Nicole Bremner is an investor, certified financial coach, nutritionist, author and mum-of-three. In 2009, having had a successful career in investment banking, like many women who take a ‘career break’ to have children, she found herself at a crossroads, not entirely sure what path to take next. Combining her financial knowledge with her passion for good architecture and design, Nicole was able to build on her experience and expertise to develop a new career, which fit around her children, a ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast. As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity in a UK education system, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks. Each week on this podcast, I will be b ...
…
continue reading
Carry with you some actionable success motivation in your pocket with Your Success Podcast. We all need a bite sized piece of success motivation and Your Success Podcasts are there whenever and wherever you need them. Exercising at the gym? Driving to work? Feeling a bit down? We are discussing everything to do with success, motivation, business, property, investing and interviewing some outstanding people who will be sharing their stories of success.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 87: Summer Sleep Struggles & Solutions with Dr. Olivia Kessel
25:30
25:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:30
Ever wondered why your neurodiverse child struggles with sleep, especially during the holidays? Join Dr. Olivia Kessel on this week's SEND Parenting Podcast as she unpacks the complexities behind sleep issues in children with ADHD and autism. Learn how regular exercise benefits focus into your child's daily routine and mental health by boosting neu…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 86: Managing emotional and physical outbursts during the summer holidays with Dr Olivia Kessel
18:25
18:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:25
How can the holiday season turn a joyous time into a period of heightened stress for neurodiverse children? Join me, Dr. Olivia Kessel, as I share my personal journey with my daughter Alexandra, who has ADHD, and uncover some of the reasons behind increased emotional and violent outbursts during the summer holidays. We will dive deep into the scien…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 85: Summer Holidays - Easing The Transition
11:06
11:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:06
Imagine planning a dream vacation only to face the unexpected challenge of your child melting down due to the overwhelming changes. Join me, Dr. Olivia Kessel, on the SEND Parenting Podcast as I share my personal experiences with my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, and break down why seemingly simple changes can feel so monumental fo…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 84: Sheep Therapy - Bitesize Summaries
18:33
18:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:33
Episode 84 Tamsyn and Olivia are back this week with a bitesize recap of one of our most unexpected topics from episode 42 - sheep therapy?! This week we cover the surprisingly profound and transformative power of sheep therapy from our episode with Emma Redman and Pippa Ashton of Ewe Talks. This episode also explores how unexpected breakthroughs i…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 83: Empowering Technology - Bitesize Summaries
34:17
34:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:17
Episode 83 We are back this week with another (not so) bitesize episode, which means that we are joined once more by our fantastic bitesize co-host Tamsyn. This week we are throwing all the way back to episode 8 with Sally Greenhalgh, academic and digital lead of the Unicorn School, with whom we discussed how schools can better embrace technology t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 82: Dyspraxia Advocacy with Rosemary Richings
35:05
35:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:05
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 81: EHCP Implementation & School Choices with Jenny Hooper
48:55
48:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:55
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 80: School Support for SEND Children with Jenny Hooper
59:19
59:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:19
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 79: ADHD Advocacy with Leanne Maskell
1:09:38
1:09:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:38
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 78: Neurodivergent Friendly Swimming with Nicole Martin
33:33
33:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:33
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 77: Speech & Language Therapy with Olly Stewart
44:09
44:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:09
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 76: Transforming Childhood Anxiety with the Nixon Sisters
44:44
44:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:44
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 75: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) - Bitesize Summaries
19:21
19:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:21
Episode 75 This week we are back with another bitesize recap episode, meaning that we are also joined by our fantastic co-host Tamsyn Hendry once more! This week we are having a summary discussion of Episode 35 with Emma Wildgoose on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as "tapping". This is honestly such a groundbreaking approach to helpi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 74: Creating Supportive Nurseries with Amber Jayne
35:19
35:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:19
Episode 74 This week we are joined by Amber Jayne, whose story of resilience from an abusive relationship and breast cancer to establishing a successful preschool unfolds in our latest episode. We talk all about Amber's journey and the pivotal role of early childhood education and the empowerment it brings, not just to the children, but to mothers …
…
continue reading
Episode 73 When my daughter Alexandra was diagnosed with ADHD, it challenged everything I thought I knew, both about the condition itself but also, and more importantly, parenting my child. Having dispelled and debunked all the myths and misinformation there is about ADHD online last week, this episode is a deep dive into the symptoms, issues, and …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 72: ADHD Myth Busting with Dr. Olivia Kessel
40:31
40:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:31
