Building Resilience Podcast, Episode 217: Emotional Regulation in Neurodivergent Families

Host Introduction

• Host: Leah Davidson
• Guest: Emily Hamblin
• Leah's roles: Certified life coach, speech-language pathologist, nervous system resilience expert
• Mission: Teach resilience, manage emotions, eliminate stress, thrive in life

Announcements and Offers

• Leah's guided journal available on Amazon
• Monthly membership connections (currently closed, join waitlist)

Episode Overview

• Topic: Emotional regulation in neurodivergent families
• Relationship of emotional regulation and nervous system regulation
  • Nervous system affects thoughts, emotions, actions
  • Emotional dysregulation linked to nervous system dysregulation

Guest Introduction: Emily Hamblin

• Background: Certified teacher, years of global experience
• Family: Mother of four, including neurodivergent children
• Personal journey with emotional regulation
  • Hosts the Enlightening Motherhood podcast
  • Runs Neurodivergent Survival Kit for Moms

Key Discussion Points

Understanding Neurodivergence

• Emily's realization of her and her kids' neurodivergence
• Neurodivergence: Different brain wiring
• Society's parenting norms often fail neurodivergent families

Parenting Challenges

• Emotional dysregulation in children and parents
• Societal pressures and unrealistic expectations
• Feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame in parents

Emotional Regulation Strategies

• Importance of working outside of crisis moments
• Brain-body connection
  • Identifying obstructive beliefs (mom myths)
  • Self-care as a necessity (replenishing body needs)
  • Shifting mindset from self-blame to self-care

Personal Journeys and Experiences

• Emily's personal story of emotional regulation realization
• Comparison of past and present handling of emotional challenges
• Importance of parental emotional empowerment

Understanding Neurodivergence

• Definition and clarification of neurodivergent
  • All brains are unique (neurodiverse)
  • Neurotypical vs. neurodivergent
  • Diagnosis often needed for neurodivergence
  • Different approach needed in parenting

Resources and Contact Information

• Emily Hamblin
  • Website: emily-hamblin.com
  • Podcast: Enlightening Motherhood
  • Instagram: @EnlighteningMotherhood
• Leah Davidson
  • Instagram and Facebook: @LeahDavidsonLifeCoaching
  • Newsletter: leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter

Closing Remarks

• Encouragement for listeners to connect and engage with resources
• Emphasis on hope and effective parenting strategies for neurodivergent families