SEND SOS
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>SEND SOS</b> is the quick-fire lifeline for exhausted parent carers navigating the world of special educational needs and disabilities. Some hacks use AI, some don’t - but every 10-to-15-minute episode gives you something practical you can try <i>today</i>. Hosted by <b>Debs Aspland of @lifeaspland,</b> SEND SOS blends humour, honesty and a hefty dose of “we’ve-been-there” reality. Because sometimes you don’t need another meeting - you just need a hack that works.</p>
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10/20/2025
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December 4, 2025
09: Being more than "mum"
<p>In this episode, we’re talking identity - yours, the one that existed long before SEND life swallowed your name and renamed you <i>Mum</i> to absolutely everyone.</p> <p>This isn’t self-care chat. It’s identity repair.</p> <p> Tiny sparks that reconnect you with the person you were before the forms, appointments and chaos took over.</p> <p><b>What we cover</b></p> <ul><li>Why parent carers don’t just get tired — we <i>vanish</i> a bit</li><li>How identity erosion sneaks up without warning</li><li>The small, doable sparks that help you feel like an actual human again</li><li>The daily identity hack that quietly pulls you back to yourself</li></ul> <p><b>This week’s SEND SOS Hack</b></p> <p>Pick <i>one</i> tiny thing that reconnects you with who you were before SEND life rearranged everything.</p> <p> Not chores. Not self-improvement.</p> <p> Just one breadcrumb back to <b>you</b> - guilt-free.</p> <p><b>Free Resources</b></p> <p>Grab the <b>free parent-carer journaling prompts</b> and other downloads here:</p> <p> 👉 <a href="https://lifeaspland.com/resources/" target="_blank">https://lifeaspland.com/resources/</a></p> <p><b>Share the love</b></p> <p>If this episode helped you feel seen, send it to another parent carer who might need the reminder too.</p> <p> And if you found your spark? Message me - I genuinely want to hear.</p> <p><br /></p>
November 27, 2025
08: The real SEND Cost
<p>This episode names the invisible tax every parent carer pays - the emotional, physical and mental cost no report, EHC plan or NHS meeting ever acknowledges.</p> <p>Short, honest, three practical hacks that actually lighten the load.</p> <p><b>What We Cover</b></p> <p><b>1. The Real Cost</b></p> <p>Interrupted sleep. Millions of micro-decisions. Decision fatigue as a lifestyle.</p> <p> Losing your identity. Losing friendships. Carrying a load the system doesn’t see.</p> <p>You’re not imagining it - this life has a price.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>2. Hack One: The “One Thing I’m Dropping” Rule</b></p> <p>Once a week, pick <i>one</i> thing you’re dropping, pausing or doing the easy way - guilt-free.</p> <p>This is capacity management, not “failing”.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>3. Hack Two: The 10-Minute Capacity Reset</b></p> <p>A tiny task that future-you will thank you for. We've even added in a few for Christmas too. </p> <p><b>4. Hack Three: The Boundary Script (Updated)</b></p> <p>Two scripts you can copy and paste exactly as they are. No softening. No apologising.</p> <p><b>A)</b></p> <p> <b>“We can't take anything else on this week. If it's urgent, please send us the exact steps and the deadline.”</b></p> <p><b>B)</b></p> <p> <b>“I need to be really honest with you. We are at full capacity here emotionally, physically, and mentally. And I can't take on another problem just now.</b></p> <p><b> What is the absolute minimum you need from me?”</b></p> <p>Use them with school, professionals, services, family - anyone trying to hand you one more thing.</p> <p>Small, doable, and actually load-reducing.</p> <p><b>Free Parent-Carer Resources</b></p> <p>Many useful tools to help you get through the day can be found on our website:</p> <p> https://lifeaspland.com/free-resources/</p>
November 20, 2025
07: Bullet Journalling for Parent Carers
<p>This week we’re talking notebooks, Bullet Journals, and how to turn one battered pad (or a digital folder) into a genuine sanity-saver. No washi tape required. Unless, of course, washi tape <i>is</i> your emotional support item. In which case… carry on.</p> <p>In this episode we cover:</p> <p>• Why your notebook keeps failing you - and the simple trick that fixes the “first page fear”.</p> <p> • Paper vs digital: how to do this in your Notes app if you hate using actual notebooks.</p> <p> • The magic of “one landing spot” so your brain can stop juggling 87 metaphorical tabs.</p> <p> • The must-have pages for parent carers: inbox dump, weekly stuff, contacts, meds log, meeting prep, wins + joys.</p> <p> • The game-changing pages: your “shit day” list, Waiting For list, working/not working, questions to ask, call/email history, support team, important documents.</p> <p> • How to use your notebook or digital setup as a handover tool when you’re ill or overloaded.</p> <p> • A quick idea for hiding personal pages in meetings using cheap washi tape.</p> <p> • When templates help (and when they don’t) and why hybrid setups often work best.</p> <p>If you want the ready-made templates without drawing boxes, the <b>Parent Advocate Companion (digital edition)</b> includes the key pages for meetings, contacts, timelines and paperwork.</p> <p><b>Links</b></p> <p> • Parent Advocate Companion (digital): <a href="https://lifeaspland.com/product/parent-advocate-companion-digital-edition/" target="_blank">https://lifeaspland.com/product/parent-advocate-companion-digital-edition/</a></p> <p> • Free resources for parent carers: <a href="https://lifeaspland.com/resources/" target="_blank">https://lifeaspland.com/resources/</a></p> <p>If this episode helped, please follow, rate, or share it with another exhausted parent carer who could use an easier week.</p>
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- What is SEND SOS?
<p><b>SEND SOS</b> is the quick-fire lifeline for exhausted parent carers navigating the world of special educational needs and disabilities. Some hacks use AI, some don’t - but every 10-to-15-minute episode gives you something practical you can try <i>today</i>. Hosted by <b>Debs Aspland of @lifeaspland,</b> SEND SOS blends humour, honesty and a hefty dose of “we’ve-been-there” reality. Because sometimes you don’t need another meeting - you just need a hack that works.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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