Best Pathological Demand Avoidance Podcasts (2024)

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162. PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children with Casey Ehrlich 1:15:42

10d ago1:15:42

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Ever heard of PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance? It's a nervous system disability that falls on the autism spectrum. It's often confused with ODD. In this episode, Casey and I talk about: * What PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is * PDA awareness & caregiver strategies * Traumatic birth and PDA * Symptoms & Sign of PDA * How a diagnosis of PDA …

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190: Everything You Wanted to Know About Our Periods 49:25

9h ago49:25

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Hey you guys! Today, I sit down with the incredible Anna Sneed, known as "the period lady" for her expertise in menstrual cycle education. Anna is a dedicated empowerment and life coach who passionately believes in the importance of body literacy and understanding menstrual cycles as the "red thread" that connects us all. Together, we dive into the…

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Ep. 66 - None of This is Your Fault! (Shame and Parenting a PDA Child or Teen) 24:06

1h ago24:06

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In my work with hundreds of families one thing I see often is that parents are wrongly made to feel shame for their parenting by well-meaning but shortsighted "experts." In this episode of the podcast I debunk the arguments and "evidence" that these experts use and show that none of us need to feel ashamed of the herculean parenting we're doing. Ar…

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Impulsive Eating and ADHD: Understanding the Connection 18:06

1h ago18:06

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Come with me as I revisit this fantastic episode - where I dive into all things ADHD and impulsive eating! It's so good that we are I'm covering - ➡️ The reasons behind impulsive eating ➡️ Strategies that work, and ➡️ My journey with impulsive eating ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist Click here for FREE resources Get neurodiversity-affirmi…

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Flexible models of service supports S6E24 46:22

2h ago46:22

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Gaenor Dixon, Tania Kelly, and Yadanar Tutt from the Department of Education in Queensland. Gaenor, Tania and Yadanar have been working with schools to establish flexible ways of delivering their services without compromising on quality. We discuss some of the enablers, barriers, and outcomes of these flexible …

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EP 82: Dyspraxia Advocacy with Rosemary Richings 35:05

27m ago35:05

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Episode 82 Have you ever wondered how dyspraxia affects day-to-day life from childhood into adulthood? Join us on this enlightening episode of the SEND Parenting Podcast, where we're excited to have Rosemary Richings, a talented writer and advocate, share her personal journey with dyspraxia, offering unique insights drawn from her book, "Stumbling …

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PDA & Education 48:32

1h ago48:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Clare Truman. Clare Truman is an education consultant, author, PhD student, and big sister to an autistic young man. She specializes in supporting PDA children and young people to access education. She is the author of ‘The Teacher’s Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Essen…

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189: Summer Memories 21:29

2d ago21:29

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Hey friends! I'm seeing a lot of people online talk about "slow summers" and "creating summer memories" with their kids and I wanted to share my perspective on this topic. We're talking about the magic of creating memorable and restful summers for our kids, even when work commitments keep us busy. We'll explore the benefits of traditional camps and…

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Increasing Emotional Regulation With The Window of Tolerance in Neurodivergent Children & Teens 34:11

7d ago34:11

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Join Amanda Diekman, an Autistic author and parent coach, and me as we chat about the importance of identifying and understanding the window of tolerance and how to support increased emotional regulation in Autistic, ADHDer, and AuDHD children. In this rebroadcast, we share real neuroaffirming strategies that you can start using today! ❤️ Holly- Th…

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fACTS: fluency + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for stuttering, and NAIDOC Week reflections S6E23 52:17

3d ago52:17

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In this week’s episode we speak start with a few reflections on NAIDOC Week and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing add to our profession. Next, we speak with Dr Alice Hart from Curtin University about an approach for stuttering that includes both fluency and cognitive/behavioural supports. She discusses elem…

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Ep. 65 - What is it like to grow up as an internalized PDAer? 1:04:48

8d ago1:04:48

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This episode is a MUST listen! Kendahl Damashek, a gifted PDAer and parent coach with At Peace Parents, walks us through her experience as a PDA child and young adult. With vulnerability and courage, Kendahl shares her experience with burnout in her college years and her story of how she learned to balance raising four PDA children and her own acce…