Episode 72 The myriad of myths swirling surrounding ADHD create needless barriers to help and support for neurodivergent children and their families. As a medical doctor, mother to a child with ADHD, and devoted advocate for neurodiversity, this week I am wading in to bust these harmful misinformed ideas. But unraveling these misconceptions is more…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 71: Navigating Diagnosis & Assessments with Dr Dolly Agrawal & Jenny Hooper
50:48
50:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:48
Episode 71 Navigating the complex maze of health assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders can be daunting for any parent so our guests this week are here to guide us through it. Jenny Hooper is CEO of The Evolving Mind with 39 years of experience working in SEND education and Dr Dolly Agrawal is a consultant paediatrician with 25+ years working…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WEALTH: Gold is at all time highs so why does gold expert Simon Popple believe everyone should hold some? #155
28:18
28:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:18
WEALTH: Gold expert Simon Popple makes a strong case for the inflation protection qualities of investing in gold. Even now when gold is at all time highs. As a former head of investment manager at Strutt and Parker, Simon realised that his personal inflation rate was much higher than the RPI. After much research he decided investment into gold was …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 70: Acupuncture for Neurodiversity with Rebecca Avern
52:51
52:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:51
Episode 70 This week we have the fantastic Rebecca Avern to talk all about acupuncture and how it can help our neurodiverse children! As a doctor trained in the UK, we start our conversation on the discussion on the benefits of using Eastern and Western medicine in conjunction with one another. We discuss how acupuncture offers solace and support, …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 69: Parental Empowerment with Esther Freeman
31:14
31:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:14
Episode 69 When the road ahead seems shrouded in uncertainty, it's the stories of those who've walked it before us that shed the most light. This week we are joined by Esther Freeman, the visionary behind the SEND Parent Survival Guide, as we traverse the terrain of raising children with SEND. Esther's candid account of her own trials and victories…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WISDOM: Navigating from trauma to acceptance and hope: the transformative impact of miscarriage on Jo Tocher's journey #154
34:44
34:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:44
WISDOM: Jo Tocher's life changed after experiencing the trauma of miscarriage. No longer able to exist in the corporate world she set out not just to heal but to find purpose. Life After Miscarriage, Your Guide to Healing from Pregnancy Loss is the story about Jo's transformational journey from the pain of loss to a place of acceptance and hope. Bu…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 68: Occupational Therapy - Bitesize Summaries
28:00
28:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:00
Episode 67 This week Dr Olivia is joined by Tamsyn Hendry, back for another bitesize recap! This episode they are revisiting Ep 18 with Rachel Horner, and are discussing our favourite takeaways and most important tips from that episode. For so many families, occupation therapy is truly a kind of magic. While so many may be telling us that there is …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 67: Cultivating Resilience with Dr. Maryhan
39:35
39:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:35
Episode 67 This week we are joined once more by the esteemed Dr Maryhan, in an episode that promises to equip you with the tools to nurture the skill of bouncing back from life's hurdles. The skill of resilience is both crucial to a neurodivergent child's life and simultaneously one that can be more difficult to cultivate due to the extra support o…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WISDOM: Why it makes financial sense to create psychologically safe workspaces with employment lawyer and neurodivergence campaigner Jodie Hill #153
41:30
41:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:30
EP153: "When I became a solicitor I was diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD. So I’d done the classic thing where you go to CBT, you get the medication, you do all the things that you’re told to do." Lawyer and mental health advocate Jodie Hill shares her top strategies for improving mental health. Learn how keeping a gratitude journal, planning social …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 66: Navigating Education with Kate Steer
38:48
38:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:48
Episode 66 This week we have the fantastic Kate Steer @nurturedneurokids, a former teacher turned neurodivergent family coach, on the podcast to unravel the complexities of neurodiversity in education. Together, we talk about the changes in the education system that led to Kate's exit from teaching, the stifling pressures on creativity within class…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WISDOM: What are purchase lease options and why is now the time to use them according to Gillie Barlow #152
1:03:08
1:03:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:08
EP152: "I've been doing purchase lease options since before they were being taught. I would never have said now is a good time to do it because it's always been a good time. But now I'm telling the world that there are so many options out there. And the amazing thing about it is that we get to help people. There are people out there who we need to …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 65: PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Parenting with Tina MacGillivray
59:07
59:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:07
Episode 65 This week we are joined by Tina MacGillivray, known as @thepdaparent on instagram and a beacon of resilience and knowledge in parenting. This week we talk to her about the journey of parenting her son with 48 XXYY syndrome, autism, Tourette's, and PDA. This is a heartbreaking yet inspiring episode which tells the story of a parent who ha…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WEALTH: Is confidence in the UK property market starting to return? We dig deep into the house price data #151
37:40
37:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:40
