In this conversation, Beth shares her journey as a parent of a special needs daughter, Hannah, who is nonverbal and has various disabilities.

She discusses the challenges and dynamics of family life, the transition from being a teacher to exploring energy work, and the importance of self-care and emotional health for parents.

Beth emphasizes the significance of intuition, acceptance, and finding hope in the journey of parenting a child with special needs. She also reflects on her personal growth and the lessons learned through her experiences with Hannah.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Special Needs Parenting and Career Evolution

02:44 The Journey from Teaching to Energy Work

05:27 Navigating Emotions and Intuition

08:03 Understanding Energy and Vibrations

11:04 The Importance of Emotional Release

13:51 Connecting with Higher Self and Spirit Guides

16:27 Manifesting Positive Outcomes

19:36 The Role of Beliefs in Shaping Reality

22:14 Writing as a Healing Process

24:54 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

34:24 Releasing Emotions: The Journey Within

37:30 The Importance of Self-Care and Reflection

39:52 Navigating Single Parenthood: A Personal Journey

43:08 Embracing Non-Traditional Roles in Parenting

46:57 Finding Balance: Masculine and Feminine Energies

49:58 The Power of Laughter and Emotional Release

52:57 Hope and Acceptance in Special Needs Parenting

56:24 Grieving Expectations: The Journey of Acceptance

01:04:32 The Hats We Wear: Navigating Multiple Roles

01:07:05 Supporting Growth: The Role of a ParentAbout the podcast guestBeth Iaciofano is the mom of a non-verbal daughter with learning disabilities who is 25. With a career that evolved from lab technician to science teacher following her child's diagnosis, Beth is now a certified energetic alignment and mindset coach and intuitive medium.

As a life coach, she supports individuals in transforming their lives by identifying and releasing limiting beliefs, patterns, and old programming that no longer serve them. She also helps them understand how to align the energetic vibration of their thoughts, words, and emotions to manifest their desires.

As a medium, she connects clients with their loved ones who have passed, as well as their spirit guides, delivering messages that offer guidance, comfort, and a deeper sense of connection.Connect with Beth, and find the link to her podcast, The Hats We Wear, on her website at https://www.riseuptotransform.com/

About the podcast host

Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoonis a speaker, coach, andspecial needs parent, podcaster, author, and strategy lecturer. She runs the Special Needs Parent Podcast because she aims to make special needs parents feel valued, connected, and supported.

Get her Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path, at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/lightingthepath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Find Marcia (and many resources to support your special needs parenting journey) on Facebook at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @specialneedsparentjourney

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