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TPP 013b: Margaret Webb Shares Tools & Mindsets for Surviving Summer Break
8 mei 2026 · 40 min
I’m excited to be bringing parenting coach Margaret Webb back to the
podcast this week. Margaret helps parents find more peace in parenting the child they didn’t expect when they were expecting, and part of her work is supporting parents survive summer break. Many parents (and not just parents raising differently-wired kids) limp across the finish line of a long school year only to find themselves facing the stress of summer — new schedules and routines, different expectations, wants, and needs for everyone in the family, and lots of other changes. In our conversation, Margaret shares her personal strategy for not only surviving summer break, but thriving. Lees meerAbout Margaret Webb
Margaret s a certified Master Life Coach, parenting coach, nature-based
coach, former teacher, wife and mother. As a life and parenting coach,
she weaves together her experience as an elementary education teacher
with the tools she’s learned in Martha Beck’s Life Coach Training,
Sagefire Institute’s Nature-Based Coach Training, and what she’s applied
to her own life as a mom of a child with special needs.Key Takeaways
How “reality versus expectations” creates unnecessary stress for many parents over the summer
Why having “leadership energy” as a parent can help a family thrive
The importance of getting clear on both your personal needs as a parent and your child’s needs and wants for the summer break
What scheduling, mapping, and tracking have to do with surviving summer holidays
How focusing on our own experience and fostering personal self-care actually supports our children
Why nature can be so restorative for parents raising differently-wired kids
How to envision your ideal day as a way to begin creating a more peaceful reality
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TPP 502: Alex Mortlock Explains Circadian Rhythm & Complex Sleep Challenges
5 mei 2026 · 46 min
Today we’re diving into the nuanced world of circadian rhythm sleep syndromes, and how biological and environmental factors intersect in shaping our children’s sleep. My guest is Alex Mortlock, a registered clinical psychologist who has been in practice since 2010, with training rooted in evidence-based approaches to mental health. Alex will help us unpack what’s actually happening when a child’s sleep rhythm is out of sync, and why this is so often misunderstood. We talk about practical strategies, the role of light exposure and light therapy, and how melatonin can be used thoughtfully to support regulation. Lees meer
About Alex Mortlock
Alex Mortlock has been a registered clinical psychologist since 2010, trained at the University of Canterbury with a focus on evidence-based approaches to mental health assessment and treatment. His work is grounded in psychological science, with an emphasis on the interplay of emotion, cognition, and motivation. He uses evidence-based methods to help people make positive changes in their behaviour, fostering an environment of authenticity, acceptance, and understanding.
Throughout his career, Alex has had the privilege of witnessing growth and transformation in people from diverse backgrounds — experiences that have reinforced his belief that, with the right support and guidance, everyone has the capacity to flourish.
He lives in Christchurch, New Zealand with his wife, who is also a clinical psychologist, and their two over-analysed children. Curiosity, compassion, courage, and flexibility are the values that guide him through the professional and personal challenges that human life presents.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How circadian rhythms shape sleep patterns and why they matter for children’s overall health
Why conditions like delayed sleep phase, advanced sleep phase, and non-24-hour sleep disorders can disrupt typical sleep cycles
How neurodivergence can influence light sensitivity and circadian regulation
Why gra…
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TPP 501: An Intimate Conversation with Debbie & Derin About Their Co-Parenting Journey (Part 3)
28 april 2026 · 43 min
In this special episode, I’m joined by my husband, Derin, for a candid and heartfelt reflection on our journey together—more than eight years of parenting, navigating relationship shifts, and supporting our neurodivergent child through adolescence and into early adulthood. This is a personal conversation for us, one where we open up about what this path has really looked like behind the scenes. Lees meer
We talk about how our partnership has evolved over time, the challenges we’ve faced individually and together, and the ways we’ve learned to stay connected through some very intense seasons. We also share what’s helped us—communication, honesty, a willingness to grow—and how we’ve come to better understand each other while showing up for our child. This is an honest look at the complexities of parenting and partnership, and what it means to keep choosing each other along the way.
About Derin Basden
Derin Basden is a seasoned and accomplished leader with a proven track record in technology, design, and operations, gained through working with major multinational corporations, including NBCUniversal, Disney, and Microsoft. He is also the husband of Debbie Reber, the founder of Tilt Parenting, and a dedicated supporter of her work. He is enthusiastic about his role on the Tilt Team and is committed to contributing to the movement that empowers neurodivergent children to achieve their full potential. Derin leads technology and finance operations for Tilt, and ensures the smooth functioning and effective execution of Tilt’s mission.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How family life evolves through moves, global stressors, and the transition from childhood to young adulthood
Why adolescence reshapes family dynamics and invites growth for both parents and kids
How maintaining a strong partnership through communication, shared routines, and intentional connection supports the whole system
Why respecting autonomy while staying connected is essential when parenting a neurod…
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TPP 319a: Dr. Gail Post on the Gifted Parenting Journey and Support for Families of Gifted Children
24 april 2026 · 40 min
Dr. Gail Post, the psychologist behind the popular Gifted Challenge blog, joins me to talk about her book, The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children, which combines research, theory, and clinical experience, and extends her advocacy efforts to address the needs of parents of gifted children. Lees meer
In this episode, we dive into the realities of parenting gifted and 2e kids — the common challenges parents experience as part of their journey, why it can sometimes feel uncomfortable to celebrate our child’s accomplishments with others and how that impacts our kids and us, and how to handle our own expectations and pressures we may feel because of our child’s unique learning profile. We also explore what many families of gifted kids' experience as a complicated relation with the word “potential,” as well as how we as parents can manage our own uncomfortable emotions that may arise in parenting our kids, including anxiety, envy, and guilt.
ABOUT GAIL
Gail Post, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist, parenting coach and consultant, workshop leader, and writer. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in practice for over 35 years, she provides psychotherapy with a focus on the needs of the intellectually and musically gifted and twice-exceptional, parenting coaching and workshops, and consultation with educators and psychotherapists. Dr. Post is the parent of two gifted young adults and served as co-chair of a gifted parents advocacy group when her children were in school.THINGS YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
The common challenges parents raising gifted and 2e kids may experience as part of their journey
Why parents of gifted kids feel intense pressure surrounding their
child’s educational path and how that can negatively impact familiesWhy the word “potential” is a loaded one for many families, and how parents can change their relationship with this…
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Episode 500: 10 Years Later: How We’ve Changed, How the Movement Has Grown (And What Comes Next)
21 april 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
In this special 10-year anniversary and 500th episode of Tilt
Parenting, I’m turning the spotlight toward the community that has
shaped the show from the beginning. I’ll share key findings from a new
parent survey about the lived experience of raising neurodivergent kids,
including the profound isolation many families feel and the hard-won
confidence parents develop as they learn to support their children. But
the bulk of this episode features reflections from longtime community
members on how the neurodiversity conversation has evolved over the past
decade, how this journey has changed them personally, and where they
believe the movement needs to focus next. Across their stories, common
themes emerge: greater visibility and language around neurodivergence,
deeper compassion and nervous system awareness, the importance of
community, and the urgent need for more empathy and change in schools,
healthcare, and other systems that still lag behind what families and
research already know. Lees meerThings You'll Learn from this Episode
Why a lack of understanding across schools, communities, and social circles remains the biggest struggle for families
How parenting neurodivergent kids can feel exhausting and isolating—and how finding language and community can be life-changing
Why so many parents are discovering their own neurodivergence, highlighting this as a whole-family journey
How parents are growing more compassionate, self-aware, and willing to trust alternative paths while holding both grief and hope
Why the future calls for systems change and a stronger commitment to
connection-first, strengths-based support for neurodivergent kidsResources Mentioned
The Tilt Parenting Report
Zach Morris
Ned Johnson
Dr. Mona Delahooke’s website
Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin
Neurodiversity University Education Hub
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TPP 284a: Maria Kennedy on What's Needed & What's Next in the Movement to Support 2e Students
17 april 2026 · 51 min
Supporting 2e students continues to be one of the biggest challenges for those of us raising twice-exceptional children, and today we’re going to do a deep dive into how to do this. Maria Kennedy, director of the Bridges Educational Group at Bridges Academy joins me to talk about how the definition of giftedness in some countries keeps gifted students from getting into gifted programs, the importance of appreciating every child’s unique strengths and value, and ways parents can advocate for their children’s unique learning profile, even within their existing school systems that may not be designed to support or understand neurodivergent learners. Lees meer
ABOUT MARIA KENNEDY
Maria Kennedy first joined the Bridges Academy staff as the director of the Phoenix Program. After successfully growing the program each year, she has taken on the position of director of the Bridges Educational Group. A speaker, author, and advocate, Maria has been featured on “Bright and Quirky,” as a panelist and educational expert. Several schools have used her webcast, ‘Strengths, Challenges, and my journey as my son’s advocate,” for teacher training. An educator for almost 30 years, Maria received her B.Ed. and M.Ed. in education from Manchester University (U.K). She earned Advanced Teacher Status from the Manchester Department of Education for her ability to develop curriculum and her skills within the classroom. She traveled internationally, teaching students and training teachers how to tap into the strengths of their gifted and challenged students.
THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
How the definition of giftedness in some countries prevents gifted students from getting into gifted programs
Why we should lean into widening the scope of what giftedness means so we can properly identify everyone’s gifts
What appreciating everyone’s unique value can bring to a child’s education and development
What the roadblocks are for our educational system to be more open to embracing the changes need…
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You Might Also Like: Everyone Gets a Juice Box, from Understood.org
16 april 2026 · 31 min
Listen to an episode of Understood.org’s new podcast, Everyone Gets a Juice Box, about the messy realities of neurodiverse parenting with journalist and radio host Jessica Shaw. As a mom of two, she brings honesty and humor to the everyday chaos, victories, and challenges of raising kids who learn and think differently. Lees meer
In this episode, I’m the guest, and I share the story of how we ended up homeschooling—something I truly never imagined choosing. We had tried everything to make traditional school work… multiple schools, supports, specialists. Homeschooling was never part of the plan. But when life shifted in a big way, we found ourselves on a completely different path—one that lasted six years and changed how I think about learning, kids, and what success can look like.
If you’ve ever found yourself doing something you swore you’d never do, or questioning the path you thought your family would be on, I think this conversation will resonate.
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TPP 499: Stephanie Malia Krauss Shares Insights Into How We Thrive
14 april 2026 · 40 min
Today we’re talking about what it really means to thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming—for our kids and for us. My guest is Stephanie Malia Krauss, author, speaker, and strategist whose new book How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World explores the urgent need to protect the human essentials—things like sleep, play, connection, and wonder—that modern life so often erodes. Stephanie and I explore the idea of “rehumaning” how we live, learn, and parent. We talk about the interconnectedness of body, mind, heart, and spirit, and the importance of collective care in raising kids in today’s world. Stephanie shares practical, grounded ways to navigate overwhelm and make small shifts in daily life that can help families move from merely surviving to truly thriving. Lees meer
About Stephanie Malia Krauss
Stephanie Malia Krauss is an author, speaker, and strategist helping leaders rehuman how we live, learn, and work. Her newest book, How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World, examines the urgent need to protect the human essentials—like sleep, play, connection, and wonder—that modern life diminishes or denies.
Stephanie's commitment to this work began as a teacher and coach, where she witnessed how different environments can deplete or restore people. She later founded a school for young people furthest from opportunity, and now leads national and state efforts in education and youth development. Working with leaders from classrooms to Congress, Stephanie advises states, districts, and national organizations through her consulting shop, First Quarter Strategies. Stephanie is also the author of Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Lives, Learn, and Thrive and Making It: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World.
Things you'll learn from this episode
Why collective care and community are essential antidotes to modern overwhelm and burnout
How the practice of rehumaning helps us reconnect with our core human need…
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TPP 254a: Insight into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stories of Original Thinking
10 april 2026 · 33 min
Dr Nicole Tetreault was propelled to study neuroscience after her mother’s diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease. She then went on her own journey of self-discovery while supporting her twice-exceptional son, and recognizing many traits in herself. All this culminated in her new book Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist’s Personal Stories of Unique Thinking, which melds groundbreaking research with the captured experiences of unique, creative, and intense brains. Lees meer
I’m excited to bring this conversation to you and give you an inside look at this book, as it’s truly a unique and important addition to what currently exists to help parents better understand their exceptional kids’ needs, and perhaps to better understand themselves as well.
ABOUT DR. TETREAULT
Nicole Tetreault, Ph. D., is a neuroscientist, author, meditation teacher, and international speaker on topics of neurodiversity, neurodevelopment, creativity, mental health, and wellness. Dr. Tetreault received her PhD from Caltech specializing in neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative disorders. As the founder of Awesome Neuroscience, she translates the most promising neuroscience and positive psychology for people to live their best life. Dr. Tetreault has authored numerous academic papers on intelligence, autism, brain evolution, neuroinflammation, and behavior. As a Milton Career Exploration Prize recipient from Caltech, Dr. Tetreault is creating Beyond the Cell, a transformative program to rehabilitate incarcerated women through teaching guided meditation, neuroscience, literature, and expressive writing. Her newest book, Insight into a Bright Mind, explores groundbreaking research examining the experiences of unique, creative, and intense brains through interviews, storytelling, and
literary science, while advocating for new directions of human and
neurodiversity.THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
What led Nicole to investigate neurodiversity and become a science communicator
The important po…
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TPP 498: A Conversation with Dr. Mary Claire Haver About Perimenopause
7 april 2026 · 30 min
Today we’re diving into a topic that so many women experience but far too few of us are adequately prepared for—perimenopause. My guest is Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB-GYN, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause and her most recent book, The New Perimenopause. Through her clinical work, her online programs like The Galveston Diet, and her platform The ’Pause Life, Dr. Haver has become a leading voice in making menopause education accessible, practical, and grounded in science. Lees meer
In our conversation, we explore the biological and emotional complexities of perimenopause, why early intervention—including hormone therapy—can be so important, and the gaps in medical training that have left many women feeling dismissed or unprepared. Dr. Haver shares practical strategies for managing symptoms, explains what she calls “The Menopause Toolkit,” and offers empowering guidance to help women advocate for their health and navigate this transformative phase with more knowledge, confidence, and support.
About Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, CMP, is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, a Certified Menopause Practitioner from The Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)), an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, and a passionate entrepreneur and best-selling author with a focus on women's health. Dr. Haver graduated from Louisiana State University Medical Center and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at UTMB.
As her patient population grew older, Dr. Haver started receiving numerous complaints and concerns about weight gain during menopause. This inspired her to do a deep dive into the science of menopause, aging, and inflammation beyond what she was taught in school and residency, which led to the creation of The Galveston Diet online program and,…
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TPP 86a: Dr. Mike Postma on the Plight of Gifted & 2e (Twice Exceptional) Children
3 april 2026 · 41 min
Dr. Mike Postma joins me for a personal conversation about the many challenges facing gifted and 2e / twice-exceptional students, especially social and emotional challenges, and this is one of those episodes that just might leave you feeling pensive, concerned, and ignited all at the same time. Lees meer
About Dr. Mike Postma
Dr. Michael Postma is an educator, author, speaker, coach and consultant dedicated to the holistic development of the gifted/twice-exceptional (2e) community. Over the last two decades, Dr. Postma has served as a gifted teacher in the classroom, as an administrator and leader of gifted schools – both public and charter schools in multiple states, and was the architect of the Minnetonka Navigator Program, a magnet school in Minnesota specifically designed for highly gifted and twice-exceptional students.
He currently is the President and co-founder of Gifted and Thriving, LLC and the Programming Director for the non-profit SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) organization.
Dr. Postma has published a number of articles and two books, the latest titled The Inconvenient Student: Critical Issues in the Identification and Education of Twice-Exceptional Students. He travels and speaks nationally and internationally on a variety of topics such as: the social/emotional development of the gifted, understanding twice-exceptional learners, gifted/talented programming, neuroscience and the gifted/2e brain and more.
