In this conversation, Beth shares her journey as a parent of a special needs daughter, Hannah, who is nonverbal and has various disabilities.
She discusses the challenges and dynamics of family life, the transition from being a teacher to exploring energy work, and the importance of self-care and emotional health for parents.
Beth emphasizes the significance of intuition, acceptance, and finding hope in the journey of parenting a child with special needs. She also reflects on her personal growth and the lessons learned through her experiences with Hannah.
Chapters
00:00Introduction to Special Needs Parenting and Career Evolution
02:44The Journey from Teaching to Energy Work
05:27Navigating Emotions and Intuition
08:03Understanding Energy and Vibrations
11:04The Importance of Emotional Release
13:51Connecting with Higher Self and Spirit Guides
16:27Manifesting Positive Outcomes
19:36The Role of Beliefs in Shaping Reality
22:14Writing as a Healing Process
24:54Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
34:24Releasing Emotions: The Journey Within
37:30The Importance of Self-Care and Reflection
39:52Navigating Single Parenthood: A Personal Journey
43:08Embracing Non-Traditional Roles in Parenting
46:57Finding Balance: Masculine and Feminine Energies
49:58The Power of Laughter and Emotional Release
52:57Hope and Acceptance in Special Needs Parenting
56:24Grieving Expectations: The Journey of Acceptance
01:04:32The Hats We Wear: Navigating Multiple Roles
01:07:05Supporting Growth: The Role of a ParentAbout the podcast guestBeth Iaciofano is the mom of a non-verbal daughter with learning disabilities who is 25. With a career that evolved from lab technician to science teacher following her child's diagnosis, Beth is now a certified energetic alignment and mindset coach and intuitive medium.
As a life coach, she supports individuals in transforming their lives by identifying and releasing limiting beliefs, patterns, and old programming that no longer serve them. She also helps them understand how to align the energetic vibration of their thoughts, words, and emotions to manifest their desires.
As a medium, she connects clients with their loved ones who have passed, as well as their spirit guides, delivering messages that offer guidance, comfort, and a deeper sense of connection.Connect with Beth, and find the link to her podcast, The Hats We Wear, on her website at https://www.riseuptotransform.com/
About the podcast host
Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoonis a speaker, coach, andspecial needs parent, podcaster, author, and strategy lecturer. She runs the Special Needs Parent Podcast because she aims to make special needs parents feel valued, connected, and supported.
Get her Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path, athttps://books2read.com/lightingthepath
Find Marcia (and many resources to support your special needs parenting journey) on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and on Instagram @specialneedsparentjourney
Join the Special Needs Parent Space (a free community for parents like us) athttps://www.facebook.com/share/jG6JEHafR3TWTyqG