The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence,
Victoria Johnson | Neurodivergent Parenting Coach
32 episodes
1 week ago
The Sensory Savvy Momma is the go-to podcast for overwhelmed, intuitive moms raising neurodivergent kids. If you’re navigating daily meltdowns, sensory chaos, and emotional exhaustion—and traditional parenting advice just doesn’t cut it—this space is for you.
Hosted by Victoria, occupational therapist, nervous system translator, and founder of The Edison Collective, this podcast brings you real talk, practical tools, and regulation-first strategies that actually work. No sticker charts. No shame. Just science-backed, soul-rooted support.
Each week, you’ll get short, actionable episodes designed to help you:
Decode your child’s behavior through the lens of the nervous system
Regulate without yelling, bribing, or burning out
Create calm routines and deeper connection
Reclaim your identity as a mother and a whole human
You’re not failing. You’re just missing the translation. Let’s change that—together.
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The Sensory Savvy Momma is the go-to podcast for overwhelmed, intuitive moms raising neurodivergent kids. If you’re navigating daily meltdowns, sensory chaos, and emotional exhaustion—and traditional parenting advice just doesn’t cut it—this space is for you.
Hosted by Victoria, occupational therapist, nervous system translator, and founder of The Edison Collective, this podcast brings you real talk, practical tools, and regulation-first strategies that actually work. No sticker charts. No shame. Just science-backed, soul-rooted support.
Each week, you’ll get short, actionable episodes designed to help you:
Decode your child’s behavior through the lens of the nervous system
Regulate without yelling, bribing, or burning out
Create calm routines and deeper connection
Reclaim your identity as a mother and a whole human
You’re not failing. You’re just missing the translation. Let’s change that—together.
Ep 16 // Cracking the Sensory Code: How Paddleboards, OT, and Intuition Helped One Mom Understand Her Autistic Child’s Sensory World with Jess Caraway
The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence,
29 minutes 28 seconds
4 months ago
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 Caraway—autism advocate, outdoor-loving mama, and founder of the If You Know One project—we sit down to unpack the powerful shift that happens when parents start seeing behavior through a sensory lens.
Jess shares the story of her daughter Aliza, a vibrant and deeply intuitive autistic child and Gestalt language processor. From paddleboarding breakthroughs to climbing door frames for proprioceptive input, Jess reflects on how their family has learned to observe with compassion, accommodate needs, and redefine “good parenting.”
Whether you're new to the sensory world or craving deeper connection with your child, this episode offers practical insights, paradigm-shifting stories, and a powerful reminder: our children aren’t broken—they’re brilliant. We just need the right lens.
💡Don’t miss the micro-shift offer mid-episode—it could change the way you see every meltdown or quirky behavior.
This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation—come back next week for more!
Resources and Links
🌟 The Clarity Lab – Your sensory lens starter kit (Only $9!)
📣 Jess Caraway on Instagram: @jess_ifyouknowone
🎧 Related Episodes:
[Ep. 3 // One Small Shift Can Change Everything]
[Ep. 5 // What if Meltdowns are Messages]
Part 4: Connecting with You and Next Steps
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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 is the go-to podcast for overwhelmed, intuitive moms raising neurodivergent kids. If you’re navigating daily meltdowns, sensory chaos, and emotional exhaustion—and traditional parenting advice just doesn’t cut it—this space is for you.
Hosted by Victoria, occupational therapist, nervous system translator, and founder of The Edison Collective, this podcast brings you real talk, practical tools, and regulation-first strategies that actually work. No sticker charts. No shame. Just science-backed, soul-rooted support.
Each week, you’ll get short, actionable episodes designed to help you:
Decode your child’s behavior through the lens of the nervous system
Regulate without yelling, bribing, or burning out
Create calm routines and deeper connection
Reclaim your identity as a mother and a whole human
You’re not failing. You’re just missing the translation. Let’s change that—together.