Things you’ll learn from this episode
Mike Postma’s personal story of growing up a gifted and 2e kid with
very little support in a time when many neurodifferences weren’t
recognized or understoodWhat “holistic development” means in the context of children, especially twice-exceptional children
Why Mike says social emotional development has to be one of the foundations for academic and intellectual potential
Where society is with regards to understanding asynchronous development
How schools can make small accommodations to make sc…
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TPP 497: The Inner Work Behind Staying Present, with Matthew Fishleder
31 maart 2026 · 36 min
Today we’re turning the lens inward and talking about the inner life of parents—especially those of us raising neurodivergent kids. My guest is Matthew Fishleder, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional complexity of being human. A central focus of Matthew’s work is supporting parents in understanding their own worry, guilt, and burnout—not as personal failures, but as understandable responses to chronic stress. In our conversation, we explore what’s actually happening when parents get stuck in chronic worry about their child’s future, how self-criticism takes root, and why tending to our own inner world is foundational to our kids’ sense of safety. Matthew shares practical, compassionate strategies for relating differently to anxiety so we can show up with more steadiness, presence, and connection—even in the most activated moments. Lees meer
About Matthew Fishleder
Matthew Fishleder is a psychotherapist licensed in California and Maryland who works with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional complexity of being human. One focus of his work is the inner life of parents, especially those raising neurodivergent kids. His approach is neurodiversity affirming and grounded in humanistic and acceptance based frameworks. Matthew helps parents understand worry, guilt, and burnout as understandable responses to chronic stress, and supports them in relating differently to anxiety and self criticism so they can show up with more presence, steadiness, and connection.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How tending to a parent’s inner life and emotional awareness strengthens the entire family system
Why chronic worry and anxiety are understandable responses to parenting—and how to relate to them differently
How parenthood reshapes identity and invites ongoing self-discovery
Why normalizing difficult emotions reduces shame and builds emotional resilience
How cultivating self-r…
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TPP 326a: Educator Sam Young on Reimagining Socializing for Twice-Exceptional Students
27 maart 2026 · 48 min
Today I’m talking with neurodivergent educator Sam Young about a
topic I haven’t covered on the podcast before, and that is our
neurodivergent kids’ social lives. The world has changed so very much in
the past few years, including in no small way how our kids relate to other kids. I get a pang of nostalgia when I think about how I used to form friendships when I was younger in a more analog world, but I can also feel excitement about the many possibilities that have opened up for kids like ours to find their communities thanks to the technology they’re growing up with. Lees meerIn this episode, Sam is going to talk with us about what a meaningful and healthy social life might look like for our differently wired kids, and how we can support them in the process. We explored how online communities
have impacted socializing for neurodivergent kids, how parents can
support kids in developing the skills to help with social anxiety, key
elements to look for in ideal social environments for our differently
wired kiddos, and much more.About Sam Young
Sam Young MEd, or Mr. Sam as his families call him, is a growth-minded,
two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a
strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports
twice-exceptional, neurodivergent, and gifted students and their
families.Mr. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD
learner, he has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and
respect for all things related to neurodiverse education. Before
founding Young Scholars Academy, Mr. Sam taught in a variety of
capacities—including nearly a decade at Bridges Academy — at an array of
programs in the US, Europe, and Asia. Travel and culture are near and
dear to him. He has led 2e students to over 7 countries for immersive
cultural and educational trips.Mr. Sam has been featured in the documentary 2e2: Teaching The Twice Exceptional, the textbook Understanding The Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Stude…
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TPP 496: Dr. Ellen Braaten on Helping Teens and Tweens Discover What they Love to Do
24 maart 2026 · 37 min
Today we’re talking about motivation—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many of our neurodivergent kids get mislabeled as “unmotivated” when the real story is far more nuanced. My guest is Dr. Ellen Braaten, an expert on motivation and the author of several books including Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less, and her newest release, The Motivation Mindset Workbook: Helping Teens and Tweens Discover What They Love to Do. Ellen shares why motivation is not a fixed trait, how identity shapes whether kids lean in or shut down, and what often gets in the way for learners with ADHD and other differences. We talk about how parents can shift from pushing performance to supporting purpose, and how giving kids the space to discover what genuinely interests them can be transformative for confidence, engagement, and long-term growth. Lees meer
About Dr. Ellen Braaten
Dr. Ellen Braaten is the founding director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has published numerous scientific papers on topics related to ADHD, learning disorders, child psychopathology, processing speed, and intelligence, as well as many books for parents and professionals, including the bestsellers Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up, and Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child’s Motivation. Most recently, she coauthored The Motivation Mindset Workbook: Helping Teens and Tweens Discover What They Love to Do.Dr. Braaten has a strong interest in educating the public on topics related to child mental health, maintains an active speaking schedule, and contributes regularly to local and national news outlets.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How motivation is a dynamic skill that ebbs and flows based on environment and context, not a fixed trait
Why helping teens and tweens identify their strengths and values lays the foundation for authentic motivation
How responsibility and meaningf…
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TPP 303a: Dr. Joseph Lee Talks About the Importance of SEL / Social and Emotional Learning
20 maart 2026 · 44 min
Have
you ever wondered if SEL (social and emotional learning) in school and
classrooms really matters? I’ve been exploring this question a lot about
over the past year, as well trying to understand the recent increase in
parental and political pushback in the US specifically that is putting
the future of SEL in schools at risk. Lees meerI wanted to get into a deep
conversation about SEL for the show, and so I reached out Dr. Joseph
Lee, a psychiatrist with a special interest in social and emotional
learning and helping people achieve what he calls optimal mental healthiness.We had exactly the conversation I was
hoping we would, as we got into so many important topics, including the
state of children and young adult’s mental health today, demystifying
what SEL or social emotional learning actually is, why SEL matters, how it’s best introduced in schools, the limitations in the current educational model for social emotional learning curriculums,
what the pushback against SEL is really about, and what it’s at stake
if our children aren’t provided with social and emotional learning
opportunities. I think this is such an important and timely conversation
– I hope that you enjoy it and that you help me amplify this episode by
sharing it in your communities.About Dr. Joseph Lee
Dr. Joseph Lee, MD., is a Psychiatrist in private practice in Redondo Beach, California. He is also an educator in social and emotional learning (SEL) and provides individual and group supervision to licensed therapists looking to add mental healthiness and SEL principles to their own practices. Dr. Lee has a medical doctorate from University Of California, Los Angeles, School Of Medicine.
Key Takeaways
Dr. Joseph Lee’s thoughts on the state of children and young adult’s mental health today
What SEL or social emotional learning actually is and why it matters
Ways that SEL can be weaved into traditional educational curriculum, as well as the use of specific SEL curriculum
What social and emotional…
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TPP 495: Schooling, Detours, and Launch — What I’d Do (and Not Do) Again
19 maart 2026 · 18 min
In this short solo episode, Debbie responds to a question she hears from
many parents navigating unconventional education paths: looking back,
what would youchange—and what wouldn’t you—about your twice-exceptional young adult’s schooling journey. Debbie will share why there’s no perfect path, what she's glad she did (including embracing flexibility and a gap year), and how she's learned to let go of timelines and trust that our kids are on their own trajectory—even when it looks different from everyone else’s. Lees meerAbout Debbie
Debbie Reber, MA is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting, a resource, top-performing podcast,
consultancy, and community with a focus on shifting the paradigm for
parents raising and embracing neurodivergent children. A regular
contributor to Psychology Today and ADDitude Magazine, and the author of more than a dozen books for children and teens, Debbie’s most recent book is Differently Wired: A Parent’s Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope.Resources mentioned
Dr. Dan Peters Discusses the Teen Years & Preparing for Navigating Launch (Tilt Parenting Podcast)
Best Gap Year Programs for Neurodivergent Students (Thrive Autism Coaching)
Dr Eric Endlich on Gap Programs for Neurodivergent Students (Tilt Parenting Podcast)
Debbie Talks About Her Transition to Homeschooling (Tilt Parenting Podcast)
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TPP 494: Lindsay Lyons on Navigating Hard School Conversations Around Inclusion, Equity, and Neurodivergence
17 maart 2026 · 45 min
Lindsay Lyons, an educational justice coach, former NYC public school teacher, and parent who helps families and educators create space for real, meaningful conversations with kids joins me to talk about the challenges educators and families face when navigating hard conversations in schools, especially around inclusion, equity, and neurodivergence. We talk about the importance of student voice, creating safe spaces for dialogue, and addressing the fears and barriers that can get in the way of real change. At the heart of it all is dignity—how honoring kids’ humanity and lived experiences is foundational to building school environments where all learners can truly belong. Lees meer
About Lindsay Lyons
Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who helps families and educators create spaces for real conversations with kids about current events, hard history, and other high-emotion topics. A parent and former NYC public school teacher, she holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the blog and podcast, Time for Teachership. Lindsay believes all students deserve literacy, criticality, and leadership skills.
