Surviving the Waiting Room

As I walk you through my year end review and give some insight to 2022 for Surviving The Waiting Room℠  I'll also give you 6 ways to start reflecting on your own year and how you may mack changes in the coming year based off them. (see you in 2022!) Mentioned: Decluttering Pop-up Group Wendy Zanders  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram

This week there is so much going on and so many doctor's appointments scheduled that I thought I'd talk about how we actually survive the waiting room. Sharing my family's tips and tricks of the past 10+ years. Mentioned: CHOA I like to move it from Madigascar  Show notes Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram

"When we've had chronic conditions or chronic pain for so long, the nervous system gets in high alert kind of fight or flight mode. And it's hard to ease out of that." This is just one of the nuggets Carla Friesen shares with us on this episode of Surviving The Waiting Room.  Join us as we talk about raising kids who are in constant pain and ways we can all work to ease that. Mentioned: Website: Chronic Pain Co  Facebook group: Parenting Kids who have Chronic Pain 

As the holidays approach here in the United States, many begin to stress over this hectic time period. On this episode, come listen to CEO and Life Coach, Moira Cleary and her thoughts on navigating through the holidays from making plans with family all the way to establishing boundaries with your child. If you are a parent struggling with a child of chronic illness, listen to this episode to help guide you through the extra challenges the holidays may provide!   Mentioned: Plot + Plan Through the Holidays Guide [Free Download] Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

FEELING HELPLESS WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR CHILD'S PAIN? You've done everything you should, gotten all the medications, supplements and even changed their diet, and yet there are still times it feels as if it was all for nothing.  You begin to feel hopeless and helpless. You know tomorrow will be better so you hold onto that, but today is just so hard and you have no idea how to reach the unreachable to ease your child's pain. The worst is when the look on their face is asking for help, and you're out of your bag of tricks.   Mentioned: Reaching the Unreachable programs Wellness Center Free Download of Reiki Meditation   Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

You are always looking for help for your kids. Well… what about you? In this episode, we'll walk you through the different kinds and remove some of the mystery to coaching. Often it is the unknown that stops us from doing the things that are good for us. Hopefully, this episode will help with that.   Mentioned: Wellness Center   Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

A little rant based on what I'm hearing from friends, clients, and communities. You may want to skip this one but I feel some things just need to be said.  I go from trying to get your head around where you fit in when your child is first diagnosed.  To the struggle when they begin to get better.  And yes I cover the area when a group says your child isn't  "_____" enough and kicks you to the curb.  You are always welcome at Surviving the Waiting Room!  Mentioned: The Wellness Center Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

A simple episode walking you through the last few weeks the ups and downs and yes talking about where we go from here.  Enjoy Mentioned: The Wellness Center - Check it out and join for free or VIP there is something for everyone Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

You all are in for a treat! Our first interview with Amy English, an Emotional Eating Coach.  She talks to us about how this habit started when she was a young girl and how she was able to change this habit of overeating and emotional eating. “I didn't have to lock up the girl scout cookies in the basement anymore.”  Mentioned:  Check out the Wellness Center   Connect with Amy English: Schedule a complimentary consult to learn more about the Fat2Fierce life coaching program: https://www.amyenglishcc.com/scheduler Website • Facebook • Facebook Group • Instagram    Connect with Surviving The Waiting Room: Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

Today, we're going to talk about planners. This is one of those things that early on. When things get really complicated on our house. I leaned on different ways to keep track of things and keeping things straight in my head because I found that when things restraint in my head. Then I would know where to go look for the answers.  Plus I wouldn't have to use my brain as a filing system! Which would never work out! Discussed: Parentcaregiversummit.com Plum Paper Survivingthewaitingroom.co

The Parent + Caregiver Summit: Children with Disabilities is running from September 20-22. Hear how the speakers were chosen and all the topics/areas of our lives that will be covered. I'm basically giving away the details with out giving away all the surprises!   The summit is free and so is the community created specifically for it!  Learn more and Register at parentcaregiversummit.com

