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The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence,
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence,
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast offers nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids. Hosted by Victoria, an occupational therapist and founder of The Edison Collective, it provides practical tools and regulation-first approaches to help parents navigate meltdowns, sensory chaos, and emotional exhaustion. Each episode delivers actionable advice on decoding behavior through a nervous system lens, creating calm routines, and fostering deeper connection without shame or sticker charts.
Episodes
Ep 31 // How to Stop Playing Whack-a-Mole with Sensory Needs: Moving from Reactive to Responsive Neuroaffirming Parenting
Hey Momma,
Are you exhausted from trying “all the strategies” — swings, fidgets, weighted blankets — but nothing seems to stick?
Do meltdowns keep happening, even though you're doing your best to respond calmly and offer regulation tools?
Are you feeling lost trying to understand what’s really going on underneath your child’s challenging behaviors?
Ready to Collapse the Timeline on Your Child’s
Ep 30 // If You’re Handing Over Screens to Survive the Day… This Episode Is For You and Your Neurodivergent Little One
Screen Time Without Meltdowns: How to Create Calm, Smooth Transitions for Neurodivergent Kids
If screen time feels like a double-edged sword — lifesaving for your sanity but meltdown-inducing when it’s time to turn it off — you’re not alone.
In today’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, we’re talking about screens, sensory needs, and how to use technology intentionally without guilt, shame, or chaos
Ep 29 // Why Fidgets Aren’t Working (And What Actually Helps)
Ep 29 // Why Fidgets Aren’t Working (And What Actually Helps)
Do you feel like your child is constantly on the move, and no amount of sensory toys or fidgets seem to “work”?
Have you ever wondered why the tools that calm other kids don’t seem to help yours?
Are you stuck in a cycle of guessing what your sensory-seeking child actually needs to feel regulated?
In this episode, lets discuss o
Ep 28 // When Rest Feels Impossible: Parenting Through Sensory Burnout
Ep 28 // When Rest Feels Impossible: Parenting Through Sensory Burnout
This episode is a permission slip to stop pushing through and start tuning in. You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to do this alone. Please share this episode with a fellow mama who needs to hear this!
In today’s solo episode we dive into what self-care really means for moms raising neurodivergent children—especi
Ep 27 // Advocating Without Burnout with Dr. Destiny Huff: Navigating Public Schools, Self-Regulation, and Support as a Neurodivergent Parent
Hey Momma,
Are you heading into IEP meetings feeling like you have to fight just to be heard—and wondering how to do it without falling apart? You’re not alone.
In this week’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, I’m joined by Dr. Destiny Huff—mental health therapist, late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom, and special education consultant. Together, we unpack what it really looks like to advocate for your ch
Ep 26 // Compassionate Curiosity with Sam Marion: Rethinking Support, Sensory Needs, and Systemic Expectations for the Neurodiverse Family
Hey Momma,
Are meltdowns, sensory sensitivities, and daily battles leaving you exhausted? In this week’s episode of Sensory Savvy Mama, listen in to the conversation with our guest Sam Marion, LCSW—a neurodivergent therapist, parent, and advocate who specializes in supporting families raising autistic and ADHD children.
Together, we dive into:
Why parents are the true experts on their children’
Ep 25 // Honoring Natural & Multilingual Communication with Amanda & Paulina of Natural Communication
Hey Momma,
Does your child speak in movie lines, repeat certain phrases, or rely on routines in a way that leaves you unsure how to support their communication?
Are you navigating multiple languages in your home and wondering if that’s “too much” for your neurodivergent child?
Have you ever felt like your child’s sensory needs and communication struggles are speaking a language you just don’t un
Ep 24 // I Might Be the Chaos: Unmasking, Meltdowns & Mothering as a Neurodivergent Mom and Chaos Coach Isabeau Korylak
What if it’s not your child that’s dysregulated—but the system you’re trying to function inside?
In this episode, Victoria is joined by neurodivergent mother, and community voice, Isabeau, for a no-holding-back conversation about the invisible work of raising high-needs, neurodivergent kids while slowly unmasking your own identity.
Together they explore what it looks like to parent outside of urge
Ep 23 // Seeing the Child, Not the Data — Reframing the IEP Process with Humanity and Curiosity for our Neurodivergent Children with Lisa Baskin Wright
Hey Momma,
In this fiery conversation our guest is Lisa Baskin Wright, a mom, advocate, and coach who has lived the IEP struggle firsthand and now helps families navigate it with more clarity and less fear. Together they pull back the curtain on the systemic barriers parents face—and the micro-shifts that bring humanity back into the process.
