The Hidden Cost of Caring for a Special Needs Child | Ep 62 Dr Stephanie

 🎙 Raising a child with autism can feel overwhelming, isolating, and full of unknowns. What happens when the support you need doesn’t exist? Dr. Stephanie B shares her journey of building a clinic for her daughter, navigating the challenges of parenting, and finding herself along the way.  

From creating a strength-based autism clinic to franchising it to help other families, to exploring self-care, feminine energy, and her new mission as a sexologist, Dr. Stephanie’s story is about resilience, balance, and discovering who you are beyond your role as a parent. This conversation is honest, inspiring, and full of insights for anyone trying to care for others while caring for themselves.

 #autismparenting  #specialneedssupport  #selfcareforparents  #feminineenergy  #parentingjourney  #personalgrowth   

Chapters: 
00:00 - Intro 
00:55 - Episode Overview: Guest & Why This Matters 
01:25 - Autism: The Problem That Sparked a Mission 
02:00 - Infertility, Loss & a Miracle Baby 
03:15 - Going Back to School - Becoming a BCBA 
06:03 - Building Autism Wonderland (the clinic & model) 
07:12 - Why the Center Matters - Parents, Practical Skills & Franchising 
10:32 - Burnout, Self-Care & the Turning Point
14:09 - Reclaiming Feminine Energy - Dance, Creativity & Sexology 
27:45 - Actionable Tip + How to Find Her Work

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