『Neurodivergent Conversations | Autism Spectrum, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, Emotional Regulation, Neurodivergent parent』のカバーアート

Neurodivergent Conversations | Autism Spectrum, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, Emotional Regulation, Neurodivergent parent

Neurodivergent Conversations | Autism Spectrum, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, Emotional Regulation, Neurodivergent parent

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 What’s it really like parenting a child with ADHD and autism? How can parents, teachers, and communities better support neurodivergent children? How do autistic and ADHD individuals experience the world? Each week, we explore these questions with practical strategies, emotional insight, and real stories. I’m Greer — a mum of two boys (and two dogs!) raising a child with special educational needs (SEN) alongside my husband. Our daily life looks different from the norm, but it’s full of love, advocacy, and growth. I started this podcast to create a space for parents of neurodivergent kids, educators, and allies to learn, connect, and build understanding together. You’ll hear parenting tips, advocacy guidance, sensory strategies, and personal reflections that shine a light on both the joys and challenges of neurodivergent parenting. Through heartfelt solo episodes and guest interviews, we’ll talk about EHCP or IEP processes, school support, emotional regulation, and the big feelings that come with raising ND kids. Whether you’re here as a parent of an autistic or ADHD child, a late-diagnosed adult, a teacher seeking insight, or someone wanting to understand the neurodivergent world, this podcast is your space to grow, connect, and know you’re not alone. Welcome to The Unfinished Idea — a podcast all about parenting, autism, ADHD, and life in a neurodivergent family. Here, we open up honest conversations about neurodiversity, raising neurodivergent children, and navigating the everyday realities of SEN parenting.That Sounds Fun Network 2024 人間関係 子育て 社会科学
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  • You're Not Failing — You're Burnt Out: What No One Tells Moms About Nervous System Regulation

    You're Not Failing — You're Burnt Out: What No One Tells Moms About Nervous System Regulation
    2026/04/30
    GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE SUMMIT FOR MAMAS If you've been waking up exhausted before the day even starts, moving through the hours in a fog, snapping more than you want to, and quietly wondering what happened to the version of you that felt okay — this episode is for you. Greer sits down with Irin Rubin, founder of MamaZen, for one of those conversations that feels less like an interview and more like someone finally saying out loud the thing you've been carrying alone. Irin spent years in maternal burnout before she found something that actually helped — and it wasn't a planner, a routine, or another self-care tip. It was learning to regulate her own nervous system first. And everything changed from there. In this conversation, Greer and Irin talk about: Why burnout can creep up slowly over years — and why it so often gets mistaken for failing The gap between what society tells us motherhood should look like and what it actually feels like on the inside Why the "superhero mom" idea can quietly work against us — and what a real superhero mom actually looks like How our nervous systems are deeply linked to our children's, and why our regulation is one of the most powerful things we can offer them What co-regulation actually means in real life — including what to do when words just don't help How Greer's son regulates during meltdowns by listening to her heartbeat (this moment will stay with you) What MamaZen is and how it's helping moms move from chronic fight-or-flight into genuine calm This episode is especially for moms raising neurodivergent kids — many of whom are navigating their own nervous systems at the same time. There's no judgment here. Just honesty, warmth, and a quiet reminder that you are the anchor. And anchors need tending too. GUEST LINKS: Follow Irin Check out Mama Zen GET THE LINKS ⁠⁠⁠The Unfinished Idea Website Join the Unfinished Community Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • The Invisible Load: What Caregivers Carry (And What They Actually Need)

    The Invisible Load: What Caregivers Carry (And What They Actually Need)
    2026/04/23
    Join us at the Everyday Neurodivergent Parenting Summit If you've ever felt like you're living on the edge of yourself — keeping everyone else afloat while quietly disappearing — this episode was made for you. Greer sits down with Michelle Anderson, founder of JMB Inspired and host of the Radiant Moments Caregiver Oasis podcast, for an honest, deeply human conversation about what it really means to be a caregiver inside neurodivergent and medically complex family life. Together, they explore the parts of caregiving that don't get talked about enough: the always-on mental load, the invisible emotional work, the loneliness of asking for help and not knowing how, and what it feels like to one day realize you can't remember what you even like anymore. But this episode isn't just about naming the hard stuff. It's about finding your way back — in micro moments, in community, in tiny choices that say I matter too. In this episode, you'll hear about: The mental and emotional load that never really switches off — and why "just relax" isn't the answer. How micro moments and habit stacking can quietly rebuild your regulation without adding to your plate. Why "call me if you need anything" often leaves caregivers more isolated — and how to ask for and offer specific, real-life support. What it feels like to lose yourself inside a caregiving role, and the gentle, small ways you can begin to find your way back. The kind of community that actually helps — and why it's okay if it looks completely different than you expected. This conversation is warm, practical, and full of the kind of honesty that makes you exhale and think yes, that's exactly it. Whether you're a neurodivergent mom, a parent of a neurodivergent or medically complex child, or simply someone who has been carrying too much for too long — you are not alone, and you're allowed to be part of your own care plan. GUEST LINKS: Check out Michelle Listen to Radiant Moments Podcast GET THE LINKS ⁠⁠⁠The Unfinished Idea Website Join the Unfinished Community Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 分
  • Respond, Don’t React: Staying Grounded as an Autism Mom When Everything Feels Like Too Much

    Respond, Don’t React: Staying Grounded as an Autism Mom When Everything Feels Like Too Much
    2026/04/16
    If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I stay calm when my child is melting down?”—this episode wraps you in so much compassion, without letting you off the hook in a shame-y way. Greer Jones is joined by Lisa Candera, an autism mom of 18 years who built the kind of support she couldn’t find anywhere: support that starts with the parent’s regulation first—because (as Lisa says) we are our children’s environment, and emotions are contagious. Together, they talk about the real reason “just be consistent” isn’t enough when you’re parenting a neurodivergent child: you’re often living in a hyper-vigilant state, your nervous system is already on high alert, and the moment things go sideways, your brain goes straight into default mode. Lisa shares a powerful starting point that’s simple-but-not-easy: do less. Pause. Stop jumping in to fix it. Create space between what’s happening and your response so you can respond with intention instead of reacting from fear (fear of judgment, fear about the future, fear you’re “doing it wrong”). They also reframe meltdowns in a way that’s honestly a relief: the meltdown isn’t proof you failed—it’s information. A sign that something was a “bridge too far” that day. And from there, you can get curious instead of personal. You’ll walk away with grounded, in-the-moment tools (like deep breathing and tapping/EFT) and a deeper reminder: neurodivergent is not just a label—it’s a whole different operating system. Respecting that changes everything. GUEST LINKS: GET THE LINKS⁠⁠⁠The Unfinished Idea WebsiteJoin the Unfinished Community Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
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