A free 3-Day event to give Parents + Caregivers of children with disabilities a plan to ease daily stress and exhaustion with simple systems. Running from September 20-22, 2021  I'm answering the questions that you have. I've found speakers to answer the questions or to give you help and guidance in the areas that you're asking for. I am so excited about what is coming up. Our first summit was specifically for moms, but I knew something was missing. It didn't encompass the whole scope of who cares for kids with special needs; chronic conditions; with disabilities. And so I wanted to really make a point and expand it. And I wanted to make it something special. So I decided to create the Parent + Caregiver Summit: Children with Disabilities Edition. If you're interested to learn more go to parentcaregiversummit.com Sept 20-22, 2021 Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

People, moms especially want to be more intentional. Our lives are fast-paced except when we're fried which is when we wish we had taken the time to do certain things.  It is really important for moms to connect with who they are connecting with. It doesn't take much and is always welcome. It is also as important to release those people, groups, etc. who are sucking the spark out of you.  Additional Resources Mentioned:  • System for community groups!: https://focuseddirection.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1036765/?action=signup • Build Your Family Health Hub:  https://survivingthewaitingroom.co/build-your-family-health-hub   Episode Transcript Download available in show notes BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Click on a link to your right and subscribe Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

For so long I was an island. I tried not to tell my family too much of what was going on with my daughters unless it was major or life-threatening. My close friends, and by close I mean 3 tops knew a bit more but were lost when it came to helping the unknown When I thought of groups my only reference was mommy groups or Al-anon, those were never for me. This is why my world opened up to Facebook groups. I joined a lot! This episode is about why it's a good thing to try out different kinds Additional Resources Mentioned:  • System for community groups!: https://focuseddirection.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1036765/?action=signup • Build Your Family Health Hub:  https://survivingthewaitingroom.co/build-your-family-health-hub The transcript is in the show notes  BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Follow or Subscribe!  Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

Let this episode be a PSA - get reacquainted with your family's medical needs and what to have in place for a relaxing vacation. Over the year of COVID, we became lax in keeping up with the organization needed to keep track of the moving parts of a special needs family I thought we were prepared but on our vacation, in over a year my eyes were opened to things that had slipped through the cracks. There was hiccup after hiccup. Additional Resources Mentioned:  :: Build Your Own Family Health Hub Episode Transcript Download BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Click on a link to your right and subscribe Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

We all want to belong, we don't want the embarrassment of being called out for not belonging. This is the place I'm coming to you today. As a parent, I've known how my children need more than the average child and yet the term special needs child, as I knew it, did not fit the narrative at the time.  This episode is about how I came to understand the term special needs and am learning to embrace the fact that I'm the mom of 2 girls who do fall under the umbrella.    Additional Resources Mentioned:  Very Well Family: What are  Special Needs?  Oxford dictionary definition   Episode Transcript Download BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Subscribe! Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

Sometimes you just need to talk with a friend. Today that's me and I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you know you can trust me as well. Additional Resources Mentioned: :: Myers-Briggs :: Enneagram :: Reiki :: Energy Leadership Episode Transcript Available at Surviving the Waiting Room BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Click on a link to your right and subscribe Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

Survived in the waiting room takes on a whole new meeting sometimes. Whether we are literally or figuratively in the waiting room. There comes a point where we might feel disconnected.  In today's episode, we are going to talk about feeling disconnected. To actually getting connected and feeling lighter. It's a description that many clients tell me that they have. And I always smile when I say it. Because what a great feeling to go from this heaviness to this. Feeling of lightness.  Episode Transcript Available at Surviving the Waiting Room BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Click on a link to your right and subscribe Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

Does anyone else visualize walking into an old massive library when it comes to the amount of knowledge needed to help our kids? We can't do it all on our own so what do we do. That's what we'll dive into. :: Family Health Hub: A Medical System Made for a Family coupon code: Podcast :: Private Coaching Episode Transcript Available at Surviving the Waiting Room BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Light and Subscribe! Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