Things you'll learn from this episode
Why creating emotionally safe spaces for honest conversation is essential for learning and connection
How listening to students’ insights can shift adult perspectives and lead to more just educational practices
Why meaningful professional development requires ongoing, year-long support rather than one-off workshops
How restorative practices and constructive disorientation can strengthen community and transform school culture
Why engaging families in difficult conversations—with respect and care—is critical to lasting change
Resources mentioned
Lindsay Lyons website
Grab the free Staying Engaged framework from Lindsay
Lindsay’s Rstorative Conference Companion (free access for listeners)
Want to Spark Change? Create “Constructive Disorientation” (blog post by Lindsay Lyons)
Controversy in the Classroom: T…
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TPP 293a: Catherine Newman on How Kids Can Learn Social Skills and Ways to be a Good Human
13 maart 2026 · 38 min
Today’s episode is all about social skills, but from an updated lens
that really speaks to the lived experiences of today’s kids. My guest is
writer and journalist Catherine Newman, and we’re going to dive into
her new book, What Can I Say? A Kids Guide to Super Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and Express Yourself. Lees meerWhat Can I Say is aimed at kids ages 10 and up, and it
includes practical and accessible advice to help kids and teens learn
social skills, including everything from introduce themselves, express empathy, be persuasive, and apologize to compromise, ask for help, be grateful, and comfort a friend.In this conversation, Catherine and talk about why learning social
and interpersonal skills are more important than ever for our kids,
despite the fact that their lives are evolving to include more time
spent online. We also talk about the climate for social emotional learning and ways parents and educators can to reinforce the social skills our kids are learning.About Catherine
Catherine Newman is the author of the memoirs Catastrophic Happiness and Waiting for Birdy, the middle-grade novel One Mixed-Up Night, the kids’ craft book Stitch Camp, the how-to books for kids How to Be a Person and What Can I Say? and the novel We All Want Impossible Things
(forthcoming, Harper, November 2022). She edits the non-profit kids’
cooking magazine ChopChop, writes the etiquette column for Real Simple
magazine, and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, O, The
Oprah Magazine, Parents magazine, Cup of Jo, and many other
publications. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her family.Key Takeaways
Why it’s still important to learn
social skills and interpersonal skills even though our kids’ lives are
evolving to include more time spent onlineWhy it’s important to spend time learning social skills just as we would learn any other type of skill like algebra or singing
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TPP 493: Patty Laushman on Parenting for Independence: Strategies for the Transition to Adulthood
10 maart 2026 · 42 min
Patty Laushman, a speaker, autism life coach, and the author of the book Parenting for Independence: Overcoming Failure to Launch in Autistic Emerging Adults, joins me to talk about one of the misunderstood stages of parenting: supporting our neurodivergent kids as they move into emerging adulthood. In our conversation, Patty and I unpack the concept of “failure to launch,” why that label is actually unhelpful and inaccurate, and how redefining independence can change everything. We talk about self-determination, motivation, and what support actually looks like during this phase of life. Patty also shares her SBN parenting framework—Support, Boundaries, and Nudges—and offers grounded, compassionate guidance for navigating this transition while strengthening trust and connection along the way. Lees meer
About Patty Laushman
Patty Laushman is an author, speaker, educator, and coach who specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals and the families who love them. With both personal and professional experience, she deeply understands the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world designed for those who are more neurotypical—and the transformative power of the right kind of support.
She is the founder and head coach at Thrive Autism Coaching, where she and her team help neurodivergent teens and adults, as well as their parents, build the skills and confidence needed to thrive. Patty developed the SBN™ parenting framework, a step-by-step system that teaches parents how to use support, boundaries, and nudges to help their autistic emerging adults reclaim motivation, build momentum, and move toward more meaningful lives on their own terms.
Through her Parenting for Independence group coaching program, Patty has guided hundreds of families through this unexpected stage of parenting—helping them rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and finally start seeing progress. Her compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming approach has been described by clients as “the only thing …
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TPP 018: 11-year-old Asher Shares Challenges and Strategies Surrounding His Social Life
6 maart 2026 · 28 min
In this special kid’s POV edition of the podcast, Asher answers
questions from listeners — specifically our kid audience — about his
social life. Like many differently-wired kids, social scenes aren’t
always smooth sailing for Asher. He sometimes struggles to pick-up on
others’ cues and his occasionally intense emotional reactions to certain
situations can be off-putting to other kids. Lees meerWe talk about it all in this episode, as Asher opens up about not
only what’s challenging for him in relationship to other kids, but what
strategies he’s using to get through these challenges and maintain
friendships, something that is very important to him.Questions answered in this episode:
What are your friendships like?
What kind of challenges have you had in your friendships and how have you handled them?
What happens when you have a meltdown in front of a friend?
What do you do when kids are mean to you or call you names like “weirdo?”
What advice do you have for kids starting a new school?
How do you manage group situations that don’t go your way?
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TPP 492: Laura Key on ADHD Aha Moments, Parenting, and Burnout
3 maart 2026 · 34 min
Today’s conversation is a candid, honest look at what it’s really like to parent while navigating ADHD yourself. My guest is Laura Key, Vice President of Content Strategy at Understood.org and the host of the award-winning ADHD Aha! podcast. Laura was diagnosed with ADHD at 30, and she brings both professional insight and lived experience to this conversation as a mom raising two neurodivergent kids. Laura and I talk about the emotional labor so many mothers carry, the unique challenges parents with ADHD face, and why self-compassion is not optional—it’s essential. We dig into shame, burnout (both the quiet, everyday kind and the big, overwhelming kind), communication with partners, and the pressure that can come with framing ADHD as a “superpower.” This episode is an honest exploration of the joys and struggles of parenting with ADHD, and a reminder that you’re not alone in any of it. Lees meer
About Laura Key
Laura Key is Vice President of Content Strategy at Understood.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the 70 million people with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning and thinking differences in the United States. She's also the host of the award-winning ADHD Aha! podcast.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How adult ADHD is often misread as anxiety at first, and why addressing one can illuminate the other
Why late identification can bring both grief and relief after years of self-blame for brain-based differences
How shame and invisible executive function demands can quietly dominate family life, especially for moms
Why being great in a crisis but overwhelmed by daily details is a common—and misunderstood—ADHD pattern
How burnout can show up as both “micro” and “macro” exhaustion, including frenetic busyness that masks collapse
Why recovery often starts with basic regulation and more realistic self-expectations, not grand productivity plans
Resources mentioned
Understood.org
Understood on Instagram
Understood on LinkedIn
ADHD Aha (podcast…
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TPP 372a: Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Self-Care for Autistic People
27 februari 2026 · 35 min
Today’s episode is all about self-care for autistic people, and joining me is return guest Dr. Megan Anna Neff of Neurodivergent Insights. Megan Anna has just published a new book called Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask! which she wrote to help autistic people accept themselves, destigmatize autism, find community, and take care of physical and mental health. Lees meer
Megan Anna considers self-care to be a collective effort that includes the well-being of the community, a framework that really resonated with me. So we talk about that, along with other ideas from Megan Anna’s book, including how internalized ableism can hinder self-care, considerations for navigating self-care for individuals with PDA, and insights into co-regulation, sensory considerations, and how advocacy and accommodations in the workplace can also be forms of self-care.
ABOUT DR. MEGAN ANNA NEFF
Dr. Megan Anna Neff (she/they) is a neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist
and founder of Neurodivergent Insights where she creates education and
wellness resources for neurodivergent adults. Additionally, she is co-host of the Divergent Conversations podcast. As a late-diagnosed AuDHDer (Autistic ADHD), Dr. Neff applies their lived experiences from a cross-neurotype marriage and parenting neurodivergent children to their professional focus. They are committed to broadening the mental health field’s understanding of autism and ADHD beyond traditional stereotypes. This personal-professional blend enriches their work and advocacy within neurodiversity.Dr. Neff is the author of Self-Care for Autistic People and a forthcoming book on Autistic Burnout. Additionally, she has published in several peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from neurodivergence, place attachment, relational psychoanalysis, social psychology, and integration of spirituality into psychotherapy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Why self-care should be approached with self-attunement and an understanding of one’s ow…
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TPP 491: A Conversation with Dr. Ross Greene About the Kids Who Aren’t Okay
24 februari 2026 · 38 min
Dr. Ross Greene’s work has profoundly shaped how so many of us think about kids’ behavior and what they actually need from the adults in their lives, so I’m thrilled to welcome him back to the show to talk about his brand new book, The Kids Who Aren’t Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools. Together, we explore the urgent need to reimagine how we support children in schools, especially as mental health concerns continue to rise. We dig into the importance of recognizing developmental variability, why meeting kids where they are is non-negotiable, and how current behavior-focused systems miss the real problems underneath. Ross also highlights the role parents and caregivers can play in advocating for meaningful change. Lees meer
About Dr. Ross Greene
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the originator of the innovative, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), as described in his influential books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. He also developed and executive produced the award-winning documentary film The Kids We Lose, released in 2018. Dr. Greene was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years, and is now founding director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance. He is also currently adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Greene has worked with several thousand kids with concerning behaviors and their caregivers, and he and his colleagues have overseen implementation and evaluation of the CPS model in countless schools, inpatient psychiatric units, and residential and juvenile detention facilities, with dramatic effect: significant reductions in recidivism, discipline referrals, detentions, suspensions, and use of restraint and seclusion. Dr.Greene lectures throughout the world and lives in Fre…
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TPP 281a: Dr. Christine Koh Talks About Vulnerability, Overwhelm, and Mental and Emotional Well-Being
