Best Neurotypical Disorder Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 119 - Life-Changing Impacts (for all) By Shifting How They Parented Their PDA Child 45:45

4d ago45:45

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In this episode I speak with Paradigm Shift Program alumna Caroline Thor about the tremendous impacts of changing her parenting approach - for her PDA son, her family, and herself as a professional. I hope it's helpful to you. xo, Casey Caroline's Website Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift Program…

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Ep. 118 - Screens, Tech and AI - Oh My! 1:06:45

12d ago1:06:45

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How do I feel about AI, and how do I use it with my PDA child? In this episode I talk through these things and more with Kelly Edwards, founder of the 90-Minute School Day. As a mom of a PDAer herself, and an expert in the homeschooling/unschooling space, Kelly brings great insight to our conversation. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned in this …

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S07E08 Support in Schools with Heidi Mavir 1:05:56

18d ago1:05:56

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It's the final episode of the series/season and we have a fantastic guest in Heidi Mavir. We talked about her experiences as a neurodivergent parent of a neurodivergent child as well as her work supporting parents to ensure that their children have the right support in their education. Heidi has written a book for parents of neurodivergent children…

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Do you trust that others (especially those in power) will help you? 16:10

19d ago16:10

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So with news articles and headlines about how folks with ADHD need to get off their meds or go outside or be 'cured', there's something of a big misunderstanding and gaps in perspectives on ADHD and what it actually means. Including our shared values as a real ADHD culture, especially around how people or authority figures will relate to us. David …

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Ep. 117 - Is My Child PDA or Non-PDA Demand Avoidant? 29:39

20d ago29:39

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Not all demand avoidant children and teens are PDA. In this episode I talk through how to know if your child fits the profile for PDA, which is important, because it suggests a different root cause for their avoidance than for non-PDA demand avoidant kids. And of course, you want to know what the root cause is so you know how best to support your c…

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Ep. 116 - Choosing Your Perspective While Parenting A PDA Child or Teen 1:20:21

27d ago1:20:21

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Paradigm Shift Program alumna Rachel shares her story in this episode, which includes insight she gained enduring serious sickness as a young adult. She brings this perspective to the hardest moments and eras parenting her PDA children, and explains the difference that can make, even while being incredibly difficult. Mentioned in this episode: Para…

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S07E07 Compassion with Kemah Bob 1:33:48

1M ago1:33:48

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We're back with a fantastic interview with Kemah Bob. We talk about compasson but also get sidetracked by making the bed. Kemah has her own podcast 'Icebergs' check it out wherever you get podcasts! Also check out Joe's tour, tickets are on sale here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683 Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you…

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Ep. 115 - Journey of a PDA Parent with a PDA Child 1:14:12

1M ago1:14:12

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In this episode I speak with Paradigm Shift Program alumna Aoife, who shares her journey as a PDA parent of a PDA child. I hope you find her insights and experiences helpful as you navigate your own journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift ProgramBy Casey

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Ep. 114 - PDA vs non-PDA Autism vs ADHD 22:30

1M ago22:30

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I think PDA is its own neurotype, different from non-PDA Autism and ADHD. That doesn't mean PDA kids, teens and adults can't also be Autistic or ADHD - many are, including at least one of my sons. But it means there's a different logic for how we support PDA children and teens - even if they are also Autistic or ADHD - based on the unique way their…

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S07E06 Teaching with Faye Treacy 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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We're back together with a new episode and a fantastic guest in Faye Treacy. If you enjoyed this interview then why not have a read of Faye's substack: https://fayetreacy.substack.com/archive?sort=new Also check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours, tickets are on sale here: Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683 Abigoliah: https://abi…

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Do folks with ADHD 'stim' (and what is it)? 28:04

2M ago28:04

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Isabelle and David talk 'stimming'-AKA "Self-stimulating behavior": what is this word, where does it come from, and what does it mean to 'stim'? Perhaps spoken of more in the autism community, stimming applies to ADHD also, and can connect to not just how we use sensory inputs as ballasts or balance systems, but also unique indicators of a ADHD cul…

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Ep. 113 - You're Not Parenting Your PDAer Wrong! 34:32

2M ago34:32

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You're not doing it wrong! And I know this because there is not one right or wrong to parent a PDA child. Parents I work with make tons of different decisions - and change those decisions over time - depending on the unique circumstances, opportunities, values and constraints they face. And I love that! Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift Pro…

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Ep. 112 - Alumna Talks About Parenting PDA and Two Other Neurotypes 44:33

2M ago44:33

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Karin is a Dutch medical teacher and an alumna of our Paradigm Shift Program with three children with three different neurotypes. I loved reconnecting with her and hearing how she and her neurodivergent husband use three different parenting approaches in order to successfully support their kids. I hope you find her insights helpful, too! Mentioned …

