Are you a parent of a child with Autism? Are you ready to rise above the diagnosis? Each week on Autism Parenting Secrets, we are going to share how you can rise up and become the parent you need to be. Get personalized support at: elevatehowyounavigate.com
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Help Children With Autism Podcasts
Welcome to The Autism Helper Podcast, where we explore different strategies to improve the lives of individuals with autism.
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Antoinette Freedgood is a certified life coach empowering parents of autistic children. Using empathy, personal experience, and proven strategies, she helps families confidently navigate autism, celebrating strengths and fostering growth, resilience, and positive change for both children and parents. Book a FREE 1-hour consult HERE
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Dr. Jeff Knight is on a mission to helping families find greater hope, freedom, peace of mind and confidence in helping their children that suffer from symptoms related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Knowing that there is no one “cure” to autism, Dr. Knight breaks down key topics and solutions to helping children with autism dealing with the myriad of obstacles related to gut and digestive health, proper nutrition, challenges with sleep (insomnia), detoxification of the brain and body, n ...
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I'm Michelle, an Autism Mom & Life Coach for Parents of Children with Autism. I am expert in helping parents Potty Train and Improve the Communication Skills of their children, with a "straight forward" results-driven approach. My mission is to help every child with Autism to reach their greatest potential by empowering the most important people in their lives, THEIR PARENTS! I provide Autism Parents with the mental, emotional and tactical tools and strategies to help their child with what I ...
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Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you b ...
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The Kids Wellness Podcast is your hub for creating happier, healthier lives for children. Hosted by Giselle Shardlow M.Ed., founder of Kids Yoga Stories, this podcast features inspiring guests from all areas of children’s health and wellness. Whether you’re an educator, pediatric therapist, yoga instructor, counselor, parent, or anyone working with kids, each episode offers practical tools, engaging stories, and expert insights to help children thrive emotionally and physically. Join us as w ...
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Here at Beyond the Spectrum we are a private, non-profit school who assist children with Autism, Down Syndrome, and related disabilities. We have always served students but would like to be a stronger resource for the entire family. In this podcast we will explain the various therapeutic interventions we provide for our individuals, discuss important processes for caregivers as their children grow older, and have conversations with parents, caregivers, and individuals about their journeys.
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At Nurturers: Autism Center in Noida, we provide specialized care in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Counselling, and Family Therapy. Our dedicated team of expert therapists is committed to supporting individuals with autism and their families. We strive to enhance communication skills and improve daily functioning, offering personalized therapies tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Visit us to discover how we can help you or your loved one thrive.
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The SENDcast is a weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs, it is an amazing way to keep up to date with all the different areas within SEN, best practices and to improve your knowledge around SEND.
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Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy features thoughts and perspectives from kids health experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Join us for lively conversations about current health topics and issues that affect children today. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.
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Professor Harriet Hiscock and Associate Professor Emma Sciberras help you identify sleeping problems in your children, from infancy to secondary school, and give you easy to understand steps to improve their sleep cycles and overall health. Covering the importance of sleep at each development stage and whether you should be concerned about more common issues like snoring and sleep apnoea as well as looking into more specialised areas like sleep among children with ADHD or autism. For more ep ...
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Parenting or working with neurodivergent children, teens, or young adults? Join us Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder and Director of NeuroDev, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults, and Debbie Grygla, Certified Parent Coach as we share practical tools, expert insights, and personal experiences to help you better support neurodivergents and foster their growth, development, and emotional well-being.
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Welcome to the autismfamilystory podcast. This is a podcast for moms of kids on the autism spectrum and other special needs. In this podcast you will get to learn different strategies to help your own kids with autism which I have personally learned over the years in raising my son on the spectrum My name is Vidya Banerjee and I am so excited to have you on my podcast
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Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
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Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Full-Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'll discover practical solutions for things like school challenges and refusal, therapy options, a ...
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Interviews with people dealing with housing problems and welfare cuts. Dislike for those who let it all happen. Kate Belgrave Journalist and blogger Contact: [email protected] Homepage photos courtesy of Latoya, the mother of the little boy with autism in the first episode.
