• Do you ever notice yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you—and wonder what it would feel like to be more grounded in those moments?
• Have you been carrying so much responsibility that you forget to check in on your own needs?
• Are you starting to sense that your growth and healing are just as important as your child’s?

In this deeply personal and nourishing conversation, we have special guest Dr. Amber Thornton—a clinical psychologist, author, and fellow mother —who brings a refreshing and affirming perspective to the emotional journey of parenthood. Together, we discuss the often-unspoken truth that supporting your child’s regulation starts with honoring your own.

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to earn your worth as a mom—it’s already there. By naming the internal pressure many moms feel and offering tangible ways to shift from survival into intention, Dr. Amber helps reframe parenting as a relationship, not a performance.

You’ll walk away with:

• Confidence that your emotions matter and deserve care
• Encouragement to pause, reflect, and redefine “good parenting”
• A deeper understanding of the repair process as a path to trust
• The reminder that tending to yourself is an act of love—for both you and your child

📖 The Self-Regulation Guide for Parents by Dr. Amber Thornton – Available on Audible and in print

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Motherhood is such meaningful work—showing up, learning, growing, and nurturing your family with love. If this episode affirmed what you already sense deep down—that your care matters, and your joy is part of the equation—come be part of a supportive community of moms walking this path together.

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Hey Mama, Ever feel like your own needs are invisible—quietly simmering beneath everyone else's urgency? Like your child’s sensory world is so loud, so intense… and your system is running out of space to hold it all? You’re not alone—so many moms come to me feeling lost in isolation, but the truth is, many of us are navigating this too. It’s time we expose what’s really going on beneath the surface and begin healing as a collective.

In this episode, we unpack the quiet chaos happening inside your nervous system and why honoring your sensory needs isn’t selfish—it’s survival. Let’s pause, get curious, and reclaim your capacity with care.

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What We’re Chatting About Today: We’ll explore:

• Why parenting a high-needs child requires Olympic training-level nervous system care—and why crumbs on the floor aren’t the training plan
• How your sensory profile may have shifted since motherhood (and what that means for your day-to-day overwhelm).
• What being “touched out,” increased sensitivity to background noise aka “auditory cliffs”, or overwhelmed by clutter actually tells you about your sensory system—and how to respond with care
• A small but powerful reframe to start recognizing your sensory cues and meeting them with care. Instead of ignoring our body’s whispers until they become screams, what is one small micro shift you can make today?

This episode is a mix of real talk, nervous system insight, and permission to meet your needs first—not last.

Highlights of Episode In this deeply validating episode, I pull back the curtain on some of my own personal and professional insights on the often-overlooked sensory needs of moms raising high-needs, neurodivergent children. With raw honesty and compassionate guidance, we unpacks why honoring your own sensory system isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. You’ll discover how sensory overload shows up in motherhood, the difference between traditional self-care and nervous system care, and simple, actionable steps to begin regulating your system today. This episode is both a love letter and a wake-up call for the mom who’s running on empty, reminding her that she’s not weak—she’s an Olympian in need of recovery, not more hustle.

Resources

• 🎯 The Clarity Lab – The Edison Collective’s signature tool to help you decode nervous system needs and track patterns for your child (and yourself).
• 📺 Related Episodes: • Ep 3 // One Small Shift Can Change Everything • Ep 5 – What if Meltdowns are Messages
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• 💬 Share your biggest takeaway from this episode and tag us—we love hearing from you @The_Edison_Collective
• 👭 Want personalized support? Join The Clarity Lab or email me to learn more about support options.
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Have you ever felt like something’s off… but no one else seems to see it?

When your gut tells you something about your child’s development or behavior, but doctors say “wait and see,” it can leave you spiraling in self-doubt, confusion, and exhaustion. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Christie Brown—a mom of two, creator of Stims and Smiles, and powerful advocate for her neurodivergent son—about what it really looks like to trust your inner knowing when the system tells you to stay quiet.

This honest conversation is full of raw truths, emotional wins, and practical insights. Christie shares how her journey with early intervention, misdiagnosis, and navigating systems from scratch taught her to be her child’s most powerful advocate—and how sensory awareness transformed her family’s world.

We dive into:

• Why the “wait and see” approach almost derailed early support
• How Christie found clarity through sensory awareness before a formal diagnosis
• What heavy work and home supports looked like (bookbags, body socks, burrito rolls!)
• Navigating burnout as a mom and reclaiming tiny pockets of space and care
• How one community and one instinctual “yes” changed everything

You’ll walk away reminded that you are the expert on your child—and that your voice matters.

• (02:00) When the baby had more words than the toddler
• (08:00) The mis-scored early intervention eval that changed everything
• (13:00) Finding therapy support and sensory tools that actually helped
• (19:00) From burnout to boundaries: a mom’s healing arc
• (25:00) One message for moms still stuck in the “unknown”

Resources:

• Christie’s account: @stimsandsmiles
• The Pyramid of Learning
• 👉 The Clarity Lab: A 10-minute reset to help decode your child’s meltdowns and connect with confidence

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• Email → victoria@theedisoncollective.com

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