When Erin Trier’s son Brendan began having seizures just before his second birthday, she had no idea it would take over eight years to receive a definitive diagnosis: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). 

In this heartfelt conversation, Erin, a mom of four and women’s health coach, opens up about the long road to answers, the coping strategies she’s learned, and the ways vulnerability has deepened her relationships. From the day-to-day realities of raising a medically complex child to the importance of carving out “white space” in a busy family schedule, Erin shares practical wisdom and emotional truths that every parent can take to heart.

   What You’ll Hear

• The eight-year journey from Brendan’s first seizures to his TSC diagnosis

   

• How Erin copes with the mental and emotional weight of parenting a medically complex child
• Practical organization strategies (including her family’s game-changing laundry system)
• The power of vulnerability in building authentic support networks
• How Erin’s work as a women’s health coach intersects with her personal journey

     Resources Mentioned

• Erin’s Website – Coaching, resources, and free energy optimization guide
• Erin on Instagram – Daily inspiration and health tips
  
• Empowered in Health Podcast – Conversations on wellness and vitality
  

   

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  Keywords: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, TSC diagnosis story, rare genetic disorder, seizure disorder, epilepsy in children, autism parenting, medically complex child, women’s health coach, parenting tips, self-care for parents, family organization, SupportSpot app, parent mental health, coping strategies, special needs parenting, rare disease awareness.

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