In this interview, Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon speaks with Mary Bostwick, a wellness entrepreneur and special needs parent to a 13-year old daughter. She shares about the importance of a solution mindset, self-care, and building community support for parents of special needs children.

Mary shares her personal journey, including the challenges she faces as a single parent and the significance of open communication with her daughter.

They also explore the concept of neurodiversity and the role of breath work in managing stress. Mary emphasizes the need for a supportive environment and the creation of her wellness center, Rebel Flow Wellness, as a safe space for families.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Mary Bostwick's Journey

03:25Embracing a Solution Mindset

10:03The Importance of Self-Care

20:06Navigating Single Parenthood with Special Needs

27:33Building Community and Support Networks

35:27Understanding Neurodiversity and Emotional Responses

42:15The Vision for Rebel Flow Wellness

Keywords: special needs, parenting, wellness, solution mindset, self-care, community support, neurodiversity, breath work, mental health, Rebel Flow Wellness

About our guest

Mary Bostwick is the CEO and founder of Rebel Flow Wellness, and has a background in education. In addition, she is a single parent to a 13 yer-old daughter with special needs. All of her parenting, educational, and business experience combine to make her a heart-centred and effective supporter to the special needs community and others facing challenges.

Rebel Flow Wellness is located in New Jersey, and offers in-person office sessions, home sessions as well as online sessions focused on personal as well as family support, and coaching sessions.

Special request: Mary would love to receive your messages with suggestions and insights about the services you'd like to see at her wellness centre. Connect with Mary here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelflowwellness_cheerbreath

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryDBostwick/

About the podcast host

Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon is a special needs parent and coach to parents, a podcaster, author, and strategy lecturer. She runs the Special Needs Parent Podcast because she aims to make special needs parents feel valued, connected, and supported.

Get her Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/lightingthepath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find Marcia on Facebook at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @specialneedsparentjourney

Join the FREE Lighting the Path Community for Special Needs Parents at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/jG6JEHafR3TWTyqG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