A podcast for parents raising PDA autistic kids and teens. Real talk, personal stories, and practical tools to move from chaos to connection - hosted by parent coach Amy Kotha.
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PDA Parenting Podcasts
We share our experiences parenting young children with the pathological demand avoidance profile of autism.
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What if parenting your Autistic or PDA child didn’t feel so overwhelming — and you finally had support that honours your family? I’m Chantal Hewitt — a PDA autistic, ADHD mother of three, including a PDA autistic son; an experienced educator with more than a decade in early childhood education and development; and a Family Autism & PDA Support Coach for parents who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or quietly isolated as they try to make sense of their child’s needs. I created Attuned Spectrum fo ...
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Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast. As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks. Each week on this podcast, I will be bringing the experts to yo ...
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The At Peace Parents Podcast is your source for all things related to understanding, supporting, accommodating, and advocating for your demand avoidant or PDA child. It will completely transform the way you think about your PDA child's brain, behavior, and parenting, and support you in finding your path to more peace and stability in the home. For more information see www.atpeaceparents.com
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Raw and honest views on life as a parent to twin boys one with Autism Spectrum Disorder + Pathological Demand Avoidance profile & ADHD and the other with just ADHD. Bringing some laughs along the way for parents who have neurodivergent children and the crazy journey we are all on! Join my PDA Parent Circle community below: https://stan.store/mrsjessietownz/p/come-join-my-community-vg49p8u7 Jessie x And don't forget to follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsjessietownz/
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The Journeys With PDA coffee chat podcast will be discussing and sharing all things Pathological Demand Avoidance autism profile and neurodiversity. Join Heather and Kerissa as we share our journey parenting our autistic PDA children. We will also share our experience in discovering our own neurodivergence! We will be discussing the authentic and honest reality that comes with supporting unique brains. There will be lots of laughs and even some tears.You will find connection, community and c ...
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PDA USA improves access to education and information by creating scholarships, discounts, and resources for families. This podcast is where Amy (nonprofit COO) and Brook (our CEO) chat and heckle about all things Pathological Demand Avoidance.
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Welcome to The Empowered Parent Podcast. This podcast is a space for parents to learn, reflect, and grow. Each week, we explore topics that help parents understand themselves and their children more deeply - from communication and connection, to supporting neurodivergent development at home and in the community. We’ve had wonderful conversations with experts, parents, and professionals - including speakers from the Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference, and a special series following one mum’ ...
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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation
Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you feel like you’ve tried everything consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to the Father and still feel like you’re failing? Are you walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger your child’s next meltdown or shutdown? Have you felt dismissed or judged by church culture when your child didn’t behave the way they “should”? Do you find yourself yelling, shutting down, or spi ...
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Podcast exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance, and all things neurodivergent.
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Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodivergent, ADHD, AUDHD, DMDD, ODD, PDA, SPD, Defiant
Jami Kirkbride LPC, Parenting Coach, ADHD, DMDD, Emotional Regulation, Sensory Processing, Executive Functioning
Calm Connection Parenting is ranked top 5% of podcasts globally! Want to stop walking on eggshells? Scared of the next meltdown, holding your breath, wondering how to even understand or help your child with emotional regulation? Wish you could feel confident doing things as a family? And tired of feeling like a failure... I’m so excited you’re here! This podcast will help you reclaim peace in your home, restore confidence in your parenting approach, and rebuild connection with your neurodive ...
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Sue Larkey enlightens, and entertains with valuable insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD and PDA. Covering strategies from the Early Years to Teens Years and Beyond. Visit https://suelarkey.com.au/podcast-listing/ to get access to the books, downloads and extra information provided with each episode To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. https://suelarkey.com.au Join Sue as she shares simple yet effective tips, supports and strategies o ...
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A monthly podcast with discussions and interviews about all things speech, language and communication from Small Talk Speech and Language Therapy
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The Low Demand Parenting Podcast is your space to let go of the pressure and embrace a more joyful, authentic approach to parenting. Hosted by Amanda Diekman—author, autistic adult, and mom of three—this podcast isn’t about perfection or expert advice. It’s about learning together how to drop the demands that weigh us down and find the ease we crave in our families. Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, challenging behaviors, or simply the highs and lows of life, this show offers honest ...
