Best Journeys With PDA Podcasts (2025)

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Autism, Vaccines & Insane Ear Defenders 26:38

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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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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 6 - Recovery, Stability, Then Expansion: Trusting A Child’s Pace 28:57

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Send us a text Say yes to slower. That simple pivot—away from pressure and toward real choice—turned a chaotic season into a week with fewer meltdowns, easier car rides, and a hydrotherapy session full of laughter. We open up about parenting a PDA child with low demand strategies, how we detach from outcomes, and why autonomy is not a luxury but a …

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When Parenting Hacks Don't Work for Your PDA Autistic Child with Dr. Carolyn Solo, PhD, LCSW 46:41

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Welcome 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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The Same 24 Hours 24:12

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Send us a text When I see and hear people say to neurodivergent parents "we've all got the same 24 hours in a day, I'll be honest it drives me mental. We don't! End of! Here is the link for the book The Power Of Focus which really explains the Eisenhower 4D method. https://amzn.eu/d/37ylJD2 Happy Listening Jessie x SMGB Business Academy Learn how t…

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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 37:35

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Send 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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What Does Nervous System Healing for Parents Even Mean? Danik Answers. 13:19

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In this solo episode of The Healing Mothers’ Club, Danik continues the conversation from the previous episode about why time-outs are not trauma-informed — and dives deeper into what it truly means to self-regulate as a mom with trauma. She explains how to build a baseline of inner safety so that you can stay regulated when your kids have big emoti…

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8. What is Autism Part 4: The DSM Got It Wrong: What Autism Really Looks Like 35:12

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8. What is Autism Part 4: The DSM Got It Wrong: What Autism Really Looks Like SUMMARY In this conversation, Patricia Young (she/her) and Alex McLaughlin (they/them) wrap up their discussion on the DSM criteria for autism through a deeply human, neurodiversity-affirming lens. They unpack how autism presents across childhood and adulthood, challenge …

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Sleep.... Who needs it anyway! 23:47

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Send us a text Talking all things sleep or should I say the absolute lack of with neurodivergent children! If you like what you hear please download, rate and review the podcast as it helps ya girl out with rankings! Jessie x SMGB Business Academy Learn how to build a profitable business from scratch - No experience needed! Nesti Pod Recommended by…

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 4- Hydrotherapy and Drop Offs 25:50

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Send us a text Change doesn’t wait for the perfect schedule, and neither do big feelings. We sit down after a long day to unpack a week where a 30-minute hydrotherapy session brought relief, the weather kept us indoors, and Oakland leaned hard into the comfort of screens and familiar routines. Rather than fight it, we explore why control, predictab…

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7. What is Autism Part 3: Routine, Rattled, and Ready: Living the DSM Out Loud 48:49

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7. What is Autism Part 3: Routine, Rattled, and Ready: Living the DSM Out Loud SUMMARY In this lively and validating episode, Patricia (she/her) and Alex (they/them) unpack how the DSM describes autism versus how it actually feels to live it. They explore everyday stimming, sensory seeking, routines, and how nervous system regulation shapes reactio…

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Instagram's Most Frequently Unanswered Question: Why Can't I Send My Kid in Time-Out? 38:28

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Welcome to the first episode of the first official season of the Healing Mothers’ Club podcast! I’m your host, Danik Bernier, fellow healing mom of 2, Certified EMDR therapist, EMDR consultant-in-training, and parenting coach for moms with childhood trauma wanting to break the cycle. Today, we kick off the new season by answering one of the most fr…

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Other People's Opinions 25:03

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Send us a text Sometimes people just need to keep their mouths shut. End of. Why is it whenever you are having a good day someone goes and ruins it by offering their opinion? I hope you enjoy this weeks episode and please subscribe, download, rate and review the Keeping Sh*t Real Podcast it would mean a lot to little old me! Jessie x SMGB Business …

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 3 -Small Wins, Big Steps In Unschooling 36:32

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Send us a text Ever watched a child light up at the zoo, then shut down at the hospital and wondered how to bridge those worlds with care, dignity, and actual access? We dive into a week that held both: a quiet bus at Monarto where curiosity bloomed, and a clinical setting where pushing past tolerance backfired. Along the way, we unpack the practic…

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 10: Every Colour Matters - Closing Thoughts on Neurodiversity (Dana Baltutis, Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach) 8:32

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Send us a text The rainbow stretches across the sky – vibrant, diverse, and complete only because each colour exists. This powerful metaphor frames our season finale on neurodiversity, reminding us that human brains, like rainbows, aren't meant to be identical. Each carries unique colours, patterns, and brilliance that contribute to the whole. Thro…

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Ep 30 - We're Moving to a Seasonal Format! + Danik's Updates 2:49

