Head Holistic, Adelaide (2025)

02/11/2023

Parent or Caregiver Burnout is real. Realising and admitting to those around you that you are in burnout might feel embarassing but....
'those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind'

Reaching burnout is nothing to be ashamed of. Especially when we have so many outside pressures that are out of our control. The cost of living constantly rising, the needs of our children and family's and not allowing time for our own self care are just a few of the reasons burnout can strike.

After receiving my ADHD diagnosis I began unmasking. While unmasking my ADHD traits my Autistic traits became more prominent. This is very common when receiving an adult ADHD diagnosis. Discovering and accommodating my AuDHD (ADHD and Autism) is extremely new and exhausting.

Doing all of this while having a lot of "first's" (first school camp, first market stall and first time grieving unmasked) last month pushed me to burnout.

But recognising it, giving myself some grace, reducing demands, asking for help and putting systems in place are helping me recover.

Have you experienced Parental or Caregiver Burnout? What helps you recover?

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25/10/2023

Limited Time Offer!!

Have you wanted to get started on your oily journey but not sure about where to start?

The Five Favourites is perfect for you!!! This kit is normally only available for existing members on the Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP).

It's 5, 15ml bottles of the most used essential oils. A great way to start your low tox lifestyle.

Lavender for skin and sleep support
Peppermint for energising and cleaning
On Guard for supporting the immune system and cleaning
Tea Tree for cleaning the house and your skin
Lemon for mood management and cleaning

Join with me and you'll get a free Wild Orange and custom welcome pack!!

Plus ongoing support, access to members only Instagram and Facebook groups, ebooks and discount codes.

Only available until the 31st of October. Message me now to get started or follow the link in bio.

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15/10/2023

BOGO starts tomorrow!!

This BOGO is all about foundational wellness..... I wonder what that means.

I'm thinking (or hoping 😆) it has the Lifelong Vitality Supplements, maybe an Ice Blue and Copaiba Stick and the Greens powder?

Either way it's going to be a great time to get your hands on some amazing products with a huge discounts.

I'll be posting all the deals in my stories, in the meantime have a read of exactly what BOGO is, how to BOGO and why to BOGO.

What are you hoping for in the BOGO deals, tell me in the comments 👇

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06/10/2023

Looking back it was always glaringly that I am ADHD. My school reports read "knows the work but struggles to apply herself", "excels in practical work but doesn't submit the written work" or "can't focus on the task at hand". All classic inattentive ADHD traits

I tried to finish High School, I attempted year 12 TWICE!! Leaving a quarter of the way through my second attempt to start as an apprentice Chef. Another clue!! Cheffing or working hospitality is extremely hands on and having 3 or 4 thoughts happening simultaneously is essential. Almost text book ADHD, a mind that doesn't stop.

I can pinpoint several different times I've hit ADHD burnout to various degrees. It was always misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression or both. The doctors would tell me to eat better, get more rest, exercise more, learn to meditate and oh here take these antidepressants.

When I became a Mum it hit on a different level. Even telling doctors "this isn't postnatal depression, this is a cycle I've experienced my whole life" but they didn't hear me. In fact each time I went back saying "I'm not coping", "I'm a bad Mum" or "I'm emotionally, physically and spiritually exhausted" they just kept upping my dose.

With one child that had sensory issues and didn't sleep and another child with hyperactive tendencies we decided it was time for a complete lifestyle change.

We reduced our toxic load and went all natural. We went additive and preservative free. We relied heavily on essential oils for sleep, calming and mood management. We saw a great improvement, but still, I struggled.

Then burnout hit HARD Shingles on my facial nerve at 34 years old saw my dose of Zoloft peak at 150mgs for my tiny 50kg frame. This was when I knew there had to be another answer. This was the beginning of my whole family's journey to discover our neurotype...... spoiler alert it's not typical 😉😘🤣🤣🤣

28/09/2023

Being the last week of term and with a full moon on the horizon we are all feeling it. Before burnout hits we lower demands and increase support to get the kids out of constant redlining and the inevitable meltdowns that follow.

It follows a similar principle to the spoon theory, but as their parents and caregivers we have to protect their spoons. And facilitate ways for them to regain spoons. This is how they will learn into their adult lives, by the examples we show them.

Reducing the demands of having to socialise in Neurotypical ways, reducing the environments in which they naturally masks their Neurodivergent traits, allowing time to do the things that regulate their nervous system or things that soothe their souls.

Giving more support when it comes to self-care tasks like getting dressed, putting shoes on, brushing teeth, toileting, bathing, eating and hydrating.

