Best Dr Lauren Noel Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 60 - Polyvagal Theory and Parenting a PDA Child or Teen 30:39

2h ago30:39

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In this episode I share how Polyvagal Theory - cutting edge understanding of how the human nervous system works - can help us parent our PDA children and teens. Specifically, I look at how it helps us answer the following paradoxical questions: 1 - Why do things seem to get worse after I dive in on accommodating? 2 - How can my child turn their res…

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Episode 191: Campus Wars: Then & Now w/ Lauren Lassabe Shepherd 58:49

2h ago58:49

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Philip welcomes Lauren Lassabe Shepherd to the show to discuss her book Resistance from the Right: Conservatives & The Campus Wars in Modern America. In their conversation, they look at how the current campus uprising and the university and media response takes its cues from the conservative reaction to progressive movements from the 60s to current…

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Ep. 59 - Angry and Exhausted from Advocating for Your PDA Child? These ideas can help. 33:07

12d ago33:07

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In this episode I share the lessons I learned THE HARD WAY about advocating for my PDA son. Because you are truly not alone if you're feeling angry and exhausted after trying to convince teachers, doctors, therapists, grandparents, even spouses what your child needs and why - I've worked with hundreds of families who have gone through this. I share…

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Ep. 58 - How Polyvagal Theory Explains Masking in PDA Children 28:40

14m ago28:40

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Parents often ask me how their three-year-old PDA child could possibly be masking before they've even started preschsool and seen much of how other kids behave. It's a great question, and one I asked many times as well. In this episode I dig into the answer, according to Polyvagal Theory. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is …

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Episode 190: Combee, Harriet Tubman & Black Freedom w/ Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black 1:04:35

14d ago1:04:35

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Philip welcomes Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black to discuss her new book , COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. In their conversation they explore the historical impact of enslaved Blacks on the wealth creation of the South and the legacy of Harriet Tubman in the fight against slavery and the Confederacy.…

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Ep. 57 - Conversation with Dr. Alex Klein, Clinical Psychologist 46:08

3d ago46:08

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In this episode Dr. Alex Klein and I answer questions that families submitted. If you'd like to submit a question for one of our future conversations, here is where you can do so: https://www.atpeaceparents.com/submit-question-klein-ehrlich Here's some of the questions we took on for this episode: How do you know if the behavior you are observing a…

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Episode 189: The AI Dilemna w/ Juliette Powell & Sean Gayle 1:32:45

27d ago1:32:45

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Philip welcomes long time friends and deep thinkers Juliette Powell & Sean Gayle to the show. In our conversation we discuss Juliette’s book The AI Dilemna: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology. Collectively we engage to parse and dissect the way AI and Big Tech are moving in the world of culture and society. The Drop – The segment of the show w…

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Episode 188: Cultural Intelligence for Marketers w/ Dr. Anastasia Karklina Gabriel 53:44

1M ago53:44

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Philip welcomes 2x guest Dr. Anastasia Karklina Gabriel back to The Deep Dive to discuss the release of her first book: Cultural Intelligence for Marketers. In their conversation they discuss cultural fluency, the multiplicity of identity, and whether marketers are ready to embrace cultural intelligence. The Drop – The segment of the show where Phi…

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Ep. 56 - PDA Children Avoiding Writing and Drawing 20:38

1M ago20:38

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Does your child refuses to write or draw? In this episode I share my story of my son's avoidance of both and how supporting his nervous with PDA accommodations enabled him to come back to them over time. The story also illustrates the general logic of supporting a child through and out of burnout. To learn more about and figure out if your child or…

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Episode 187: Everest Inc & Climbing Culture w/ Will Cockrell 53:55

28d ago53:55

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Philip welcomes Will Cockrell climber/author to The Deep Dive to discuss how book Everest Inc. In their conversation, they explore the sometimes harsh realities behind the growing climbing industry and how Mt. Everest in particular has become the epicenter of the global climbing rush. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest sh…

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Ep. 55 - Boundaries vs Rules with Your PDA Child or Teen 23:39

2M ago23:39

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Knowing the difference between boundaries and rules, and when to use each, can be really helpful when parenting a PDA child or teen. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass at www.atpeaceparents.com. You can also connect with me on: Instagram - www.instagram/atpeaceparents TikTok - w…

