Diverse Wellbeing

Diverse Wellbeing

by Ann Loh Wrenne

Self-Improvement Parenting

Season 1

[Practice] The Traffic Light System: A Simple Check-In

Welcome to another episode of Diverse Wellbeing - a podcast where parents of children with needs find support, connection and real conversations on embracing self-care. I'm your host Ann Loh Wrenne. Today, we’re talking about a practical visual tool - the Traffic Light System for emotional check-ins. Many parents focus on visual supports for their child but forget how helpful they can be for their own wellbeing. This tool can help parents communicate their needs both to themselves and those around them. The Traffic Lights System is a simple, structured way to check in with yourself and take small, meaningful actions that bring you back to balance. Download this free resource here > https://www.diversewellbeing.ie/resources/visual-traffic-light-system If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with a friend or loved one. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Wellbeing] Who Regulates Who?

Welcome to Diverse Wellbeing - a podcast where parents of children with needs find support, connection and real conversations on embracing self-care. I’m your host Ann Loh Wrenne, a special needs assistant, psychotherapist and grandmother to 3 girls with additional needs. In today’s episode we’re introducing the topic of regulation—what it is, why it matters for parents, and how you can support both yourself and your children. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with a friend or loved one. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Mind Matters] Spirit, Mind, Heart, Body

Welcome back to Diverse Wellbeing - a podcast where parents of children with needs find support, connection and real conversations on embracing self-care. This is your host Ann Loh Wrenne. I work as a special needs assistant and psychotherapist in Tipperary and I also have 3 grandchildren with additional needs. Today, we’re talking about something that impacts every parent—stress—and how understanding the connection between spirit, mind, heart, and body can help bring a little more balance into your life. Download my free Self-Care To-Do List resource > https://www.diversewellbeing.ie/resources/self-care-to-do-list If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with a friend or loved one. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Wellbeing] Sensory Reflections

This is Ann and welcome to another episode of Diverse Wellbeing - a podcast where parents of children with needs find support, connection and real conversations on embracing self-care. Today’s podcast is a reflection on the sensory experiences, the journey of parenting children with additional needs, and the path to inner calm and purpose. Download my free Self-Care To-Do List resource > https://www.diversewellbeing.ie/resources/self-care-to-do-list If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with a friend or loved one. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Practice] Self-Care To-Do List

Today we're focusing on a simple but powerful tool to support your wellbeing: it’s called the Self-Care To-Do List. The idea here is that small actions make a big difference. What is a Self-Care To-Do List? A Self-Care To-Do List is your personal checklist of activities that nurture your physical, emotional, and mental health. Download this free resource > https://www.diversewellbeing.ie/resources/self-care-to-do-list If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with a friend or loved one. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Wellbeing] Quietening The Mind + Guided Meditation

Today’s episode is all about quietening the mind with a new guided meditation at the end. As parents, our minds are often filled with an endless stream of thoughts—planning, worrying and anticipating what’s next. ‘Quietening the mind’ doesn’t mean stopping thoughts completely. It’s about creating space between them, allowing us to respond rather than react, and to be fully present. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with a friend or loved one. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Mind Matters] A Good Enough Parent

Today I’m going to explore a concept called reframing to help you move from perfect parenting to a more realistic and balanced mindset - “A good enough parent”. It reminds us that perfection isn’t the goal—presence, love, and doing our best within our limits is what truly makes the difference. By embracing this mindset, we not only support our children, but we also allow ourselves the grace and strength to keep going. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. Please share this episode with someone who needs it. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Parent Story] Embracing Wellness With Fiona

This week I’m sharing my conversation with Fiona who opens up about her journey so far with her daughter Ella. Ella was diagnosed with Autism during Covid while Fiona and her family were going through bereavement. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. Please share this episode with someone who needs it. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Mind Matters] Detaching With Love

In today’s podcast I’m going to introduce the idea of detaching with love and why it’s important. I’m going to give you some simple steps that you can take action on straight away and begin establishing healthy boundaries that will free up some time for you to reset. You can join our mailing list by visiting our website at diversewellbeing.ie to receive updates on new episodes. Finally, please share this episode with someone who needs it. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

[Wellbeing] Finding Inner Strength + Guided Meditation

In this podcast, we’re going to be exploring inner strength, talking about what it means and why it’s important for parents wellbeing. We’ll finish with a guided meditation for relaxation and calm. Please share this episode with someone who needs it. Visit our website at diversewellbeing.ie where you can join our mailing list so you don’t miss out on new episodes. This is Diverse Wellbeing - empowering parents & embracing wellness.

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