Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it!
This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.
Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!
Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
EP35: Burnout to Breakthrough: Healing for Parents of Neurodivergent Children with Ellen Smalley
🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿
May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series
I’m honored to introduce the next short interview in the Mind Space short series celebrating Global Wellness Milestones:
🎙️ Burnout to Breakthrough: Healing for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
with Ellen, Owner and Master Health & Wellness Coach at Creekside Health Coaching LLC
Meet our next guest, a passionate wellness coach and mother of three, who turned her personal burnout into a beacon of hope for others. Ellen threw herself into career and motherhood, but as stress mounted and health declined, she hit a turning point. With all three of her children later diagnosed as neurodivergent, she faced layers of pressure, ultimately leading to anxiety, burnout, and weight gain.
Her healing began when she chose herself—seeking support, learning to ask for help, and prioritizing self-care. Now, Ellen empowers other parents and professionals who support neurodivergent youth to reclaim their wellness, one mindful step at a time.
💫 Wellness Wisdom:
- Healing starts with recognizing you can’t pour from an empty cup.
- Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength.
- Burnout recovery requires grace, time, and community.
- Her powerful reminder: "You are not alone—it truly takes a village to raise a family and take care of yourself."
🔥 Topic Spotlight:
Burnout Recovery & Wellness for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
Her story is a call to all caregivers to put themselves back on their priority list and take back their peace and purpose.
🎧 Tune in to EP35 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal—now streaming on:
📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@letstalkwellnesswithshal
🎧 Apple & Spotify Podcasts (search: Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal)
IG: @letstalkwellnesswithshal, creekside_health_coaching
📅 Global Wellness Days We Celebrate:
🧘♀️ May 21 – World Meditation Day
🌱 June 14 – Global Wellness Day
🧘 June 21 – International Yoga Day
💙 Last week of June – World Well-being Week
Let’s continue creating space for healing, daily nourishment, and inspired resilience—one story at a time. 🌱💫
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