Ever walked into a pediatrician’s office, an IEP meeting, or even just a park conversation… and second-guessed everything you were about to say?

Felt that sinking “they’re not going to believe me” feeling? Or caught yourself wondering, “Am I allowed to ask for this?”

This episode is your reminder: you don’t need permission. You need language.

In this heart-centered episode, we’re exploring what it means to advocate for your child—without armor, without apology, and without waiting for someone else to validate your knowing. You’ll hear the story of a misread IEP, how advocacy shifted when the right words were found, and why clarity is your strongest tool.

We’ll unpack:

• Why you’re already an expert on your child—and how to own that
• How your language reshapes how others see and support your child
• Why nervous system regulation matters for you, too
• How to reframe “defiant” and “dramatic” into “dysregulated” and “sensory overwhelmed”
• Practical sentence starters to advocate with power and softness

This one is your deep breath before that next hard conversation—and your reminder that clear, regulated advocacy creates change. Key Moments:

• (03:00) My co-sleeping shame spiral—and what it taught me about self-trust
• (07:00) When I couldn’t find the words—and when I finally did
• (12:00) How professionals respond when we reframe behavior with data + compassion
• (17:00) Gentle advocacy: leading, not fighting
• (21:00) Your micro-shift: Write one sentence you’ll practice before your next advocacy moment

• 👉 The Clarity Lab: A 10-minute reset to help you see behavior through a sensory lens—and speak about it with confidence

• Website → theedisoncollective.com
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• Email → victoria@theedisoncollective.com

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