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Updates, announcements, and trauma-informed parenting coaching offered worldwide! Schedule your free, no obligation virtual consultation to plan your parenting + nervous system strategy 1:1 with Danik to see if coaching is right for you. Click here to schedule. ✨We'll meet for Season 1 on November 3rd 🇫🇷 Francophones and French-speakers: The podcas…

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Nice family days out 24:21

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Send us a text Ahh the nice family day out we have all planned at least once and it's all gone horribly wrong! Don't worry you're not alone and it happens to us all! Merlin/Nimbus access card application form: https://app.accesscard.online/apply/merlin/form/ The book for November's Shelf Help book club will be The Magic by Rhonda Byrne and is a 28 …

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 9: Photography As Therapy: Motherhood, Bipolar, And Neurodiversity (Bianca Buliga: Parent, Artist, Photographer, Advocate) 50:37

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Send us a text What if a camera could say what your voice can’t? We sit down with Bianca, a neurodivergent artist and mother living with bipolar II, ADHD, and autistic traits, to explore how art, therapy, and the right clinical support helped her turn pain into purpose. From a turbulent childhood in post-communist Romania to a leap-of-faith move to…

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 2 - Rethinking Success: Recovery, Autonomy, And Gentle Education 31:42

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Send us a text A five-minute visit can hold a whole season of hope. I sat down with Paige Carter of Inclusive Oak to trace the delicate return of motivation after school burnout, and name a stage many families live inside: curiosity without capacity. Oakland asked to see his friends, stepped into the classroom, then stepped back out, overwhelmed bu…

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The Mental Mind Fu*k 26:13

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Send us a text First of all sorry for crying on quite a few occasions on this weeks pod! This week I'm talking about the mental mind fu*k we go through being parents to neurodivergent children. I mean its exhausting at the best of times let alone when you are being pulled from pillar to post. I hope you enjoy it! Please download, subscribe, rate an…

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 8: Parenting with ADHD: Finding Your Calm-ish (Dr. Claire Milligan, Psychologist, Business Owner, Parent) 58:20

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Send us a text What happens when a clinical psychologist with ADHD parents two neurodivergent children? A uniquely insightful perspective on navigating family life with different brains. Dr. Claire Milligan opens up about her journey from struggling parent to practice director of Maple Leaf Psychology and Allied Health, sharing the moment when ever…

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 1 - When school breaks a nervous system, what does real education look like? 28:56

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Send us a text What if the bravest thing you could do for your child’s education was to stop pushing and start listening to their nervous system? That’s the pivot Paige Carter makes as she chooses unschooling to help her autistic son, Oaklan, recover from severe burnout - replacing schedules and demands with safety, curiosity, and radical patience.…

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Ep 29 - The Hidden Link Between Mom Rage and Childhood Trauma 14:00

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What if your mom rage isn’t just about being overstimulated or burned out — but about old trauma being reactivated? In this episode, Danik Bernier, trauma therapist and fellow mom, reframes mom rage through the lens of the nervous system and childhood emotional neglect. She shares her personal story and how EMDR therapy helped her break free from s…

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A Silent Grief.... 22:30

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Send us a text Sometimes the Silent Grief we carry as parents is HEAVY! Is it society's expectation that we carry this guilt? Remember comparison is the thief of joy! We are all in this together! Mrs Jessie Townz SMGB Business Academy Learn how to build a profitable business from scratch - No experience needed! Nesti Pod Recommended by Sleep Therap…

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SEASON 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 7: Beyond Shame: Discovering the Joy in Your Brain Architecture (Sarah Eagle, Neurodivergent Consultant, Business Owner and Advocate) 36:55

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Send us a text What happens when we reframe neurodivergence not as a deficit, but as a natural variation in brain architecture? Sarah Eagle, founder of Joy Diving Australia and late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD, offers a refreshing perspective that celebrates brain differences rather than pathologizing them. After losing her brother Ben durin…

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Ep 28 - Overcoming Emotional Abuse with Stephanie St-Jean 45:59

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DISCLAIMER: The stories shared in this episode are personal experiences. The views expressed belong to the guest and don’t necessarily reflect those of the host. This episode is not a psychotherapy session and the host has no affiliation to the guest. This episode does not replace psychotherapy or medical advice; it is meant for educational and ent…

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Putting Your Trust in Complete Strangers 24:11

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Send us a text Talking about the mind blowing expectation for parents of neurodivergent children who have to put their trust in complete and utter strangers to have your childs best interests at heart. Surely I'm not the only one that finds it mind boggling! We are all in this together! Mrs Jessie Townz x SMGB Business Academy Learn how to build a …

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 6: Hope in Therapy: Cultural Sensitivity Meets Neurodiversity (Anushka Phal , Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Business Owner, and Community Advocate) 52:38