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Episode 186: When the World Is A Bezzle w/ Cory Doctorow 1:20:40

25d ago1:20:40

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Philip welcomes prolific writer and thinker Cory Doctrow to the show where they discuss two of Cory’s latest books, The Bezzle and The InternetCon as well as the general “enshittification” of our institutions. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Dr…

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Episode 185: Hodge Podge, Gaps & Cracks w/ Dan Hill 1:22:08

1M ago1:22:08

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Philip welcomes Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design to the show and they take a rambling journey through the worlds of architecture, design, music and all the gaps and cracks they can manage. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Sho…

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Episode 184: They Called It Peace w/ Lauren Benton 58:10

2M ago58:10

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Philip welcomes historian and author Lauren Benton to the show to discuss her latest book They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence. In their conversation, they explore how empire, small wars and plunder are key elements of how we think about peace. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intelle…

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Ep. 54 - Play Therapy and PDA - A Conversation with Therapist Lauren Stern Noel 44:30

3M ago44:30

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In this episode I reconnect with my longtime dear friend, Lauren Stern Noel, who is also a developmental therapist and DIR-Floortime therapist working with Autistic children and children with developmental disabilities. We talk about playing with PDA children, and how it can look different than what parents might have expected. Lauren serves famili…

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Episode 183: Resisting Racial Capitalism w/ Ida Danewid 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Philip welcomes lecturer and author Ida Danewid to the show to discuss her work Resisting Racial Capitalism. In their conversation, they explore Ida’s scholarship and how it confronts the way we think of racial capitalism and challenge our current governing structures and organizations. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest …

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Ep. 53 - Parenting vs Caregiving for a PDA Child or Teen 18:46

2M ago18:46

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In this episode I discuss how as parents of PDA children or teens we do both parenting and caregiving, and how that relates to a "Gentle Parenting" approach. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass at www.atpeaceparents.com. You can also connect with me on: Instagram - www.instagram/…

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Episode 182: Design Social Change w/ Lesley-Ann Noel 53:02

2M ago53:02

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Philip welcomes design scholar Lesley-Ann Noel back to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book Design Social Change. In their conversation they discuss how design intentionally done can be a catalyst for driving social change. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative mu…

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Ep. 52 - Rhythms versus Routines when Parenting a PDA Child or Teen 14:53

3M ago14:53

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In this episode I talk about how I view parenting a PDA child or teen as distinct from "Gentle Parenting" by focusing on rhythms instead of routines. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass at www.atpeaceparents.com. You can also connect with me on: Instagram - www.instagram/atpeacep…

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Episode 181: Disneyland on the Mountain w/ Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer 54:25

2M ago54:25

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Philip welcomes authors Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer to discuss their book Disneyland on the Mountain. Their conversation examines Disney at a remarkable time in its history and how its ambition helped launch the modern environmental movement. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness…

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Ep. 51 - Signalling Safety to Your PDA Child or Teen 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Signalling safety - often non-verbally - to your PDA child or teen can be a really impactful way to accommodate their nervous system. In this episode I provide seven tips on how to do it. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass at www.atpeaceparents.com. You can also connect with me …

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Ep. 50 - Sensory Processing Disorder or Pathological Demand Avoidance? 22:20

3M ago22:20

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In this episode I discuss my two sons, the differences between SPD and PDA, and how those differences impact parenting. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass. You can also connect with me on: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube And information on my Courses, Programs, and Coaching is…

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Episode 180: After One Hundred Winters w/ Margaret D. Jacobs 58:18

2M ago58:18

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Philip welcomes historian Margaret D. Jacobs author of One Hundred Winters: In Search of Reconciliation on America’s Stolen Lands. In their conversation, they discuss the history of stolen lands in the foundation of America and the possibility of reconciliation against the colonial settler legacy. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and…

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Episode 179: Blood in the Machine w/ Brian Merchant 1:15:37

4M ago1:15:37

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Philip welcomes columnist/writer Brian Merchant to the show to discuss his latest book, Blood in the Machine. In their conversation they trace the history of the Luddite movement and how it connects to the current pushback against Silicon Valley and tech titans. Special Guest: Brian Merchant.By Philip McKenzie

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Ep. 49 - Conversation with Lauren Stern Noel, Developmental Therapist (and great friend!) 45:18

