Caregivers self-care guide with Eleonora Magri, founder of Inclusi

Dr. Olivia Kessel explores the essential yet often overlooked topic of caregiver self-care with behavior analyst Eleanor Magri, revealing how nurturing ourselves is not selfish but necessary for effectively supporting our neurodivergent children.

• Neurodiversity family specialist Eleanor Magri introduces the concept of holistic support that includes caring for the caregiver
• Parents often feel guilty prioritizing their needs, viewing self-care as selfish rather than necessary
• Simple sensory self-care strategies like spending time in a darkened room or using calming sounds can regulate the nervous system
• Building sustainable self-care habits by "stacking" them with existing routines (like adding a breathing exercise before brushing teeth)
• A case study demonstrating how parental self-regulation led to improved communication and fewer crises with a neurodivergent adult daughter
• The importance of creating awareness about burnout symptoms and recognizing when intervention is needed
• Understanding that between two hard paths, consistent self-care offers better long-term outcomes
• A free "Caregiver Balance Sheet" resource to help visualize time invested in children versus oneself

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Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast. 

As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks.

Each week on this podcast, I will be bringing the experts to your ears to empower you on your parenting crusade. 

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