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Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression
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Kimberley Quinlan, an anxiety specialist for over 15 years, delivers Science-Based Solutions for Anxiety, Panic, Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, & other difficult emotions. The New York Times listed Your Anxiety Toolkit as one of the "6 Podcasts to Soothe An Anxious Mind" (April 27, 2024). We are on a mission to help people who want to thrive in the face of anxiety and other mental health struggles. A beautiful life is possible!
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The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs. We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence. Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage. We do not hold degrees in medicine ...
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Follow Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist Emily Roper as she discusses common problems she encounters working with children with developmental delays. She takes a deep dive into things like primitive reflexes, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, brain development, pregnancy, birth and more. This podcast provides information to parents and providers alike to bring understanding and help to children with developmental delays.
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The Therapod podcast is a valuable resource created by a team of experienced clinicians- Hosted by Banu Balaji, an experienced occupational therapist. Joining us as Co-host this season we have Georgie Cooney, dedicated teacher, author, and dyslexia specialist with years of experience supporting learners with Specific Learning Difficulties. This podcast aims to provide accessible and practical information for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children, especially those with ...
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We chat to parents of ASD children (of all ages) about their experiences; from diagnosis to therapies and activities, and beyond. They kindly share their insights and advice to help other families out there. And to help parents realise they're not alone! Many families are going through the same and similar ups and downs and can reach out to us if they'd like to connect with our guests.
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Tara Hunkin is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive a resource that shares with you the latest science, tips, resources and tools to help you on the path to health and happiness for your child with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or learning disabilities. Tara's own experiences with her daughter -- combined with as much training as she can get her hands on, research she can dig into, and conferences she can att ...
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Walk With Me Mom: Burnout to Balance is a podcast for moms raising autistic children who are struggling with burnout, guilt, and overwhelm. Hosted by Nicki an autism mom who’s been there, each episode offers practical tips, mindset shifts, and heartfelt support to help you navigate the chaos and create more balance in your life. Whether you're dealing with meltdowns, managing fear, or learning to release guilt, this podcast is here to help you find peace, reclaim your time, and get back to f ...
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Hello Health Moms Empowered, shows women and men how to be strong, positive leaders for their families. Explore health and wellness with medical experts. Discover the connection of traditional medicine, nutrition, and natural plant-based products. Hear the inspirational lessons that your host Pamela learned fighting for her son’s life. Now is the time to look at your health symptoms and ask "why?" and "how?". Doctors, health, and wellness leaders share stories of hope and healing, here on th ...
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This is a podcast for parents for who have an anxious child. Practical suggestions are given to help with a wide range of situations in which anxiety can interfere with a child's life
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Thriving on the Spectrum is a podcast dedicated to empowering parents and families with autism on their path to success and independence. Hosted by Tracey Hawkins, the CEO and Founder of the tech startup Thriving on the Spectrum, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical tips. Inspired by her two sons on the autism spectrum, Tracey created the Thrive App, a tool to help neurodivergent individuals and their families with planning and organization. Our tools are for all ages, but thi ...
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Two SEND mums winging life, trying to keep the kids alive and ourselves sane. A relaxed podcast about everything SEND and how WE navigate this journey. From the little wins in life down to wiping the sh*t off your walls. This is a podcast for anyone who has a little bit of dark humour in them and uses this as a coping mechanism (or not!). We know how important it is to have a village when it comes to our SEND children and we would love for you to be a part of this village!
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Welcome to the Stories About Autism podcast, hosted by James Hunt, the dad of two autistic boys. Each week he'll be joined by a special guest, who will be telling their own story about autism. James will be talking to autistic adults, parents and family members of children with autism, and professionals who work with autistic individuals. In doing so he hopes to create a greater understanding of autism and show just how different and unique everybody in the autism community's story is. This ...
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Can stories work even for Children with Special Needs? Will Children with profound or severe Special Needs understand stories? Can Stories work as a coping tool for Children with Special Needs? Or do they have the power of catering to their sensory needs? Can they just be used as a technique for the modification of undesirable behaviors? Or are they a potential tool to HELP them reach their full potential? To Huaa Yon is first of its kind podcast that is here to empower Special Needs Educato ...
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Here on Equine Assisted World. We look at the cutting edge and the best practices currently being developed and, established in the equine assisted field. This can be psychological, this can be neuropsych, this can be physical, this can be all of the conditions that human beings have that these lovely equines, these beautiful horses that we work with, help us with. Your Host is New York Times bestselling author Rupert Isaacson. Long time human rights activist, Rupert helped a group of Bushme ...
