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The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 31 // How to Stop Playing Whack-a-Mole with Sensory Needs: Moving from Reactive to Responsive Neuroaffirming ParentingHey 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 Sensory Support? Join the Sensory Breakthrough – a personalized, neuro-affirming assessment to uncover your child’s unique sensory profile and build an environment where they can truly thrive. 👉 Tap h...
2025-11-0634 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 30 // If You’re Handing Over Screens to Survive the Day… This Episode Is For You and Your Neurodivergent Little OneScreen 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. This is not an anti-screen episode. This is a compassion-first, nervous-system-first approach to using screens as a tool — especially for neurodivergent kids who feel safe, regulated, and predictabl...
2025-10-3024 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 29 // Why Fidgets Aren’t Working (And What Actually Helps)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 the most common sensory misconceptions parents face: the belief that a fidget is a one-size-fits-all solution for sensory needs. L...
2025-10-2323 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 28 // When Rest Feels Impossible: Parenting Through Sensory BurnoutEp 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—especially when you're deep in the trenches. She shares vulnerably about her own experience of burnout, early motherhood, and the unraveling that came before realignment. Rather...
2025-10-1631 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 27 // Advocating Without Burnout with Dr. Destiny Huff: Navigating Public Schools, Self-Regulation, and Support as a Neurodivergent ParentHey 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 child and support your own nervous system in the process. We dive into: -How nervous system regulation changes the tone of IEP meetings
2025-10-0251 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 26 // Compassionate Curiosity with Sam Marion: Rethinking Support, Sensory Needs, and Systemic Expectations for the Neurodiverse FamilyHey 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 needs How small, simple sensory accommodations can make a big impact The importance of neurodiversity-affirming care that embraces, rather than pathologizes, differences How to recognize the supports you already use at home...
2025-09-2536 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 25 // Honoring Natural & Multilingual Communication with Amanda & Paulina of Natural CommunicationHey 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 understand yet? Today’s conversation is with Amanda and Paulina of Natural Communication, two neurodiversity-affirming, multilingual Speech‑Language Pathologists and co-founder...
2025-09-1838 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 24 // I Might Be the Chaos: Unmasking, Meltdowns & Mothering as a Neurodivergent Mom and Chaos Coach Isabeau KorylakWhat 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 urgency, honor emotional truth without fear, and find micro-moments of peace in the middle of what often feels like chaos. Whether you’re deep in co-regulation, learning to step out of survival m...
2025-09-1147 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 23 // Seeing the Child, Not the Data — Reframing the IEP Process with Humanity and Curiosity for our Neurodivergent Children with Lisa Baskin WrightHey 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 harm caused when schools ignore sensory needs, this episode validates your lived experience and offers a powerful reframe: What if advocacy could be curious, collaborative, and center...
2025-09-0441 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 22 // Rewriting the Script — Moving from Shame to Self-Trust in Neurodivergent ParentingHey 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 don’t “look” like a disability to the outside world. Let's pause, breathe, and begin to rewrite that story—from survival mode to self-trust. What We’re Chatti...
2025-08-2826 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 21 // Attunement over Perfection: Neurodivergent Parenting from the Perspective of the Sensory Savvy MommaAre 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 about showing up with presence, awareness, and aligned action. Let’s dismantle the myth of the perfect mom and offers three core qualities...
2025-08-2124 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 20 //Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? Decoding Your Neurodivergent Child’s Stress ResponsesAre 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 in both our kids and ourselves. You’ll learn how sensory overload can trigger survival responses that are often...
2025-08-1319 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Episode 19 // Understanding the Sensory System: The First Step to Calmer Days with Your Neurodivergent ChildDo 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 system-informed approach she brings to her parenting. Together we unpack the sensory system and why understanding your child’s unique neuro-signa...
2025-08-0733 minPerspectives
Perspectives7. Unpacking Loneliness and Isolation in the Modern WorldIn this episode of Perspectives, we explore the complex experience of loneliness, and how it's growing and shifting in a modern landscape of digital platforms, working from home and a decline in our sense of community. Host Colin Quick is joined by Priory experts Dee Johnson (Senior Therapist), Dr Victoria Chamorro (Consultant Psychiatrist), and Debbie Longsdale (Clinical Pathways Director) to discuss why we feel lonely, how modern life has changed our ability to connect, and what loneliness really means for our mental health.Together, they explore:The difference between loneliness and isolationWhy parasocial and...
