This episode: Trusting Her Gut: How Kristan Weisdack Turned Motherhood, Neurodivergence, and Adversity into Empowered Action.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Purpose of the Meeting (0:12)

  • Host Drew Deraney expresses gratitude for the opportunity to meet on a Sunday morning, appreciating Guest Kristan Weisdack's busy schedule.
  • Drew thanks Sajad Hussein for introducing Kristan, hinting at the importance of their meeting.
  • He discusses the concept of life being non-linear, introducing the idea of different types of women: Woman number one, Woman number two, and Woman number three.
  • Drew describes Woman number three as someone who sees adversity as an opportunity for growth and takes massive action to become stronger.

Kristen's Journey to Self-Awareness (3:53)

  • Drew invites Kristan to share her defining moments that transformed her thinking and behavior.
  • Kristan shares that her defining moment came at age 40, during COVID, when she realized she had the tools and resources to take control of her life.
  • She recounts a coworker's observation that her interactions with people were different, leading her to explore her neurodivergent traits.
  • Kristan emphasizes the importance of trusting her gut instincts and learning to listen to her inner voice.

Empowerment Through Motherhood (6:25)

  • Kristan recounts the transformative experience of her son's premature birth and his time in the NICU.
  • She describes how she took charge of her son's care, advocating for his feeding protocol and working with occupational therapists.
  • Kristan explains the impact of her son's condition on her self-trust and the importance of breaking down barriers to trust her instincts.
  • Drew highlights the empowering nature of Kristan's actions and the positive outcomes for her son.

Understanding Occupational Therapy (11:54)

  • Kristan explains the different aspects of occupational therapy, including feeding therapies, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory integration.
  • She describes her work with primitive reflex integration, which helps children work through trauma on a physical level.
  • Kristan emphasizes the importance of addressing the root cause of issues rather than just treating symptoms.
  • Drew expresses appreciation for occupational therapists and their role in helping people relearn and adapt after traumatic experiences.

Kristan’s Son's Progress (16:14)

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