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Enter the Green Zone Podcast

Enter the Green Zone Podcast

Written by: Vicky Westra
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Join Vicky and Pier Westra as they embark on a transformative journey from the "Red Zone" of stress and anxiety to the uplifting "Green Zone," where life is filled with positivity, hope, and immeasurable joy. As parents of a daughter on the Autism Spectrum, Vicky and Pier have navigated unique challenges and have emerged with valuable insights that they are eager to share. In this heartfelt and inspiring podcast, they offer practical tools and techniques for embracing a more fulfilling life, while welcoming esteemed guests who bring their own wisdom and resources for living in the Green Zone. Tune in to discover a community of support, resilience, and optimism, as we explore how to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth and happiness. www.neuro-shifts.org Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
Episodes
  • Haley Moss- An Inspirational Story of Success!
    Mar 13 2023

    Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges. She is a consultant to top corporations and nonprofits that seek her guidance in creating a diverse workplace and a sought-after commentator on disability rights issues.


    The first openly autistic lawyer in Florida, Haley's books include "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals'' (ABA Book Publishing; June 2021) and "The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook" (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; November 2021). Her articles have appeared in outlets including the Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and Fast Company.

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    56 mins
  • Alicia Trautwein- Insider Secrets to Creating a Self-Care Routine that actually works!
    Mar 2 2023

    Alicia Trautwein is a St. Louis-based motivational speaker, founder of The Mom Kind, autism advocate, and autistic mother of three autistic children. Trautwein speaks on topics close to her heart like LGBTQIA+ rights, antibullying, autism acceptance, and mental health advocacy.
    Here at Neuroshifts we are huge advocates of self-care. We love to bring on special guests who have first hand experiences in the journey through Neurodiversity and who love to promote the importance of self-care.
    Join this special episode of GZT where Alicia will be giving you all the insider secrets to creating a self-care routine that actually works.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Gopika Kapoor- The importance of a mother's self-care.
    Feb 2 2023

    Gopika is the Author of Beyond the Blue: Love, Life, and Autism. In this special session, we will be discussing her book and the importance of a mother's self-care.

    Beyond the Blue is a book that will inspire you to be a better person. Within its pages, Gopika Kapoor describes her unique, yet universally shared experiences as the parent of a child with autism. Through the intimate stories of life with her son Vir, she immerses readers in shining moments and dark episodes, brimming with refreshing honesty, sparkling humor, and undaunted courage.

    Beyond the Blue is an indispensable guide for parents of children with autism, whether they are starting out on this journey or have been traveling this path for several years. It provides a road map for parents to negotiate the pitfalls and through the narration of her own experiences, a point of reference for what they might be going through. Above all, Beyond the Blue demonstrates the power of the human spirit to accept and overcome a seemingly unsurmountable challenge with positivity and love.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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