From the myth of the “perfectly regulated” child to t
Ep 22 // Rewriting the Script — Moving from Shame to Self-Trust in Neurodivergent Parenting
Hey Momma,
Ever feel like you’re constantly defending your parenting decisions—at family events, IEP meetings, even in your own head?
Like you’re doing everything you can, and still wondering, why is this so hard?
You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, we unpack the invisible weight of shame many moms carry when raising a neurodivergent child, especially when behaviors
Ep 21 // Attunement over Perfection: Neurodivergent Parenting from the Perspective of the Sensory Savvy Momma
Are you constantly reacting instead of responding to your child—and feeling ashamed afterward?
Do you feel like you're losing yourself while trying to support your neurodivergent child?
Are you wondering how to balance your child’s needs with your own without falling apart?
In this episode, let’s break down what it truly means to be a sensory savvy mama. It’s not about mastering strategies—it’s
Ep 20 //Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? Decoding Your Neurodivergent Child’s Stress Responses
Are you constantly in crisis management for your child?
Do you wonder why your child goes into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—even in seemingly safe situations?
Have you noticed your own reactions feel automatic or overwhelming… and you’re not sure how to shift them?
In this episode, we go deeper into the nervous system’s protective responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how they sho
Episode 19 // Understanding the Sensory System: The First Step to Calmer Days with Your Neurodivergent Child
Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells around your child, bracing for the next meltdown?
Have you been told your child "just processes differently"—but no one explained what that actually means?
Are you craving clarity about your child’s behavior and how to respond without burnout?
In this episode we revisit the heart of The Sensory Savvy Mama—the clarity, connection, and nervous
Ep 18 // Raising Neurodivergent Kids with a Sensory Lens: A Conversation on Sensory Clarity and Co-Regulation with Erin
Ep 18 // Raising Neurodivergent Kids with a Sensory Lens: A Conversation on Sensory Clarity and Co-Regulation with Erin
What if your child’s meltdowns weren’t misbehavior… but mirrors?
Today’s guest is Erin—neurodivergent mom of three, sensory advocate, and the heart behind @spinsandstomps—for a raw, validating conversation about what it really looks like to raise neurodivergent kids through the l
Ep 17 // When Sensory Profiles Shift: Curiosity, Curveballs, and Parenting Through Change with Jess Caraway (Part 2)
Hey Momma,
Have you ever felt thrown off when your child’s sensory needs suddenly change?
Do you find yourself stuck in “behavior mode” when what your child really needs is support?
Are you trying to parent intuitively but feel like the rulebook keeps changing?
In Part 2 of our conversation with autism advocate and outdoor-loving mama Jess Caraway, we dig deeper into what happens when your
Ep 16 // Cracking the Sensory Code: How Paddleboards, OT, and Intuition Helped One Mom Understand Her Autistic Child’s Sensory World with Jess Caraway
Hey Momma,
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly playing sensory detective but can’t quite decode what your child needs?
Are you navigating conflicting advice and second-guessing your parenting when your child “acts out”?
Do you wonder how to support your neurodivergent child when their needs feel totally different from the rest of the family?
In this 2-part guest episode with Jess Car
Ep 15 // Feeling Resourced Too: Redefining Support for Neurodivergent Families with Iris
Hey Mama,
Ever feel like the strategies or schedules you try, just don’t fit your family?
Like you’re constantly adapting, adjusting, and absorbing without much support?
You’re not failing—you're responding to a system that wasn’t built for your child… or you.
In this deeply affirming episode, we explore the journey of showing up as your full, neurodivergent self in parenting, in practice, and
Ep 14 // Motherhood, Meltdowns and Mirror Moments with Bettina Lopez Lam
Hey Momma.
If you've ever looked at your child mid-meltdown and thought, "Why is this so hard?"—this episode is for you.
This week on The Sensory Savvy Mama, I sat down with the brilliant Bettina for an unscripted, soul-nourishing conversation that explores the raw, real intersections of motherhood, neurodivergence, and the healing journey so many of us don’t expect to begin after having kids.
Tog
Episode 13 // Seeing Through Joe’s Eyes — A Sensory Journey to Advocacy and Representation
Hey Mama,
Today we are talking with Mariam—a mother, advocate, and now children’s book author—about her journey raising her neurodivergent son Joe. From early signs of sensory differences to challenges with accessing affirming therapy and speech support, Miriam shares her story with honesty and hope.
You’ll hear about:
The signs that made her realize her son processes the world differently
The
Episode 12 // Inclusion Starts Now: Modeling Curiosity, Compassion, and Conversations with Kayla Coburn
Hey Momma,
In this podcast episode, we sit down with author and inclusion educator Kayla Coburn to talk about the everyday power of representation—especially in children’s books—and how it can help shape our kids' views of the world and help us as parents to start some of those more challenging conversations. Kayla shares her journey from special education para to author, and how her lived experie
Ep 11// Redefining Family Travel for Neurodivergent Needs and Making it Possible with Kim
Hey Momma,
Planning a vacation might feel overwhelming—but it can also be a powerful invitation to reconnect, recharge, and create memories that feel just right for your family.
