Parent From Where You Are

Parent From Where You Are

Babies and toddlers need constant care, but that care can be physically demanding in a body with EDS, POTS, and MCAS. In this episode, we cover safer lifting, feeding, sleep protection, and small home changes that reduce strain. It is about caring for young children while also respecting the body’s limits. If this episode helped you, you can buy the complete book on Amazon. Search for Parenting with the Trifecta by Brinkley Rhianna Paul.

Build Before the Baby Comes

Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period can place extra pressure on a body already dealing with chronic illness. In this episode, we talk about planning ahead, making practical preparations, and building support before the baby arrives. It is a realistic look at how to prepare with care and foresight. If this episode helped you, you can buy the complete book on Amazon. Search for Parenting with the Trifecta by Brinkley Rhianna Paul.

Pace Your Parenting Day

Not every part of the day asks the same thing from the body. In this episode, we talk about how to shape mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends around symptom patterns. The goal is to create a parenting rhythm that feels more workable and less punishing. If this episode helped you, you can buy the complete book on Amazon. Search for Parenting with the Trifecta by Brinkley Rhianna Paul.

Guard Your Energy First

Energy is one of the most limited resources for parents with EDS, POTS, and MCAS. In this episode, we look at pacing, protecting good days, avoiding crashes, and learning how to use energy with more care. This is a practical discussion about staying functional without pushing too far. If this episode helped you, you can buy the complete book on Amazon. Search for Parenting with the Trifecta by Brinkley Rhianna Paul.

Redefine What Good Means

Many parents living with chronic illness carry guilt because they cannot meet the standard they once imagined. In this episode, we talk about letting go of perfection, accepting limits without shame, and building a family life around love, steadiness, and what children truly need most. If this episode helped you, you can buy the complete book on Amazon. Search for Parenting with the Trifecta by Brinkley Rhianna Paul.