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Send us a text What happens when cultural identity meets neurodiversity? Psychologist Anushka Phal knows this intersection intimately as a Fijian Indian, born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, who received her own ADHD diagnosis as an adult. This revelation sparked both personal healing and a passionate mission to create mental health spaces …

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Understanding AuDHD: A Journey of Self-Discovery: Jannice Jones and Dr Khurram Saadiq in Conversation 30:25

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Send us a text Keywords Neurodiversity, AuDHD, ADHD, Autism, Mental Health, Advocacy, Workplace Inclusion, Misdiagnosis, Self-Discovery, Personal Experience Summary In this episode of the Neurodivergent podcast, host Jannice Jones speaks with Dr. Khurram Saadiq, an AuDHD consultant neurodiversity psychiatrist. They discuss the complexities of livin…

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 5: Neurodivergent Families: Finding Your Tribe (Paige Carter, Advocate, Parent Coach) 33:11

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Send us a text What happens when the professional becomes the parent? Despite 14 years working in the disability sector, Paige Carter found herself completely lost when her son was diagnosed with autism at age two and a half. That moment sparked a powerful realization: if someone with her experience felt overwhelmed, how do families with no prior e…

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6. What is Autism part 2: So…do we have to text back? Autism friendship "rules" 35:41

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6. What is Autism part 2: So…do we have to text back? Autism friendship "rules" SUMMARY In this episode, Patricia (she/her) and Alex (they/them) continue their series on What is Autism? by exploring DSM criteria alongside lived experiences. They discuss how autistic people navigate relationships, friendship dynamics, context shifting, alexithymia, …

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 4: Living Authentically: How to Embrace Your Neurodivergent Identity (Joanne Hatchard, Social Worker, Advocate, Podcaster) 34:36

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Send us a text What happens when we truly embrace neurodivergence as a fundamental part of human diversity? Joanne Hatchard, founder of Better Being Me and creator of the "Be Me Completely" course, brings profound wisdom from both personal and professional experience to this conversation about acceptance, connection, and living authentically. Diagn…

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Reflections on Unschooling Our Neurodivergent Kids 30:00

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As we kick off the new school year, I’ve been thinking back on our journey so far with unschooling, aka self-directed education, aka child-led learning. Call it what you want, but at its core, it’s a style that gives kids a lot of say in what they’re learning and how they’re learning it. We’re about three and a half years in now, and in this episod…

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Understanding PDA: A Parent's Perspective - a conversation between Jannice Jones and Alice Running 37:01

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Send us a text Keywords Neurodivergent, Autism, PDA, Parenting, Support Systems, Parental Blame, Double Empathy, Mental Health, Trauma, Resources Summary In this episode of the NeuroDivergent podcast, host Jannice Jones speaks with Alice Running, an author and advocate for neurodivergent families. They discuss the complexities of autism and Patholo…

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 3: The Heart Behind Mingle Co: Vee's Mission to End Isolation (Violeta Abarzua Vasquez - Event Manager, Advocate, Podcaster, Film Maker) 43:20

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Send us a text "Sometimes I feel things very intensely," reveals Violeta Abarzua Vasquezas she shares her journey of discovering neurodivergence in both herself and her children. This revelation transformed not only her understanding of her family but sparked the creation of Mingle Co – an organisation dedicated to building genuine connection for n…

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Ep 27 - Healing in Motherhood After Narcissistic Abuse 18:45

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In this episode of The Healing Mothers’ Club, we continue our mini-series on the impacts of narcissistic abuse on motherhood. If you grew up with narcissistic parents, you know how hard it can be to break the cycle while raising your own children. Today, I’m sharing the key elements of healing that help you move from parenting out of survival mode …

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5: What is Autism Part 1: Autism Isn't a Deficit, It's a Different Operating System 36:51

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5: What is Autism Part 1: Autism Isn't a Deficit, It's a Different Operating System SUMMARY Patricia (she/her) and Alex (they/them) dive into the DSM diagnostic criteria for autism and break it down through a lived-experience lens. Instead of deficit-based language, they highlight autistic strengths, differences, and everyday realities of being AuD…

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY Episode 2: Mind the Gaps - Dr. Vanessa Spiller on Neurodiversity (Clinical Psychologist) 48:20

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Send us a text What if challenging behaviours aren't problems to fix, but signals showing us how a child's brain works? Dr Vanessa Spiller, clinical psychologist and FASD expert, revolutionises our understanding of neurodivergent children through her groundbreaking "Mind the Gaps" model. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience…

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 1: Rainbow Brains and Belonging (Dana Baltutis - Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach) 18:20

