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Mother's Guide Through AutismAuthor: Brigitte Shipman
This podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Power of Micro Shifts: Simple Tools for Overwhelmed Autism Parents with Kimberly Guche
Episode 185
Sunday, 28 September, 2025
Send us a textIf you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it all together on the outside…while your insides are screaming—this episode is for you.Brigitte sits down with Kimberly Guche, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, mindset coach, and mom of four, to talk about something we rarely say out loud: parenting an autistic or highly sensitive child can feel overwhelming. The pressure. The unpredictability. The constant scanning for the next meltdown. It’s a lot.But here’s the hopeful part—your energy matters more than you think.Kimberly introduces her Five Minute Chaos to Calm Method, a gentle yet powerful practice designed to help parents reset their nervous systems, reconnect with their inner calm, and respond to their child with confidence and clarity. No fancy tools. No hour-long routines. Just five minutes that can change the tone of your whole day.✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:- The hidden signals your nervous system is constantly sending (and how your child picks up on them)- What it means to be emotionally congruent—and why your kids feel the difference- Grounding, breathwork, and visualization strategies for the real world- Why calming your energy can shift your whole household- Permission to not be perfect—and still be the parent your child needsThis conversation is a breath of fresh air for any mom who’s been stuck in survival mode and is ready for a reset.💛 Tune in for hope, heart, and doable tools you can start using today.Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:50 Kimberly's Journey and Professional Background05:10 Challenges and Discoveries in Parenting and Therapy07:58 The Power of Meditation and Self-Regulation11:24 Shifts in Support for Families and Sensory Interventions13:48 Five Minute Chaos to Calm Method20:36 Guided Exercise for Calm and Grounding25:08 Finding Calm and Peace25:34 The Power of Nature26:30 Dealing with Overwhelm27:28 Personal Anchors and Visualization31:17 Handling Chaotic Situations33:55 Supporting Moms of Autistic Children34:54 The Importance of Self-Care39:12 Final Thoughts and Resources🔗 Resources & LinksKimberley's Website:https://entrancinginspirations.com/Chaos to Calm 5 minute Reset Audio:https://drive.google.com/file/d/14sOHXoXJ8vYtzTFaeZ_G4s6F8_iVonzp/viewPeaceful Parenting Meditation:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y2klA61iQE-hTZBsaC4H7-PXTBmakYfo/viewLearn more and join the Chill & Chat Membership:https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/chillandchatPurchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/bookSign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.comTheme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrintristanlohengrin.bandcamp.comSupport the show