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S07E05 Dancing with Sharifa Butterfly 51:45

2M ago51:45

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Joe takes the helm for this episode as Abigoliah is on tour. Luckily we recorded the interview with Sharifa Butterfly weeks ago and she was fantastic. Check out Sharifa's work on instagram @SharifaButterfly or on Tiktok where she is @Sharifa_Butterfly Also check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours, tickets are on sale here: Joe: https://www.livenation.co…

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Ep. 111 - Compulsive Eating by Your PDA Child or Teen 22:34

2M ago22:34

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Many of you know that my PDA son stopped eating most foods when he was in burnout. But I've also worked with countless parents whose PDA child or teen can't stop eating. And so I've dedicated this episode to the topic - how to understand compulsive eating as part of PDA, and an approach that may be helpful. xo, Casey Mentioned in this episode: Para…

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Ep. 110 - Speech Dude and I Talk School Accommodations for PDA Children and Teens 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

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In this episode I spoke with Chris Wenger - AKA "Speech Dude" - a speech language pathologist with extensive experience accommodating PDA teens in a public school. I loved our conversation, and I hope you will too! We talked about: Practical ways to communicate about PDA in a public school setting (in this case a high school). How to write PDA-spec…

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S07E04 I Am Chaos with Nick Helm 1:20:25

2M ago1:20:25

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We're back with comedian, actor and musician Nick Helm! Nick gave us such great insight into his process and how he has made peace with the chaos. Check out Nick's new music and tour at www.nick-helm.co.uk or follow him on Instagram @TheNickHelm Also check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours, tickets are on sale here: Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/ar…

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Can you be super empathic and autistic? (um...YES) - Neuropsychs Explored Part IV 17:26

2M ago17:26

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Isabelle finishes sharing her neuropsych results, including recommendations for ADHD and autism (HINT: unmask! WHAT?) From the categorization of ADHD like a storm warning system (Mild/moderate/severe) to how job interviews might be the one place to mask (and how David does his interviews), David and Isabelle spelunk around how certain measures, lik…

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Ep. 109 - My Conversation with Physician and Founder of All Brains Belong, Dr. Mel Houser 57:59

3M ago57:59

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Dr. Mel Houser, MD, shares stories from her childhood, career as a doctor, and work reimagining healthcare and community at All Brains Belong in Vermont. PDA Autistic herself, I hope you'll find her insights as interesting, helpful and hopeful as I did. Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift Program…

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Ep. 108 - 10 Tips to Improve Connection and Communication with your PDA Child or Teen 28:14

3M ago28:14

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The thing that underpins so much of how we support and accommodate our PDA children and teens - and thereby lower their nervous system activation so they can thrive - is our connection with them. And this connection can get very, very strained. Especially if they're in burnout, which often means we are, too. In this episode I share ten tips to impr…

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S07E03 Loneliness with Kev Mud 1:10:38

3M ago1:10:38

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What a treat this episode is! Our guest is the hilarious Kev Mud who speaks to us so honestly and eloquently about his experiences of homelessness, addiction and getting into an argument with a sword swallower. Check out Kev's work here: https://www.kevmud.com/ Also check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours next year, tickets are on sale here: Joe: https…

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Ep. 107 - 20 Things I'd Tell Myself About My PDA Child's Restrictive Eating 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Five years ago, when my son barely ate anything, and I feared he would end up with a feeding tube, and none of the traditional therapies worked, these are the 20 things I wish someone would have said to me, because I was freaking out! I hope they are as helpful to you now as I know they would have been for me back then. Mentioned in this episode: P…

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Do we really need labels like ADHD and AuDHD? - Neuropsychs Explored Part III 20:22

3M ago20:22

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Isabelle and David continue to explore how an official ADHD or autism or AuDHD diagnosis might be a useful bridge to belong to a community. But what about the people who see these labels as pathologizing, including famous ADHD researchers like Dr. Russell Barkely? David and Isabelle explore some of the ways that thinking of ADHD from the negatives …

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Ep. 106 - Screens and Your PDA Child or Teen 44:24

3M ago44:24

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I dive deep on screens in this episode - to give you every bit of information you need to make decisions you can feel confident in concerning screens and screen limits. I talk through how formal studies on screen time handle PDA children (spoiler - they don't) and share what I've seen working with over 1,000 families who have all handled screen lim…

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S07E02 Getting Older with Paul Wady 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

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We are back with our special guest, performer and writer Paul Wady Paul founded Guerilla Autistics and performs all over the country, follow Paul on Instagram @paul_wady Also check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours next year, tickets are on sale here: Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683 Abigoliah: https://abigoliah.com/tour Rate,…

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How can you trust the world when the world doesn't get you? - Neuropsychs Explored Part II 21:14

