Balancing Advocacy, Neurodiversity & Self-Care

Episode Overview

Join us for an intimate conversation with Delyse, who shares her journey as a mother, educator, and advocate for neurodiverse children. With warmth and authenticity, she explores the delicate balance of supporting others while learning to nurture herself, offering insights that resonate whether you're navigating neurodiversity or simply seeking to better understand the intersection of caring for others and self-care.

This Episode Explores:

- Finding your voice as an advocate while maintaining personal boundaries

- The complexities of parenting neurodiverse children and the importance of self-trust

- Breaking free from perfectionism and embracing what it means to be "good enough"

- Creating micro-moments of self-care within busy days

- Understanding the power of vulnerability in both parenting and advocacy

Quotable Moments

"I remind parents that they don't have to have all the answers... being able to reach out for help is actually a sign of courage, not weakness." - Delyse

Key Insights:

- The importance of pausing to process emotions and experiences

- How advocacy work can inform and enrich our approach to self-care

- Ways to balance professional expertise with personal experience

- Understanding that asking for help strengthens rather than diminishes us

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A Note on Wellbeing

She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

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