Special Kind of Motherhood- Neurodivergent, Neurodiverse, Homestead, Start A Garden, Holistic Health, Natural Remedies

Homesteading and Holistic Living for Special Needs Families **TOP 2% of Podcasts in the World** Do you want to switch to more natural products in your home, but every time you try to, you end up feeling overwhelmed by all the options and information out there, so you just give up? Wanting to have a garden to grow food for your family, but you don’t have the time to research how to get started? Does it feel like your dreams of homesteading and holistic living will never happen because of the extra cost it would take? Feel like if you can’t do this whole natural living thing perfectly, there’s no point at all in even trying? Welcome, friend! This podcast is going to help you learn how to work towards your dream for homesteading, gardening, and holistic living in small, simple steps that WON’T overwhelm you. Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a wife, Jesus follower, and Mom to some amazing kids. As I began having children, we quickly realized that several of our kids had some special needs. This sent me on a journey of nonstop research and countless hours of trying to figure out ways that I could make changes to our lifestyle to help my children thrive, despite the challenges. I was so stressed out, feeling like I needed to change everything at one time. I was keeping up with therapies, dietary changes, communication challenges, while also trying to implement this holistic lifestyle, and I was BURNT OUT. I finally realized that this all-or-nothing mentality was keeping me paralyzed from actually making real, lasting, progress on my goal for helping my kids. I had to decide to start making one small change at a time, then build from there. It was a process of learning to let go and rest in Jesus, to learn that even if I couldn’t get rid of all of the toxins in our home, or only give my family organic food, Jesus had me on this journey to better health for my family and I had to do it in a way that was sustainable as a busy Mom caring for my neurodiverse kids. And you know what? Because I was willing to slow down and take small intentional steps towards changing our food, growing a garden, switching to natural products, and learning how to prepare holistic remedies for my family, it meant that over the years this has just become a way of life for my family. Without stress, or overwhelm, or constantly feeling like I wasn’t doing enough. I’ve learned to walk this holistic journey in a way that works for me AND my family. If you’re ready to hear from another Mama who understands the extra challenges we face every day while parenting our kids with special needs, who can come alongside you on this journey, showing you how to take simple steps towards better health for your family, then this is the podcast for you! Pop in your earbuds, reheat your coffee for the third time and let’s do this! Connect with me: Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialkindofmotherhood

124. The Secret To Making Healthy Meals at Home Is...

Hey Mamas, As we've been doing this cook from home series, we have talked a LOT about having a kitchen pantry.  If you aren't sure where to start as far what to put in your pantry, join me today for a sneak peek inside my winter pantry. I hope this gives you some ideas for what you want to keep in your food supply this winter! Ashley  Other episodes in my pantry series: 64 | 3 Easy Ways to Ditch Fast Food and Begin Cooking From Home More 65 | Stop Wasting So Much Time at the Grocery Store With This ONE Tip!   My favorite natural products: Skin & Beauty Products: Earthley Use code NEWTOEARTHLEY to save 10% off your first order!  Ordering organic bulk food: Azure Standard   I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! Private Facebook Group Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood *This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

11-05
18:20

123. 8 Natural Remedies to Keep in Your Home for Cold and Flu Season

Hey Mamas, We are getting close to cold and flu season. Are you feeling prepared? I always love to plan ahead to make sure we are ready to go before sickness hits because there is nothing worse than getting sick and NOT having what you need. If you're looking to switch to more holistic remedies, planning ahead and knowing how you want to use the products you have can go a long way in helping to stay consistent with the goal of switching to natural remedies. I know how stressful it can be to have a household of sick people and if you don't have a game plan prior to getting sick, chances are higher that you will resort to conventional remedies. Today I'm going to share with you 8 products or ingredient that I have in my home for this year's cold and flu season.  Let's do this! Ashley Use code "newtoearthley" to save 10% off your first order!  Elderberry Kit Magnesium Cream Cod Liver Oil Feel Better Fast Lymphatic Cream I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! Private Facebook Group Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood *This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

10-29
18:07

122. The Must-Have Mineral You NEED For Amazing Health

FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

10-15
09:41

121. 10 Ways To Use Coconut Oil In Your Home & Personal Care

  Pure Soapmaking Book Simple Soapmaking Book   FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