20 februari 2026 · 42 min
Dr. Christine Koh joins me for a conversation about vulnerability, boundary setting, leaning into discomfort, and making big, messy, life pivots. Christine is a music and brain scientist turned multimedia creative. She is a fierce believer in the power of humans, small moments and actions, and vulnerable, authentic storytelling. She communicates on these beliefs through her work as a writer (she is a contributor at the Washington Post, Boston Globe Magazine, and CNN; co-author of Minimalist Parenting; and founder of the award-winning blog Boston Mamas), podcaster (Edit Your Life, Hello Relationships), designer (Brave New World Designs), and creative director (Geben Communication). You can find her at @drchristinekoh on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Lees meer
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The importance of showing up for ourselves, more now than ever
Ways we can reduce overwhelm in life, especially when navigating really hard things
How the pandemic shifted Christine’s worries and parenting approach
How to set boundaries that are clear and that feel good to you
Why Christine believes intention requires attention and vulnerability
Why now is a great time to consider making a life pivot and change to bring us closer to our true North
RESOURCES
Dr. Christine Koh’s website
Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less by Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest
Edit Your Life podcast
Hello Relationship podcast
Christine on Instagram
Christine on Twitter
Christine on Facebook
Recognizing the Need for Rest — Susan Stiffelman and Debbie Reber (podcast episode)
The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey
Mercedes Samudio Talks About Shame Proof Parenting (podcast episode)
Laura Tremaine
Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First: 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level by Laura Tremaine
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TPP 490: Debbie & Sheryl Stoller Explore What to Do When Our Own Fear Gets in the Way
19 februari 2026 · 20 min
Today we’re exploring something so many of us wrestle with but don’t
always name out loud — the impact of our own fear and anxiety on our
kids. I was actually about to record a solo episode when my friend and
colleague Sheryl Stoller sent me an email, and the sentiment behind it
stayed with me because it put into such simple, clear language the real
impact our fears about their future, their potential, their lives, can
have on our kids. In this short bite-sized conversation, we’ll talk
about how parental anxiety shapes family dynamics, why regulating our
own nervous systems is such a powerful gift we can offer our kids, and
how empathy, validation, and community support can help us move from
fear toward connection. Lees meerAbout Sheryl
Sheryl Stoller is a PCI Certified Parent Coach® who has devoted
herself to coaching overwrought parents of children whose abilities,
sensibilities, and behaviors go beyond expectations (gifted,
twice/multi-exceptional) since 2009. This is a personal journey as well
as an academic and professional one for Sheryl. She is deeply gratified
to serve parents the way she had needed when her children were young.Sheryl integrates many fields of knowledge and training into her
coaching. Most recently, she is receiving her Somatic Attachment Therapy
Certification; and is a Positive Intelligence (PI) Mental Fitness
Coach, through Shirzad Chamine out of Stanford University. Sheryl
Co-Leads two communities of practice for PI – Parents and Families, and
Neurodiversity; and has received rave reviews for her customization of
PI for her “Aligned Parents” and “Get Mental and Emotional Fitness”
Group programs for 2E parents. Connect with Sheryl at:
sheryl@stollerparentcoaching.comThings you’ll learn from this episode:
How fear in parents can show up as anxiety — and how children often absorb and mirror that energy
Why managing our own fears is one of the most powerful ways we can support our kids
How empathy and validation create safety even when anxie…
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TPP 489: Cindy Goldrich on Helping Kids with ADHD Thrive—Without Losing Yourself
17 februari 2026 · 34 min
This episode digs into the evolving understanding of ADHD and what it really means to parent with collaboration, connection, and support at the center. My guest is Cindy Goldrich, an internationally recognized expert in ADHD and executive function support and the author of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD, a compassionate, research-informed guide that she’s just updated for today’s families. In our conversation, Cindy and I talk about why traditional approaches to ADHD often fall short and how parents can shift from managing behavior to building skills and connection. We also explore the challenges so many families face, what kids with ADHD are actually communicating, and practical, supportive strategies parents can start using right away. Lees meer
About Cindy Goldrich
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, is a mental health counselor, certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider, and internationally recognized expert in ADHD and Executive Function support. She is the founder of PTS Coaching, a leading organization dedicated to training and supporting parents, educators, and allied professionals.Cindy is the author of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD: Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function, a compassionate and practical guide grounded in the latest research. She is also the co-author of ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom, a widely used professional resource for educators.
Through her signature programs—the Calm & Connected: Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD/Executive Function Challenges® parent workshop series, the ADHD Parent Coach Academy, and the ADHD Teacher Training Academy —Cindy has supported and trained thousands of parents and professionals worldwide. She also provides direct coaching to parents, students, and adults navigating ADHD and Executive Function challenges with empathy and actionable strategies. Known for her warm, engaging presence and practical wisdom, Cindy continues to advocate for a more compassionate…
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TPP 231a: Author & Self-Compassion Researcher Dr. Kristin Neff on the Power of Being Kind to Yourself
13 februari 2026 · 38 min
Dr. Kristin Neff, pioneering self-compassion researcher, author, and teacher, talks about the power and benefits of practicing self-compassion as parents to differently wired children. Lees meer
In our conversation, Kristin shares what she has learned about self-compassion, both through her research and her own experiences parenting an autistic child. She goes deep into what self-compassion really looks like, why we are often more compassionate to others than ourselves, and shares some strategies for strengthening that self-compassion muscle both for ourselves and our kids.
ABOUT DR. NEFF
Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over fifteen years ago. She has co-developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, and is author of the books Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals.
THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
How Dr. Neff got into the work of self-compassion research
What it looks like to practice self-compassion
Why we judge ourselves so harshly and what keeps us from being a better self-friend
What it means to practice self-comfort
Strategies parents can use to accept and BE with their suffering
How to teach kids and teens about self-compassion
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Dr. Kristin Neff’s website
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff:
Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
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TPP 488: OT Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco on Tactile Defensiveness & the Nervous System
10 februari 2026 · 44 min
Today’s episode is a deep dive into tactile defensiveness and sensory distress, especially around clothing. My guest is Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, an occupational therapist who helps kids and families understand their brains and bodies through everyday neuroscience. Kathryn will break down what’s actually happening in the brain and nervous system when children experience tactile defensiveness, and why clothing can feel so overwhelming for some kids. We talk about the role of co-regulation, how parents can help create positive associations with getting dressed, and practical strategies for supporting children in navigating their sensory experiences with more safety and less stress. This episode is a grounding, compassionate look at sensory processing—and a reminder that when we understand what’s underneath the behavior, everything shifts. Lees meer
About Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco
Kathryn (Katie) Hamlin-Pacheco, M.S., OTR/L, ASDCS, is an occupational therapist, former teacher, author, and founder of the Brain Executive Program. Kathryn is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and holds certifications in Neuroscience for Mental Health Professionals and in Brain Structure and Function: Application to Sensory Integration and Processing. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, where she also worked with the Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program to pursue her desire to be an advocate and leader in pediatric healthcare.
She has shared her work at AOTA’s Inspire Conference (the world’s largest gathering of occupational therapy practitioners!), Sensory Integration Education’s international conference, and at William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education. In addition, Katie has written for OT Practice Magazine, Autism Parenting Magazine, Washington Family Magazine, and Stars & Stripes Magazine. Her book, How to Be a Brain Executive: And Get Sensory Sharp!, was a top Amazon relea…
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TPP 143b: Tilt Founder Debbie Reber Shares Her Best Self-Care Strategies
6 februari 2026 · 46 min
This is one of only a few solocast episodes I’ve made over the past several years, but I wanted to talk one-on-one with you about self-care. If you’ve read my book or regularly listen to this show, you know I am a big proponent of self-care—I don’t think it’s even close to optional for parents raising neurodivergent kids. And, I also recognize that it can be a hard thing to make time for and prioritize. I get asked a lot about what my self-care looks like, and so today, I’m sharing with you twelve strategies and ideas for creating a sustainable, doable self-care practice. These are all things I rely on
and, I give you my word…they work. Lees meerI’ve also created a printable PDF cheat sheet of these strategies in case you want to print them out and post them somewhere where you’ll regularly see them and be reminded of the importance of prioritizing YOU. Grab it on the show notes page.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World by Debbie Reber (on Amazon)
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Yoga With Adriene (YouTube channel)
The Scientific 7-Minute Workout (New York Times)
Year of Yes: How to Dance it Out, Stand in the Sun, and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes
Dan Pink’s website
Eye to Eye Learn Different Days
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TPP 487: Stacey Shubitz on How to Advocate & Help Your Child Thrive at School
3 februari 2026 · 37 min
Today’s show is all about navigating the school system when your child has disabilities—and how to do that with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot more support. My guest is Stacey Shubitz, author of the new book Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities: Empowering Kids for the Future. In this episode, Stacey shares her journey as both an educator and a parent, and we dig into what parents really need to understand about special education, effective communication with schools, and the IEP process. She offers practical, empowering strategies for advocating for your child, managing the complexity of the system without losing yourself, and finding moments of joy and meaning along the way, even if (or when) the path feels overwhelming. Lees meer
About Stacey Shubitz
Stacey Shubitz is a certified literacy specialist and former fourth- and fifth-grade teacher in the New York City Public Schools and a public charter school in Rhode Island. Since 2009, she has been a literacy consultant, supporting teachers with writing instruction. Stacey has also taught graduate literacy education courses at Lesley University and Penn State–Harrisburg.