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Autism Unpacked is a brilliant new podcast for parents, families and carers of autistic children. Each episode empowers parents on their journey, sharing helpful information, new thinking, challenging misconceptions and providing clear answers to recurring questions. Host, Rosie Gill-Moss, talks to guests who are experts in education and therapeutic support, bringing you jargon-free advice and guidance together with practical, first-hand knowledge, tips and information. It’s a chance to be p ...
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The Other Side of Autism: Life Without Words is a podcast dedicated to families raising nonverbal autistic children. Hosted by Leann, a mom on a mission, this show gives voice to the unheard—sharing powerful stories from parents, professionals, and non-speaking autistic adults who live this reality every day. Each episode is a blend of raw honesty, lived experience, and practical insight. Whether you’re looking for understanding, community, or just need to know you’re not alone, this podcast ...
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Welcome to The Super Daddy Club podcast, a premier family program tailored for parents eager to expand their knowledge and enhance their parenting repertoire. Our podcast explores diverse parenting dynamics, with a keen interest in the evolving role of fathers in raising children. Our mission is to empower men to transition and excel in their responsibilities as Fathers. Join us on this enlightening journey as we engage with seasoned professionals who offer invaluable insights into understan ...
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Nip in the Bud® Podcast - The children's mental health charity
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We are Nip in the Bud® Nip in the Bud is a charity that works to recognise and respond to children's mental health needs. We believe that early intervention is key to supporting children. Alis Rocca is an education consultant and coach, having been a teacher and a head teacher in the UK for over 20 years. As a charity, Nip in the Bud works with mental health professionals of the highest standing to produce FREE short evidence-based films, podcasts and fact sheets to help parents, educational ...
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Autism Coaching Community is initially a podcast for parents & carers who have a child diagnosed with autism. However, this podcast will also be very interesting for parents who haven't got a diagnosis yet but they have a gut feeling that something is wrong. In this podcast we want to share our journey to inspire yours. There will be solo episodes, interviews with parents and professionals all with the aim to help you to unlock your child's potential.
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A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster. "When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I’m here.’ I’ve spent 35 years hosting my nationally-syndicated public radio show, Zorba Paster On Your Health, and it’s been an incredible journey sparking thoughtful, engaging conversations abou ...
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This is your dedicated space for parents, grandparents, and caregivers navigating the joys—and yes, the challenges—of raising young children. We believe every child is born an innovator. They’re naturally creative, full of curiosity, unafraid of failure, and natural communicators. But how do we nurture these incredible traits as they grow? That’s what we’ll explore together. Through thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and relatable stories, our episodes are designed to help you u ...
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Sometimes, it is difficult to cope with grief (death of a loved-one), divorce, loss of a friendship etc. Sometimes, it is the frustration of raising teens or children with autism or behavioral issues. Sometimes, your just having a problem accepting your own truths. Whatever that something is - Dr. Michelle Harris is available to help you get through it and grow from it. Dr. Harris is compassionate, honest and real. She’s anointed to help you successfully navigate through life’s pressing issu ...
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12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep (no loops or fades)
12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep | Achieve Restful Sleep, Soothe a Baby, Mask Unwanted Noise, Calm Your Anxiety
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The #1 Sound Machine Podcast in the world, downloaded over 300 million times 😴 Brought to you by Dwellspring. Download the Dwellspring App! Apple App Store | Google Play Store 🗣️ Follow Us on Instagram & TikTok @dwellspring.io --- Insomniacs...parents...travelers...noisy neighbor sufferers...rejoice! 12 hours of uninterrupted Sound Machines to help achieve deep & restful sleep, soothe a baby, mask unwanted noise, or calm your anxiety. All episodes are available for free in their entirety whe ...
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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged or anxious about life’s problems and challenges? Join me, Tamara K. Anderson, each Wednesday to hear real stories and lessons learned through adversity’s refining fire with God's help. You will hear interviews from normal people (just like you) who have had scrapes with death, been fired from jobs, survived the death of a loved one, experienced extreme health challenges, mental illness, or disabilities. My mission is to provide motivation, inspirat ...
