Seen Heard Accepted

The Parent Talk

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions of unhealthy family dynamics which could be upsetting to some listeners. In this episode of Seen Heard Accepted, Tanya and Wayne sit together as parents to discuss what it was like raising three neurodivergent children. Join them as they talk about co parenting struggles and tips, relationship advice and personal growth. NOTE: All resources mentioned in this weeks episode will be uploaded to the Seen Heard Accepted website which is linked below. In this episode we talk about: * Coparenting * Relationships * Radical acceptance * And personal stories and experiences that could be helpful If you would like to chat with us, share your experience, ask a question or inquire about working with us contact us in the following ways: * Email us at hello@seenheardaccepted.com * Instagram @seen_heard_accepted * Facebook @seenheardaccepted * TikTok @seenheardaccepted Check out our website: https:// www.seenheardaccepted.com Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ pod/show/seen-heard-accepted/message

Meltdowns, shutdowns and burnout (Oh my!)

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions of meltdowns, shutdowns, self harm/harm to others and other general things related to autistic meltdowns which could be upsetting to some listeners so listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Seen Heard Accepted, we discuss autistic meltdowns, shutdowns and lid flipping. Join us as we talk about helpful ways to assist yourself or others when they are struggling through a meltdown or shutdown. Please remember you’re not alone, you’re not a burden, and you are allowed to ask for help. NOTE: All resources mentioned in this weeks episode will be uploaded to the Seen Heard Accepted website which is linked below. In this episode we talk about: * Autistic meltdowns, shutdowns and burnout * General “lid flipping” * Different tricks and tips to help yourself or others that may struggle with meltdowns, shutdowns and burnout * Ice and jumping jacks???? If you would like to chat with us, share your experience, ask a question or inquire about working with us contact us in the following ways: * Email us at hello@seenheardaccepted.com * Instagram @seen_heard_accepted * Facebook @seenheardaccepted * TikTok @seenheardaccepted Check out our website: https:// www.seenheardaccepted.com Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ pod/show/seen-heard-accepted/message

Communicating about communication

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations about dysfunctional relationships within a family which could be upsetting to some listeners so listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Seen Heard Accepted, we discuss how we grew and became a functioning family after discovering our neurodivergent diagnosis, how that diagnosis has helped us understand each other and how we’ve taken that growth to other relationships in our life. Join us as we laugh and cry together. Link for the spoons worksheet: http://www.tanyavalentin.co/spoons In this episode, we talk about: * How we as a family changed after the diagnosis * How to grow emotionally and mentally together * What is helpful to people who are just figuring their diagnosis out and how people around them can help * And other family stories If you would like to chat with us, share your experience, ask a question or inquire about working with us contact us in the following ways: * Email us at hello@seenheardaccepted.com * Instagram @seen_heard_accepted * Facebook @seenheardaccepted * TikTok @seenheardaccepted Check out our website: https:// www.seenheardaccepted.com Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ pod/show/seen-heard-accepted/message

Pride collections 2023

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations about Homophobia and Transphobia which could be upsetting to some listeners so listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Seen Heard Accepted, we discuss pride collections. Whether they are good, bad or chaotically in between, for better or for worse. We also tackle the topic of the “Target swimsuit” controversy and how we feel about the situation. In this episode, we talk about: * What good pride collections look like. * What bad pride collections look like. * The “Target swimsuit” controversy * And the lack of accessibility to resources for LGBTQ+ If you would like to chat with us, share your experience, ask a question or inquire about working with us contact us in the following ways: * Email us at hello@seenheardaccepted.com * Instagram @seen_heard_accepted * Facebook @seenheardaccepted * TikTok @seenheardaccepted Check out our website: https://www.seenheardaccepted.com to see the photos we commented on in our episode and to leave your views. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ pod/show/seen-heard-accepted/message

The Stimming Chat

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations about Trichotillomania and Religion which could be upsetting to some listeners so listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Seen Heard Accepted, we are talking about what stimming is with special guest Pal. Stimming in church, school and preschool with a special shout out to Botany Down’s kindergarten for no other reason but being awesome. Secrets revealed, Madi’s pacing, Morgan’s biting and Theo’s singing, join us as we laugh together and reminisce. In this episode we talk about: • What stimming is. • How we stim and how it’s helpful. • Childhood stories about stimming in School, Church and Kindergarten. • And other family stories and anecdotes. If you would like to chat with us, share your experience, ask a question or inquire about working with us contact us in the following ways: • Email us at hello@seenheardaccepted.com • Instagram @seen_heard_accepted • Facebook @seenheardaccepted • TikTok @seenheardaccepted Check out our website: https://www.seenheardaccepted.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seen-heard-accepted/message