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EP 81: EHCP Implementation & School Choices with Jenny Hooper 48:55

5d ago48:55

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Episode 81 So, you have an EHCP - now what? Join us this week as we continue our enlightening two-part conversation with Jenny Hooper, CEO of the Evolving Mind Clinic. Jenny uses her 39+ years of experience working in SEND education (both from a teaching and local authority perspective) to provide a comprehensive break down of anything and everythi…

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188: What Montessori REALLY is: interview with Jeanne-Marie Paynel 57:10

9d ago57:10

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In this episode, I sit down with Jeanne-Marie Paynel, founder of Your Parenting Mentor and host of the Art of Parenting podcast, to dive deep into what Montessori education truly entails. Jeanne-Marie, a master of education and an experienced Montessori consultant, explains the core principles of Montessori, focusing on child-driven learning, freed…

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Stay Cool: Identify Triggers & Prevent Parent Meltdowns 34:55

10d ago34:55

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Join Carolina Ramirez and I as we chat about our own parenting, self-awareness, trigger identification and parent emotional regulation! I love this episode so much we are rebroadcasting:) We cover all kinds of goodness, including TIPS you can use today. ❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It Get FREE resources here Get neurodiversity affirming …

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Understanding Comorbid Diagnoses in Autism (S7E26) 31:13

17d ago31:13

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Introduction: In this insightful episode, we welcome Dr. Suzanne Goh, a pediatric neurologist and behavior analyst, to discuss the complexities of comorbid diagnoses in children with autism. Dr. Goh shares her expertise on the role of pediatric neurology, the importance of a holistic approach, and how parents can better advocate for their children.…

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Rebroadcast Voice Disorders: Exploring Classification and a Telehealth Assessment Model S6E22 43:53

10d ago43:53

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From time to time we rebroadcast popular episodes from our past catalogue. This week we bring you an episode from season 4, where Gaylea Fritsch, Vic Branch Professional Education committee member, chats with Chris Payten, Advanced Speech Pathologist at Gold Coast Hospital and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Chris explores his current Ph…

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EP 80: School Support for SEND Children with Jenny Hooper 59:19

12d ago59:19

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Episode 80 Are you feeling lost, confused or unsure about getting getting support or an EHCP for your child? Join us this week on the Send Parenting Podcast as we welcome Jenny Hooper, CEO of the Evolving Mind Clinic, to share her 39 years of expertise in teaching and special education needs. Together, we cover the initial steps of identifying when…

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187: The Love Umbrella: Let's Talk About Relationships 35:13

18d ago35:13

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Hey, hey! Today, I dive into the dynamics of relationships and how they form a "love umbrella" that shields the entire family. I talk about how power imbalances in marriages impact co-parenting and family unity. We explore the significance of addressing postpartum depression, the influence of parental behavior on children's emotional development, a…

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Ep. 64 - Parenting a PDA Child like Scientist Would 26:51

20d ago26:51

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We can use time-tested scientific methods to determine the best ways to parent our PDA children and teens. In fact, many of you likely already do so, and in this episode I discuss how we all can. 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 …

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Follower Favs: The Overlap Between Autism & ADHD 12:30

17d ago12:30

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This month, I'm rebroadcasting my top four most downloaded episodes to spotlight follower favorites. Join me as we revisit these standout moments that you loved the most! In today's episode, I talk about the distinctions and overlap between Autism and ADHD. I hope you find this episode helpful. Thank you for supporting The Autism ADHD Podcast. If y…

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Fostering queer diversity in the speech pathology profession S06 E21 50:32

17d ago50:32

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In this week’s episode we speak with Kathryn Fordyce (she/they), Sandy Lin (she/they), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Dr Robert Wells (he/him) who are members of the Queer Speech Collective. They discuss the dimensions of identity, aspects of a professional group identity or “mould” that can be problematic, the importance of a workforce that transc…

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Understanding ARFID: Insights from Michelle of My ARFID Life (S7E25) 54:59

26d ago54:59

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In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with Michelle from "My ARFID Life." Michelle shares her personal journey of parenting a child with ARFID, the challenges they face, and the incredible support they receive from their online community. This episode is packed with valuable insights, prac…

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Ep 79: ADHD Advocacy with Leanne Maskell 1:09:38