In this episode, we explore how to approach travel with intention, ease, and flexibility—so it becomes a source of joy, not just another stressor. Whether you’re road-tripping to a nearby town or dreaming of a bigger adv
Episode 10 // The Power of Nature Play: Creating Sensory-Supportive Spaces with Jenna of N is for Nature Play
Hey Momma,
Do you feel stuck trying to support your child in an environment that seems to work against their needs?
Is your child overwhelmed by sensory input at school or in public spaces, and you’re not sure what to do?
Are you longing for more peace and connection but feel like your home or outdoor space just isn’t helping?
In this heartwarming and practical conversation, we are joined by Jen
Ep 09 // Regulation Starts with Us with Dr. Amber Thornton
Episode 09 // Regulation Starts With Us with Dr. Amber Thornton
Hey Momma,
Do you ever notice yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you—and wonder what it would feel like to be more grounded in those moments?
Have you been carrying so much responsibility that you forget to check in on your own needs?
Are you starting to sense that your growth and healing are just as important as you
Ep 08 //My Own Sensory Needs as a Momma- and Why They Matter
Hey Mama,
Ever feel like your own needs are invisible—quietly simmering beneath everyone else's urgency?
Like your child’s sensory world is so loud, so intense… and your system is running out of space to hold it all?
You’re not alone—so many moms come to me feeling lost in isolation, but the truth is, many of us are navigating this too. It’s time we expose what’s really going on beneath the sur
07 // Trusting Yourself in the Unknown with Christie Brown of Stims and Smiles
Hey Momma,
Have you ever felt like something’s off… but no one else seems to see it?
When your gut tells you something about your child’s development or behavior, but doctors say “wait and see,” it can leave you spiraling in self-doubt, confusion, and exhaustion. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Christie Brown—a mom of two, creator of Stims and Smiles, and powerful advocate for her neurodi
06 // You Don't Need Permission
Hey Momma,
Ever walked into a pediatrician’s office, an IEP meeting, or even just a park conversation… and second-guessed everything you were about to say?
Felt that sinking “they’re not going to believe me” feeling? Or caught yourself wondering, “Am I allowed to ask for this?”
This episode is your reminder: you don’t need permission. You need language.
What We’re Chatting About Today:
In this hea
05 // What if Meltdowns are Messages?
Hey Momma,
Have you ever thought:
Why is this happening? What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I figure this out?
Or maybe the question that’s hardest to say out loud:
Is there something wrong with my child… or with me?
You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing this wrong.
What We’re Chatting About Today:
This episode is straight from my OT playbook—and my mama heart. I’m sharing the process
04 // Grief, Guilt and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Hey Momma,
This one’s a little deeper. A little more raw. And maybe... exactly what your heart needed to hear.
If you’ve ever grieved the version of motherhood you thought you’d have, or felt guilty for not catching things sooner, you’re not broken. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to carry it all in silence.
What We’re Chatting About Today:
In this episode, we’re cracking open two emotions al
03 // One Small Shift Can Change Everything
Hey Momma,
Does it feel like helping your child means changing everything—all at once?
Maybe you're overwhelmed by all the tools, the routines, the “you shoulds.” But what if it didn’t have to be that way?
What if one tiny shift could actually help both of you feel more regulated, more grounded, and way less stressed?
What We’re Chatting About Today:
In this episode, we’re talking about the power
02// It's Not Bad Behavior, It's a Nervous System Trying to Cope
Hey Momma,
Ever catch yourself wondering, “Why are they melting down over something so tiny?”
Like... a tag in a shirt. The sound of the vacuum. The lights in Target.
You’re not alone—and no, it’s not just “bad behavior.”
This episode is for you if your child’s reactions feel bigger than the moment—and you’re craving a deeper understanding of what’s really going on.
What We’re Chatting About To
01// The Why
Hey Momma,
Ever feel like no one really gets what you're going through with your kiddo?
Like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, doing everything you can to keep the peace—and still ending the day exhausted and unsure if anything even helped?
Or maybe someone’s told you your child is just “difficult”… but deep down, your gut is saying, “There’s something more here.”
If that’s you—you’re so in
The Sensory Savvy Momma Trailer
Welcome to the Sensory Savvy Momma podcast. Here you'll find real tools and nervous system strategies for sensory moms who are done with burnout, behavior charts, and feeling like they’re failing. Hosted by Victoria, founder of The Edison Collective.
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