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Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
Debbie Reber
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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Welcome to the Healing Mothers' Club! This is the space where moms with trauma get to feel like they're not going crazy - they truly are having to navigate A LOT in this motherhood journey. From the pressure you have to break the cycle of trauma in the family you created, to becoming a trauma-informed parent, to learning to navigate your trauma triggers and learning how heal yourself so you can stay in the present moment without going into fight/flight/freeze/fawn, this space is for you. You ...
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This is a Podcast where four guys rant about their life experiences and their sometimes screwed up views on many controversial issues. We hope you have a good laugh.
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Join Julie Beem & Ginger Healy as we explore the trauma-informed, attachment-focused concepts of Regulation (self-regulation/co-regulation) and Relationship (building connection) and how we can help children build resilience and emotional health through the ways in which we parent, teach and care for children. This podcast is produced by the Attachment & Trauma Network, or ATN, a leading national non-profit supporting children impacted by trauma through their families, schools and communities.
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Interviews, practical tips, education and coaching strategies from the Neurodivergent Positive Psychologist, Jannice Jones MSc, to empower neurodivergents to thrive. Covers ADHD, Autism, AuDHD and Dyslexia
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The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD. Listen to learn about how ADHD impacts every area of your life from the boardroom to the bedroom...and how you can begin to overcome your symptoms by accepting who you are, flaws and all. Host Kristen Carder is a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of people with ADHD worldwide. Kristen's extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ...
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A speech and language podcast to motivate and inspire school-based SLPs. Get the tips, strategies, and low-prep therapy ideas you need to confidently walk into your therapy room and plan with ease. Learn and hear stories from an SLP in the trenches just like you!
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Welcome to the "Navigating Neurodiverse Education" podcast, where we offer strategies and insights to help parents create the ideal learning environment for their neurodiverent child. Whether you're a parent or a supportive family member, you'll find practical advice and inspiring discussions for the educational journey ahead.
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Uniquely Human: the Podcast expands the conversation on autism and neurodiversity by amplifying the voices of autistic and neurodivergent individuals and thought leaders in providing insightful, cutting-edge and practical information about the autistic and neurodivergent experience. Hosted by Barry Prizant and Dave Finch.
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Raising an out-of-the-box kid can feel isolating. You wonder, Am I crazy? What am I doing wrong? The doubt, guilt, and exhaustion are overwhelming—and finding another mom who truly gets it feels impossible. That’s why the On The Hard Days podcast exists. Host Megan Champion knows the struggle firsthand and is on a mission to bring connection and support to moms raising neurodivergent kids. Each week, a brave mom shares her raw, honest story so you can feel seen, heard, and validated. Whether ...
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Welcome to "Maybe This Will Be The Cure," a podcast where the wisdom of a healing journey meets the warmth of shared experiences. Join as we explore the topics of healing, living with chronic conditions and chronic pain, mental health and parenting kids with disabilities. Hosted by Megan Godard-Cardon, this podcast is a sanctuary for those seeking solace, understanding, and practical insights navigating unique life experiences. From chronic pain, to parenting a child with Type 1 Diabetes, to ...
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The podcast where we discuss diversity and how to embrace our neurodivergent kids at home, at school and in the work place. Each fortnight or so, Lou interviews various guests. These are people with lived experience of neurodivergence, teachers, parents or academics. We will discuss ADHD, Autism, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing differences...the list goes on. We will also discuss inclusion, diversity, education experiences, employment.Real stories and real experiences that ...
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This podcast offers essential insights for parents of children with disabilities, covering topics from advocating for your child's rights through the special education process to innovative interventions and practical support strategies. Each episode features conversations with experts, empowering you to confidently navigate your child's unique educational journey. Join me for guidance, inspiration, and a supportive community on your path.
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Parenting an Emotionally Dysregulated Child During the Holidays: Simple Ways to Reduce Meltdowns and Increase Peace
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24:47Send a text and share your thoughts! Parenting an emotionally dysregulated child during the holidays can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and anything but peaceful. In this episode, we’re unpacking simple, practical ways to reduce meltdowns, create calmer moments, and shape a Christmas that truly fits your child’s needs — and your family’s heart. Whe…
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Ep. 136 - Teaching Frustration Tolerance to My PDA Child?