19d ago1:09:38

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Episode 79 This week we are joined by the ADHD coach and advocate, Leanne Maskell to talk all about her journey to late diagnosis and thriving within ADHD. Through hearing about Leanne's struggles and journey to a late diagnosis at 25, we illuminate a lot of fascinating, lesser-discussed elements of ADHD like rejection-sensitive dysphoria, ADHD in …

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Ep. 63 - Parenting PDA Children and Teens Amidst OCD, Violence and Siblings with Dr. Alex Klein 1:04:15

23d ago1:04:15

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In this episode Dr. Alex Klein, clinical psychologist, discussed strategies for parents of children with both PDA and OCD, and how to handle violence and hitting, especially with the added challenge of keeping siblings safe. Also, Dr. Klein mentions two other practitioners in this episode, Dr. Melissa Neff (https://www.melissaneffphd.com/) and Dr. …

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186: How To Apologize 27:08

25d ago27:08

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Today we're talking about the art of apologizing, especially with our kids. Apologies aren't just about saying "sorry" – they’re about making amends and truly repairing relationships. I'll talk about the key components of a genuine apology, like taking responsibility, expressing real remorse, and listening to the other person's perspective. We'll d…

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Behavior, Meltdowns and Mind Shifts in Neurodivergent Children 43:57

24d ago43:57

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In June, we are rebroadcasting the most downloaded episodes of The Autism ADHD Podcast. YAY! Join Dr. Wilson and I as we chat about - Differences between autism & ADHD Emotional dysregulation Building supports Challenging behavior Academic concerns, and Celebrating wins. xx, Holly Blanc Moses, The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist ABOUT HOLLY Learn abou…

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How to Flex Talk Therapy for Neurodivergent Kids & Teens, with Dr. Matt Zakreski 57:35

25d ago57:35

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Contrary to the medical model of prescribing antibiotics or stitching up a wound, mental health is not simply about "fixing" patients. Therapists can feel pressure from parents or school staff to improve a child’s emotional or behavioral functioning as quickly as possible, but mental health is both a science and an art. It also takes trust and time…

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Pathological demand avoidance S6E20 40:08

24d ago40:08

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In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby, who are both Clinical Psychologists at The Kidd Clinic. PDA is an Autistic profile that is relatively newly described, Theresa and Miriam speak about how to identify individual with this profile and how to support them in a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed way.Res…

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Autism Parenting Challenges and Strategies (S7E24) 41:16

1M ago41:16

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In this episode of "The Autism Dad" podcast, Rob Gorski welcomes Lisa Candera, also known as The Autism Mom Coach. Lisa, a solo mother of a teenage son with severe autism and OCD, is a practicing attorney and certified life and grief coach. She shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help parents navigate challenges such as meltdowns, …

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Ep 78: Neurodivergent Friendly Swimming with Nicole Martin 33:33

26d ago33:33

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Episode 78 Teaching our children to swim is a vital part of preparing our children for the wider world, but for neurodivergent children it can be an uphill struggle. How can we make the world of water can be friendly and safe for children who don't fit the typical mould? This week we are joined Nicole Martin from Core Aquatics who has dedicated her…

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Special Guest: Donna Henderson- Is This Autism? 56:31

1M ago56:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Heather and Kerissa chat with Dr. Donna Henderson about digging deeper into the characteristics of autism that may be missed by traditional assessments. Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over 30 years. She is passionate about identifying and supporting autistic individuals, partic…

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Ep. 62 - Violence and Risk Mitigation Raising a PDA Child or Teen 27:42

29d ago27:42

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The subject of this podcast can be triggering, but I'm committed to talking about it because so many parents of PDA children and teens encounter violence - and I am sending love and, compassion and deep empathy to all of you - and because part of the mission of At Peace Parents is to reduce violence at the individual, household and societal level. …

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185: Core Memories Are BS 25:53

1M ago25:53

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Hey you guys! Today, we're talking core memories, popularized by the Pixar movie Inside Out, and discuss how this idea, while engaging, is not based in science. I caution against the societal pressure parents may feel to create these "perfect" memories, emphasizing that true core memories are formed from the emotional connections behind everyday mo…

