Our podcast will offer tips and strategies to other parents and educators for children, youths, and adults living with special needs. Gracie has multiple developmental diagnoses and together, we want to provide hope, encouragement, inspiration, and truth to what living with autism (and more) can bring.
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About the host
Melanie Coulter hosts Well Balanced Life with Grace & Mel, a education show with 39 episodes published.
Join Grace and Mel as they talk about Easter, holidays, and traditions, and the issues that can arise when routines are changed, sensory issues are heightened, and families are getting together. They offer strategies tha
I'm So Frustrated! Social Media and Adulting!
Feb 23, 202621mEp. 1S4
Join Gracie and Mel as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Listen as they have a disagreement about rules and social media, and not knowing how to balance safety and freedom. Being an adult with childlike qualiti
We're Back! Update, CLH and Camp!
Feb 22, 202622mEp. 1S4
Gracie and Mel share what they've been up to and talk about exciting activities that are offered through the CLH program and camp! Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Cover art photo by Sharon
Accident, Anxiety and Activities!
Jan 12, 202525mEp. 1S3
Join Melanie and Grace as they share a recap from the past season and talk about plans for the new year. They discuss feelings and experiences regarding some challenging and scary times with family members who were in a
Change, Transitions and CLH!
Jul 18, 202420mEp. 12S2
Welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel. Today's episode is all about handling change, starting something new and CLH (formerly Community Living Huronia). Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansou
Life Update!
May 7, 202422mEp. 11S2
We're back! Welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel, where today, Gracie shares an update on what's happened and what's upcoming! Gracie has a lot to look forward to with graduating College, going to Florida, at
Adult Supports - Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) - Part 1
Mar 3, 202421mEp. 10S2
Hello and welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel. Today's episode is part one of Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) - Adult Supports information. Melanie shares the adult services that will be available to yo
Thoughts on Moving Out! Adulthood.
Feb 19, 202420mEp. 9S2
Welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel! Join Gracie and Melanie as they share their thoughts on adulthood. Gracie talks about her worries about moving out but she also can't wait for the freedom of living on he
Caregiver Burnout
Jan 27, 202421mEp. 8S2
Join Melanie as she shares an honest confession about raising a child with exceptionalities. Caregiver burnout happens to all of us and it's important to know you aren't alone. Please seek help if you need it. Resources:
Holidays, Bear Accident and Anxiety
Jan 7, 202421mEp. 7S2
On today's episode, Gracie gives an update on her Christmas holiday in Florida, hitting a black bear in West Virginia on the way, starting a new (and her last) semester at College, and the anxiety this has all brought. T
Anxiety, Sensory Overload and the Holidays!
Dec 18, 202323mEp. 6S2
Today's episode is all about the busyness of the holidays! Anxiety of transitioning from school to home for the holidays, large crowds, lights, smells and more! Join Grace and Mel as they share their lived experiences to
Invisible Disability...Sort of...
Nov 7, 202318mEp. 5S2
The plan was to discuss invisible disabilities but we often get sidetracked! Enjoy this episode with humour from Gracie, reflecting on some "mistakes", whisper skills, a "grumpy" bus driver, Halloween meanies and a grudg
Spending Money & Your Health!
Oct 16, 202320mEp. 4S2
Today's episode took a turn from what was originally planned. After seeing Gracie's bank statement and noticing the amount she was spending on fast food, sweet drinks, and snacks, (again), a conversation was recorded to
Thanksgiving Support
Oct 7, 202311mEp. 3S2
Hello! Welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel. Today Melanie shares some memories of Thanksgivings in the past and reminders to be kind to yourself. Melanie also shares information for our extended families to
Stress and Worries - How She Thinks!
Sep 16, 202324mEp. 2S2
Join Grace and Mel as they share some recent stress and worries, and definitely some happy thoughts and excitement, all while Gracie tries to explain how her thinking process works! The worries can take over, often causi
Planning For the First Week of School
Sep 3, 202317mEp. 1S2
Melanie shares some strategies on making the first week of school as successful as possible. These strategies take you back to the basics! Simple, quick ways to provide a bit more control in an uncontrollable environment
Residence and Moving Out!
Aug 26, 202319mEp. 22S1
Grace REALLY wants to move out and into residence, but Melanie doesn't think she's quite ready. Join them as they talk about the reasons for staying at home a little longer, and hear Gracie's desire to be like her siblin
Back to School!
Aug 21, 202321mEp. 21S1
Welcome to Well Balanced Life! Join Grace and Mel as they talk about going back to school. Fears, excitement, and everything in between! Blog website: https://wellbalancedlife.ca/ Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://
Friendship Challenges - Part Two!
Aug 15, 202322mEp. 20S1
Part 2 on friendships is here! Listen to part 1 first if you haven't already where Gracie shared a story of her and her best friend going their separate ways. Part 2 is a continuation of past and present experiences and
Friendship Challenges - Part One!
Aug 6, 202315mEp. 19S1
Join Gracie as she tells Melanie about her experience at camp of losing her best friend of 7 years. Having autism or another developmental disability can make keeping friends a challenge. Grace unfortunately experienced
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