3M ago45:18

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When my PDA son was four-years-old and we were in crisis I called my longtime dear friend, Lauren Stern Noel, who is also a developmental therapist and DIR-Floortime therapist working with Autistic children and children with developmental disabilities. She invited me to Chicago to stay with her family and meet her most trusted colleagues - a speech…

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Episode 178: New Bones Abolition w/ Joy James 56:27

4M ago56:27

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Philip welcomes back Joy James to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal and the (after)life of Erica Garner. In their conversation, they discuss the power and scope of the abolition movement, the dismissal of Harvard President Claudine Gay and more. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his gue…

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Ep. 48 - Siblings and PDA (Again) 20:29

3M ago20:29

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I always get questions about how to handle dynamics between a Pathologically Demand Avoidant child or teen and their sibling/s. And with good reason - it can be REALLY hard to navigate these dynamics in ways that support all members of the family. Want more on this topic? I first discussed it about a year ago in episode 15. To learn more about and …

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Episode 177: We Are Not Users w/ Eswaran Subrahmanian & Yoram Reich 1:16:31

4M ago1:16:31

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Philip spends time with the authors of We Are Not Users exploring the importance of our being human against the disembodied narrative of people merely as “users” of technology and services. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: High on the Hog …

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Ep. 47 - What skills do we need to parent our PDA children? 17:42

4M ago17:42

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In this episode I discuss the practical skills we need as parents to support the nervous systems and health of our PDA children and teens, and how it relates to my morning's yoga session... To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass. You can also connect with me on: Instagram TikTok Fac…

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Episode 176: Back to the Future w/ Indy Johar 1:12:22

3M ago1:12:22

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Philip spends time with long time friend and collaborator Indy Johar. This kickoff conversation to 2024 highlights the possibilities of an emergent future and the creation of abundance and boundless possibilities. Special Guest: Indy Johar.By Philip McKenzie

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Ep. 46 - "Strewing" to Accommodate your PDA Child or Teen 23:28

4M ago23:28

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I explain strewing as an accommodation that can help PDA children and teens. To learn more about and figure out if your child or teen is PDA, you can take my FREE Clarity Masterclass. You can also connect with me on: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube And information on my Courses, Programs, and Coaching is at At Peace Parents. Thanks for listening!…

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Ep. 45 - First PDA Discussion with Dr. Alex Klein, Clinical Psychologist 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

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Casey and Dr. Klein discuss PDA in their first podcast (of many to follow) and he shares some of the insights of PDA he's gained as a clinical psychologist. Disclaimer: Dr. Klein does not provide any clinical, medical, or therapeutic support as part of this podcast. To work with him as a clinician, you can find him here: https://www.dralexklein.com…

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Ep. 44 - Five places parents get stuck 31:33

5M ago31:33

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Casey discusses the five most common ways she's found parents of PDA children and teens get stuck in bringing their family to stability.By Casey

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Ep. 43 - Guilt and second arrows as parents of PDA children 28:37

6M ago28:37

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Casey discusses the ways parents of PDA children shoot themselves with the "second arrow" - often guilt - and ways to transcend it.By Casey

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Episode 175: The Reality of Feminist Design w/ Alison Place 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

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Philip spends time with Alison Place, scholar and editor of Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design. In their conversation they discuss the myriad ways in which the values and ideas of feminist design influence and shape the design world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of int…

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Episode 174: Essential Work, Disposable Workers w/ Mostafa Henaway 58:21

6M ago58:21

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Philip spends time with activist/community organizer and author Mostafa Henaway. They discuss his book Essential Work, Disposable Workers and how the precarity of late stage capitalism effects labor and the future of work. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings…

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Ep. 42 - Service Dogs and PDA 19:16

5M ago19:16

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In this episode Casey discusses having a service dog to help her PDA son, and some of the ups and downs she's been through.By Casey

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Episode 173: Handbook of Tyranny w/ Theo Deutinger 1:06:31

6M ago1:06:31

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Philip spends time with architect and author Theo Deutinger as they break down his thought provoking and visually stunning book The Handbook of Tyranny. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Happy Valley (S3) – AMC+ Theo’s Drop: Constant’s New …

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Ep. 41 - PDA and Taking a Research Perspective 12:42