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55:02In this episode I talk with a mom about her 7-year-old daughter - with PDA, ADHD and anxiety - about when she might help her build her frustration tolerance, and when she likely cannot. We also dive in on a specific challenge she was facing when her both her daughters need support at the same time. The conversation is from Parenting PDA Your Way, t…
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Supporting Autistic & PDA Children Through Holiday Season Burnout
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20:20Your autistic or PDA child isn’t “acting out” — their nervous system is asking for safety, rest, and attuned support. In this episode of Attuned Spectrum, I explore why autistic and PDA burnout intensifies at the end of the year and what you can do right now to support your child through rising overwhelm, avoidance, shutdowns, and meltdowns. Decemb…
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SLP 325: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations About Your Child's Diagnosis with Family and Friends - With Parent Anna Tullemans
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37:55Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Relationship Closeness: How close you are determines how much detail needed. ✅ Child-Specific Information: Only share what's relevant to your specific child's diagnosis. ✅ Ongoing Convers…
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20 | For the Mama Rung Out by Life: Emotional Regulation for Hard Days
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13:47Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood by someone who doesn’t truly know your heart or your child’s? Do comments from others ever leave you questioning your worth as a mama, even when you know you’re trying your best? Are you carrying emotional weight from people’s opinio…
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The “Good Mom” Myth: How PDA Parents Can Break Free from Holiday Judgment and Comparison
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17:32The holidays hit PDA parents harder - and it’s not your fault. In this episode, we break down why judgment, comparison, overwhelm, and the “good mom” myth intensify this time of year - and what’s really happening inside your nervous system and your child’s. You’ll learn: • why your child’s overwhelm triggers your own • how identity friction fuels s…
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EP 148: Parenting PDA: Strategies That Actually Work
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51:12If parenting your child feels like a constant battle—and every strategy you have been told to use only makes things worse—you are not alone. Many families live this struggle daily without realising there is a name for what they are seeing: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). In this episode, we speak with Rachel Crutcher and Sarah Stewart from the…
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352 The Kids Who Can’t Be Told What to Do: PDA & Low-Demand Parenting (with Casey Ehrlich)
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1:17:17What if your child’s resistance, meltdowns, or refusal to do “simple” things isn’t defiance—but a nervous system response? In this conversation, Kristen talks with Casey Ehrlich, founder of At Peace Parents and one of the leading voices on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Casey is a researcher, parent coach, and mom of two PDA kids who helps fa…
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When Parenting Hacks Don't Work for Your PDA Autistic Child with Dr. Carolyn Solo, PhD, LCSW
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46:41Welcome back to the Healing Mothers Club! Have you ever wondered why popular parenting hacks don't work for your child who presents with signs of Autism? This episode is for you. Dr. Carolyn Solo, PhD, LCSW joins the club and shares: How her personal journey raising 3 daughters, one of whom is PDA Autistic, led her to a complete shift in parenting …
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Throw Out the Manual: Rewriting Fatherhood for a PDA Kid
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25:15In this episode, I sit down with my friend and neighbor Jeff Parrott to talk about parenting a PDA, pressure-sensitive child while letting go of the “typical” parenting manual. Jeff shares their family’s pivot from high academic expectations to unschooling, how discovering PDA reframed everything, and why consent became the key non-negotiable in th…
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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 5 - A Family Weighs CBD For Epilepsy And PDA
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37:35Send us a text What happens when you remove the biggest triggers from a child’s day and the seizures stop? We sit down with Paige Carter to unpack a remarkable shift since Oakland left school, the role stress and heat play in absence and atonic seizures, and why the family is cautiously considering CBD oil after exhausting conventional options. Fro…
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December promises twinkly lights and cosy moments, yet many parents feel like they’re sprinting through a minefield. I open up about the invisible load that spikes stress during the holidays—noise, judgment, lost routines, sensory overload—and explain why your nervous system interprets it all as danger. When the body tips into fight, flight, or fre…
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358 The Day I Hired a Frontal Lobe: How Paying for Help Pulled Me Out of ADHD Chaos
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1:00:39This week, Kristen chats with Bill, Creative & Executive Director of ArtPhilly, who is currently helping mastermind a city-wide arts festival for America’s 250th birthday. He’s smart, creative, high-capacity… and, like many ADHDers, he hit the limit of what his frontal lobe could juggle. And then? He hired help — aka he hired himself a frontal lobe…
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TPP 478: Lynn Lyons on Navigating Anxiety in Families