Most of us didn't have a life experience with caring for children with needs that aren't in the ordinary scope of things. But let's face it. Even if it wasn't the normal scope, we would still struggle to see our children and pain and discomfort. And that's just part of being a parent. We take care of things because we have life lessons to help us along the way. Just remember, you don't have to do it alone.  :: Family Health Hub: A Medical System Made for a Family coupon code: Podcast :: Private Coaching   Episode Transcript Available at Surviving the Waiting Room BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Like and subscribe!  Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

We're talking about the struggles of teaching your medical child to be Independent when they've been dependent. But let's face it, you and I both know it is a lot of things and we are fearful of dropping any balls because that might of been the THING to change everything. So let's walk through what we can do Additional Resources Mentioned: :: Family Health Hub: A Medical System Made for a Family coupon code: Podcast :: Private Coaching Episode Transcript Download BEFORE YOU GO, CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR?! Click on a link and subscribe Join the Surviving the Waiting Room Group  Connect with me on Facebook + Instagram + The Mighty + Pinterest

Juggling all the pieces and areas of your family's medical needs leaves me to realize we all have our own methods to our madness. But what happens when others need to know what is in our heads OR our brains get overloaded?  Reducing unnecessary overload and creating brain space is part of Surviving the Waiting Room!  Hopefully, after today's episode, you'll walk away with some new ideas to test out! Family Health Hub: A Medical System Made for a Family  Coupon Code: Podcast Facebook Instagram SurvivingTheWaitingRoom.co

When we have kids with medical conditions/needs there is no such thing as a balanced life.  Frankly, even if we had average families this is a pipe dream! This is a short and sweet episode to help you Survive the Waiting Room of life with a twist on how to get that feeling of a balanced life. Finding our balance is like riding a bike. We wobble. We lean to one side or another. We go over the bumps, but we all stay balanced. But what we are looking for is the feeling! Facebook Instagram SurvivingTheWaitingRoom.co  

We all go through periods where loneliness takes over. This is the part of surviving the waiting room that has an emotional toll on us. There is no easy answers but there are some things that can help us along the way. Today we will talk about new perspectives that have worked for me and my clients. Hopefully, they will be able to help you too! Feel free to reach out to me on: Facebook Instagram SurvivingTheWaitingRoom.co  

 I'm hearing moms caring for kids with extra-ordinary needs telling me they want to live more intentionally. Their lives are hectic and chaotic - time seems to be slipping away and they have no idea where all the time has gone. When I ask people what they think of when they hear the word intentional they immediately go to accomplishments, tasks, and goals. To them living intentionally is making sure all the things they wanted to fit in, made it. I will have another podcast all about that! but for today let's stick with the IDEA of the intention. Go with me on this. Listen in and tell me if I've changed how you think of things. Facebook Instagram SurvivingTheWaitingRoom.co

Seasons a word that describes our moment in time wrapping the struggles, weight, schedules, and daily lives all up in a neat bow. When there is nothing neat about it.  In this episode, we'll talk about the connection I've seen between certain seasons and how we feel about our personal freedom. As well as the interesting correlations I've seen over the years that make a huge difference in my client's lives. I'd love to connect: Facebook Instagram SurvivingTheWaitingRoom.co

It's not glamorous, mysterious, or even fun. But it's oh, so important. Is a difference between feeling lost in grasping for lifelines or making decisions because they feel right from a place of strength and confidence. It doesn't mean that everything will turn out as you plan. And it doesn't mean that you'll feel more comfortable with the outcome because it was your choice.  So, what do I mean? I mean when you make a choice based on other people's opinions without exploring if it's right for you. Then you give your power away. It's like when we were kids. And you did what your parents said, even if you didn't feel right to you

Hearing from the speakers over the last week, reminded me starting small is starting. Hearing from attendees also reminded me of the season that I was once in. The season of getting up each day and committing my life to their care, in the beginning, was just what I did. Right. It's just, just what you do.  I did it, but over time it wore on me. It drained me. I had lost my spark for my life.  So what do we do? Tune in and let's talk!

