5 things I wish every parent of a neurodivergent kid knew

5 things I wish every parent of a neurodivergent kid knew

This episode focuses on five things that I wish every parent of a neurodivergent kid knew. Points of interest include understanding that different neurotypes experience the world fundamentally differently, that advice to "fake it til you make it" can be harmful, and that stressed and overwhelmed nervous systems function in service of survival

5 things I wish every parent knew (birth to 18)

This podcast focuses on 5 things I wish every parent knew. Here I discuss concepts related to brain development, regulation, and repair of ruptures.

Safety and Connection at this Time

We are in a time of unprecedented disruption in our lives.  It can feel at times, like danger lurks everywhere.  Because of this, we are experiencing anxiety, stress, and disconnection.  This podcast will discuss how at a deep level, we need to feel connected to others, we need a sense of safety, to help us to feel like we are thriving, resilient and can deal with the stressors of these times.  We need connection and safety to help activate our immune system; and when we don't have them, our sense of danger will actually work against our immune system.