Episodios

  • Promoting Pride and Growth in our Children and Ourselves

    Promoting Pride and Growth in our Children and Ourselves
    Aug 1 2024

    This episode continues our dive into perspectives about disability pride.

    Join us as we discuss what the varied experiences of our guests - from their observations of children's experiences, challenges, and motivators - led them to realise about living with disabilities, and promoting advocacy, personal pride, and professional pride in young persons with disabilities. Also, don't miss out on hearing their views about misconceptions about disability and how they'd reorient thinking in society.


    Today's podcast speakers and host:

    Our guests offer the following support from their own areas of expertise:

    Avion Thompson, a social worker, certified mediator, life skills trainer, and special needs mom - offers a free first life skills session to teens from age 14 -18, to help with conflict resolution or emotional pressures. Book a session with her here: https://calendly.com/thegreatnessinitiative/30min


    Mark Kemp, a certified hypnotherapist and licensed optician with a disability who runs his own business - offers a free consultation as well as advocacy support and a range of hypnotherapy services to help clients address issues including pain management and making mental/emotional shifts. Book with him here: https://tranquilityhealthwellness.llc/ and also learn other ways to connect with him.

    Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon, a special needs parent and coach to parents, podcaster, author, and strategy lecturer - runs the Special Needs Parent Podcast because she never wants special needs parents to feel abandoned and unsupported.

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

    Find Marcia on Facebook at ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/⁠ and on Instagram @specialneedsparentjourney

    Join Marcia's free Lighting the Path Community for Special Needs Parents at ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/jG6JEHafR3TWTyqG⁠

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  • Disability Pride - Special Needs Parents with Disabilities

    Disability Pride - Special Needs Parents with Disabilities
    Jul 28 2024

    Join us to explore what disability pride means to parents who not only have children with disabilities, but have disabilities themselves.


    Three guests speak with me on the panel for this episode, sharing their thoughts and experiences about disability identity, navigating neurodivergence, breaking generational cycles, creating safe spaces for their children and themselves as parents, advocacy, and self-expression.


    Dive deeper into the issues discussed in this episode and future episode in our explorations inside my free Lighting the Path Community for Special Needs Parents and allies. Sign up to join here, or via the link at the end of this shownote.

    About our guests and their work:

    Meagan Tehseldar, advocate and educator helping parents navigate the special education system for children in school. Find her on instagram at @loveoverlabelsadvocacy and explore her website loveoverlabels.net to learn about her and check out her many resources.


    Dr. Simone Kolysh, life coach at Definant Life Coaching helping late-in-life realised neurodivergent and burnt out parents: Find them on TikTok and Instagram at the handle @defiantlifecoaching. Be sure to mention The Special Needs Parent Podcast to get 10% off any consulting package with Dr. Simone, who offers amazing flexibility on modes of communication to meet clients' diverse needs and preferences.


    Latrea Ross, disability empowerment coach for parents and young children. Find Latrea on tiktok and Instagram at the handle @coachltrea79, and on Facebook at more_than_my_disability, and on her website at www.coachlatrea.net for a range of support options. Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon, special needs parent coach, podcaster and author. runs the Special Needs Parent Podcast because she never wants special needs parents to feel abandoned and unsupported. Get her Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path, at https://books2read.com/lightingthepath

    Find Marcia on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and on Instagram @specialneedsparentjourney

    Join Marcia's free Lighting the Path Community for Special Needs Parents at https://www.facebook.com/share/jG6JEHafR3TWTyqG

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    1 h y 11 m
  • When You Can’t Think How to Get it Done

    When You Can’t Think How to Get it Done
    Jul 24 2023
    So often you know you want to add something - equipment, or space, or an experience, or a new learning, or even a rest - into your life or your family’s life and you’re overwhelmed by the realisation that there are a million reasons you can never fit it in. I get it, and I hope this episode brings validation for you and also helps with some bolstering or ideas that might support you. I’d love to share your ideas and tips with other listeners also, so please send me a voice message here or DM me on social media. Check in with me if you’d like me to treat with any specific issues in future episodes, and feel free to reach out to get support directly from me, too. If you get value for the podcast, help me to grow it by sharing with others in your circle and rate and review it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else where it is available. For more support and experience-sharing related to the Special Needs parenting journey, including stories, tips, and checklists to help with issues like managing overwhelm in the midst of your life challenges, boosting your relationships, and doing better with caring for yourself, it’s the perfect time to pick up a copy of my Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent, at any of the outlets listed here: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath. Many others who are not Special Needs parents have found the book very helpful in coping with their overwhelm and life challenges as well. Plus, follow Marcia at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and www.instagram.com/MarciaNathaiBalkissoon to get back more of your spark in life, especially if your challenges and tendency to chase perfection are draining you.
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    51 m
  • Your Reminder Not to Give Up

