Nov 20 2024 40 mins
Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon is a special needs parenting speaker and coach who works to prevent special needs parents from feeling isolated and overwhelmed to the point where they lose touch with joy and fulfillment in their lives. She and her husband of 15 years have an older teen boy and preteen, bedridden girl whom Marcia considers her best teacher.
Transforming Past Narratives:
- Marcia delves into childhood memories and the perceptions that shaped her drive for approval and perfectionism.
- Marcia now redefines these experiences with compassion, recognizing the need for validation and the freedom from it.
- The journey of healing childhood wounds by becoming her own source of love and support.
Overcoming the Inner Critic:
- Confronting and redefining the role of the inner critic, turning harsh judgment into a source of protection and motivation.
- Developing an inner dialogue of self-compassion and recognizing the transformative power of self-kindness.
Discovering Self-Compassion:
- The process of being gentle with oneself, breaking cycles of self-criticism, and learning to extend the same compassion inward that we offer to others.
- How changing self-talk is a daily practice and a powerful tool for self-empowerment.
Living with Authenticity and Empowerment:
- The importance of being vulnerable in one’s journey to connect with others and find support.
- Unburdening oneself of expectations and societal pressures to find inner peace and growth.
Prioritizing Self-Care as a Caregiver:
- The necessity of self-care for parents of special needs children.
- Strategies for finding small moments of peace and self-replenishment in the midst of life’s chaos.
“Adult me loves you, little Marsh. So you have a safe person always.” – Marcia
Connect with Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon:
- Special Needs Parent Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wvHlIgcZc5T5sZRp3iFLK?si=dPckr6BuRUeVxGPLU3WRQw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/3dgabxN8vTEYAM9u/?mibextid=K35XfP
- FB profile: https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8
- IG profile: https://www.instagram.com/specialneedsparentjourney?igsh=MjM4ZHlzNjNwcThx&utm_source=qr
Gift: A free Level Up and Thrive coaching call with Marcia, tailored to support special needs parents. Interested persons should message Marcia.
Marcia’s book, 'Lighting the Path'
Get your copy here: https://books2read.com/lightingthepath
Live with Intention and Embrace the Journey!
Connect with me: Valerie's Links: https://bit.ly/3RL0da2
Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk
Editor: Scott Arbeau
Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeau
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada)
https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)
Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrength
Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/