Birth Story and Choir Story Merge Perfectly for a Christmas MiracleOne of my favorite birth stories from being a doula, includes a miracle with our Christmas Choir. The timing ended up perfectly, which required a miracle. When have you seen divine timing in your life? HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books Gain Free Access to My Favorite Tools 2021-12-1305 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyHow did Christams Carols Help Me Find Jesus?I grew up in a home without religion. My parents are amazing and raised me well, but faith wasn’t a part of our life. Except for Christmas Carols. Every Christmas we would play Christmas Carols and sing them together. I vividly remember driving around town, seeing the snow falling and singing Carols with my Mom and Dad. It was my introduction to Jesus. What a magical one at that. The songs all evoked amazing pictures in my mind and heart. I could feel that these were songs that were special in a way...2021-12-0605 min

Finding Joy in the Journey12 Tips to Find More Joy This Holiday SeasonThis is a replay from 12 tips I shared in the holiday season of 2020. They still apply today! I dive deep into these 12 tips to help. Maintain your Spiritual Routines Stay Grounded during the Holiday Excitement What do you WANT? Say NO! Set your intention for activities Set Realistic Expectations and Boundaries Then, Let Go of Expectations Practice Acceptance Count Your Blessings Keep Traditions and Rituals (balanced) Be IN the Moment and Feel the Joy! Mindful Eating Bonus Tip - Watch Your Words HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Pod...2021-11-2925 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyHow can the Supply Chain Problems Help you be more Present this Holiday Season?This holiday season of 2021 with supply chain issues going on, it is a great year to really focus on presence instead of presents. Maybe instead of buying a gift for someone, you buy an experience. Ski passes for the family? A family get away? I think that a lot of the holiday activities are really just a distraction from the real meaning of Christmas. Today I share a tool to help you create what you deeply want this season - presence. HELPFUL LIN...2021-11-2205 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyAngels Are One of My Top Ten Tools!I really loved this talk by Ronald A. Rasband – The Things of My Soul. He shared 7 of his 10 things written on his soul and challenged us to find our 8,9,10. Here are mine! 8. Grounding to the Rock of Christ and Shielding with the Armor of God strengthens and protects me. 9. Prayer is powerful and I can use it any moment of the day 10. Angels are anxious to assist me. When I shared these with my friends, no one was surprised about the angels. I LOVE praying and as...2021-11-1509 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyMiracle Sofa Story Demonstrates 1/24/50/24/1My friend and co-author Heather is living in Jerusalem. I love hearing about her adventures with her family there. She recently shared an experience about how they miraculously got a sofa and then sadly lost the sofa and then miraculously got it back again! It was such a great example of 1/24/50/24/1 that I had to read it on todays podcast. You can follow Heather on these 2 Instagram Accounts. She is an inspirational writer! Follow Heather here – Women In the Scriptures and he...2021-11-0806 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyThe Power of 1/24/50/24/1I love to teach people that our days/weeks/lives have different levels of joy. Life is 1% amazing… 24% pretty good 50% OK 24% not so great 1% horrible This could be throughout 1 day, or throughout a month, or throughout a year… This is so helpful, because when the bad things happen, I can remember, this is normal, of course 100% can’t be good. Also, when the boring normal ok things happen, I can remember this is normal too. I was talking about this with my prayer group one morning. One of my sweet friends was exper...2021-11-0106 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyHow a Kitchen Faucet Taught Me that Loving Myself was More Powerful than Loving My SonDevon is living at home for awhile. He does not enjoy the automatic faucet in the kitchen. I got it for my birthday and I love it. So the frustration of him messing it up (by turning it off and on with the handle) has been a challenge. I thought I needed to love him more, but as I used it as an opportunity to love myself more, then everything shifted. HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes ...2021-10-2605 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyHow a Kitchen Faucet Taught Me that Loving Myself was More Powerful than Loving My SonDevon is living at home for awhile.He does not enjoy the automatic faucet in the kitchen.I got it for my birthday and I love it.So the frustration of him messing it up (by turning it off and on with the handle) has been a challenge.I thought I needed to love him more, but as I used it as an opportunity to love myself more, then everything shifted. Support the show (https://paypal.me/EnjoyBirth)2021-10-2504 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyA Much Better Thought than "I Don’t Know How to Do This!"Devon moved back home this month. I was spinning in the ideas of: There must be a right way to do this. I don’t want to mess it up like I did last time. What is the right way? How can I figure it out? It was so stressful. I was honestly stuck in this, I don’t know how to do this! energy And it made me feel Confused and worried. While coaching with my friend that is when I realized...2021-10-1804 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyDiscover the 10 Spiritual Languages to Feel More Connected To and More Nourished by God.Spiritual Languages – Music Social Activism/Acts of Service/Love in Action Communing with Nature/Rocks Solitude/Prayer/Meditation/Pondering Ritual/Symbolism/Traditions/Temple Scripture Study/General Conference Talk Teaching/Learning/ Study Groups Gratitude Movement/Yoga/QiGong Creativity/Journal/Art/Vision Board My Main Spiritual Love Languages Are… What are yours? Music – I definitely learn spiritually through music. I often learn more at choir practice then church. Social Activism/Acts of Service/Love in Action – This is a favorite. I am all about love! Teaching/Learning – I love to teach lessons, or give talks, because I...2021-10-1111 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyEssentials to Enjoy Life - All My Most Powerful Tools in One Place!My favorite tool to share is my Essentials to Enjoy Life Group Coaching Class. It covers this and more! Foundational Habits Vibrations Spinning Neutrality Teams Coaching Self Coaching Wrapping it Up - 40 day plan for continued success. My next group coaching starts Tuesday October 12th. Check out all the details here. Sign up online or contact me directly for more information. HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers Podcast Episodes – Show notes Grab a Copy of one of my Books 2021-10-0408 min

Finding Joy in the JourneyBe Willing to Try Something Different and Be Surprised at the Joy that can BringI have been a minivan mom for the last 21 years. I actually loved driving a minivan and have lots of fond memories and stories... Because we moved up into the mountain, I really needed to change to an AWD vehicle and it was hard to do something different. Today I delve deeper into why it is hard to do things differently, but also how when we are brave enough to try it can bring us a lot of joy! HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on Instagram @powerupyourprayers 2021-09-2707 min

Finding Joy in the Journey7 Steps to Stop Replaying the Patterns that are Hazardous to Your JoyI am happy to report I am mothering a high schooler differently this time. My youngest son is 5 years younger than my middle son and as Bryson is doing high school things now, I can see so clearly how I am at least trying to do things differently this time. I recently saw this with Bryson asking a girl to homecoming. When Carson did this, it was such a stressful time as I tried to help him with these things. It was not fun for me at all! So, this fall a...2021-09-2008 min

Finding Joy in the Journey3 Steps to Absolutely Lessen the Drama of Making ChoicesSomehow the beginning of the school year seems to create choice drama in our family. Since my boys were little, I have almost always had drama around the start of the school year. I had my boys in a variety of different schools – Private kindergarten for Devon Public School for a few years for the first 2 Homeschooling for half a year for one Charter school for Carson and Bryson for years. Devon took the CHSPE and left high school early Then we moved and we chose a charter school for Bryson again Then this summ...2021-09-1312 min