Enlightening Motherhood

• Ep158 - You Were Born With This Brain for a Reason: Finding Purpose in Neurodivergence

  Ever feel like your brain is just too much — too chaotic, too forgetful, too overwhelming to manage? Especially when you're parenting neurodivergent kids with your own neurodivergent brain?In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Emily's podcast cohost, Ashley, shares what changed when she stopped seeing her brain as a burden and started seeing its purpose. Through real stories, emotional insight, and mindset shifts, she shows how acknowledging the hard can actually lead us to discovering the strengths in our wiring — like deep empathy, creativity, determination, and fierce advocacy.Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or love someone who is, this episode offers encouragement, validation, and a new perspective on what’s possible when we embrace our brains instead of battling them.💛 Connect with Emily on Instagram: @emilyhamblin.coaching💛 Grab your free conflict resolution cards at https://emily-hamblin.com

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• Ep157- Perfect Parenting vs. Empowered Parenting: What Neurodivergent Families Need to Know

  Are you chasing “perfect” parenting—only to end every day feeling like you’ve failed? The truth is, perfection isn’t only impossible, it’s exhausting… and it can actually make parenting harder. In this episode, Emily unpacks the difference between perfect parenting and empowered parenting—and why the shift can transform your home, your relationship with your kids, and your own emotional well-being.You’ll learn:Why aiming for perfection leads to burnout (especially in neurodivergent families)How the 51% Parenting Goal works—and why it’s backed by researchThe two essential elements every child needs: connection and boundariesHow to repair and reconnect after you make a mistakeWhy your imperfections can actually help your child become more resilientIf you’ve been holding yourself to an impossible standard, this conversation will give you permission to let go, tools to parent with confidence, and the freedom to enjoy your family again—without the pressure to be perfect.💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards at https://emily-hamblin.com

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• Ep156 - Why Your Neurodivergent Child Blames Others (And How to Help)

  Does your child ever seem to flip into fight-or-flight after they’ve done something wrong or made a simple mistake? You’re not imagining it — their brain is protecting them from shame, even if it means shifting blame onto others. In this episode, Emily Hamblin unpacks the shame-blame cycle in both parents and children, especially in neurodivergent families, and why these reactions happen automatically.You’ll learn how to spot the early signs of this cycle, respond with compassion instead of criticism, and help your child build the emotional regulation skills they need. Emily also shares practical tools for keeping your own brain calm and intentional, so you can guide your child through mistakes without escalating the moment.By the end, you’ll feel empowered to replace knee-jerk blame with connection, problem-solving, and trust.💛 Connect with Emily on Instagram @emilyhamblincoaching 🌱 Grab your free conflict resolution cards at https://emily-hamblin.com

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• Ep155 - The Truth About Parenting Strong-Willed Kids

  Tired of constant arguments, pushback, or defiance from your strong-willed child? You’re not alone—and the usual discipline tactics may be making things worse.Your child isn’t a curse—they’re a leader in the making. In this episode of Enlightening Motherhood, Emily Hamblin talks with parenting coach Wendy Snyder about how to shift your mindset and your strategies when raising a strong-willed, neurodivergent child. Learn why yelling and punishments backfire—and what to do instead. You’ll get practical tools to reduce power struggles, build true cooperation, and start seeing your child’s strong will as a strength, not a problem.💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards:https://emily-hamblin.com🌿 Sign up for Emily’s FREE emotional regulation class:https://emily-hamblin.com/class🎁 Get Wendy’s Free Strong-Willed Child Power Bundle:https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/powerbundle

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• Ep154 - 3 Mistakes Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Make (That Keep Them Stuck in Survival Mode)

  Are you trying everything to help your neurodivergent child with emotional regulation — but nothing seems to work?In this video, I’ll share 3 common mistakes that keep even the most loving moms stuck in survival mode (and what to do instead).Want tools that *actually* work — without burning out?👉 Join my free live masterclass: https://emily-hamblin.com/classLet’s make parenting feel less like crisis control and more like connection. 💛

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