EP151: January 2024 has started well in terms of confidence returning to the UK property market. The cost of borrowing has started to decrease as mortgage lenders fight for market share. Santander has launched a 5-year fixed rate at 3.84%, which is very different to the average rate of 6.66% during August 2023. The Bank of England may start to cut …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 64: Embracing Neurodiversity & Uncovering Passions with Matt Gupwell
44:46
44:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:46
Episode 64 This week I sit down with Matt Gupwell, founder of Think Neurodiversity and co-host of ADHD Talks, to discuss finding your passions and thriving within neurodiversity. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life, Matt unveils how this revelation reshaped his understanding of success and spurred his passion to help to make this journey e…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WISDOM: Why Lucy Gernon believes women can have it all even in a corporate world made by men for men #150
44:59
44:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:59
EP150: "Why do you feel like you need to seek outside validation? Why is your sense of self linked to certain metrics? When we understand that, it always goes back...to our childhood self where we formed a belief of ourselves that we're not good enough unless other people told us we were. So when you look back on this as an adult...you can see a to…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 63: School Attendance Challenges with Chrissa Wadlow
45:50
45:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:50
Episode 63 Join us this week as I am once more talking with the fantastic Chrissa Wadlow from Sunshine Support as we unravel the complexities of school attendance for neurodivergent children. From personal trauma to sensory overload, we analyse the reasons behind school avoidance and the essential trust between parents and children that must be pre…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WEALTH: Is property investment *really* for everyone? A £700k portfolio but no home means time for a rethink #149
12:24
12:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:24
EP149: CASE STUDY - Property investment is often touted as the holy grail toward financial freedom. Courses are sold and many are living this perceived glitzy lifestyle thanks to their "passive income" from property. But what about if it is your property portfolio that's holding you back from living your best life or even worse, is pushing you towa…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 62: Being Failed by the System and Advocacy with Chrissa Wadlow
57:38
57:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:38
Episode 62 *CONTENT WARNING* This episode mentions suicidal ideation, gaslighting from social services, and child protective services. This week I sat down with the indefatigable Chrissa Wadlow, founder of Sunshine Support, to talk to her about the journey that brought Chrissa to creating Sunshine. Chrissa's battle against the UK education system t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
HEALTH: We've been selected as part of Bryan Johnson's 2,500 person Blueprint experiment, BP5000 #148
12:43
12:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:43
EP148: We've been selected as one of 2,500 guinea pigs for the BP5000 programme. What is Blueprint and what is the BP5000 programme? You might have heard of Bryan Johnson, a tech multimillionaire who sold a company to Paypal for gazillions. Over the last couple of years he has spent over $2m a year testing everything there is to test with a team of…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 61: Empowering Dyslexics Through Stories with Lynn Greenberg
34:15
34:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:15
Episode 61 This week we are talking to the wonderful Lynn Greenberg who, along with her dyslexic son Jonathan, wrote the children's book "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure". We talk today all about how the book came to be, its reception, and her journey with her son's dyslexia. As her son is now an adult man, we reflect on how far n…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WEALTH: A strong start to the housing market for 2024, but will it continue? Here's why Eyeedul Haque believes so #147
33:06
33:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:06
EP147: 2024 has started well for the UK property market, as there is definitely an appetite for property. House price forecasts for 2024 remain relatively positive, with most institutions believing that prices will remain flat. In December, Knight Frank had initially forecast a decrease of -4% for 2024, but have revised this forecast to +3% growth …
…
continue reading
Episode 60 It's time for another bitesize summary episode! Ever witnessed the sheer joy and transformation a child experiences through the simple act of play? This week, Olivia and co-host Tamsyn Hendry review episode 25 with Anna Hodgson and Becky Hill from ClearSky charity. From the huge increases play therapy has in emotional growth and easing p…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
EP 59: Emotional Regulation & Violent Outbursts with Sarah Fisher
50:57
50:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:57
Episode 59 As a parent, I've found myself navigating the stormy seas of emotional outbursts and fraught silences, frustrated at my child and disappointed in myself. Enter Sarah Fisher, the mind behind "Connective Parenting," who joins me this week to talk about the Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) approach. Together we discuss how this methodology, insp…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
WISDOM: The future of estate agency, building for that future and becoming the first female MD of John D Wood & Co. with Polly Ogden Duffy #146
42:27
42:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:27
EP146: "It’s too early to say the market is turning but all signs are very positive. One week of good results are great. Two weeks is a coincidence, three weeks a trend. So we’re waiting to see what the next few weeks brings. Right now the market is thriving." "If you’re going to sell typically people wait till spring. It’s pretty miserable this ti…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ep 58: Parent-Carer Identity & Navigating Education with Caro Giles
48:19
48:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:19
Episode 58 When the education system doesn't quite fit the mould of your children's needs, where do you turn and how do you change? Caro Giles, author of "12 Moons" and single mother to four girls joins me this week to uncover the heart of this question. Together, we discuss the complexities of raising children who defy traditional expectations, fr…
…
continue reading