In this week's episode, Chloe and Steph share their experiences with alternative healing treatments, emotional intelligence, gender roles, grief, adulthood, and relationships. They emphasise the importance of understanding feminine and masculine energies, receiving support, and setting boundaries in personal growth and healing. They also discuss the challenges of making friends as adults and prioritizing self-care. 

With our special guest, Lauren Kelly, they deep dive into sharing experience supporting children with special needs through therapy and education, and share personal strategies for managing mental load and avoiding burnout as mothers.

Time Stamps for Episode Themes: 

- Chloe & Steph Chats: Self-care practices The girls dive into all things Astrology, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, blood donation, and setting new moon intentions

Our guest, Lauren Kelly intimately shares (28:00 ):

- Lauren’s journey with her son's diagnosis of delays and ADHD and Navigating speech therapy during COVID-19 

- Parenting a child with special needs. Navigating isolation, advocacy, managing therapies and schools

- Lauren’s new venture supporting families with birthing Therapy Parents 

- Balancing work, parenting, personal growth. Lauren shares how she fills her own cup through self-care like exercise and the importance of communication, flexibility, navigating single parenting. 

To connect with Lauren: 

@itsyourlifestyle_

@therapyparents

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