So your child with health issues has made it through high school. Just about finishing it. It was most likely a struggle. You were an advocate, you were a cheerleader and a medical manager, all for your child. You also saw the potential of their dreams and fought with them to get there.  So now what? In this episode, we'll be talking about the four people/ departments that are important for an easy transition to going to college. Make sure you listen to the end for a special surprise! Follow me at:  Facebook Instagram FocusedDirection.com

We have come to the point of the year that either we've moved on from our shiny new year idea. Or we're putting things in place to make them happen. But sometimes if we're being honest, we need a little support to remind us of what's possible. I know last year, that is something that I did. Our secret thoughts keep us from moving forward and yet we often don't see them as big enough to get help with. Connect with me at: Facebook Instagram Mom, You Got This! Summit FocusedDirection.com And if you're interested in the course doors are open now until February 14! So Give yourself some lovin' and sign up!  

In my search to see if there were other moms of kids with medical needs drowning and needing help, I discovered we needed help in a lot of areas.  Creating the idea of a summit just for moms of kids with medical conditions. It's called the Mom, You Got This! Summit and is featuring 16 experts all there to help us in one place! Listen in and see if you recognize any of them!

I am really looking forward to sharing with you. What I use in my toolbox. And I have to tell you some of the stuff I have never shared publicly before. But I feel that it's really important to do it with you today. For a few reasons. One, because it works, and two, because it's just nice! I think it's important for people to know where other people are coming from, and the way their brains work. So let's get into it Some places you can find me: Facebook Instagram Mom, You Got This! Summit FocusedDirection.com

I'm excited to bring to you the episode that gives you a little bit more insight into who I am and a little bit more about why I do what I do. So when I was raising my daughters, they had so many different medical issues. We were definitely known as that family, that if it was something strange and something uncommon, it was definitely going to happen to us. I'm sure you can relate to that in some way. Facebook : Instagram Check out the Mom, You got This! Summit

Hey there, I'm Moira Cleary and I'm excited to bring to the Surviving, the Waiting Room Podcast. My goal is to focus on you and your needs as you navigate life while raising a child with challenging needs. If you're listening after the official launch, then thanks for tuning in, and be sure to check out the rest of the episodes. If you're hearing this before the official launch, be sure to subscribe so that, you're the first to know when the episodes begin to drop, I'm pretty excited about it. So I hope you do. You might be a single stay at home homeschooling or a working mom. Whatever the case is, I'm here to remind you that you matter and deserve more out of life. In case, you don't know me. I'm a practical realist, Professionally Certified Coach, mindfulness practitioner, and the mom of two beautiful, smart, funny teenagers who have over 14 chronic often debilitating invisible conditions. And if you're curious, I'm an INFP and an Enneagram 9 This show is for moms raising kids with chronic illnesses and needs who find themselves holding off from doing things, even question themselves. And maybe if you're like me, you felt like all of a sudden your whole life has become one big waiting room. I want you to remember that you matter as much as your children do and that we can get through this together. For the last three years, I've thought about launching this podcast. There are so many amazing podcasts of strength and encouragement, triumph out there. All within the special needs community. All created to remind us that we're not alone. And inspire us to hold on. But I needed help understanding what to do. How I could make changes in my own life to get there. What did I need to change to get to that point? So when I got the help and I became healthy, it dawned on me. That as a coach and a mindfulness practitioner, I was actually in a unique position to help other moms find their strengths so that they could shut for themselves and their families the way they want to. And not just with the leftovers. In this show, we'll be covering areas like mindset shifts, practical self-care boundaries. Organizing and a whole lot more. I'll do my best to keep the information short and to the point, which means mainly solo episodes. And perhaps some short interviews scattered throughout the year. I fully believe that we all need help remembering that we're women first and mom's second. The stronger we become as women, the stronger we become as moms. Through this podcast. My hope is that you'll begin to move out of the waiting room of life. And begin to feel like yourself again. Our first episode will come out just after the Mom. You Got This Summit in February, so be sure to hit subscribe today so that you don't miss the launch. You can also visit focuseddirection.com, or connect with me. I Focused Direction on Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date on the podcast. Thanks for joining me at Surviving the Waiting Room. If you enjoyed this conversation, hit the subscriber. And so you're sure to hear more tips, tricks + tools. And don't forget to stop waiting for life to give you space and go get it.