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41:28Today we’re talking about anxiety—how it shows up in families, how it affects our kids’ growing independence, and what we can do to keep worry from running the show. My guest, Lynn Lyons, is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and leading voice in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children, teens, and adults. In our conversation…
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Podcast 62 Preventing Family Burnout - Making School sustainable for Everyone
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26:52Send us a text In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, Ruth Smoker-Cornell tackles a topic every family needs to hear: burnout and how to prevent it. Burnout doesn’t happen because families aren’t trying hard enough — it happens when the emotional, sensory, behavioural, and scheduling demands of school exceed the support available. An…
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Hallie chats with Luba about how to help parents navigate IEP meetings. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Luba — SLP, bilingual private practice founder, and the brain behind Kidology and The Confident IEP Parent. They dive into the real challenges parents face when navigating IEPs, why so many feel lost (and sometimes overw…
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An Innovative Support Program for Neurodivergent College Students, with Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin and Vanessa Harwood
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1:06:46This episode of the Uniquely Human: The Podcast features Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin and Vanessa Harwood discussing innovative supports for neurodivergent college students, highlighting the START program at the University of Rhode Island. The conversation explores common challenges neurodivergent students face upon entering college, the specific support …
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TPP 034b: Kanesha Baynard on Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics With Our Parents and In-Laws
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42:23I sit down with my dear friend and super talented life coach Kanesha Baynard to talk about the relationship we have with our parents and in-laws while also navigating our own journey as parents. Kanesha is an expert in multi-generational family dynamics and in this episode, we cover a lot of ground — the common challenges, tackling uncomfortable co…
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Guest Terrie - AKA The_autistic_MUA on Instagram
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50:27Send us a text Listen to my first ever guest on the pod! The amazing Terrie. We chat about SEN Mum life, PDA kids and EHCP's' Dont forget to download, subscribe, rate and review the pod it really helps with my rankings against all the other celebrity podcasts! Jessie x SMGB Business Academy Learn how to build a profitable business from scratch - No…
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357 BITESIZE | Your Brain Is Too Loud—This Trick Turns the Volume Down
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15:34Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #321: The 5-Minute ADHD Hack That Can Change Your Life Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok See Privacy Polic…
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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner) Week 8 - We Moved Into A Caravan And Found Our Pace
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31:05Send us a text What if the bravest choice is to stop doing what everyone expects and start doing what your child needs? We sit down with Paige Carter to unpack a seismic family pivot: renting out the house, moving into a caravan, and giving a neurodivergent child time to recover from burnout. It’s not a retreat from learning; it’s a redesign of lif…
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Refusal and Emotional Dysregulation During Holidays: How to Get the MOST Out of the Season With A Neurodivergent Child
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35:34Send a text and share your thoughts! Holiday events can bring excitement, but also overwhelm, refusal, and emotional dysregulation for many neurodivergent and emotionally intense children. In this episode, we answer a heartfelt listener question and unpack a simple, memorable framework to help you protect peace, support your child, and get the M-O-…
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Ep 109: The Power of Play for Healing and Connection
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34:34Play isn’t just fun—it’s essential. In this episode, Ginger and Julie unpack the science, healing power, and everyday possibilities of play. From brain development to emotional regulation, play shapes resilience, fosters connection, and repairs the impact of trauma. You’ll hear how movement amplifies the benefits, how barriers like technology and b…
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Ep. 135 - PDA Teen Can't Stop Wrestling Dad
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55:02In this episode I speak with a mom of a PDA 14-year-old who regulates himself by wrestling his father after school each day, which causes Mom lots of anxiety. Together we use my cost-benefit decision making tool to weigh her options and she then decides a new strategy to try. I hope this episode is helpful for you. It's from Parenting PDA Your Way,…
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TPP 477: A Conversation About All Things Puberty, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
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42:57Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, the dynamic duo behind the book This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained and the co-hosts of The Puberty Podcast, were on the show a few years ago when their book was first published, and so I was eager to have them back on for a deeper conversation about the often awkward but incredibly important s…
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356 Tech Jobs + ADHD Minds: How David Made It Work
