Parenting on the autism spectrum comes with unique emotional demands.

In this episode, Cristina P. Simmons joins us to share practical tools to help parents regulate their nervous system, model self-soothing techniques for their children, and communicate more effectively using fewer words.

Learn how to stay grounded, reduce overwhelm, and navigate the daily emotional roller coaster of parenting with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.

You can get a copy of Cristina's book: "Eat Your Feelings" on Amazon. Cristina is also offering a free download of her CALM framework that will get you though the rough times. Follow her on IG, LinkedIn, and FB to get access to the free PDF.

Season 4 Premiere — Part 2

Every January tells us the same story: Be better. Do more. Try harder.

But what if real change doesn’t come from reinventing yourself? What if it comes from repairing your relationship with yourself?

In Part 2 of the Season 4 premiere, Danielle reframes personal growth through the lens of self-leadership, emotional safety, and self-trust. She explores why motivation fades, why discipline alone doesn’t work, and how many of our patterns are rooted in unmet needs, not failure.

This episode offers a grounded, compassionate way to move forward without pressure, shame, or starting over.

✨ Reflection Questions Available To support this conversation, Danielle is offering reflection questions you can use as journaling prompts. Email her at danielle@beingconnected.ca and she will send you the questions.

Season 4 Premiere — Part 1

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. And you’re not behind.

If you’re heading into the new year already feeling tired, this episode is for you.

In this Season 4 special two-part Premiere, Danielle explores the kind of exhaustion rest doesn’t fix: emotional fatigue, invisible labor, and the pressure of constantly holding things together. She unpacks why so many parents and leaders feel depleted before the year even begins and why burnout isn’t the full story.

This episode isn’t about doing less or pushing through. It’s about understanding what your exhaustion is trying to tell you.

✨ Reflection Questions Available If you’d like a set of gentle reflection questions to journal with after this episode, email Danielle at danielle@beingconnected.ca and she will send them to you.