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Today, I have the pleasure of talking with author, Adelle Spindlove. Adelle lives in Portsmouth, UK with her partner and their two children. Her eldest son has a rare neuro-developmental syndrome called ADNP, and her youngest son is neuro-typical, which makes him a super sibling. When she is not writing, Adelle enjoys swimming in the sea, dancing in the kitchen and of course reading lots and lots of books to her boys. Freddie and the High Flying Kick is her first book for children and she hopes you enjoy reading it, as much as she enjoyed writing it. Guest, Adelle Spindlove Website www.adellespindlove.com. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/freddieandthehighflyingkick/ You can learn more about ADNP here: https://www.adnpkids.com/ Host, Lara Kitts Leave me a voice message https://anchor.fm/larakitts Website and Flight Club https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

This episode is on Healing Yourself Through Nature. I talk about working through my own barriers to getting outside more and challenge you to acknowledge those things that keep you from spending more time in nature. Nature is one of the best, if not THE best, ways to find healing and nourishment for your soul. Host, Lara Kitts Leave me a voice message https://anchor.fm/larakitts Website and Flight Club https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

One of the many layers of grief experienced by some parents of kids with special needs is tied to the trauma experienced either at birth or at the time of diagnosis if it comes later. Today’s guest shares her traumatic story of receiving her daughter’s rare diagnosis of KIF1A when she was 18 months old. Shannon Dennis is the mom to six-year-old Sadie and three-year-old Weston. Shannon talks with us about the layers of Sadie’s rare diagnosis, coupled with a newly received autism diagnosis. She also shares what it means to navigate three-year-old Weston’s delays and developmental needs. And she has a message for medical professionals on how to/not to talk with families when delivering hard news. Thank you for listening as we discuss why the approach and words of medical professionals matters to the mental health of parents receiving a diagnosis for their child. Host, Lara Kitts Leave me a voice message https://anchor.fm/larakitts Website and Flight Club https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

This is a solo episode where I share my story about when I realized my gift as an Energy Healer. How do you know if energy healing is right for you? I welcome your questions via email at [email protected], or a voice message at https://anchor.fm/larakitts. WIN A FREE AURA CLEANSING WORTH $33! ✅ Leave a 5 star review and testimonial of the podcast on your favorite platform ✅ Take a screenshot of it ✅ Email it to me, with what platform it’s on, at [email protected]. Host, Lara Kitts Website and Flight Club https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

Brandy Linen is the mom of five children, ages 10, 9, 6, 4 and 5 months. Her 10 year-old son, Dayvon, is diagnosed with autism and her 9 year-old daughter, Lyric, is diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and possibly Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. Brandy shares with us how raising her children was the catalyst and ongoing motivation for her to heal her own childhood trauma and PTSD. We discuss how after hitting bottom, she was able to work through her own healing with the help of therapy and determination to do the work. Thank you for listening as we discuss shame, grief, healing from trauma, and the best way other people can support ones they love who are walking through the hard places in life. Please forgive my technical issues with the sound. My team and I are working on improving this. And, by “team”, I mean me, me, and me. So…thank you for your grace! Host, Lara Kitts Website and Flight Club https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

Today, I talk to Hannah Stainer about how communication can benefit the relationships with your children, partner, and yourself. We will explore how to take the stress out of interactions and how talking about our feelings, and helping our children to do the same, can be beneficial for our wellbeing. Hannah Stainer is a teacher, coach and mentor who supports parents of neurodiverse children to feel more confident in supporting their child. Hannah teaches in special education and mainstream settings. She has a master’s degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Educational Needs, specializing in autism and dyslexia. Guest, Hannah Stainer Podcast: https://anchor.fm/psykhe Website https://www.psykhe.co.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hannah.stainer/and https://www.instagram.com/psykhecoaching/ Host, Lara Kitts Website and Flight Club https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

Today, I’m talking to Kara Latta about why we need to re-learn how to play as adults. Why is playing conditioned out of us, even at early ages? Reconnecting to your childhood-self to revive the joy takes a mindset shift. Kara Latta is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior and a Play and Mindset Coach. She’s also a hypnotherapist, hip-hop and latin dancer, finger painter, bright red lipstick-wearer, and your biggest cheerleader.   Kara created ThoughtPLAY, the only 8-week 1-on-1 play and mindset coaching program designed to help you ditch perfectionism, overcome self-doubt, and heal your inner child so you can create a life that lights you up from the inside out. It includes the PLAYBox and the PLAYBook delivered to your door. Guest, Kara Latta Website https://www.theplayfulwarrior.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulwarrior/ Host, Lara Kitts Website and Flight Club https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