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51:18In this episode, I sit down with David—a long-time FOCUSED member turned coach—to talk about what it really looks like to work in tech with an ADHD brain. David shares how he found his way into the tech world, the challenges he faced behind the scenes, and the systems he built to survive (and eventually thrive). We explore: The hardest parts of tec…
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Co-Regulation for Autistic & PDA Parents: Essential Tips for Wellbeing & Connection
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32:05In this episode, I’m diving into how I teach the first foundational pillar of Attuned Parenting — parent well-being and co-regulation. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be to support a child when you’re already running on empty. But here’s the thing: you are the foundation. When we focus on our own regulation f…
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EP 36: Special Guests- Caryn Price & Georgina Benger: Authors of 'Olive's Day'
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1:04:01Send us a text In this episode of the Journeys with PDA Coffee Chat podcast, hosts Heather and Kerissa welcome special guests Caryn and Georgina, who share their insights on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and their experiences as educators and authors. They discuss the importance of understanding PDA, the impact of language and labels, and the…
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Podcast 61 Preparing for Next Year: A Parent’s Guide to Smooth Transitions, Teacher Handovers & Setting Your Child Up for Success
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36:18Send us a text The start of a new school year can feel overwhelming for neurodivergent children — and for the parents supporting them. New teachers, new routines, new expectations… and all the uncertainty that comes with Term 1. In this episode of Navigating Neurodiverse Education, I break down how to make next year calmer, smoother, and safer for …
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Hallie and Bria Gibson chat about running a private practice and YouTube channel. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Bria — SLP, private practice owner, and the creative mind behind Speech Up TV. Bria shares how she stumbled into the profession, rediscovered her passion while working with high schoolers, and eventually made t…
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The Impact of Breaking Generational Cycles for South Asian Women with Radha Dalal, M.A., (soon-to-be) LMFT
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28:10Breaking generational cycles not only for ourselves, but for our whole family❤️🩹 Welcome back to the Healing Mothers' Club! Today is a guest episode with Radha Dalal, M.A., and soon-to-be LMFT! We talk about: What it feels like to break generational cycles as daughters of immigrants and South Asian women; What we need to create safety when feeling…
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SLP 324: Understanding Interoception: Why Neurodiverse Children Need a Different Approach
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45:42Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Toilet Timing: Use set routines, not signals from child. ✅ Interoception Issues: Neurodiverse kids don't feel bladder signals until late. ✅ Remove Nappies: No nappies during day; establis…
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Send us a text Let’s discuss Xmas and the chaos! Don’t compare your life with others it ain’t worth the it. Please download, subscribe, rate and review the pod it really does help with my rankings across all streaming channels! Happy listening Jessie x SMGB Business Academy Learn how to build a profitable business from scratch - No experience neede…
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TPP 270a: Support for Smart But Struggling Students, with Jeannine Jannot
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42:10Academic coach and author of The Disintegrating Student, Jeannine Jannot, Ph.D., shares insights on why previously high performing students might fall apart and offers strategies for building skills and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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19 | Holiday Emotional Regulation: You Don’t Have to Please Everyone to Have Peace
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4:57Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do any of these sound familiar? Do you feel pressure to make the holidays look “perfect” for everyone else even when you’re running on empty? Have you ever felt torn between keeping the peace and protecting your child’s peace? Do you long to just enjoy the day without walking…
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355 BITESIZE | What to Do When Someone Says “Everyone Has ADHD”
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11:08Love this clip? Check out the full episode: Episode #320: Rapid-Fire Adult ADHD Q&A Listen to the full conversation in the original episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter and Sarah Lovett : Week 7 - Rethinking Education When Safety Comes First
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1:00:15Send us a text This week on The Empowered Parent Podcast I sat down with Sarah Lovett from Our PDA Kids and Paige Carter from Inclusive Oak. Both Sarah and Paige are parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance, or Persistent Demand for Autonomy, and both run successful services supporting families just like yours. Sarah talked about burn…
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Attuned Parenting for Autistic & PDA Kids: Stop Collecting Strategies — Build These 3 Foundations
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14:39If you’ve been collecting strategy after strategy and still feel stuck in meltdowns, shutdowns, or constant overwhelm, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because strategies only work when the right foundations are in place for your child’s nervous system — and for you. In this episode, I talk about: Why “m…