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For parents and carers, Child and Educational Psychologist Andrew Greenfield looks at the issues our children are facing. From testing to behavioural issues and diagnosis of ADHD, OCD and autism, this podcast gives you a better understanding of what it all means along with practical information to assist you and your child. This podcast was produced by CommTogether - Podcasts done for you
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday. The Current is produced in ...
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Sesame Street in Communities brings free video content of everyone’s favorite, furry Muppet friends as they help children and the adults in their lives reach their highest potential. Grover and the gang will tackle a variety of topics that face children in the areas of health and well-being, school readiness, and emotional well-being. Some of the content and topics presented are more sensitive, so you should preview before sharing it with a child.
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The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience.
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Welcome to the Pieces For My Puzzle Podcast, where I, Nikki Shipp, invite you to join me on a journey through the intricacies of life as a wife to a dedicated police officer and a mother to an incredible autistic son. As a parent navigating the unique challenges and joys of raising a child on the spectrum, I understand firsthand the complexities and uncertainties that come with it. Through this podcast, I share my personal experiences, insights, and lessons learned along the way. Pieces For ...
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Featured on Voices of Compassion are CHC mental health, wellness and learning specialists, parents in the trenches and other experts who can help us with the mighty job of raising compassionate and courageous kids. CHC focuses on ADHD, Learning Differences, Autism, Anxiety & Depression, providing best-in-class learning and mental health services to kids, teens and families. CHC’s Voices of Compassion Podcast host Cindy Lopez has worked in K-12 education for roughly 30 years as both a teacher ...
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Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for Behavior, Anxiety, ADHD and More
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Are you tired of the daily battles, the problems with listening and focus, meltdowns over minor frustrations, and the constant feeling of walking on eggshells in your own home? If you're a parent who feels overwhelmed, stuck in a cycle of reactivity, and utterly exhausted from trying to manage your child's challenging behaviors, you are not alone. You've tried everything—the sticker charts, the timeouts, the endless negotiations—but nothing creates lasting change. The answer isn't more disci ...
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The Experiences of Girls in School with Diagnosed/Undiagnosed ADHD with Louise Belshaw
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With ADHD awareness month upon us, we wanted to discuss the important topic of ‘the experiences of girls in school with diagnosed/undiagnosed ADHD’. In this episode, Louise Belshaw, who has ADHD and is a mother to two adult children with the condition, shares her extensive experience as a secondary teacher and her specialisation in ADHD in females.…
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#383 - Low Muscle Tone or Retained Reflex? How to Decode the Signs
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Primitive Reflex Digital Course https://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-course NEW Motor Skills Digital Course is LIVE! https://harkla.co/products/motor-skills-course In this episode, we break down the difference between low core strength and a retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), a primitive reflex that plays a huge role in posture, coo…
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Are Doctors overusing AI? | Varicose vein help | Dealing with a difficult doctor | Mom Jokes
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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss if doctors are relying too much on artificial intelligence for screenings. Zorba gives a caller advice about dealing with her varicose veins. Zorba helps a listener with how to deal with her new doctor who is being difficult. Karl shares a mom joke...from his mom. And Zorba takes a Grammatical Sabbat…
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349: Are Rewards and Consequences Hurting Your Child Instead of Helping?
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Parenting a child who doesn’t respond to sticker charts, time-outs, or threats can feel defeating. You’ve tried rewards, consequences, and everything in between—and still the meltdowns, backtalk, and battles keep happening. You’re not alone. In this episode, I explain why rewards and consequences don’t land for dysregulated kids and what you can do…
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A GPS for Mental Health: Measurement-Based Care
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How do you know if your child is making progress in therapy? What if therapy came with a GPS that showed you exactly where your child is on their mental health journey and the best route to reach their goals? In this episode, we explore measurement-based care (MBC) with CHC experts Pardis Khosravi, PsyD and Emily Hsu, PhD – about this approach that…
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The view from the Sault on steel and tariffs
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Last month, the federal government loaned Algoma Steel $400 million, and Ontario kicked in $100 million -- to help the company weather the tariff storm. Still, a news release from the company earlier this month predicted big losses and signaled possible layoffs. For a city intertwined with Algoma, buffeted by a trade war, and reimagining its relati…
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Civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson believes America needs truth telling now more than ever
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As the Trump administration clamps down on exhibits focused on race and slavery, Bryan Stevenson's Equal Justice Initiative is expanding its monuments in Alabama. The civil rights lawyer telling the truth about America's past is key to ensuring its democratic future.