Today’s episode is an Intuitive Connection reading for Nikhi Joshi about her daughter, Aaryana. Nikhi struggles with 3-year-old Aaryana's “intense” personality and behaviors that trigger her own tendencies toward overwhelm as a Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP. She’s tried doctors and parenting coaches with no help. She came to me to seek support from Aaryana's Spirit Guides to better understand her daughter and answer her questions about behaviors, sensory interventions, and more. Spirit sends me messages through images (clairvoyance), hearing things in my head (clairaudience), and by just knowing things (claircognizence). This episode begins after I have called in the Spirit Guides for me, Nikhi, and Aaryana and asked them for clear messages that will help Nikhi better parent Aaryana, in the way that is best for her. Do you sometimes find yourself feeling... at a loss for what to do? anxious or depressed thinking about the future? grief about what your family/child is missing out on? I have walked in your shoes and I can help. Using my gifts as an intuitive energetic healer and psychic, I help you get clarity on your parenting questions so you can all live your best lives. I have a personalized solution for you to unlock what your heart needs to know. My unique gifts: - get parents answers to lingering questions - provide clarity on your path forward - create a deeper parent/child connection - reassure you that you aren’t alone on your journey. If you would like a 45-minute private, online Intuitive Connection session with me to uncover answers to your deepest questions about your child, you can sign up here: https://www.larakitts.com/product-page/intuitive-channeling-session. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

In coming back for Season 2, I explain the need to honor your body, discuss my deep dive into intuitive guidance and healing, and talk about my BHAG (Big, Hairy, Audacious, Goal), which is building Little Cabins in the Woods as a place for caregivers to find rest, respite, and retreat. If you are interested in seeing this dream come true, please contact me! I want to know there is a need and support for this in the world. Contact me at https://www.larakitts.com/contact-1 I'd love to see you on social media too! Follow me on Facebook @larakittsllc and on Instagram @lara.kitts. I'm doing a giveaway on IG through Nov. 12, 2021! Be sure to check my feed for all the details on how to win amazing prizes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

This is the last episode of my first season of the podcast and I appreciate each and every one of you for being with me and listening and learning! I’ll be taking a short break over June and July to be a full-time mom. I’m excited to come back in August for season 2! I may pop in a couple of times over the summer with a mini episode or a quick check in. But, season 2 will start in August. As the parent of a child with special needs, I find myself with a lot of questions about my daughter’s well-being, health, her education and the future. Over the years, I have learned how to get clear answers about things for myself. Today’s conversation is with Jennifer Waller, mom to 7-year-old Bear, who has autism. She too had questions, so we sought out some spiritual guidance and wanted to share it with you. I really enjoy sharing my intuitive gifts with other special needs parents to help them get clarity too! Feel free to message me if you’d like more information on how to work with me like this.  Host, Lara Kitts Website, Flight Club and Blog https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

Today’s conversation with Jess Ronne covers a lot of ground. From puberty to poopy diapers, and the grief of not giving enough to your other children, we explore what it means to be a caregiver vs. a mom. Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, and the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project—a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition and respite for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound special needs and autism. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight and in her new book Blended with Grit & Grace releasing June 15, 2021. Host, Lara Kitts Website, Flight Club and Blog https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en Guest, Jess Rone Websites at www.jessplusthemess.com www.thelucasproject.org, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessplusthemess/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Jessplusthemess --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message

Self-care for special needs parents can be elusive. I break down easy ways to make it an everyday part of life so you, too, can have inner peace and healing. Few parents in this unique role give themselves the time, compassion, and grace needed to truly take care of their overall health. I acknowledge that all the teachings and clichés of self-care, like fill your own cup so you can pour into others, do not tell special needs parents how to fit self-care into their lives in a meaningful way. To balance such a heavy load, parents must add self-care into their lives every single day. I teach them the elements to make that possible. My three elements of self-care are:  1) The Foundation: mindset and mindfulness – Parents must believe they are worth the time and money.  2) The Methods: bite-sized pieces and habit stacking – This makes using the tools attainable in their overwhelming lives.  3) The Tools: meditation, journaling, spending time in nature, saying no, movement, gratitude, affirmations, and creativity. Host, Lara Kitts Website, Flight Club and Blog https://www.larakitts.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larakittsllc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lara.kitts/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larakitts/message