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56. Sibling Conflict and Emotional Dysregulation: Finding Peace in a Hard Holiday Season
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32:22Send a text and share your thoughts! Holidays can bring out both the magic and the meltdowns, especially when you’re raising an emotionally intense child. And while we often focus on surviving the big emotions, the siblings in the family feel these moments deeply too. Hurt feelings, frustration, confusion, and walking on eggshells can quietly shape…
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354 Why Even Your Own To-Dos Feel Like an Attack: The Explosive Reality of Adult PDA
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1:11:48If you’ve ever thought, “No one can tell me what to do… not even me,” this episode might feel like someone finally turned the lights on. This week, Kristen sits down with Kendahl Damashek — parent coach, Director of Content and Curriculum for At Peace Parents, and a PDA Autistic mom of four PDA kids — for a groundbreaking conversation about Patholo…
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TPP 476: Rebecca Duffus & Lyric Rivera on Supporting Kids Autistic Identity Development
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41:09Today’s conversation is all about understanding and supporting autistic identity—how it develops, why it matters, and the ways parents and educators can help nurture it. I’m joined by Rebecca Duffus and Lyric Rivera, two incredible advocates doing powerful work in this space, and the authors of the new Autism, Identity & Me workbook for kids, and t…
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EP 147: Neurodiverse Futures: Work That Works
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41:04So many parents of neurodivergent children lie awake at night wondering the same thing: “What will happen when my child enters the workplace?” In this episode, Dr. Olivia sits down with Jenefer Livings, HR consultant, workplace needs assessor, and mother to a neurodivergent child, to demystify what neurodiversity at work really looks like. Together…
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Podcast 60 End-of-Year School Reports: What Parents Really Need to Look For (and What to Ignore)
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26:20Send us a text End-of-Year School Reports: What Parents Really Need to Look For (and What to Ignore) It’s report review season — and for parents of neurodivergent children, this time of year brings stress, confusion, and a LOT of questions. Does “emerging” mean my child is behind? Is this report even accurate? What should I be asking for before the…
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In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Libby Hill, a consultant speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience, about the fascinating connection between pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and selective mutism. Libby shares why students with PDA aren’t just being “naughty,” how their brilliant yet challenging language p…
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Setting Boundaries With Toxic Grandparents During the Holidays
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16:17Today on the Healing Mothers' Club, we get real about what it takes to actually create and uphold boundaries with your children's toxic grandparents. If your children's grandparents fall somewhere on the emotional immaturity spectrum, chances are they have displayed toxic behaviours -- and the holidays can be the perfect storm for unhinged emotiona…
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SLP 323: Understanding and Teaching AuDHD, PDA, ODD and RSD - Insights from Expert Laura Kerbey
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41:46Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA Profile: Children with PDA are creative and amazing with support. ✅ Rejection Sensitivity: RSD affects ninety-eight percent of people with ADHD. ✅ PDA vs ODD: PDA is anxiety-based; OD…
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Connecting with Young Children through Sensoriaffective Integration: A Discussion with Dr. Carrie Alvarado
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57:44As an occupational therapist with expertise in child development, Dr. Carrie Alvarado has the unique ability to discuss interrelationships between sensory processing and the development of trustworthy connections with young children. Carrie, Barry and Dave explore the implications of “sensoriaffective” integration in supporting parents of young neu…
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Send us a text This week I'm chatting from the comfort of my bedroom floor due to the entire house having a sickness & diaherrea bug. I am addressing the wild accusations in the mainstream media from presidents to deputy leaders about autism, vaccines & ear defenders. Honestly there's a lot of swearing in this one! Please download, subscribe, rate …
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TPP 124b: Seth Perler on How Parents Can Help Their Kids Work Through Resistance
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1:29:14Executive functioning/education coach Seth Perler explores the concept of resistance in differently-wired kids and shares strategies and tools for how parents can support their kids in learning how to face their resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber
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18 | Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Emotional Regulation: Building Connection and Protecting Your Peace with Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Kids
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12:17Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever… • Feel torn between keeping family happy and doing what’s best for your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? • Worry about how others will react to your child’s behavior at family gatherings? • Feel that quiet nudge from the Holy Spirit but doubt your strength …
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