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From Burnout to Balance - Helping Parents Find Balance on the Burnout Recovery Journey

Tanya Valentin
From Burnout to Balance - Helping Parents Find Balance on the Burnout Recovery Journey
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  • Making Hygiene Accessible for Neurodivergent Kids with Laura Hellfeld
    Hygiene can feel simple to some, but for many neurodivergent children and teens, especially those in burnout, it can be one of the hardest daily tasks. In this episode of From Burnout to Balance, Tanya is joined again by Laura Hellfeld, a neurodivergent nurse and parent educator, to explore the layered challenges of hygiene and how parents can support their children with compassion, creativity, and flexibility.Together, we discuss:Why hygiene often becomes inaccessible during burnout.The role of interoception and sensory processing in everyday self-care.How trial-and-error, choice, and autonomy can make hygiene less overwhelming.Gentle, practical alternatives to showers and baths (like wipes, shower caps, and simple sensory tweaks).Navigating parental worries about social expectations and rejection.Why honouring autonomy and co-creating routines is key to building lifelong skills.This conversation is full of validation, real-life stories, and practical ideas to make hygiene less of a battle and more of a supportive, safe experience for your child.📌 Resources & Links:Follow Laura’s work and writing via Substack and her booksND Nurse Consulting WebpageLaura’s Newsletter & Articles on SubstackGabby’s Glimmers: An Affirming Story of an Autistic Child and their Favourite FoodCreating Safe Spaces for Autistic People, bookLinkedInFacebookInstagramBlueSkyExplore more support inside From Burnout to Balance, Tanya’s parent membership community.FREE Burnout 101 mini-course -  tanyavalentin.co/101Explore the healthcare products mentioned in this show: Simply Nootropics - https://glnk.io/ovx5q/tanyavalentinnzTANYAVALENTINNZ15  to get an additional $15 off your first order
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  • Finding Our Own Path: A Mother’s Story of Burnout, Love, and Radical Listening with Jade Thompson
    In this heartfelt episode of From Burnout to Balance, I sit down with Jade Thompson, an everyday Australian mum with an extraordinary story.Jade opens up about her family’s journey through her son’s autistic burnout, the heartbreak of early school trauma, and the heavy weight of navigating broken systems. Instead of following conventional advice, Jade chose something different: to trust her intuition, listen deeply, and build a life centred on connection, love, and hope.Together, we talk about:What it looks like to walk beside your child in burnout recoveryThe grief, confusion, and courage parents often carryWhy the system—not the child—is what’s brokenHow radical honesty and love can create a new path forwardThis is a conversation for any parent who has felt alone, unseen, or unsure of how to keep going.Jade’s story is a reminder that you are not broken—and neither is your child.Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:✨ Free Grief Guide for Parents✨ Join From Burnout to Balance MembershipCheck out: Simply Nootropics - Use The Coupon Code: TANYAVALENTINNZ15 and get an additional $15 off your first order.https://glnk.io/ovx5q/tanyavalentinnz  Connect with Me:Instagram: @tanyavalentinnzWebsite: tanyavalentin.co
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  • Unmasking, Alcohol, and Advocacy: A Neurodivergent Parenting Conversation with Emma Gilmour
    In this raw and deeply validating episode, I’m joined by Emma Gilmour, coach, counsellor, parent of two neurodivergent teens, and founder of Hope Rising Coaching. Together, we explore the invisible intersections between neurodivergence, alcohol, trauma, unmasking, and parenting through burnout.Emma shares her powerful journey of redefining her relationship with alcohol, discovering her own late-diagnosed neurodivergence, and parenting her children through autistic burnout. We unpack how masking, cultural conditioning, and shame impact our ability to advocate for ourselves and how choosing self-compassion over self-judgment can be a radical and life-saving act.This is an episode about being honest with ourselves. About acknowledging what we didn’t know, what we coped with the best we could, and how healing often begins in the places we’ve been told to hide.This conversation is both an invitation and a lifeline, especially for parents walking a similar path.Trigger Warning: This episode contains open and honest conversations about:Childhood trauma and emotional neglectAlcohol use as a coping mechanismSelf-harm and suicidal ideation (including among teens and women in midlife)Unsafe social situations and consentBurnout, shutdowns, and parent-child relational traumaPlease take care while listening. Press pause, come back later, or skip this episode entirely if needed. Your nervous system safety