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Strategies to Prevent Trauma in Autistic Children & Teens 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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It's June and we are rebroadcasting the top four most downloaded episodes to spotlight follower favorites. Join me as we revisit these standout moments that you loved the most! Why the replay? Because I want to share my most impactful content with as many people as I can. This episode is a game changer for autistic children and the parents, educato…

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Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19 55:38

1M ago55:38

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how spe…

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Accessible Meditation for Neurodivergent Kids (S7E23) 16:56

1M ago16:56

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In this enlightening episode, Rob Gorski sits down with Jan Gioia, a dedicated meditation teacher and the founder of WeeMeditate. With a background in special education and extensive experience teaching meditation to children of all abilities, Jan shares her insights on how meditation can benefit neurodivergent kids. She discusses the misconception…

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EP 77: Speech & Language Therapy with Olly Stewart 44:09

1M ago44:09

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Episode 77 This week I am joined by Olly Stewart, a wonderful speech and language therapist from the Evolving Mind Clinic. This week we are diving into everything about speech and language therapy, what it is, how it works, how you can access it, and parenting tips and tricks from a speech and language perspective. We dispel the notion that speech …

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184: Pathological Demand Avoidance 38:46

1M ago38:46

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In this episode, I dive into the complex world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a subtype of autism spectrum disorder characterized by extreme avoidance of social demands and anxiety-driven meltdowns. We'll explore the nuances of PDA, how it manifests in children, and why it often goes unrecognized in traditional autism screenings. I’ll shar…

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Ep. 61 - Kendahl Damashek: Expert Coach for Parents of 2E PDAers 56:45

1M ago56:45

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In this episode I talk with At Peace Parents coach Kendahl Damashek about parenting twice exceptional children - who are both gifted and PDA. Kendahl shares her personal experience being 2E and raising 2E children. You can learn more about her and her coaching services at https://www.atpeaceparents.com/kendahl-private-coaching-1 To learn more about…

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Follower Favs: Effective Strategies for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) 40:19

1M ago40:19

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For the next four weeks, I'm rebroadcasting my top four most downloaded episodes to spotlight follower favorites. Join me as we revisit these standout moments that you loved the most! Why the replay? Because I want to share my most impactful content with as many people as I can. In today's episode, you'll hear my chat with Laura Kerbey as we discus…

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Setting Healthy Screen Boundaries, with Andrea Davis 52:52

1M ago52:52

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Parents, you've got all the tech time questions, and Better Screen Time's Andrea Davis has the answers. What's the latest info on how much time kids are spending on devices? When are kids ready for devices? Specifically for phones? When are they ready for social media? How do you set boundaries around technology? How do you bring up the potential f…

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Oral histories: SPA Life Member Deb Theodoros S06 E18 24:57

1M ago24:57

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In this week’s episode we speak with SPA life member, and Emeritus Professor Deborah Theodoros AO. Deb speaks about her reflections of how the field has progressed and changed, as well as the things she is looking forward to.   Resources:  UQ tele-rehabilitation clinic: https://health-clinics.uq.edu.au/services/telerehabilitation BUSH Kids: https:/…

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Zaneta Barton’s Autism Parenting Story (S7E22) 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Zaneta Barton, a mother of six, shares her journey as a parent of a child with autism and her pursuit of a degree in deaf communication. She discusses the challenges of accepting the diagnosis and the impact on her family. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of a large family and the importance of self-care. The conversation covers the ch…

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EP 76: Transforming Childhood Anxiety with the Nixon Sisters 44:44

1M ago44:44

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Episode 76 Anxiety in general, but especially in young people and children, is on the rise. That's why I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation with the remarkable Nixon sisters, Emma and Laura, who are pioneering the way we support children grappling with anxiety in the classroom. Our dialogue sheds light on the complex factors contributing to thi…

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161. Next Year’s Mother’s Day is Tied to This Year’s Father’s Day 19:08

2M ago19:08

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Be Honest: How was your Mother's Day? In this episode, I talk about: * The importance of reflecting on what went well (and what didn’t) during this year’s Mother’s Day * How my Mother’s Day this year ACTUALLY went * Setting up everyone for success on Mother’s Dayand Father’s Day * Checking in with my husband before Father’s Day about what he wants …

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