    Your Reminder Not to Give Up
    Jul 7 2023
    Sometimes life just feels like it’s crushing you or leaving you behind and you can’t find the extra will to keep going, trying, fighting, loving, hoping, believing. If that’s where you are, then this episode is just for you. You deserve to know that you are valuable and you matter. You matter, even if you feel isolated or uncared for right now, even if you’re beating yourself up (on top of everything else), even if there such a heavy load on you that your body is screaming in pain and you can’t figure out how to drag yourself forward mentally, emotionally or physically. Hang in there. This episode is short so you can get through it fast. Know I’m holding your hand and sending love your way. Check in with me if you’d like me to treat with any specific issues in future episodes, and feel free to reach out to get support directly from me, too. For more support and experience-sharing related to the Special Needs parenting journey, including stories, tips, and checklists to help with issues like managing overwhelm in the midst of your life challenges, boosting your relationships, and doing better with caring for yourself, it’s the perfect time to pick up a copy of my Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent, at any of the outlets listed here: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath. Many others who are not Special Needs parents have found the book very helpful in coping with their overwhelm and life challenges as well. Plus, follow Marcia at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and www.instagram.com/MarciaNathaiBalkissoon to get back more of your spark in life, especially if your challenges and tendency to chase perfection are draining you.
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    14 m
  • Becoming Flawesome - Kristina Mand-Lakhiani

    Becoming Flawesome - Kristina Mand-Lakhiani
    Jun 23 2023
    Kristina Mand-Lakhiani believes life is too important to be taken seriously and makes sure to bring fun into every one of her roles: as a teacher, mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world traveller. Kristina helps her students to virtually hack happiness by taking them through her unique framework - “Hacking happiness” - a unique framework of balancing your life, taking in every moment, and paying close attention to the small daily choices. Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids. As a co-founder of Mindvalley, a leading publisher in the personal growth industry, Kristina dedicated the last 20 years of her career from teachers like Michael Beckwith, Bob Proctor, Lisa Nichols, and many more. Kristina is also the author of three transformational quests - "7 Days To Happiness", "Live By Your Own Rules.” and "The Art of Being Flawesome". Kristina talks about personal transformation, authenticity, understanding and accepting oneself, and a path to happiness. In July 2023, with the help of Hay House Publishing, Kristina releases her very first book - "Becoming Flawesome". In her book, Kristina shares her own journey from being on top of a personal growth empire like Mindvalley to stepping aside, conscious uncoupling from her husband, and walking her path towards being more honest with herself. Find Kristina here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinamand/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mand-lakhiani-73168414/ https://www.facebook.com/kristinamand https://kristinamand.com/ For more support and experience-sharing related to the Special Needs parenting journey, including stories, tips, and checklists to help with issues like managing overwhelm in the midst of your life challenges, boosting your relationships, and doing better with caring for yourself, it’s the perfect time to pick up a copy of host Marcia's Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent, at any of the outlets listed here: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath. Plus, follow Marcia at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and www.instagram.com/MarciaNathaiBalkissoon to get back more of your spark in life, especially if your challenges and tendency to chase perfection are draining you.
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    24 m
  • Creating Better Intimacy in Your Relationship (Part 3/3) - Kim Coffin

    Creating Better Intimacy in Your Relationship (Part 3/3) - Kim Coffin
    Jun 16 2023

    **Explicit Episode - Some Adult content is included in this episode.

    Check out the Q&A for this episode. We can't wait to hear your answers!

    This episode is focused on giving you insights and tools to boost your intimacy with your romantic partner. It's the final episode in a 3-episode series I've been privileged to do with Kim Coffin, a certified Trauma-Informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment, Sex, Love & Relationship Teacher, Speaker, Author, and Coach.


    Kim is a Number 1 Amazon Bestselling Author with a chapter in the book, "Love Thy Body: Sex Love & Relationships – A Collection of Real Life Stories". All royalties from the book go to the Domestic Abuse Charity Hopefull Handbags Global. You can get your e-book or paperback on Amazon. The book access links reflecting different countries are:

    • Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3WRS9qo
    • Amazon US https://amzn.to/3qurKmv
    • Amazon DE https://amzn.to/43MXscY
    • Amazon CA https://amzn.to/3oU3SZ2


    There is a wealth of support available from Kim. You can tap into her wisdom on social media as well as on her podcast via these links:

    • Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=569755109⁠
    • Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/⁠
    • Private Facebook Group - Get Your Sexy Back - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2251812558445958/⁠
    • Get Your Sexy Back Podcast - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-your-sexy-back/id1489475566⁠

    Don't miss Kim's free resource called "8 Tools to Activate Your Turn-On". You'll get your access here: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d4adadecc6781900626c2d⁠.


    Plus, if you'd like to talk with Kim about your particular situation (she works with women and men separately and also with couples together), click here: https://getyoursexyback.ca/book-appointment/ to book your free call.