2025-07-3144 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 18 // Raising Neurodivergent Kids with a Sensory Lens: A Conversation on Sensory Clarity and Co-Regulation with ErinEp 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 lens of co-regulation, emotional safety, and sensory clarity. Together we explore: How Erin’s sensory-aware parenting began with her own rediscovery of being autistic and ADHD The moment she recognized her child’s hardes...
2025-07-3128 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 17 // When Sensory Profiles Shift: Curiosity, Curveballs, and Parenting Through Change with Jess Caraway (Part 2)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 child’s sensory world evolves—and how to stay grounded when nothing goes as expected. Jess opens up about how her daughter Eliza’s sensory profile shifte...
2025-07-2434 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 16 // Cracking the Sensory Code: How Paddleboards, OT, and Intuition Helped One Mom Understand Her Autistic Child’s Sensory World with Jess CarawayHey 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—autism advocate, outdoor-loving mama, and founder of the If You Know One project—we sit down to unpack the powerful shift...
2025-07-1729 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 15 // Feeling Resourced Too: Redefining Support for Neurodivergent Families with IrisHey 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 life. It’s a conversation about honoring your humanity and your child’s—without burning out. 🌱 The shift from fixing kids to supporting families as full ecos...
2025-07-1035 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 14 // Motherhood, Meltdowns and Mirror Moments with Bettina Lopez LamHey 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. Together, we unpack: Why your child’s behavior might actually be reflecting your unmet needs The unraveling (and unmasking) that happens when neurodivergent mother...
2025-07-0335 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Episode 13 // Seeing Through Joe’s Eyes — A Sensory Journey to Advocacy and RepresentationHey 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 gaps in traditional assessments and therapies—and what helped instead How her sensory journey with Joe inspired her to write Joe’s Special Gifts, a vibrant and...
2025-06-2634 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Episode 12 // Inclusion Starts Now: Modeling Curiosity, Compassion, and Conversations with Kayla CoburnHey 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 experiences and identity as a white, non-disabled mom prompted her to examine implicit bias and model intentional language and inclusion in her home. Together, we unpack: The su...
2025-06-1927 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 11// Redefining Family Travel for Neurodivergent Needs and Making it Possible with KimHey 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 adventure, there’s space for your whole family to feel seen and supported. Let us know if this episode was helpful by leaving a review and please s...
2025-06-1335 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Episode 10 // The Power of Nature Play: Creating Sensory-Supportive Spaces with Jenna of N is for Nature PlayHey 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 Ponti Jachius, a landscape architect and founder of N is for Nature Play, to explore how the...
2025-06-0526 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 09 // Regulation Starts with Us with Dr. Amber ThorntonEpisode 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 child’s? In this deeply personal and nourishing conversation, we have special guest Dr. Amber Thornton—a clinical psychologist, author, and fellow mo...
2025-05-2933 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.Ep 08 //My Own Sensory Needs as a Momma- and Why They MatterHey 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 surface and begin healing as a collective. In this episode, we unpack the quiet chaos happening inside your nervous system...
2025-05-2216 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.07 // Trusting Yourself in the Unknown with Christie Brown of Stims and SmilesHey 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 neurodivergent son—about what it really looks like to trust your inner knowing when the system tells you to stay quiet.  What We’re Chatting About Today: Thi...
2025-05-1524 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.06 // You Don't Need PermissionHey Momma, Ever walked into a pediatrician’s office, an IEP meeting, or even just a park conversation… and second-guessed everything you were about to say? Felt that sinking “they’re not going to believe me” feeling? Or caught yourself wondering, “Am I allowed to ask for this?” This episode is your reminder: you don’t need permission. You need language. What We’re Chatting About Today: In this heart-centered episode, we’re exploring what it means to advocate for your child—without armor, without apology, and without waiting for someone else to validate your knowing...
2025-05-0821 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.05 // What if Meltdowns are Messages?Hey Momma, Have you ever thought: Why is this happening? What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I figure this out? Or maybe the question that’s hardest to say out loud: Is there something wrong with my child… or with me? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing this wrong.  What We’re Chatting About Today: This episode is straight from my OT playbook—and my mama heart. I’m sharing the process I use with new clients to decode meltdowns, reframe behavior, and help parents finally feel like t...
2025-05-0211 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.04 // Grief, Guilt and the Stories We Tell OurselvesHey Momma, This one’s a little deeper. A little more raw. And maybe... exactly what your heart needed to hear. If you’ve ever grieved the version of motherhood you thought you’d have, or felt guilty for not catching things sooner, you’re not broken. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to carry it all in silence. What We’re Chatting About Today: In this episode, we’re cracking open two emotions almost every sensory mom knows—grief and guilt. Not because anything is “wrong,” but because so much is different than what yo...