10-07
12:52

120. Using Castor Oil For Detoxing (And The Surprise Benefit I Wasn't Expecting!)

Castor Oil Pack Castor Oil   FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

10-01
10:33

119. How To Feed Your Family Healthy Food Without Spending A Ton Of Money

FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

09-24
10:16

118. Is It Worth It To Make Your Own Personal Care Products? Pros and Cons And A Recipe to Get Started

Hey, friend! If you’re looking to remove the toxins from your home, you’ve likely considered making your own personal care products. But is it worth it? Today I am sharing with you my opinion on the pros and cons of making your own products so you can decide if it’s something you want to start doing!    Basic salve recipe: https://nittygrittylife.com/basic-salve-recipe/   FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

09-17
09:07

117. 6 Ways To Make Mealtimes Fun & Encourage Your Picky Eater To Try New Foods

Episode 11   FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

09-10
14:56

116. Do This One Thing NOW To Have An Amazing Garden Harvest Next Year

Hey friend, If you're like me, you are BUSY! You likely have dreams of growing your own food, but you find that time just slips away from you and you never actually make progress on your gardening plans. Or...maybe you want to start a garden, but you keep talking yourself out of it because you are afraid you won't have the time to follow through with your plans?  If either of these scenarios describe you, I have the PERFECT solution that's going to allow you to start a garden, while also doing it in a way that doesn't require a ton of time. I can't wait to share this tip with you on today's podcast episode!  Ashley    FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

09-03
11:12

115. My Favorite Habit To Increase Productivity Every Day

Hey Mama, Do you wish you could be more productive with your day? I know how stressful it can be to feel like your to-do list is constantly growing and somehow you're never making consistent progress on it.  The feelings of overwhelm and defeat that it can bring can be so daunting. I want to share with you one of my favorite tips for prioritizing what needs done each day and how I make consistent (and reasonable) progress on my to-do list, without having to push myself to the point of burnout!  Ashley  FREE To-Do Printable   FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

08-27
10:18

114. Not Sure What To Grow In Your Fall Garden? My Favorite Crops For Fall

Hey friend, Last week we talked about 6 different reasons why you should have a fall garden. You may be feeling super excited to grow a fall garden for the first time, but maybe you aren't really sure what you can plant. If so, I got you!  I am going to share some of my favorite vegetables to grow in a fall garden. I hope this gives you some ideas (and hopefully some inspiration!) on how to get started with your fall garden. AND if you've ever wondered what plants you can grow past your first frost date, we are going to cover that too! Let's go!  Ashley    FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

08-20
12:38

113. 6 Reasons Why You Will LOVE A Fall Garden

Hey friend, As summer is coming to a close, you may feel like the gardening season is over for you. Many people don't realize that you can continue to grow a garden in the fall AND it can be so much easier to do so!  Today I am going to share with you 6 different reasons why I LOVE having a fall garden...and why you should have one too!  Ashley    FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

08-13
08:12

112. 6 Herbal Medicine Books For Beginners

Hey friend, On today's podcast episode I am going to share with you 6 of my favorite herbal medicine books. These books are staples for growing your knowledge about using medicinal herbs in your home!  Ashley  The Honeystead Modern Herbal Dispensatory Backyard Medicine Homesteaders Herbal Companion Prepper's Natural Medicine Encyclopedia Of Herbal Medicine   FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media.

08-06
08:48

111. 7 Homesteading Projects Your Kids Will LOVE (Even If You Aren't A Homesteader)

Hey Mamas, If you're looking to find new ways to connect with your kids AND also help them increase their life skills, this episode is for you!  Join me as I share 7 kid-friendly homesteading projects you can start with you kids today!  Ashley  FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

07-23
09:24

110. Want To Start An Herb Garden? My Favorite Herbs And How I Use Them

Hey Mamas, Have you been wanting to start your own medicinal herb garden? Or maybe you're looking to grow your own cooking herbs to add amazing flavor to your meals and save some money on the grocery bill?  Either way, sometimes we can begin growing herbs, but we don't actually have a plan for how we are going to use them so then they just get wasted (ask me how I know..)  On today's podcast episode I want to share some herbal inspiration with you. I am going to walk you through all the herbs I am currently growing in my garden and how I plan to preserve/use them. I would love to hear from you...what herbs you are growing this year?   Ashley  FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!  

