What if the traits your child gets in trouble for are the very things that will make them shine as an adult?

In this episode, Emily shares five traits she was constantly criticized for as a child — like being too talkative, too energetic, or not following directions — and how those exact characteristics are now the strengths that fuel her success as a teacher, speaker, and emotional health coach for neurodivergent families.

You'll walk away with a powerful mindset shift that helps you see your child's (or your own) neurodivergence through a new, empowering lens. Yes, challenges are real — but so are the strengths hiding beneath them.

✨ Connect with Emily on Instagram:

@emilyhamblin.coaching

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Ever feel like your brain is just too much — too chaotic, too forgetful, too overwhelming to manage? Especially when you're parenting neurodivergent kids with your own neurodivergent brain?

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Emily's podcast cohost, Ashley, shares what changed when she stopped seeing her brain as a burden and started seeing its purpose.

Through real stories, emotional insight, and mindset shifts, she shows how acknowledging the hard can actually lead us to discovering the strengths in our wiring — like deep empathy, creativity, determination, and fierce advocacy.

Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or love someone who is, this episode offers encouragement, validation, and a new perspective on what’s possible when we embrace our brains instead of battling them.

💛 Connect with Emily on Instagram: @emilyhamblin.coaching

💛 Grab your free conflict resolution cards at https://emily-hamblin.com

Are you chasing “perfect” parenting—only to end every day feeling like you’ve failed?

The truth is, perfection isn’t only impossible, it’s exhausting… and it can actually make parenting harder.

In this episode, Emily unpacks the difference between perfect parenting and empowered parenting—and why the shift can transform your home, your relationship with your kids, and your own emotional well-being.

You’ll learn:

• Why aiming for perfection leads to burnout (especially in neurodivergent families)
• How the 51% Parenting Goal works—and why it’s backed by research
• The two essential elements every child needs: connection and boundaries
• How to repair and reconnect after you make a mistake
• Why your imperfections can actually help your child become more resilient

If you’ve been holding yourself to an impossible standard, this conversation will give you permission to let go, tools to parent with confidence, and the freedom to enjoy your family again—without the pressure to be perfect.

💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards at https://emily-hamblin.com

Does your child ever seem to flip into fight-or-flight after they’ve done something wrong or made a simple mistake?

You’re not imagining it — their brain is protecting them from shame, even if it means shifting blame onto others.

In this episode, Emily Hamblin unpacks the shame-blame cycle in both parents and children, especially in neurodivergent families, and why these reactions happen automatically.

You’ll learn how to spot the early signs of this cycle, respond with compassion instead of criticism, and help your child build the emotional regulation skills they need.

Emily also shares practical tools for keeping your own brain calm and intentional, so you can guide your child through mistakes without escalating the moment.

By the end, you’ll feel empowered to replace knee-jerk blame with connection, problem-solving, and trust.

💛 Connect with Emily on Instagram @emilyhamblincoaching

🌱 Grab your free conflict resolution cards at https://emily-hamblin.com

Tired of constant arguments, pushback, or defiance from your strong-willed child? You’re not alone—and the usual discipline tactics may be making things worse.

Your child isn’t a curse—they’re a leader in the making.

In this episode of Enlightening Motherhood, Emily Hamblin talks with parenting coach Wendy Snyder about how to shift your mindset and your strategies when raising a strong-willed, neurodivergent child.

Learn why yelling and punishments backfire—and what to do instead. You’ll get practical tools to reduce power struggles, build true cooperation, and start seeing your child’s strong will as a strength, not a problem.

💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards:
https://emily-hamblin.com

🌿 Sign up for Emily’s FREE emotional regulation class:
https://emily-hamblin.com/class

🎁 Get Wendy’s Free Strong-Willed Child Power Bundle:
https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/powerbundle

Are you trying everything to help your neurodivergent child with emotional regulation — but nothing seems to work?

In this video, I’ll share 3 common mistakes that keep even the most loving moms stuck in survival mode (and what to do instead).

Want tools that *actually* work — without burning out?👉 Join my free live masterclass: https://emily-hamblin.com/class

Let’s make parenting feel less like crisis control and more like connection. 💛

Do you ever feel like you’ve tried everything—and yet nothing seems to help your neurodivergent family?

In this quick video, Emily Hamblin, neurodivergent mom of four, certified teacher, and emotional health coach, shares the truth every neurodivergent family needs to hear: You’re not broken. Your child’s not broken.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing yourself, or just wondering if there’s another way — this is for you.

You CAN have the parenting experience you've always longed for - you may just need a different path to get there. 💛

And if you haven’t already registered, our FREE live masterclass is coming up: https://emily-hamblin.com/class

Do you ever feel like parenting brings out parts of you that you didn’t even know were there?

If you grew up in a home where emotions weren’t safe or your needs were often unmet, becoming a parent yourself might hit extra hard.

In this episode of The Enlightening Motherhood Podcast, host Emily Hamblin sits down with licensed therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel to explore how childhood emotional wounds can resurface in parenting—and why self-compassion is crucial to the healing process.

You'll discover:

1. How trauma responses can quietly show up in everyday parenting

2. Why perfectionism and emotional reactivity may stem from past pain

3. What self-compassion really looks like in the middle of messy moments

4. How to model healing and growth for your children—without shame

This conversation is for any parent trying to break cycles, reconnect with themselves, and show up with more grace—even when it’s hard.

🌱 Join the Neurodivergent Survival Kit Waitlist at

https://emily-hamblin.com/kit

💛 Connect with Emily and grab your free conflict resolution cards at

https://emily-hamblin.com

✨ Connect with Bryana and explore her resources at

http://www.consciousmommy.com