171 | embracing uncertainty in this season: personal reflections and parenting applications

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇In this episode, Dr. Tay addresses the current uncertainties of the autism space and how it applies to clinical practice, her personal business, and your parenting journey. She provides an honest reflection on the challenges of navigating unknowns, both personally and within the context of autism care. Dr. Tay emphasizes the importance of serving oneself, building resiliency, and creating community support. She offers practical tips and shares her experiences to help parents make decisions about evaluating and supporting their autistic children amidst the current political climate. Throughout the episode, she encourages listeners to adopt a balanced approach, integrating self-care and external support while fostering a sense of community.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates00:51 Navigating the Unknowns01:30 About Dr. Tay and the Podcast02:32 Current Issues in Autism and Evaluations09:47 Empowering Parents in Decision Making13:19 Personal Reflections and Business Adjustments22:15 Self-Care and Serving Your Family26:48 Addressing the Inner Critic27:09 Understanding the Marching Order Part27:45 The Fear of Stopping28:02 Balancing Helper Identity and Self-Care29:20 Integrating Internal Family Systems29:55 Practical Tips for Self-Understanding30:49 Navigating Financial Conversations with Kids32:33 Building a Support Network33:06 The Importance of Vulnerability33:57 Reevaluating and Pausing for Clarity36:06 The Tower Moment Analogy43:00 Creating Community and Connection47:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement48:13 Ways to Get More ValueRESOURCES ⚡️Dive deeper with episodes mentioned: 38 on human design, 118 on sensory regulation supports (with Courtney English) and 164 on reasons to get evaluated now  ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ continue learning from me and submit any questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tay