6M ago12:42

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Casey discusses her identity, her role as a researcher rather than an advocate, and how this informs her objective approach - and openness -to helping each unique family find what works for them and the PDA child or teen without an attachment to path they choose.By Casey

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Episode 172: Constraints, Complexity & Context (Oh My!) w/ Alicia Juarrero 57:59

6M ago57:59

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Philip spends time with educator/writer/philosopher Alicia Juarrero discussing her latest book Context Changes Everything: How Constraints Create Coherence. In their conversation, they cover how complexity has become a widely used but largely misunderstood term, the significance of context and different ways of knowing. The Drop – The segment of th…

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Ep. 40 - If I accommodate now, what will happen when they grow up? 30:08

6M ago30:08

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Casey talks about the theory of change she uses in her work, and the common fear parents have that if they accommodate their PDA children and teens they will not be able to succeed as adults. To connect with me, find me here: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube For Courses, Programs, Coaching and Consulting, find me at At Peace Parents Thanks for lis…

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Episode 171: Of Black Study w/ Joshua Myers 1:01:07

6M ago1:01:07

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Philip spends time with Howard University professor, scholar and author Joshua Myers. Their conversation focused on Joshua’s latest book, On Black Study a deeply engaging look at the history and meaning of Black scholarship, Black studies and its place within and beyond academia. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share t…

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Ep. 39 - Parenting through the holidays 26:13

7M ago26:13

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In this episode Casey discusses the challenges and strategies of parenting a PDA child or teen through the holiday season. (This episode was pulled from a recent Instagram Live video.) To connect with me, find me here: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube For Courses, Programs, Coaching and Consulting, find me at At Peace Parents, LLC Thanks for liste…

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Episode 170: Patagonia at 50: Reflections and Forward w/ Vincent Stanley 58:00

7M ago58:00

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Philip spends time with Vincent Stanley, Chief Philosophy Officer, Patagonia. In their conversation they discuss his new book, co-authored with Patagonia’s CEO The Future of the Responsible Company. At the 50 year mark they take a look back at Patagonia’s journey but most importantly look forward to the challenges ahead. The Drop – The segment of t…

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Ep. 38 - Is PDA on a spectrum? 10:13

7M ago10:13

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Casey discusses the variability among PDA children and teens. To connect with me, find me here: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube For Courses, Programs, Coaching and Consulting, find me at At Peace Parents, LLC Thanks for listening! You are an amazing parent. xoxo, CaseyBy Casey

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Episode 169: The Birth of Computer Vision w/ James E. Dobson 52:18

7M ago52:18

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Philip spends time with James E. Dobson and discusses his latest work The Birth of Computer Vision. In their conversation, they trace the origins of computer vision as a concept and technology and how it effects the technological, economic and social structures of society The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty mor…

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Ep. 37 - Let's talk about empathy 11:01

6M ago11:01

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PDA children and teens have empathy, and in this episode we talk about why and how to help their nervous systems so they can access it. To connect with me, find me here: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube For Courses, Programs, Coaching and Consulting, find me at At Peace Parents, LLC Thanks for listening! You are an amazing parent. xoxo, Casey…

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Ep. 36 - Are you a PDA parent of a PDA child? 16:02

7M ago16:02

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In this episode we discuss the unique experience of parenting a PDA child for parents who are also pathologically demand avoidant and offer some simple tools and insights that may be helpful. To connect with me, find me here: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube For Courses, Programs, Coaching and Consulting, find me at At Peace Parents, LLC Thanks fo…

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Episode 168: Thinking Through Design Research w/ Joyce Yee & Paul A. Rodgers 57:24

6M ago57:24

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Philip spends time with scholars and co-editors Joyce Yee & Paul A. Rodgers discussing the 2nd edition of The Routledge Companion to Design Research. In their conversation, they highlight why they felt a 2nd edition was needed, how they identified new voices and the current state of the field of design research. The Drop – The segment of the show w…

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Ep. 35 - 6 Tips for Making Halloween More Manageable for your Family. 18:03

7M ago18:03

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In this episode, we discuss why the Halloween - and the holidays - are so tough on PDA children and teens, as well as their parents, and I offer some tips to help you get through the beginning of what we call "The Gauntlet" in my family (the period between Halloween and my son's bday in January). Remember - it's not you! It's totally normal to drea…

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