07-16
17:06

109. Does Healthy Living Feel Too Hard? 3 Steps to Make Healthier Choices TODAY

Hey Mamas, Do you want to provide your family with healthier foods? Do you want to start living a more holistic lifestyle, but find yourself getting so overwhelmed with all the conflicting information out there that instead of actually making any kind of change, you get stuck in analysis paralysis and do nothing at all? Yeah....me too.  I mean really, how can we know what the right thing to do is?! And how do we even get started?  Today I want to share with you the steps I take to stop procrastinating whenever I find myself resisting making healthier choices for my family. I want you to work through these steps and take action TODAY!  Ashley  FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

07-09
14:45

108. Feeding Your Kids Healthy Food From The Garden

Hey friend, Are you trying to find a way to feed your family healthier foods? In my experience, summer is the perfect time to try out lots of new fresh fruits and vegetables with the fam. Whether you're growing your own or heading to a farmer's market, there is an abundance of new foods we can try during the summer months (and typically at a great price!)  If you have big plans for all the new foods you're going to grow or purchase for your family this summer, but you aren't sure what to do actually DO with the food once you get it, join me on this episode and I will share with you eight different ways you can offer your kids more fruits and vegetables this summer!  Ashley  FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

07-02
07:25

107. 4 Natural Products For Pest Control In An Organic Garden

Hey friend, The 2024 garden is in full-swing! I know you're likely beginning to harvest delicious fruits and vegetables, but you may also be experiencing the downside of gardening....pests!  If you're looking to avoid harmful chemicals and practice organic gardening methods, you may feel helpless as you watch these pests take over the plants that you've worked so hard to grow.  Did you know there are ways to get rid of your pests while still avoiding harmful chemicals? If not, then you're going to want to listen to today's episode! I will share 4 different products I use to eliminate pests while also using organic growing methods.  Ashley  FREE Facebook Community Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! *This post may contain affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

06-25
08:25

106. Want To Avoid Toxins In Your Kids' Products This Summer? My Favorite Natural Products That WORK

Hey Mamas,  If you're like us and love being outside during the summer you probably struggle with sunburns, ticks, mosquitoes, and ALL the problems that can come from being outside during the summer.   As Moms looking to offer our family more natural options, we need something that WORKS and avoids harmful chemicals....but is it possible?    The answer is YES...and today I am going to share with you some of my favorite summer products and natural replacements so we can feel good about the products we are using on our kids!  Ashley  FREE Facebook Community Recipes: Drawing Salve Recipe Natural Bug Repellent Recipe Herbal Infused Salve Recipe   Products: Pest Aside Sun Shield Blue Lizard Sunscreen Drawing Salve Arnica Stick All Purpose Stick (Cuts, Burns, Rashes) After Sun Lotion Sunburnt Gel   I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood   *This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

06-18
21:31

105. Struggling With Seasonal Allergies? 6 Natural Remedies To Try Today

Hey friend,  Has your family been struggling with seasonal allergies? Maybe you've been relying on over-the-counter treatments to help relieve your allergy symptoms and you would LOVE to start using some natural remedies instead, but you don't know what to use.  If so, today's episode is for you! Join me as I share 6 natural remedies I use in my home to relieve all the nasty symptoms that come with seasonal allergies. Then head over to the free Facebook community and share your favorite natural allergy remedy!  Ashley    FREE Facebook Community   Products: Vitamin C Powder Vitamin C Tincture Allergy Tincture (Kid Safe!) Cod Liver Oil Cod Liver Oil   Resources: Nemechek Protocol   I would love to connect even more with you! Please email me or reach out to me on social media! Email: hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook: facebook.com/specialkindofmotherhood Instagram: instagram.com/specialkind.ofmotherhood   *This post contains affiliate links. If you use my links I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!  

06-11
19:18

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