Gentle, real-life self-care for autism and neurodivergent parents

fellow neurospicy autism parent, Master life coach, and your partner in building resilience…one doable step at a time.

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1:1 Coaching

Feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like your needs are always last? Let’s create a sustainable self-care plan that actually works for your life.

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Gentle encouragement, honest stories, and flexible tools for your journey. Free and paid options are available.

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Your Self-Care Reset

Create a doable plan to take care of yourself…on your terms. A gentle, guided starting point when everything feels like too much.

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You don't have to figure it out alone, whether you're curious, cautious, or completely burned out. Start small.

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Free tools for grounding, recharging, and navigating hard days.

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Read the Blog

Self-care, resilience, and gentle mindset shifts, all written for your real life.

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You deserve support that makes space for your whole self. Tune in or connect when you're ready.

You're Not Alone in This!

The NeurOrdinary Podcast

Honest conversations about parenting, self-care, and embracing your own needs.

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Hey, I’m Karen…

Hey, I’m Karen…

I’m a certified master life coach, neurospicy mom of two autistic kids, and someone who understands how heavy life can feel when your needs get buried under everything else.

Out Of Your Ordinary is my way of helping parents like us create space for rest, resilience, and real-life self-care…without guilt or pressure.

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