She is the Chief of Operations and Lead Writer for Two Writing Teachers, a leading resource for writing instruction since 2007. She also co-hosts the Two Writing Teachers Podcast. Stacey earned an M.A. in Literacy Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an M.S.Ed. in Childhood Education from Hunter College.
She has published several books about writing instruction, including Welcome to Writing Workshop and Craft Moves. Stacey’s most recent book, Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities: Empowering Kids for the Future, was published by Guilford Press in January 2026. In this book, she shares her experiences as both a parent and an educator, equipping families with real-life stories, inclusive resources, and the knowledge to advocate for their children confidently. Stacey lives in Pennsylv…
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TPP 429a: Dr. Liz Angoff on Best Practices for Talking with Kids About Diagnoses
30 januari 2026 · 35 min
Picture this. You’re sitting in the neuropsych’s office after you just got your kid’s diagnosis. You’re relieved to have some information on how to help them but have no clue how to explain their neurodivergence to them. Do you talk about the science? Do you wait until they are a certain age where they might understand more about their brains? Or maybe you think about waiting for them to start asking the questions. If you can relate, you’re not alone in wondering what the best way to have this conversation is. And the reality is, the how and when does matter. Dr. Liz Angoff has spent years working with children and families to make learning differences easier to understand. She’s the author of the Brain Building Books, a resource designed to help kids see their neurodivergence as a strength rather than a limitation. Lees meer
In our conversation, Liz shares why early and open discussions about neurodiversity are so important, how parents can guide their children through assessments in a way that fosters trust, and why shifting from a deficit-based model to a discovery-based approach can be transformative for the whole family. We also explore how different kids process this information in their own ways—some may embrace it, while others, especially teenagers, might resist labels altogether. She also provides thoughtful strategies to meet kids where they are and help them feel seen and supported. If you’ve ever struggled with how to talk to your child about their neurodivergence, this episode is full of practical insights and reassurance.
Liz Angoff, Ph.D., is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Diploma in School Neuropsychology, providing assessment and consultation services to children and their families in the Bay Area, CA. She is the author of the Brain Building Books, tools for engaging children in understanding their learning and developmental differences. More information about Dr. Liz and her work is available at www.ExplainingBrains.com.
Things you'll lear…
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TPP 486: Ash Brandin Offers a New Perspective for Navigating Screen Time
27 januari 2026 · 43 min
Today we’re taking a fresh, much-needed look at screen time—one that moves beyond fear, shame, and power struggles and into something far more nuanced and humane. My guest is Ash Brandin, also known as TheGamerEducator, and the author of the new book, Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family. In this episode, Ash and I talk about screen time through the lenses of social equity and moral neutrality, and why empowering kids with skills, not control, is key to navigating technology well. We also explore practical strategies for managing screen use, how engaging with kids around their interests can change everything, and what a truly collaborative approach to technology can look like inside families. This is a grounded, compassionate conversation for anyone feeling stuck or conflicted about screens and modern parenting. Lees meer
About Ash Brandin, EdS
Ash Brandin, EdS, known online as TheGamerEducator, empowers families to make screen time sustainable, manageable, and beneficial for the whole family. Now in their 15th year of teaching middle school, they help caregivers navigate the world of tech with consistent, loving boundaries, founded on respect for children, appreciation of video games and tech, and knowledge of pedagogical techniques. Ash has appeared on podcasts including Thinking with Adam Grant, Good Inside with Dr. Becky, and Culture Study with Anne Helen Petersen, and has contributed to articles featured on Romper, Scary Mommy, Lifehacker, The Daily Beast, USA Today, and NPR. Their bestselling book, Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family debuted in August, 2025. In their free time, Ash loves to hike, bake, play video games, and spend time with their family.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How screen time can be reframed more positively when we move away from fear-based narratives
Why understanding social equity issues is essential for having nuanced, moral-neutral conversations about technology
How focusing on access…
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TPP 320a: Dr. Karen Wilson on How (and When) to Talk to Kids About Their Diagnoses
23 januari 2026 · 41 min
I know that there are concerns among many families that their child’s self-esteem can be negatively impacted by a label, or that others, including teachers may treat a child differently if they know they have one or more diagnoses, especially because of the stigma associated with neurodifferences. So this is what Dr. Karen Wilson and I get into — demystifying the process and offering suggestions for approaching these important conversations. Lees meer
In our conversation, Karen breaks down the kind of language we can use when talking with kids about their diagnosis, as well as how that conversation will likely continue to evolve as our kids get older. We also talked about how to navigate this process with a child or teen who is resistant to labels, why it’s critical that we have all of these conversations from a foundation of prioritizing and recognizing strengths. and how to have this conversation in a household with neurotypical siblings.
Dr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, PC, the founder of ChildNEXUS.com, and the host of the Diverse Thinking · Different Learning podcast. She specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents, and she has extensive experience evaluating children and adults who present with neurological, medical and psychiatric disorders.
Things you'll learn from this episode:
* What a diagnosis actually is and what it can mean to a family
* How to balance communication surrounding your child’s areas of strengths and weaknesses so the emphasis is not on challenges
* What types of language to use when talking with your kids about their diagnoses, and how to evolve language as kids get older
* How to navigate talking with children and teens about their neurodifferences if they’re resistant to labels or being “otherized”
* Best practices for talking about diagnoses in households with neurotypical siblings
* How to give kids the tools and empowerment they need t…
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TPP 485: Debbie Reflects on the Tilt Parenting Manifesto, 10 Years Later
22 januari 2026 · 15 min
Today’s episode is a little different—it’s just me, revisiting the Tilt
Manifesto I wrote back in 2015 as part of my development of Tilt
Parenting. In this solocast, I share the context in which that manifesto
was born, what was happening in my own life as a parent of a
neurodivergent child at the time, and why there felt like such an urgent
need to challenge the dominant parenting narratives around compliance,
productivity, and “normal.” This is a look back — and a look forward —
rooted in gratitude, curiosity, and hope. Lees meerResources Mentioned
The Tilt Manifesto
Jonathan Field’s podcast The Good Life Project
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TPP 484: Esther Jones on the Healing Journey of Unschooling for Parents
20 januari 2026 · 32 min
Today we’re exploring unschooling—not just as an educational choice, but as a deeply personal and often healing journey for parents themselves. My guest is Esther Jones, an unschooling mother of three, the founder of The Unschool Space podcast, and the author of The Parent’s Handbook to Unschooling Yourself. Esther was led into unschooling by her own children, who challenged her to unravel long-held beliefs about parenting, learning, and neurodiversity. Esther and I talk about what it really takes to step away from conventional expectations and learn to trust children’s natural learning processes. We also explore the emotional work parents often need to do along the way, the importance of self-care and community support, and how mindfulness and self-compassion can become essential tools as families build lives beyond traditional schooling—ones where both kids and parents can truly thrive. Lees meer
About Esther Jones
Esther Jones is an unschooling mother of three, founder of the The Unschool Space podcast and author of the recently published The Parent’s Handbook to Unschooling Yourself.Esther was led into unschooling by her children, who have helped her unravel years of conditioned beliefs around parenting, children, learning and neurodiversity. Today, she supports other parents in transforming their mindset and building a life beyond traditional schooling in which their children and themselves can thrive, using mindfulness and self-compassion as the foundational tools for change.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How unschooling requires parents to unlearn old beliefs and embrace the discomfort that signals growth
Why trusting children to lead their own learning allows them to explore in organic, joyful ways
How self-care and community support strengthen a parent’s ability to show up for their child in an unschooling environment
Why each child’s needs may look different from their parent’s—and how modeling our own passions supports their learning
How online res…
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TPP 263a: Processing When a Child is Newly Diagnosed, with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
16 januari 2026 · 46 min
This week I’m talking with Dr. Lynyetta Willis about navigating the journey when a child is newly diagnosed with a neurodifference. A psychologist turned family coach, Lynyetta specializes in empowering women in their relationships, as well as combines her foundation in psychology and trauma healing with best practices in empowerment coaching to help her clients strengthen their parenting, partnerships, and personal growth to create joyful, connected, and harmonious families. Lees meer
There are so many things I could have talked about with Lynyetta, but I wanted to dig into what happens to a couple, and a family, when a child is newly diagnosed — an often challenging and real process for many parents of differently wired kids. We talk about the sister emotions of grief and
guilt, the importance of self-compassion and self-care in the process, how to handle different reactions in partnerships, and more.About Lynyetta
Dr. Lynyetta G. Willis, psychologist and family empowerment coach, helps frustrated families break unhelpful patterns and cross-generational cycles so they can move from stable misery into peaceful harmony. She helps her clients and audiences learn to strengthen their parenting, partnership, and personal growth practices so they can feel harmony in their hearts and homes.
