Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting - Welcome to She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3

Episode Overview

Some days feel impossible before breakfast. Your child melts down over what looks like nothing. You lose your temper even when you promised yourself you wouldn't. Everyone else seems to find this easier.

You're not imagining it. And you're not failing.

In this opening episode, Professor Narelle Lemon welcomes you to She Snippets Series 3—fifteen short episodes designed for parents navigating the hard bits when brains work differently. Whether it's your child's diagnosis, your own undiagnosed brain, or just a feeling that things are harder than they 'should' be, this series offers understanding without judgment and practical wisdom without pressure.

This Episode

We explore:

•       Why this series exists—and who it's really for

•       The five clusters: energy, busy brains, honest conversations, riding the storm, and breaking free

•       How to use these episodes—on the school run, while folding washing, or as conversation starters

•       The difference between what this series won't do (add to your guilt) and what it will (give you words for things you've felt but couldn't explain)

•       A reminder that asking for help is courage, not weakness

About Your Hosts

Professor Narelle Lemon is a researcher, educator, and passionate advocate for women's wellbeing based at Edith Cowan University in Perth. Creator of She Speaks and the Citizen Wellbeing Scientist project, Narelle has dedicated over 25 years to one powerful belief: self-care is not selfish—it's essential.

Delyse Clayden is an experienced educator, disability advocate, and mother of three. Specialising in Anxiety, Autism, and working with siblings, Delyse brings both personal and professional experience to her advocacy work. Her unique perspective as both an educator and a parent living alongside additional needs allows her to connect authentically with families.

Resources Mentioned

•       Delyse Clayden Advocacy: www.volume-disabilityadvocacy.au

•       She Speaks Wellbeing: www.shespeakswellbeing.com

•       Explore & Create Co: www.exploreandcreateco.com

Connect With Us

•       Follow She Speaks on Instagram: @shespeakswellbeingstrategies

•       Visit our website: www.shespeakswellbeing.com

A Note on Wellbeing

She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences and practical strategies, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program.

She Speaks Podcast was recorded on the lands of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people. We respectfully acknowledge our elders past, present, and emerging.