3M ago21:14

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David and Isabelle go into greater depth about neuropsychological assessments--both back in the day and now-for kids, and for adults--and Isabelle's AHA moment about self-disclosing her AuDHD self. From the odd history of the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD (did you know you couldn't be diagnosed with both for a long long ti…

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Ep. 105 - How to Know if Your Child or Teen is PDA 35:46

3M ago35:46

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In this episode I discuss the five most common characteristics of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) to help parents determine if their child or teen fits the profile. If you want to dig deeper into figuring out if your child fits the PDA profile, I designed my Clarity Masterclass to help. It's free on my website: Cl…

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What is a neuropsych anyway? What is AuDHD? - Neuropsychs Explored Part I 26:32

4M ago26:32

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Isabelle shares the results of her neuropsych with David: she is AuDHD! As a grown human learning she has AuDHD (ADHD + Autism Spectrum Disorder), what does it mean to 'get a neuropsych?' What even IS a neuropsych? Who gets one and why? How does high-masking autism look like for Isabelle? Busting myths, calling out fun factoids, and celebrating thi…

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Ep. 104 - Harmful Myths About PDA in Children and Teens 39:22

4M ago39:22

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"All kids are demand avoidant" is just one of the misconceptions about PDA that I take down with clinical psychologist Alex Klein in this feisty episode. I hope it helps you take on any doubts foisted on you, too. Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift ProgramBy Casey

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S07E01 Sci-fi, Fantasy and Romance with Alice Fraser 1:05:43

4M ago1:05:43

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We're back with a new series and our first guest is Alice Fraser. Check out Alice's new book, A Passion For Passion here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Passion-Delirious-Love-Letter-Romance/dp/1800183623 Alice also has a Patreon with writing sessions: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser Also check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours next year, tickets are on …

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Ep. 103 - Healing Your Nervous System as a Parent of a PDA Child or Teen 27:14

4M ago27:14

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In this episode I talk about some of the therapies I've done to heal my own nervous system - and dive deeper on EMDR specifically - in the hope that they might be helpful to you, too. Because the reality is, many of us as parents also experience trauma as we navigate the challenges of parenting a PDA child or teen, especially when they (and we!) ar…

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Loneliness and Changes to How We Mask - with Marcus Soutra, For the Good Consulting 14:40

4M ago14:40

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Isabelle and David welcome back Marcus Soutra, co-founder of Eye to Eye and founder of For the Good Consulting, and explore the nature of authenticity, "coolness" and the meaning of masking with nation-wide advocacy expert and fellow ADHD and LD-er. How did being "cool" go from being rich and unaffected to being authentic and open about ND/LD ident…

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Ep. 102 - Six Things from Buddhist Psychology that Help Me Parent My PDA Child 37:42

4M ago37:42

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This episode is for people who follow (or don't follow) any religion and are open to taking some of the concepts from Buddhist psychology that I've found most helpful as I parent my PDA child. I hope you find these six ideas helpful, too. Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift ProgramBy Casey

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Understanding FASD: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, with Rebecca Tillou | EDB 337 25:09

4M ago25:09

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Self-advocate and author Rebecca Tillou shares the realities of life with FASD, and her journey towards getting a diagnosis at age 33.Rebecca Tillou is a self-advocate of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is under the umbrella Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Since being diagnosed at the age of 33, she has become a tireless advocate raising awareness …

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Neurodiversity and Trauma, with Megan MacKay | EDB 336 14:07

4M ago14:07

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Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay discusses her work helping those experiencing PTSD and CPTSD. Megan MacKay works as an addiction and trauma psychotherapist. She is a CSAT, LCPC and LPC in the states of Arizona and Montana. Megan is also a Clinical Mental Health Consultant at Trapper Creek Job Corps, and a Board Member for Returning …

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From "toughen up" to "the trauma ends with me" - with guest, Marcus Soutra (For the Good Consulting) 26:55

4M ago26:55

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Isabelle and David welcome back Marcus Soutra, co-founder of Eye to Eye and founder of For the Good Consulting, and ask an interesting question of this nation-wide advocacy expert and fellow ADHD and LD-er: how has life in schools changed for neurodivergent kids, especially now that some of us are parents/educators/in charge? Are kids still afraid,…

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Ep. 101 - The Biggest Surprise in 5 Years of Occupational Therapy with My PDA Son 22:11

4M ago22:11

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My son started occupational therapy six years ago, when he was four. I didn't really know what it was, nor did I know my son was PDA. But in the years since, OT has become a prominent part of my life. So much so that as he's now graduating from it, I'm navigating feelings of loss, much like I did way back when he first started. I hope you find the …

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Abigoliah has a special Announcement! 2:10