We reduce executive function tasks like putting clothes away, bringing plates to the sink, making beds and packing school bags.

The kids will return to doing these tasks once their nervous systems are regulated enough to do so.

"Kids do well when they can"
Dr Ross Green.....in the mean time we increase our support

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23/09/2023

I'm pretty excited about this!!!

October the 26th I'm going to be at Seaford Central Shopping Centre!!

Come say hello and asked questions about how I use essential oils to support my Neurodiverse family's needs, or how these amazing gifts from the earth can support you and reduce your toxic load to live a holistic lifestyle.

I'll even have some extra bonus gifts for anyone that books a class or enrols on the day.

It will be the perfect time to enrol before Christmas so you can make your own gifts for teachers, family and friends. If DIY isn't your thing dōterra have a great range of products for emotional support, low tox living and proactive healthcare.

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19/09/2023

Emotional Regulation

Having ADHD means this is something I struggle with. Being undiagnosed for 38 years means that my kids have seen me having dysregulated emotions for a long time. Now I'm properly medicated I have the brain function to not only regulate my emotions but model this skill for them.

Having a heavily neurodivergent household I often have to help them through using these skills themselves.

We start by taking a few deep breaths. These few moments help us recognise what emotion we are feeling.

We verbalise that emotion and where we are feeling it (anxiety in the stomach, sad in our hearts, anger bubbling up).

If we can, we explain why we are feeling this way, although that one can be tricky.

Then we talk about the tools we can use to regulate our emotion but also our nervous system in this moment.

A few of our go-tos are deep pressure (big hugs with humans or plush toys, jumping on a trampoline, kicking or punching something appropriate).

Taking a moment to remove ourselves from the situation and using screen time regulate the nervous system.

Sensory toys like calming tubes, fidget toys or tactile objects.

A moment with my essential oils and to say some calming mantras and practise mindfulness techniques.

Now I'm definitely not perfect and still make mistakes by not using these skills. When this happens I wait until we are all regulated again, I apologise and I explain what I should have done. I even ask the kids for there suggestions to how I could've handled the situation better........ and apologies again reminding them they are not responsible for my emotional reactions.

We are all human, especially our kids

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11/09/2023

Stress is the body's response to any physical, metal or emotional demand or threat. Your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol when you perceive a threat. In moderation it can be beneficial for focus, motivation and task completion.

However if stress is constant or unmanaged it can lead to several adverse health effects including but not limited too headaches, muscle tension or pain, stomach or digestive issues, fatigue, overwhelm and burnout.

Burnout is a state of complete and utter exhaustion. You may feel completely overwhelmed, hopeless and unable to meet the demands of life. Burnout can have severe consequences for your health including but not limited too depression, anxiety, insomnia, change in appetite, loss of motivation, heart disease and chronic fatigue.

So how do we avoid burnout? Stress is a part of everyday life but having healthy coping mechanisms helps us avoid burnout. These include but are not limited too having a strong support network, exercising regularly, a balanced diet, adequate rest and taking time for yourself to enjoy your hobbies.

What if you are already in burnout? Lowering demands, resting and regulating your nervous system and first on the list. Seeking counselling, inforcing boundaries and detoxing may also help. Allowing your self time to recover takes time. During recovery a healthy diet, light exercise (yoga), meditation and rest will aide this process.

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06/09/2023

Being yourself brings real connection. I've spent the last few years really discovering who I truly am and surrounding myself with like minded people.

I have been peeling back the layers of masking and being unapologetic of my true self. With the right support network I have thrived. I even put myself out there and held a public Low Tox Living event last month.

Today I had another great wellness consult with a team member that attended that class. We talked life, families, neurotypes and maybe a little bit about oils 🤣🤣🤣

We shared a lovely afternoon talking about Autism, ADHD and all they ways we support our loved ones with different neurotypes.

Being my true self has attracted like minded people to my team and for that I am forever grateful 🥰🥰🥰

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06/09/2023

If you haven't already checked out the Merchandise Market in your back office, now is the time!!!

Dōterra have added Hoodies, bags, storage solutions, drink bottles and heaps more..... I think there is even a kids puzzle in their 🤣🤣🤣

And yes before you ask I do have my eye on that Purple drink bottle 😁😁😁

Some of the other leaders in our team have the hoodies and I'm told they are so comfy!! Might have my eye on one of those too 👀😆

These items are limited time offers (LTO) and can't be saved to your LRP template so you'll have to process your order when you add the to your cart.

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