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Send us a text Welcome to Series 2 of the Empowered Parent Podcast, where we explore neurodiversity and attunement to children with "rainbow brains." I'm setting the foundation for upcoming conversations with parents, professionals, and neurodivergent individuals by sharing insights from the recent Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Conference. • Neurodi…

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Taking Care of My Mind With Therapy and Coaching 26:10

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I was talking with someone the other day and realized—not everyone sees therapy, coaching, and “brain work” the way I do. For me, it’s like brushing my teeth or moving my body. We all know working out is good for our bodies, and I think of coaching, therapy, and other mind tools as ways to work out my mind. Over the past few years, I’ve been taking…

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S3: EP 35: Special Guest - Sarah Martin, RDN: Neurodivergent-affirming Nutrition {Part 3} 1:39:12

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Send us a text In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Sarah Martin, RDN. Sarah Martin, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist dedicated to educating and empowering neurodivergent individuals and families to nourish their relationships with food and eating. A late-diagnosed AuDHD PDAer and parent of 3 neurodivergent children, Sarah is i…

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Living with Chronic Pain After a Life-Changing Accident with Tony Verhagen 51:52

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As a young man, today’s guest, Tony Verhagen, was hit by a drunk driver in a devastating car accident and determined to be dead at the scene. He was later revived but suffered multiple life-altering injuries. Doctors told him he would never walk again. Against the odds—and after months of physical therapy—he learned to walk again. Yet the accident …

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4: OCD pt. 2: OCD, ADHD & the Dishwasher Olympics: When Efficiency Becomes a Sport 44:09

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4: OCD pt. 2: OCD, ADHD & the Dishwasher Olympics: When Efficiency Becomes a Sport SUMMARY In this candid and often humorous episode, Patricia (she/her) and Alex (they/them) share their deeply personal neurodivergent experiences with OCD, weaving in childhood rituals, intrusive harm thoughts, contamination fears, and the tangled coexistence of Auti…

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Sustainable Fitness for Chronic Illness, Hormones, and Real Life with Blake Hill 1:06:02

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When “beginner” workouts left me in days-long flares, I knew I needed a different approach. I’d already tried four different fitness plans and was feeling pretty discouraged. I wasn’t losing weight, and the workouts were so hard on my body that, as someone with multiple chronic health conditions and chronic pain, I’d be wiped out for days afterward…

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3: OCD: When Your Brain Plays the "What if" Game 45:22

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OCD: When Your Brain Plays the "What if" Game SUMMARY In this conversation, Patricia (she/her) and Alex (they/them) delve into the complexities of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), discussing its definitions, misconceptions, and talking about their lived experiences with OCD. They explore the different themes and subtypes of OCD, the impact of r…

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Seasons of Being a Daughter 23:01

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Does your family have lore? You know—those stories that get told over and over again? Well, imagine my surprise when one of those familiar childhood stories—one I’ve heard a million times—suddenly made me feel all triggered and uncomfortable. I felt myself getting defensive, my body heating up, and I quickly changed the subject so I could get back …

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2: How we met; our fears about starting a podcast, and navigating time agnosia 41:04

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How we met; our fears about starting a podcast, and navigating time agnosia SUMMARY In this conversation, Patricia (she/her) and Alex (they/them) explore their differing relationships with time, the impact of time sensitivities on their friendship, and the insecurities that arise in their podcasting journey. They discuss the importance of communica…

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A House of Horrors: Our Mold Story 19:22

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From a cute rental to a nightmare of mysterious leaks. In this episode, I talk about our family’s experience with mold and water damage. I'll share the red flags we missed, the impact on my sensitive child’s health, and what we learned from it all. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00] Six Months Pregnant and Forced to Move [02:37] The House of Horrors …

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1: Our Autism and ADHD Diagnoses Journeys 44:05

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Our Autism and ADHD Diagnoses Journeys In this heartfelt episode, join Alex (they/them) and Patricia (she/her) as they open up about their personal journeys to understanding their Autism and ADHD diagnoses. From initial suspicions and self-assessments to the emotional rollercoaster of validation, anger, grief, sadness and more, they share candid in…

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The Power of Surrender 31:29

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What if trying harder isn’t the solution? For a long time, I thought that if I just did more—learned more, tried more therapies, did each thing better, lived cleaner, worked harder—I could fix all my problems and prevent future ones. But what if the real shift doesn’t come from doing more...but from letting go? In this episode, I share what surrend…

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0: Introduction and What to Expect 19:02

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Introduction and What to Expect In this episode of Unapologetically, AuDHD, hosts Patricia Young (she/her) and Alex McLaughlin (they/them) introduce this new podcast, sharing their backgrounds, experiences, and the mission behind the show. They discuss the importance of normalizing neurodivergent experiences, the topics they plan to cover, and some…