5M ago2:10

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I'm taking my show Legally Cheeky on Tour! Book tickets early here: abigoliah.com/tour Going to: BATH 22 May BIRMINGHAM 14 May BRIGHTON 27 April BRISTOL 21 May EDINBURGH 7 May GLASGOW 8 May LIVERPOOL 30 April LONDON 28 May MANCHESTER 1 May NORWICH 12 April OXFORD 18 May POCKLINGTON 10 April Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Why is the transition to sleep so extra hard? 33:44

5M ago33:44

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Isabelle and David continue to talk with David’s brother’s friend, Aaron, and dig deep into why winding down and going to sleep is the hardest transition of all: because you're staring into a black hole of no dopamine for hours! And also, a lot of traditional sleep hygiene tricks may not work. Folks with ADHD have higher rates of sleep apnea, among…

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Ep. 100 - What If My Partner Won't Accommodate Our PDA Child or Teen? 42:19

5M ago42:19

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In this episode I speak with Dr. Alex Klein about a dynamic I see all the time - when two parents aren't on the same page about how to parent their PDA child or teen. Alex brings his insight as a clinical psychologist who often works with parents on marriage dynamics while they raise a PDA child or teen. I hope you find it helpful! Also - this is o…

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Are folks with ADHD natural promoters? 27:13

5M ago27:13

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Isabelle and David continue to talk with David’s brother’s friend, Aaron, and contemplate why folks with ADHD can be so enthusiastic and excited about interests, people, etc. Is it because we are like puppies who are starved for reinforcement (dopamine)? Or does it come from living a life on the outside and the joy of connection when it has been mi…

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Ep. 99 - Helping Our PDA Children and Teens Build a Healthy Self Concept 25:00

5M ago25:00

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"Mama, did God make me this way on purpose?" That's what my PDA son asked me when he was four years old, and it broke my heart. But today, at age 10, he has a ton of confidence in himself and his identity as a PDAer. In this episode I talk through how we got from the one place to the other, and how you can, too. I hope it's helpful. Casey Mentioned…

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EDB 335 Megan MacKay pt1 15:50

5M ago15:50

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Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay discusses her role with Job Corps, and how it can help the neurodivergent population. Megan MacKay works as an addiction and trauma psychotherapist. She is a CSAT, LCPC and LPC in the states of Arizona and Montana. Megan is also a Clinical Mental Health Consultant at Trapper Creek Job Corps, and a Boa…

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Ep. 98 - What About When My PDA Child or Teen Grows Up? 39:25

5M ago39:25

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This episode is about one of parents' most common fears when they begin taking a nervous-system accommodation approach. What about when my kid grows up? Or, said another way, if I don't consistently correct them when they do something wrong, how will they learn not to be awful people? It's a question and fear I had, too. But what I've seen with my …

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Ep. 97 - Demi Burnett's Story as a PDA Autistic Adult 1:20:32

5M ago1:20:32

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I am so excited to share this conversation with Demi Burnett! She's famous for her appearances on The Bachelor and more, but I had so much fun - and also learned a ton - talking with her about her life as a PDA Autistic person. I mean, who would have thought reality television would be so accommodating?!? You can find Demi's often hilarious social …

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Ep. 96 - Could Making Your PDA Child Walk Prevent Them From Eating? 27:27

5M ago27:27

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In this episode I discuss how seemingly disconnected activities can impact each other for PDA children and teens. I hope it is helpful to you. Are you ready to start working to deeply understand and support your PDA child or teen and lead your family to peace? Enrollment is open for the next cohort of my signature Paradigm Shift Program at https://…

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Ep. 95 - Where Parents, Therapists and Teachers of PDA Children and Teens Get Stuck 39:04

6M ago39:04

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In this episode I talk through some of the most common places that the parents, therapists and teachers I've worked with get stuck. If you're stuck in one of these spots don't feel bad. This is hard stuff we're all doing. And I hope this episode can help. Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift Program…

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What happens when you be more of the person you want to be? 29:22

6M ago29:22

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Isabelle and David welcome David’s brother’s friend, Aaron, who, as a recently diagnosed ADHDer, brings up the idea of if ADHD is a superpower, it's like the super suit in “Greatest American Hero:” a suit given with a manual that got lost on the first day of use. What happens when you find your ‘ingredient’ for doing the things you previously strug…

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Ep. 94 - Normalizing PDA Parenting Techniques 33:20

6M ago33:20

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In this episode I share some stories that show that the accommodating we do for our PDA children and teens isn't all that crazy. In fact, you could make a reasonable argument that many of the most successful people working in retail are constantly using their ability to coregulate their customers' nervous systems. I share these stories with two hop…

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2024 In Review: Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 334 9:58

6M ago9:58

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In the second part of our review of 2024, we hear from some of the people making a difference for the neurodiversity community including Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Cheryl Checkers, Aisha McDonald & more!AISHA MCDONALD – full interview pt 1 https://differentbrains.org/recognizing-intersectional-trauma-with-aisha-t-mcdonald-lmhc-edb-328/ / pt 2 https://dif…

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