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Donald Trump is using the American military and the CIA to blow up small boats off the coast of Venezuela suspected of carrying drugs. But what's motivating this renewed interest in Central America; drugs, crime, immigration? Or is this about political ideology? Journalist Jon Lee Anderson breaks down what he calls "old-fashioned gunboat diplomacy"…
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These penpals met after 43 years and they can't stop giggling together
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Michelle Anne Ng travelled from her home in Singapore to Newfoundland to finally meet (and hug) Sonya Clarke Casey. The pair have been exchanging letters since 1982 when they were both in elementary school.
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Send us a text 🎧 Season 2, Episode 1: "We’re Still Here (Somehow)" Strap in – the moaniest mums in the podcast game are BACK for Season 2! Kicking things off with tales of summer survival, EHCP hangovers, and the usual SEND-school chaos, your two unfiltered hosts return with zero filter and even less patience. This episode? It's part therapy, part …
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Mixing files up, losing sick notes, scanning blank pages: how the benefits system really works
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In this episode, we take another look at the benefits and public sector system. It is a total circus. I talk with Michelle Cardno who is a benefits lawyer at Fightback for Justice in Bury. Michelle tells an interesting story about the DWP scanning people's medical evidence the wrong way up, so that a tribunal judge at appeal only had blank pages to…
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TPP 471: Chris Balme on Making Middle School an Adventure Worth Savoring
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My guest today is education leader and author Chris Balme, here to talk about his brand-new book Challenge Accepted: 50 Adventures to Make Middle School Awesome. In it, Chris gives middle schoolers themselves the tools to turn the ups and downs of adolescence into an adventure filled with meaning, growth, and connection. In our conversation, Chris …
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Many of us can empathise with that feeling of keeping stuff for years and years. We might keep treasured objects with real sentimental value, or we might have items for a long time - and yet we can't really explain why. For those of us who don’t like getting rid of our belongings, life can feel very full of stuff. But when does a tendency to hold o…
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UNICEF's James Elder on the children of Gaza
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James Elder has been inside Gaza five times since October 7th. Now with a shaky ceasefire in place he discusses the costs of war and what needs to happen now to help those affected, especially children.
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Canada's food scene a story of immigration and community
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CBC host of Locals Welcome Suresh Doss talks about the new show -- and why visiting diaspora establishment restaurants paint a vibrant picture of families' journeys to make Canada their home.
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Toronto Blue Jays head to the World Series
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Buck Martinez, longtime Blue Jays broadcaster, Pat Borders,1992 World Series MVP for the Jays and superfan Debbie Rafuse join Matt Galloway to discuss last night’s epic win over the Seattle Mariners.
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Why parents of autism never have enough time… and how to change it
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Why parents of autism never have enough time… and how to change it If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the breakfast dishes glued to the table with porridge, Lego scattered across the kitchen floor, and your child eloping just as you’re about to leave the house, you are not alone. For parents of autistic children, time never seems to stretch f…
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Episode 342: Handling a Disconnect with Administrators
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What do you do when you and your school or district administrators aren't on the same page - especially when it comes to student behavior, curriculum, or the resources you need to do your job well? In this episode, we talk about how to navigate those tricky disconnects with professionalism, empathy, and clarity. Whether you're a teacher, BCBA, or r…
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456 The 3 Lies Depression Tells You Every Day
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Kimberley Quinlan exposes the three lies depression tells (hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness) and shares simple, science-backed steps—thought witnessing, compassionate reframes, and opposite action—to break the cycle and rebuild momentum.
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Parenting Neurodiverse Kids: Building Community and Coping Skills with Dr. Daniela Owen & Jake Loupe
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MTA is honored to have Dr. Daniela Owen and Jake Loupe on to talk about parenting neurodiversity and the importance of community support. Dr. Owen is a clinical psychologist and author aimed at helping kids understand their emotions. Jake shares his journey as a father to his neurodiverse son. Together, they host a podcast all about parenting and c…
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348: Why Nervous System Co-Regulation Beats Consequences Every Time
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When a child feels overwhelmed, their autonomic nervous system kicks into a stress response. Logic shuts down, emotional regulation goes offline, and no punishment in the world can teach better behavior in that moment. That’s why we have to calm the brain first. When we do, co-regulation creates emotional resilience, nurtures healthy relationships,…
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Move over pickleball: have you tried walking soccer?