What You'll Learn in this Episode:
The difference between practicing clinical psychology and coaching work
What are the common emotions after a diagnosis and how to process them in a healthy way
Lynyetta’s PATHS framework: Perspective, Awareness, Tools, Healing, Self-Empowerment
Tips for getting on the same page as parenting partners
What is meant by the term “stable misery”
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TPP 483: Sarah Kesty on Stealth Manifestations of Executive Function Challenges
13 januari 2026 · 40 min
Today we’re digging into executive function — what it really is, why it matters so much for neurodivergent kids (and adults!), and how we can better support these skills without judgment or overwhelm. Sarah and I talk about how awareness around executive function has evolved, why self-regulation is foundational, and how different skills — emotional, cognitive, and behavioral — are all interconnected. She shares her supportive, nonjudgmental coaching philosophy, along with practical ideas for helping kids with lagging executive function skills and navigating resistance when it shows up. Most importantly, Sarah reminds us that there is so much hope here: executive function skills can grow, and there are concrete steps we can take to help our kids thrive. Lees meer
About Sarah Kesty
Sarah Kesty helps amazing neurodivergent people create strategies to thrive! She is an executive function, autism, and ADHD coach and host of the Executive Function Podcast. A 4-time teacher of the year, Sarah’s Brain Tools School coaching and learning programs support high schoolers, college students, adults, and coaches in developing executive function skills to smooth out life.
Sarah specializes in translating research into real-life, actionable strategies. She regularly writes and presents for international groups and publications, including The Humane Society, State Departments of Education, Psychology Today, and Edutopia. Sarah’s trainings teach businesses and schools to create environments and systems that support executive function. Her mission is to make the world brain-friendly, inclusive, and a little more fun. An avid birder and local Trail Guide, she and her family live in San Diego, surrounded by nature. Her book for teachers, Growing Executive Function, was released September 2025 (Solution Tree).
Things you'll learn from this episode
How executive function serves as a foundation for success and why self-regulation is central to these skills
Why “living in hard mode” can hinder …
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TPP 161b: Dr. Devon MacEachron on "What's Next?" After Diagnosis
9 januari 2026 · 39 min
This week I’m bringing back to the podcast Dr. Devon MacEachron, a New York-based psychologist specializing in assessment and educational planning for gifted and twice-exceptional learners. The last time Devon
was on the show, we talked about the assessment process for 2e learners, but today we’re moving on to the next natural step of this conversation, and actually, the next step for a parent whose child has been identified as having any sort of neurodifference, from dyslexia and ADHD to a processing speed or sensory issue. Lees meerAnd that step involves really exploring this question: What now? As in, what should I do with this information? How should I feel about it? Where do I begin? How can I figure out a way to navigate this unknown path in a way that’s in alignment with my values and will best support my child?
This is a very practical episode intended to give you a framework for processing what can be overwhelming or unexpected information and then moving forward with confidence.
THINGS YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
If and when to disclose a diagnosis to a child
A step-by-step breakdown for what parents should do once they receive a diagnosis for their child
Whether or not parents should consider getting a second opinion
How to vet advice and therapies and other approaches for addressing a child’s unique challenges
Why it’s critical that we view children through a strengths-based lens
Dr. Devon’s best practices for navigating the journey of raising a differently wired child
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TPP 482: Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on Moving Beyond a Victim Mindset
6 januari 2026 · 35 min
Today’s conversation is all about shifting from a mindset of limitation to one of empowerment and possibility. My guest is Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist, professor, and bestselling author whose work focuses on helping all kinds of minds live creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized lives. In our conversation, Scott shares insights from his latest book, Rise Above, which explores the concept of the victim mindset and how we can move beyond it. We talk about the role of neurodivergence in shaping perspective, the traps of learned helplessness and rejection sensitivity, and the character strengths that help us cultivate resilience and personal growth. Scott also reflects on his own journey toward empowerment and what it means to truly rise above our limitations—both real and perceived. Lees meer
About Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. He is a professor of psychology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential. He hosts The Psychology Podcast, which has received over 30 million downloads and is widely considered among the top psychology podcasts in the world.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How Scott Barry Kaufman’s personal experiences shaped Rise Above and his exploration of the victim mindset
Why a victim mindset is not fixed—and how self-empowerment and learned hopefulness can transform it
How rejection sensitivity and cognitive distortions can reinforce feelings of victimhood, especially in children
Why leveraging character strengths and modeling emotional flexibility builds resilience and growth
How an empowerment mindset helps individuals take ownership of their challenges and personal development
Why self-compassion and realistic expectations are essential parts of the ongoing journey toward self-actualization
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TPP 299a: Dr. Jonine Nazar-Biesman on Navigating the Neuropsych Evaluation Process
2 januari 2026 · 43 min
The neuropsych assessment process can be daunting and complicated to navigate, especially in recent years as a result of COVID, so I’m excited to share my conversation with pediatric and adolescent young adult neuropsychologist, Dr. Jonine Nazar-Biesman. Jonine’s work is about taking into consideration the whole child and the big picture when assessments are being done. Lees meer
In this episode, we talk about what parents should think about when vetting psychologists to assess their child, the difference between a neuropsych, a psychoeducational, and a psychological assessment, and how parents can navigate getting a better assessment if they believe their child got the wrong diagnosis. We also talked about what to do with all the feedback parents get from an evaluation and how that feedback can best be relayed to our kids, and to their schools.Dr. Jonine Nazar-Biesman has over 25 years of experience specializing in assessing and treating children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, learning differences, and genetic conditions. She works closely with families, treatment teams, schools, and the community to ameliorate social-emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges.
Things you'll learn from this episode:
What parents should think about when looking for someone to do an assessment for their child, as well as tips for vetting evaluators
The difference between a neuropsych, a psychoeducational, and a psychological assessment
How Jonine works with students and adjusts the evaluation process during the assessment in response to what she’s discovering
How parents can navigate getting a better assessment if they believe their child got the wrong diagnosis
Whether or not a neuropsych evaluation would benefit every neurodivergent child
How feedback is ideally shared with parents, kids, and schools after an assessment has been completed
How the COVID pandemic has impacted the assessment process
How parents can best u…
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TPP 481: Bonus Conversation with Heather Chauvin on Navigating Unexpected Detours
30 december 2025 · 55 min
Today’s episode is an expert visit with leadership coach, author, and
podcast host Heather Chauvin about navigating life’s unexpected
detours, especially the ones that knock the wind out of you and make you
question everything. Heather shares how her stage 4 cancer diagnosis
reshaped the way she thinks about “resilience,” why so many capable,
responsible women end up running on fumes, and what it looks like to
stop powering through and start rebuilding your mental, physical,
emotional, and spiritual resources from the inside out. We talk about
the shame that can come with feeling tired, how to notice the moment
right before you react (so you can respond differently over time), and
simple, grounding questions like “How do I want to feel?” that can
become a roadmap when life gets messy. Lees meerNote: This is a special release of an expert conversation held inside the Differently Wired Club. Enjoy!
About Heather
Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ‘successful’ women courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children’s behavior. But it wasn’t until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis pushed her to take a deeper stand for change, uncovering how cultural expectations sabotage our dreams. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Real Simple Magazine, Mind Body Green, Google, and more. When Heather isn’t working, you will find her living out what she teaches which may include kayaking Alaska, snowboarding, hiking, or
anything else that challenges what she believes is possible for herself (and inviting her children along the journey). Life is full of opportunities. It’s time to feel alive.Key Takeaways
Why resilience isn’t about powering through—and how numbing and over-functioning can quietly turn into fatigue and shame
How starting with the question “How do I want to feel?” helps parents make more aligned, sustainable choices
Why fatigue carries impor…
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TPP 259a: Getting Aligned Through Parenting and Marriage Challenges, with Zen Parenting's Cathy and Todd Adams
26 december 2025 · 47 min
Cathy and Todd Adams, the husband and wife team behind Zen Parenting Radio, talk about showing up in partnership for our children, the gifts of growth and vulnerability, and how to foster deeper alignment with our parenting partners, even in the face of challenges.
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Episode 480: Bonus Conversation with Dr. Mel Houser on Navigating Healthcare Systems
23 december 2025 · 49 min
Today’s episode an expert visit with Dr. Mel Houser—family physician,
autistic PDAer, and founder of All Brains Belong—about the realities of
navigating healthcare systems with neurodivergent kids and teens. Mel
shares how their clinical work and lived experience have revealed
predictable patterns in the “constellation” of intertwined neuro-immune
conditions many autistic and ADHD people experience, why traditional
medicine often misses them, and what families can
do to get safer, more informed care. This conversation is packed with
practical tools, system workarounds, and hope grounded in community and
bottom-up change. Lees meerNote: This is a special release of an expert conversation held inside the Differently Wired Club. Enjoy!