    For stories, tips, and checklists to help with issues like managing unending demands, coping with big life challenges, boosting your relationships, and doing better with caring for yourself, it’s the perfect time to pick up a copy of my Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent, at any of the outlets listed here: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath. Many others who are not Special Needs parents have found the book very helpful in coping with their overwhelm and life challenges as well. Plus, follow me at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and www.instagram.com/MarciaNathaiBalkissoon to get back more of your spark in life, especially if your high-achieving habits are draining you, and you're longing to find more joy and fulfillment in various parts of your life, including at work and with your family.
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    26 m
  • How To Start Rebuilding Intimacy in Small but Powerful Ways (Part 2/3) - Kim Coffin

    How To Start Rebuilding Intimacy in Small but Powerful Ways (Part 2/3) - Kim Coffin
    Jun 9 2023

    **Explicit Episode - Some Adult content is included in this episode.

    Check out the Q&A and Poll for this episode. We can't wait to hear your answers!

    If you are one of the many women who are ready to enhance their intimacy, for their own sake, and to boost the quality of relationship that they have, then you'll want to tune in to this episode. Kim Coffin, a certified Trauma-Informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment, Sex, Love & Relationship Teacher, Speaker, Author, and Coach, shares insights and approaches that will help you level up your awareness of your own needs, likes, and messages from your body, as well as help increase your connection to pleasure in your life.


    Kim is a Number 1 Amazon Bestselling Author with a chapter in the book, "Love Thy Body: Sex Love & Relationships – A Collection of Real Life Stories". All royalties from the book go to the Domestic Abuse Charity Hopefull Handbags Global. You can get your e-book or paperback on Amazon. The book access links reflecting different countries are:

    • Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3WRS9qo
    • Amazon US https://amzn.to/3qurKmv
    • Amazon DE https://amzn.to/43MXscY
    • Amazon CA https://amzn.to/3oU3SZ2

    There is a wealth of support available from Kim. You can tap into her wisdom on social media as well as on her podcast via these links:

    • Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=569755109⁠
    • Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/⁠
    • Private Facebook Group - Get Your Sexy Back - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2251812558445958/⁠
    • Get Your Sexy Back Podcast - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-your-sexy-back/id1489475566⁠

    The final episode of this 3-part series with Kim comes next week, when we will be talking about boosting intimacy in our relationship with our partner more specifically. Be sure that, while you wait for that episode, you grab your free resource from Kim. It's called "8 Tools to Activate Your Turn-On" and you'll be able to get your access here: ⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d4adadecc6781900626c2d⁠.


    Plus, if you'd like to talk with Kim about your particular situation (she works with women and men separately and also with couples together), click here: https://getyoursexyback.ca/book-appointment/ to book your free call.


    For stories, tips, and checklists to help with issues like managing unending demands, coping with big life challenges, boosting your relationships, and doing better with caring for yourself, it’s the perfect time to pick up a copy of my Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent, at any of the outlets listed here: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath. Many others who are not Special Needs parents have found the book very helpful in coping with their overwhelm and life challenges as well. Plus, follow me at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and www.instagram.com/MarciaNathaiBalkissoon to get back more of your spark in life, especially if your high-achieving habits are draining you, and you're longing to find more joy and fulfillment in various parts of your life, including at work and with your family.
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    33 m
  • Revitalising Your Relationship with Yourself (Episode 1/3) - Kim Coffin

    Revitalising Your Relationship with Yourself (Episode 1/3) - Kim Coffin
    Jun 2 2023

    One of the first things to feel the fallout when you are racing around and handling a lot in your life, or you are facing big life overwhelm, is your relationships become impoverished. For most of us, though, it is the relationship with ourselves that suffers the most and that causes follow-on challenges in every other area of our lives. And guess what: we often don't even see that as a problem we should be working on as a priority, because there are so many noisier issues waving their hands at us and jumping around.

    I am thrilled to have the expertise of a heart-centred, wise woman sharing her insights about self-love and our relationship with ourselves on the show today. Kim Coffin is a certified Trauma-Informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment, Sex, Love & Relationship Teacher, Speaker, Author, and Coach. She is also a graduate of Layla Martin’s Institute of Integrated Tantric Sexuality, and founder of Get Your Sexy Back.

    There is a wealth of support available from Kim. You can tap into her wisdom on social media as well as on her podcast via these links:

    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=569755109
    • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/
    • Private Facebook Group - Get Your Sexy Back - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2251812558445958/
    • Get Your Sexy Back Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-your-sexy-back/id1489475566

    More episodes are coming on the next two episodes to continue learning about enhancing our relationships and also talking about our sexuality, but in the meantime, if you're curious, here's her free gift for our listeners. It's called "8 Tools to Activate Your Turn-On" and you'll be able to get your access here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d4adadecc6781900626c2d


    For stories, tips, and checklists to help with issues like managing unending demands, coping with big life challenges, boosting your relationships, and doing better with caring for yourself, it’s the perfect time to pick up a copy of my Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent, at any of the outlets listed here: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath. Many others who are not Special Needs parents have found the book very helpful in coping with their overwhelm and life challenges as well. Plus, follow me at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and www.instagram.com/MarciaNathaiBalkissoon to get back more of your spark in life, especially if your high-achieving habits are draining you, and you're longing to find more joy and fulfillment in various parts of your life, including at work and with your family.
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    33 m