12. Parenting with a Child with Autism & Finding Your Voice As An Entrepreneur With Kori Tomelden

Mind Your Mama

In today’s episode of the Mind Your Mama podcast, I am joined by Kori Tomelden, a remarkable mom of three who has navigated the ups and downs of raising a child with autism and ADHD, while simultaneously building her own business. Kori shares her story of resilience, learning, and growth, from the early days of her daughter’s autism diagnosis, to the challenges she faced while managing her own ADHD, and how she turned those struggles into empowerment for herself and others.

Kori journey is one of self-discovery, empathy, and determination, and her insights into parenting, emotional regulation, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship will resonate with any mama trying to find her way. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges of motherhood, raising a neurodiverse child, or building your own business, this episode is for you!

• How Kori navigated the unique challenges of raising a non-speaking autistic daughter
• The journey of self-diagnosing and receiving an ADHD diagnosis and how it shifted her perspective on parenting
• Tips for balancing executive dysfunction and emotional regulation while parenting children with special needs
• Insights into creating a guilt-free, supportive environment for neurodivergent children
• How Kori made the shift from blogging to coaching, and how she uses her experiences to empower other moms
• Practical advice on managing ADHD and autism in both children and adults
• The importance of breaking generational cycles and providing better emotional support for the next generation

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