Best Journeys With PDA Podcasts (2025)

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EP 36: Special Guests- Caryn Price & Georgina Benger: Authors of 'Olive's Day' 1:04:01

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Send 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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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner) Week 9: When We Stop Pushing, Children Start Healing 28:55

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Send us a text What changes when a child’s wellbeing takes the lead and everything else rearranges around it? In this series finale with Paige Carter of Inclusive Oak, we follow a family through unschooling and burnout recovery, anchored by one unforgettable moment: a teacher who shows up at a caravan park simply to say hello, offer a gift, and hol…

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Parenting an Emotionally Dysregulated Child During the Holidays: Simple Ways to Reduce Meltdowns and Increase Peace 24:47

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Send 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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9. The Change Episode: Why Even Tiny Shifts Can Feel Like Major Plot Twists 34:52

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9. The Change Episode: Why Even Tiny Shifts Can Feel Like Major Plot Twists SUMMARY This episode explores why managing change can feel so intensely dysregulating for autistic and AuDHD folks. Patricia (she/her) and Alex (they/them) talk openly about post-holiday burnout, the emotional and sensory cost of social expectations, and the internal pressu…

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Guest Terrie - AKA The_autistic_MUA on Instagram 50:27

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Send 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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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner) Week 8 - We Moved Into A Caravan And Found Our Pace 31:05

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Send 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 35:34

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Send 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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The Impact of Breaking Generational Cycles for South Asian Women with Radha Dalal, M.A., (soon-to-be) LMFT 28:10

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Breaking 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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Christmas & Sh*t 24:20

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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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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter and Sarah Lovett : Week 7 - Rethinking Education When Safety Comes First 1:00:15

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Send 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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56. Sibling Conflict and Emotional Dysregulation: Finding Peace in a Hard Holiday Season 32:22

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Send 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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Setting Boundaries With Toxic Grandparents During the Holidays 16:17

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Today 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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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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55. How to Find Gratitude While Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation (Even in the Hard Seasons) 23:17

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Send a text and share your thoughts! When you’re raising an emotionally intense or dysregulated child, gratitude can feel like the last thing on your mind. Between meltdowns, misunderstandings, and moments that leave you feeling worn thin (at best), it’s easy to lose sight of what’s good. In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Jami shares what …

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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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54. Holiday Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation: How to Create Calm for Your Child (and You!) 21:20

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Send a text and share your thoughts! The holidays can bring joy, laughter, and… total overwhelm, especially when you’re parenting a child who struggles with emotional dysregulation. If family gatherings, travel, or changes in routine often lead to meltdowns and stress, this episode is for you. Join me as I share one of our hardest holiday moments a…

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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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53. Why “Fun Days” Aren't Fun for Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: Understanding Holiday Triggers, Meltdowns, and Sensory Overload 24:10

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Send a text and share your thoughts! For many kids, class parties, school spirit days, and holiday activities mean excitement and fun—but for emotionally dysregulated or neurodivergent children, they can mean stress, overwhelm, and meltdowns. In this episode, we’ll unpack why these “fun” days can be so tough and how to help your child stay calm, co…

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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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52. Sensory Processing and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: It’s Not Just in Their Heads | Sensory Processing Awareness 35:36

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Have you ever looked at your child’s meltdown and thought, “Why does this keep happening?” What if those big emotions weren’t just about behavior, but about the way your child’s brain and body process the world around them? In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of sensory processing...what it …

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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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51. 5 ADHD Myths That Commonly Hurt Children And The Truth That Offers Hope--ADHD Awareness Month 34:42

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Bad parenting. Laziness. Can’t focus. Overdiagnosed. Medication is dangerous. You’ve probably heard at least one of these myths before...maybe even all five. But here’s the truth: every single one is a myth that can weigh families down with guilt, confusion, and shame. In this episode, Jami bursts the biggest mi…

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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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50. Real Parent Questions: Family Doesn’t Understand Meltdowns & When to Seek Help 29:11

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Send a text and share your thoughts! What do you do when your family just doesn’t understand your child’s meltdowns? Or when you start wondering if it’s time to seek professional help? In this powerful Season 2 kickoff of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, Jami answers two real questions from parents walking through emotional intensity, family …

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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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49. After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Child Holds It Together at School and Falls Apart at Home 24:42

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Ever wonder why your child can hold it together all day at school, then completely unravel the moment they get home? You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll unpack the real reason behind those after-school meltdowns (hint: it’s not bad behavior!) and what you can do to bring calm and conne…

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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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48. From Chaos to Calm: Celebrate 1 Year of Parenting Tips, Top Episodes, and Milestones 29:02

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Can you believe it? The Calm Connection Parenting Podcast is officially ONE year old! 🎉 Over 5,000 downloads, listeners in 59 countries, and 50 episodes filled with hope, encouragement, and real-life parenting strategies. In this special anniversary episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to celebrate what we’…

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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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47. Suicide Prevention: Parenting Tips to Help Kids Through Emotional Dysregulation and Suicidal Thoughts with Safety and Support 32:56

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Send a text and share your thoughts! Hearing your child say words like, “I wish I were dead” can be the most terrifying moment of parenting. In this episode, we’re talking openly about suicidal ideation in children—why it happens, how to respond, and how to create safety and hope in your home. September is Suicide Prevention Month, but this is a co…