matters most.In this episode, we explore:Emma’s journey from corporate marketing to sobriety and coachingThe link between late-diagnosed neurodivergence and alcohol useHow alcohol often acts as a mask and survival tool for neurodivergent peopleParenting two PDA children through burnoutWhat it really means to support kids who can’t yet advocate for themselvesBreaking generational cycles around emotions, shame, and complianceHow grief, guilt, and growth coexist in parentingWhy awareness—not self-blame—is the first step to changeThe freedom that comes from seeing behaviour as data, not failure🔗 Resources & Links:Emma’s website & coachingEmma’s Awareness Worksheets on alcohol useJoin Emma's Free Live Webinar - Not That Bad, But Bad EnoughFollow Emma on InstagramTanya’s membership: From Burnout to Balance
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  • From Pathology to Possibility: Neurodivergent Identity, Therapy & Community with Jade Farrington
    In this rich and affirming conversation, Tanya sits down with UK-based neurodivergent therapist and community builder Jade Farrington to explore what truly neuroaffirming support looks like. Together, they unpack the harms of the pathology-based model still dominant in therapy and education, and how shifting toward a neurodiversity paradigm can transform identity, healing, and parenting.You'll hear about Jade’s journey as a late-identified neurodivergent person, the importance of creating spaces for diverse neurodivergent voices, and her incredible collection of free and low-cost resources that support individuals, families, and professionals alike.✨ Topics include:How to spot red flags (and green flags) in therapyThe power of identity-first languageResources for supporting positive autistic identity in young peopleWhy Jade’s monthly newsletter is a treasure trove of supportCreating community through collaboration, not compliance🔗 Resources mentioned:Jade’s Substack NewsletterHappy Neurodivergent Christmas GuideNeurodivergent Healthcare PassportGlimmers Resource (with Teo from Sendwise)Exploring Your Neurotype Starter GuideJade's website: https://jadefarrington.com/You can find these and more in Jade's SubstackFollow Jade on Facebook, Instagram and TikTokAdditional Resources:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6486ea0c69b5b76396e7d5ca/t/6848339cd5b847639e5e4006/1749562268957/Is+your+provider+neurodiversity+affirming.pdfhttps://www.chronicresilienceot.com/blog/neurodiversity-affirming-practice-for-mental-healthhttps://divergentdialogues.substack.com/p/demystifying-therapy-a-neurodivergenthttps://www.facebook.com/100064806159710/posts/1116701613833367/https://nait.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NAIT-Key-Messages-for-Neuro-affirming-Health-Practitioners-Adults-2025.pdfKieran Rose: https://theautisticadvocate.com/Grove Autistic Community: https://www.gr0ve.org/Join the From Burnout to Balance community
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  • Understanding Limbic Utterances: When Your Child Says Hurtful Things in Meltdowns
    In this episode of From Burnout to Balance, family coach Tanya Valentin dives deep into one of the most distressing experiences parents of neurodivergent children face: hearing their child say things like “I hate you,” “I hate myself,” or “I want to die” during meltdowns.These moments can feel shocking, hurtful, or even terrifying. But they’re not personal attacks—they're distress signals from an overwhelmed nervous system.Tanya explains what limbic utterances are, why they happen, and how parents can respond with empathy, understanding, and practical strategies to help their children (and themselves) feel safe.What are limbic utterances?Why kids say shocking, hurtful, or “rude” things in meltdown momentsThe role of the nervous system and Polyvagal TheoryThe limbic system: emotional brain basics The neurodivergent lens: why these responses can be more intenseInsights from Tanya’s work with families in burnout recoveryLaura Hellfeld’s insights on self-care demands and limbic utterancesPractical, compassionate strategies to support your childHow parents can care for their own nervous systemsIf you'd like more resources and support on parenting with a low-demand approach, understanding your child’s nervous system, and creating a compassionate home environment, check out Tanya’s parent membership From Burnout to Balance.✨ Membership LinkLaura Hellfeld – Neurodivergent Nurse & ConsultantLaura’s Substack
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Hosted by family coach Tanya Valentin, this compassionate space offers expert guidance, honest conversations, and practical tools to support both you and your child. Whether you're in the early stages or deep in recovery, you’re not alone. Tune in weekly for heartfelt stories, expert insights, and real-world strategies to move your family from burnout to balance. Join our From Burnout to Balance Parent Community
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