Holidays were not easy for me. I remember being little and having to excuse myself to sit in the bathroom just to avoid the chaos! Coping during the holiday season 00:00: Introduction 2:04: Disrupted Routines 4:32: Oversensitivity 6:30: Trauma During the Holidays 10:46: Unrealistic Expectations

I am no stranger when it comes to impatience. Add overwhelm and uncertainty on top of that, and my need to control takes over. Join me as I share my personal journey of letting go, finding peace, and embracing faith (or whatever brings you comfort). I hope to bring a bit of light and joy to your day, no matter where you are in life.

This episode is more on the educational side! It focuses on WHAT AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) is, WHO we use it with, and HOW to incorporate it into everyday routines. If you're new here, my name is Natalie, and I adore working with toddlers and children on their language skills. I use a parent-focused approach, incorporating trauma-informed care, recognizing health challenges, and using a neuroaffirming approach. Check out my website for more information! My Links: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/natalie-marie-speech-pathology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliemarie.slp/ Blog: https://nataliemarieslp.com/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3S8rWT9 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliemarie.slp?_t=8khXy7KlyNq&_r=1

Masking is a learned behavior picked up as an adaptive measure. It's the act of hiding and suppressing your true thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to fit in or avoid negative experiences. Often, it becomes maladaptive in practice since we can lose track of how we truly feel. In this episode, we discuss some neuroscience behind masking, common symptoms, and neuroscience-backed measures to tackle it. This is heavy on the neuroscience background, so I hope you enjoy that perspective!

Website: nataliemarieslp.com

Instagram: nataliembianco

Youtube: nataliembianco

This podcast episode highlights my personal story with self-sabotage. Bringing awareness is the first way to combat your fear of success. This podcast highlights signs, the psychology behind it, my story, and FUNCTIONAL ways to go above your fear.

Core Values: https://jamesclear.com/core-values

Self Sabotage Pattern Tracker: https://exultant-grass-f41.notion.site/10571d73d4d280cb9c9ffccd7649fcf6?v=fff71d73d4d281d786a0000c8c6c0f7c00:00

Introduction 01:50: My story 09:09: Signs of and reasons behind self-sabotage

21:34: Where are you self-sabotaging

22:40: Things that have been helping

#podcast #mindset #selfimprovement #adhd #autoimmunedisease #trauma #healing #psychology

On this episode, I interviewed Samantha Holzschu M.S. OTR/L, founder and owner of Lakeside SPOT (Specialized Pediatric Occupational Therapy). Samantha is the Co-Chair of the Sensory Integration and Processing SIS for the Illinois Occupational Therapy Board. She is also working on receiving her Executive Functioning Micro-Credential to further her specialty in executive dysfunction (one of my interests!). Samantha shines a light on how occupational therapy can improve the lives of many. From those who experience ADHD and executive dysfunction to those experiencing sensory-seeking behaviors (early intervention and ASD kiddos!), you will have takeaways from this episode!

If you are interested in pursuing occupational therapy services, I recommend reaching out to Samantha!

Samantha's Links:

Website: https://www.lakesidespot.com/

Email: samantha@lakesidespot.com
Instagram: ttps://www.instagram.com/lakesidespot/?hl=en

00:00 Samantha’s Background

05:22 Passion and Background in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

08:25 Parent Coaching

10:27 Occupational Therapy Caseload (possibly going further and then doing various settings)

14:33 Executive Functioning

20:30 Tools for the classroom

25:55 In-home considerations

31:00 Meltdowns & Self Regulation Techniques

37:00 Sensory System Basic Education

My links:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/natalie-marie-speech-pathology

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliemarie.slp

Blog: https://nataliemarieslp.com/

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3S8rWT9

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliemarie.slp?_t=8khXy7KlyNq&_r=1