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A different kind of soccer is here — a one, where running is not allowed. It's called Walking Soccer, and it's a relatively new sport on the block, designed to be played without all the impact on your body. It first came to Canada about a decade ago, and has taken off. This week four Canadian teams are in Spain for an international competition; the…
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‘No Kings’ protests: What makes an impactful protest?
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Millions of people took to the streets in America for the No Kings protests on Saturday. It’s said to be the largest peacetime demonstration in US history. People are protesting against President Donald Trump’s policies, and say events like these help mobilize the opposition against his administration. So, the protests were huge but did they have w…
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Meet the 58-year-old who made his college football team
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Tom Cillo had never played football before this fall. But the retiree pushed himself to the limit to make the Lycoming College team. Oh, and he's also back to school for the first time in four decades.
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Parents are saying 'no' to smartphones for kids, here's why
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Bringing back a landline, buying a flip phone, setting strict screen time limits. With growing research showing the harm associated with smartphone and social media use, parents are rethinking how they let their kids use devices. But is an all or nothing approach the answer?
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#050 Be Unapologetically Impatient: Create Change with Courage & Compassion with Dr. Christina Cipriano
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Christina Cipriano, author of "Be Unapologetically Impatient" and Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale, as they explore what it takes to create meaningful change—at home, at school, and in our communities. Through personal stories and practical tools, Dr. Cipriano shares how em…
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Post Traumatic Parenting: Interview with Robyn Koslowitz, PhD
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Robyn Koslowitz, PhD is the director of The Center for Psychological Growth of New Jersey and the educational director of the Targeted Parenting Institute. In this podcast episode we talk about her recently published book Post Traumatic Parenting: Break The Cycle And Become The Parent You Always Wanted To Be. This is a valuable book for parents and…
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Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? Your Questions Answered
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We know parents have questions, and maybe even concerns about the safety and benefits of fluoride for children. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bobby Thikkurissy and Dr. Scott Schwartz to talk all about fluoride. We break down everything parents need to know about fluoride for kids and its impact on children’s oral health. We explore the ba…
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Zorba's Update from Tibet - Acts of Gratitude | New computers for Tibetan children
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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba Paster gives an update about his ongoing work providing new computers for children at the Tibetan Children's Villages in Dharamshala, India. He also talks about how acts of gratitude can be good for our health. (Recorded October 14, 2025) Zero TB in Tibetan Kids project (Zorba is an advisor) Support the show Producti…
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Will tougher laws make Canadians feel safer?
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is rolling out sweeping new crime measures — tougher bail laws, longer sentences, and 1,000 new RCMP officers. British Columbia’s Attorney General Niki Sharma reacts to what she calls a long-awaited step toward safer streets. While Kent Roach, professor of law at The University of Toronto questions whether th…
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How Gen Z protests are toppling governments
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Around the world, young people are rising up and in some places, they're actually bringing down their governments. From Nepal to Madagascar, Gen Z protesters are fed up with corruption, inequality, and leaders who seem completely out of touch. They're organizing online, inspired by movements half a world away and somehow even united by a pirate fla…
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The Eyes of Gaza: Palestinian journalist Plestia Al Aqad
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In the early days of the war, Plestia Al Aqad's very popular Instagram account was one of the ways people outside Gaza learned about what was going on inside, and the harrowing impact on Palestinians, day to day. We talk to her about her new book, "The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience," a collection of her diary entries from that time — and talk…
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Why you should toss the teflon and grab a cast-iron pan
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TV personality, chef and author Andrew Zimmern is on a quest to convince North Americans to ditch their teflon pans for cast-iron skillets, amid growing scientific and public concern over the chemicals that make pans non-stick. PFAS, or forever chemicals have been linked to some cancers and health problems affecting the liver, kidney and immune-sys…
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TPP 313a: Dr. Devorah Heitner on Online Safety and Internet “Rabbit Holes” and Neurodivergent Kids
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Today is an important conversation about online communities and internet rabbit holes. And I felt pulled to tackle this topic for the show because I know that the past few years in particularly has been a time where differently wired kids have beenspending a LOT more time online and connecting with people they may not have even meant in real life a…