Key Takeaways
How advocacy can look like bottom-up
systems change—building parallel supports, community-driven solutions,
and using an oblique angle instead of fighting institutions head-onWhy the predictable “constellation” of medical issues in autistic and ADHD people is often missed by traditional medicine—and how a whole neuro-immune lens changes that
How self-knowledge at any age becomes a medical and emotional game-changer, empowering kids and adults to understand, predict, and manage their own bodies
Why teens who feel “tired of trying” need a new narrative and bigger framework, not just more interventions or treatment plans
How proactively preparing for healthcare encounters—with visuals, scripts, and flexible goals—reduces dysregulation and builds long-term trust and capacity
Why community and collective problem-solving are essential infrastructure when systems fail, not optional extras
Additional Resources
All Brains Belong (Dr. Mel Houser’s website)
Dr. Mel Houser on Navigating the Healthcare System as a Neurodivergent Individual (Tilt Parenting podcast)
All Brains Belong on Instagram
All Brains Belong on Facebook
Dr. Mel Houser on LinkedIn
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TPP 040b: Margaret Webb on What To Do When Grandparents or Extended Family Don't Understand our Child
19 december 2025 · 44 min
This week I bring back parent coach Margaret Webb, who offers advice for navigating a dynamic where grandparents and other extended family don’t understand our child. We talk about how to handle family who may not be as tolerant or understanding of who our kids are (or our reality in raising them) as we would like. Lees meer
So often big family events like weddings or graduations or holiday celebrations create situations where we’re expected to spend lots of time with family, but it might not look the way we, or they, expect. So what do we do in these scenarios? What are our responsibilities both to our children and to the family members hosting or attending these events? How can we best prep for these tricky situations?
That’s what we’re covering in this episode. Margaret has a lot of experience supporting parents through this difficult dynamic, and in this episode she shares her best tips and strategies for taking care of ourselves and our children and making choices around family events that make the most sense for our reality.
About Margaret
Margaret Webb is a certified Master Life Coach, parenting coach, nature-based coach, former teacher, wife and mother. As a life and parenting coach, she weaves together her experience as an elementary education teacher with the tools she’s learned in Martha Beck’s Life Coach Training, Sagefire Institute’s Nature-Based Coach Training, and what she’s applied to her own life as a mom of a child with special needs.
Things you’ll learn from this episode
How “shoulding” from other parents can lead to a judgement shame spiral
How to take care of yourself and the emotions that come up in challenging situations
How to practice proactive problem solving around family events that are likely to be challenging
The importance of being mindful of the time and energy we spend on other people
How to play “dysfunctional bingo”
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TPP 479: Dr. Sharon Saline on Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in Tweens and Teens
16 december 2025 · 37 min
Today we’re talking about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria—often referred to as RSD—a deeply emotional experience that affects so many individuals with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. My guest is Dr. Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist who has spent over 30 years working with neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and families. In our conversation, Sharon breaks down what RSD is, how it shows up in daily life, and why understanding it can be such a game changer—for both kids and parents. We talk about the emotional and psychological impact of RSD, practical tools for managing it, and how to cultivate self-compassion and resilience in the face of painful rejection or criticism. Sharon also shares strategies for helping kids navigate social situations with more confidence and less overwhelm, and for supporting ourselves as parents along the way. Lees meer
About Dr. Sharon Saline
Dr. Sharon Saline is the author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD solution card deck. She specializes in working with ADHD and neurodivergent children, teens, adults and families–helping them improve cognitive and social executive functioning skills, resilience, self-confidence and personal relationships. She consults with schools, clinics and businesses internationally. Dr. Saline is an instructor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, a part-time lecturer at the Smith College School for Social Work, blogger for PsychologyToday.com, contributing expert on MASS Live at WWLP TV, serves on the editorial board of and hosts a monthly live event for ADDitudemag.com.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) shows up as an intense emotional response to perceived rejection or criticism
Why many people with ADHD also experience RSD and how it can affect social interactions and relationships
How RSD can trigger deep shame and emotional p…
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TPP 256a: Autistic Therapist Kate McNulty on Mixed-Neurotype Relationships
12 december 2025 · 39 min
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TPP 478: Lynn Lyons on Navigating Anxiety in Families
9 december 2025 · 41 min
Today we’re talking about anxiety—how it shows up in families, how it affects our kids’ growing independence, and what we can do to keep worry from running the show. My guest, Lynn Lyons, is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and leading voice in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children, teens, and adults. In our conversation, Lynn and I unpack the dynamics of anxiety within families—what happens as kids begin asserting independence, how parents can best support their social and emotional growth, and how to notice when our own habits might be feeding the cycle. She offers practical, compassionate strategies for shifting from worry to courage and for helping both our kids and ourselves move through anxiety with more confidence and calm. Lees meer
About Lynn Lyons
Lynn Lyons is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in private practice for 35 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children.
She is a sought after expert, appearing in the New York Times, Time, NPR, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, Today Show and other media outlets. Lynn is a featured expert in the 2023 documentary Anxious Nation.
With a special interest in breaking the generational cycle of worry in families, Lynn is the author/coauthor of several books and articles on anxiety, including Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children, and the companion book for kids, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids. Her latest book for adults and teenagers, The Anxiety Audit was released October ’22.
Lynn is the co-host of the popular podcast Flusterclux.
Things you'll learn from this episode
How anxiety can take on a powerful “cult leader” role within families, influencing thoughts and behaviors
Why parents often unknowingly bargain with anxiety in early childhood to maintain calm or control
How growing social pressures an…
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TPP 034b: Kanesha Baynard on Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics With Our Parents and In-Laws
5 december 2025 · 42 min
I sit down with my dear friend and super talented life coach Kanesha Baynard to talk about the relationship we have with our parents and in-laws while also navigating our own journey as parents. Kanesha is an expert in multi-generational family dynamics and in this episode, we cover a lot of ground — the common challenges, tackling uncomfortable conversations, designing an alliance with our parents and in-laws, and much more. Lees meer
If you’ve ever had a communications fail or conflict or disagreement
with your own parent or parent-in-law over some aspect of raising your
own child, Kanesha’s perspective and practical strategies will
undoubtedly inspire you to foster a dynamic that will best serve the
whole family and meet everyone’s needs in a respectful way moving
forward.About Kanesha
Kanesha Baynard is a workshop facilitator, creativity coach, and inner wellness author who has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show. Her work has also been featured in many local and national publications. Kanesha is the author of The Self-love Playbook for #boldthinkers, 52 Powerful Questions: A Journal and Planning Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs, and Focus on What Matters: A Guided Journal.
Kanesha has over 20 years of experience as an educator, leadership
developer, and curriculum designer. She was a secondary teacher for
eight years, served as a K-12 professional development administrator and
oversaw the teacher certification program at a large university. She
holds degrees in Spanish, secondary education, educational leadership,
and linguistically diverse education. She is also has a certification in
life coaching. Kanesha is based in the Bay Area and works with
one-on-one clients, facilitates workshops, hosts enhanced retail
experiences, and provides keynote presentations.What you'll learn from this episode
How to recognize and understand generational differences between our parents parenting style and our own
Strategies for handling difficult conversations with our parents
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TPP 477: A Conversation About All Things Puberty, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
2 december 2025 · 43 min
Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, the dynamic duo behind the book This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained and the co-hosts of The Puberty Podcast, were on the show a few years ago when their book was first published, and so I was eager to have them back on for a deeper conversation about the often awkward but incredibly important stage of growing up called puberty and how parents can better support their kids through it, especially when neurodivergence adds an extra layer of complexity. In our conversation, we dive into the early onset of puberty, what’s new in the updated paperback edition of This Is So Awkward, and their vision for a more comprehensive, affirming approach to health education. We also talk about the unique challenges for parents of neurodivergent kids and why all of us—parents, educators, and communities—need better tools and language to support young people through this pivotal time. Ultimately, we’re talking about whole child development. Because every child no matter their age, race, socio economic status, brain wiring, will go through this stage of life. And as it turns out, what all kids need to emerge more seen and whole is the same thing. Lees meer
About Cara Natterson, MD
Cara Natterson, MD, is a pediatrician, consultant, and New York Times bestselling author. She’s also the co-founder and CEO of Order of Magnitude, a company dedicated to flipping puberty positive. Cara’s books focus largely on puberty — some written for the kids going through it, and others for the adults helping them along the way. Her list of titles includes The Care and Keeping of You series with more than 7 million copies in print. While this reach is incredible, the written word is only one way to transform the experience of adolescence.
About Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Vanessa Kroll Bennett is a puberty educator and writer, a podcaster, and entrepreneur who helps adults navigate uncertainty while they support the kids they love. Vanessa is the co-host of The P…
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TPP 270a: Support for Smart But Struggling Students, with Jeannine Jannot
28 november 2025 · 42 min
Academic coach and author of The Disintegrating Student, Jeannine Jannot, Ph.D., shares insights on why previously high performing students might fall apart and offers strategies for building skills and resilience. Lees meer
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