Special Hearts are those caring for and supporting Special Needs loved ones. We take approximately 15 minutes to be R.E.A.L. - Reset, Embrace, Accept and Love the Special Needs journey.
Sara Smith talks about the importance of not feeling guilty for filling your tank first giving you the ability to fill the tanks of the VIPs in your life. Sara talks about how to start small with 5 minutes each day and the importance of taking care of ourselves to avoid experiencing negative physical and mental personal impacts. Sara provides guidance on the importance of self-care physically, mentally, and emotionally while sharing suggestions on how to start with a Joy List. Listen to her goals on creating margins and more rest.
Show Notes: Pause Retreat - https://txhv.org/pause – Parenting Understanding and Supporting
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Brittnie Blackburn shares how she took baby steps to take a leap in sharing her story and how she created a resource for her neurotypical daughter on being a sibling in a Special Needs family. Brittnie encourages others to listen to their whispers and take leaps of faith while on a Special Hearts journey.
Show Notes: Books written by Brittnie Blackburn
1) Desert Song - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07965J871/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
2)You are a Superhero, Too! https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi9vIWdnsv1AhWvk2oFHZZ9DZYQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FYou-Are-Superhero-Brittnie-Blackburn%2Fdp%2F1973696444&usg=AOvVaw1nGaaKnJdJsFiHFHkOxM28
Janet Lewis, host of Soul Moments for Special Hearts, shares the how and why behind the Special Hearts podcast.
Lana Rush shares her insights on parenting her Special Needs child and the EXTRA required from every mom on this journey. She shares her honest thoughts on the impacts of fire drill parenting, the importance of supporting typical kids, the need for intentionally injecting fun in family life, and how to create focus while pacing yourself on the Special Hearts journey.
Travis Cottrell - This is the Day - https://youtu.be/wO7ctxRQ7pY