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Ep57 - From Aggression to Progress: A Mom’s Real Potty Training Win
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In this episode of Autism Mommy’s Potty Talk, Michelle sits down with Rebecca—a mom who had tried to potty train her pre-verbal son four different times… with zero success. But everything changed when she joined the program. Rebecca shares how her son went from aggressive and frustrated to potty trained, making sounds, and finally feeling happy. Sh…
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Welcome to Episode 277 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Let’s face it—our kids are using tech. Avoiding it completely just isn’t realistic. But most devices weren’t designed with our biology in mind, and they create far more stress than we realize. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. This week, I’m joined by Tristan Scott, electrical enginee…
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Saving the Thoroughbred: Suzi Pritchard-Jones on Racehorse Welfare & Their Role in Equine-Assisted Work | EP 39
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When most people think of the Thoroughbred industry, they picture racing, speed, and high stakes. But what happens to these horses after the finish line? And could their intelligence, courage, and sensitivity make them perfect partners in equine-assisted work? ✨ “It’s a win-win situation for the equine-assisted world and for the Thoroughbred world …
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Steven Pinker: When everyone knows that everyone knows
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The Harvard professor Steven Pinker is the author of "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows," a new book on common knowledge. He believes that awareness of what others know, or lack of it, is key to figuring out how humans coordinate to form everything from personal relationships to our shared belief in money or power or national borders.…
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When Dr. Balfour Mount — the physician who pioneered palliative care in Canada — passed away, it sparked a question: how far have we come in caring for patients with serious illness? We look at what a “good death” means today, why access to palliative care is still so uneven across the country, and how the rise of MAID has changed the conversation.…
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Should Canada give up on the auto sector?
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Stellantis has announced plans to expand production in the U.S., while pulling back on production in Canada and the union representing the autoworkers is calling on the government to pressure the company to honour its commitments in this country. But, Christopher Worswick, an economics professor at Carleton University makes the case that Canada sho…
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TPP 470: How Can I Stay Grounded When My Child Falls Apart After School?
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In this Parent Lean In episode, Margaret Webb joins me to answer a listener's question about those tough moments when our kids are totally dysregulated—especially after long, overstimulating school days. We get into why these behaviors happen, how important it is for kids to release pent-up energy, and what it really means to co-regulate. We also t…
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The Reality of OCD: Creating safe spaces for SEND students with Shaun Flores
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This OCD Awareness Week, I invite you to listen to our latest episode of the SENDcast, featuring Shaun Flores, a mental health advocate and consultant. In this honest and enlightening discussion ‘The Reality of OCD: Creating Safe Spaces for SEND Students’, Shaun sheds light on the often-misunderstood condition of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)…
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What's behind the rise of ADHD and Autism with Dr. Robert Melillo
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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments In this episode of the Super Daddy Club podcast, we sit down with Dr. Robert Melillo, a world-renowned expert in brain health and developmental disorders. As a clinician, professor, brain researcher, and bestselling author of Disconnected Kids, Dr. Melillo…
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Encore Episode Parenting a nonverbal child with autism
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children children as young as 18 months of age. It is a spectrum disorder which is life long. Some individuals with autism develop speech while many remain nonverbal. Our son is on the autism spectrum . He remains nonverbal to this day . He communicates with an AAC device which stands for Augment…
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#382 - 5 Ways to Practice Co-Regulation (Without Saying a Word)
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In this episode, we explore what co-regulation really is, why it’s a critical foundation for emotional development, and how occupational therapists, parents, and educators can use it to support kids and adults alike. You’ll learn why co-regulation is more than just a buzzword, and how to intentionally use it in your daily life and practice. What co…
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Does mushroom coffee improve memory? | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Vaccines | Rat poison for runners | Zorba's dinner party tip
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Send Zorba a message! A listener asks Dr. Zorba if mushroom coffee improves memory, he offers up tips for combating Seasonal Affective Disorder, and he reveals why vaccines are so expensive. Zorba and Karl talk about the 1904 Olympics and why some coaches were giving their runners rat poison, and Zorba reveals his #1 tip for making your dinner part…
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