If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it all together on the outside…while your insides are screaming—this episode is for you.
Brigitte sits down with Kimberly Guche, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, mindset coach, and mom of four, to talk about something we rarely say out loud: parenting an autistic or highly sensitive child can feel overwhelming. The pressure. The unpredictability. The constant scanning for the next meltdown. It’s a lot.
But here’s the hopeful part—your energy matters more than you think.
Kimberly introduces her Five Minute Chaos to Calm Method, a gentle yet powerful practice designed to help parents reset their nervous systems, reconnect with their inner calm, and respond to their child with confidence and clarity. No fancy tools. No hour-long routines. Just five minutes that can change the tone of your whole day.
✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The hidden signals your nervous system is constantly sending (and how your child picks up on them)
- What it means to be emotionally congruent—and why your kids feel the difference
- Grounding, breathwork, and visualization strategies for the real world
- Why calming your energy can shift your whole household
- Permission to not be perfect—and still be the parent your child needs
This conversation is a breath of fresh air for any mom who’s been stuck in survival mode and is ready for a reset.
💛 Tune in for hope, heart, and doable tools you can start using today.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Kimberly's Journey and Professional Background
05:10 Challenges and Discoveries in Parenting and Therapy
07:58 The Power of Meditation and Self-Regulation
11:24 Shifts in Support for Families and Sensory Interventions
13:48 Five Minute Chaos to Calm Method
20:36 Guided Exercise for Calm and Grounding
25:08 Finding Calm and Peace
25:34 The Power of Nature
26:30 Dealing with Overwhelm
27:28 Personal Anchors and Visualization
31:17 Handling Chaotic Situations
33:55 Supporting Moms of Autistic Children
34:54 The Importance of Self-Care
39:12 Final Thoughts and Resources
🔗 Resources & Links
Kimberley's Website:
https://entrancinginspirations.com/
Chaos to Calm 5 minute Reset Audio:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14sOHXoXJ8vYtzTFaeZ_G4s6F8_iVonzp/view
Peaceful Parenting Meditation:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y2klA61iQE-hTZBsaC4H7-PXTBmakYfo/view
Learn more and join the Chill & Chat Membership:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/chillandchat
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/book
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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