2025-05-0214 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.03 // One Small Shift Can Change EverythingHey Momma, Does it feel like helping your child means changing everything—all at once? Maybe you're overwhelmed by all the tools, the routines, the “you shoulds.” But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if one tiny shift could actually help both of you feel more regulated, more grounded, and way less stressed? What We’re Chatting About Today: In this episode, we’re talking about the power of micro shifts—small, doable changes that can make a big impact on your child’s sensory experience and your family’s day-to...
2025-05-0213 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.02// It's Not Bad Behavior, It's a Nervous System Trying to CopeHey Momma, Ever catch yourself wondering, “Why are they melting down over something so tiny?” Like... a tag in a shirt. The sound of the vacuum. The lights in Target. You’re not alone—and no, it’s not just “bad behavior.” This episode is for you if your child’s reactions feel bigger than the moment—and you’re craving a deeper understanding of what’s really going on.  What We’re Chatting About Today: In this episode, we’re diving into the sensory system and why behavior that seems “extra” or “inappropriate” might actually be...
2025-05-0218 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.01// The WhyHey Momma, Ever feel like no one really gets what you're going through with your kiddo? Like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, doing everything you can to keep the peace—and still ending the day exhausted and unsure if anything even helped? Or maybe someone’s told you your child is just “difficult”… but deep down, your gut is saying, “There’s something more here.” If that’s you—you’re so in the right place.  What We're Chatting About Today: In this very first episode of Sensory Savvy Momma, I’m taking you back to th...
2025-05-0209 minThe Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.The Sensory Savvy Momma TrailerWelcome to the Sensory Savvy Momma podcast. Here you'll find real tools and nervous system strategies for sensory moms who are done with burnout, behavior charts, and feeling like they’re failing. Hosted by Victoria, founder of The Edison Collective.
2025-04-1901 minThe ADHD Lounge
The ADHD LoungeFinding Your Holistic Treatment Plan (Part 1)Episode 17: Finding Your Holistic Treatment Plan (Part 1) Welcome to The ADHD Lounge podcast! Whether you're someone with ADHD or a learning disability, or just curious to learn more, come hang out with us in the Lounge! We’re your hosts, Katy Weber & Alex Gilbert. Welcome to Episode 17. In this episode, we talk to neurodivergent power couple, Kalin Johnson & Marnie Bothmer! Kalin is a pharmacist specializing in designing unique care plans and teams for her ND clients. Marnie is a personal trainer who specializes in weight-neutral fitness plans for clients. They live in Omaha with their do...
2024-03-0552 minSensitive Change Makers: Coaching for HSPs, Introverts & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Sensitive Change Makers: Coaching for HSPs, Introverts & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs and LeadersNeurodiversity in Families: Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, Burnout, and Building Connection with Victoria Johnson.I'm so excited to share this episode with you. This week, we have Victoria who is founder of The Edison Collective which is a holistic whole family approach specialising in neurodiversity. Victoria is an occupational therapist with 10 years of experience, a yoga instructor and also a neurodivergent mom of a neurospicy little.  She collaborates with parents to better understand themselves and their child(ren) so they can gain confidence for facing those challenges and not miss out on the joy. Together they figure out the best way to support their family's sensory needs, develop more meaningful connections and build c...
2024-02-2645 minMind Your Motherhood
Mind Your MotherhoodMeeting the Needs of Your Neurodivergent Family, Special Guest Victoria Johnson, OT and Family CoachDo you have a child in occupational therapy and feel like something is missing? Do you wonder how to support your child and meet them where they are without sending you over the ledge? Victoria and I talk about what supporting your child can look like—things that don't work and why you must find what is best for your family. Victoria is an OT turned family coach because she wants to support families who are in the neurodivergent space. She found that parents weren't getting the support they needed to sustain a happy home en...
2024-01-2949 minThe Squarepeg Podcast
The Squarepeg Podcast83. S7, Ep3: Psychology as a special interest: relationships, research and educational equityJanelle Johnson is an Inclusion Strategist, therapist and researcher from North Carolina, USA. She is self diagnosed and her son is also autistic. She has recently taken a step back from practising as a therapist to focus on her research as a PhD student and graduate research assistant at North Carolina State University's College of Education. Her work explores development for students with invisible disabilities, the intersection of mental health and other marginalised identities, and systemic change in education. In our conversation we talk about: ➡ Being socially awkward, solitary and living in her ow...
2022-10-0851 minThe Moyo Podcast
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