Jan 12
What If You Stopped Saying “Stop” to Behaviors? (And What to Do Instead)
What if the word “stop” is doing more harm than good? As caregivers, siblings, and parents of neurodivergent and disabled children, we often ask behaviors to stop, not out of frustration or lack of love, but because we want our loved ones to be accepted, included, and safe in the ... Show More
15m 57s
Jan 7
Believe They Understand: How Expanding Expectations Builds Stronger Brains
Does my autistic or neurodivergent child understand what I’m saying? This is a question so many parents carry quietly, and one I’ve asked myself countless times, as a sister, mother and neurotherapist. In this episode, I share why believing that our children understand, truly und ... Show More
15m 40s
Jul 2025
The Epilogue: A Season of Growth
After 28 episodes, I’m closing this season with a quiet reflection on the voices that shaped this past year: parents, siblings, therapists, educators, and experts. And the ones I hope to hear more from in the next. You’ll hear moments from the most personal interviews, people who ... Show More
8m 42s
Nov 2021
09. How I Became the Autism Dietitian
Are you wondering how exactly I became the Autism Dietitian? While there is no autism nutrition certification, there are definitely avenues that you can take to educate and cultivate your knowledge. I will be sharing about my journey through college, my career, and the resources ... Show More
11m 14s
Sep 2024
Ellie Middleton: Top Tips to Manage ADHD and Autism, and how they affect her every day life
Creator and writer Ellie Middleton joins Liv for a highly requested episode all about ADHD.
The pair discuss the realities of living with it, being diagnosed in their 20s and the amazing ways it changed both their lives. Ellie also shares her experience of having autism, how it c ... Show More
40m 31s
Jan 2025
How to Let Go of Guilt For Managing Different Areas of Life with Chontel Duncan
<p>In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Chontel Duncan—a fitness icon, entrepreneur, and mother of 5 kids — who shares her unique art of balancing motherhood, business, and self-care. From starting with nothing and building a thriving fitness empire, to managing ... Show More
53m 54s
Aug 2024
2665: [Part 1] Weight Tracker: Why I Ditched the Scale For Good (and You Can, Too) by Crystal Karges on Mental Wellbeing
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2665:
Crystal Karges shares her transformative journey of overcoming an unhealthy obsession with her weight and the scale. ... Show More
9m 55s
Jan 2025
Motherhood, PCOS, Divorce & Everything In Between with Aurora Culpo
<p>Episode 64: In this episode, I sit down with Aurora Culpo, host of <em>Barely Filtered</em>, for one of the most honest and insightful conversations yet. From navigating motherhood and finding balance, to overcoming challenges like PCOS and building a fulfilling life post-divo ... Show More
55m 41s
Oct 2025
Interview with Helen Edgar (on the topics of Monotropism, Autistic Burnout, Reclaiming Rest, Masking & more)
Join hosts Simeon Thompson and Dr Sophia Christophi as they welcome Helen Edgar, the creator behind the invaluable online resource, Autistic Realms. In this episode, Helen shares her journey of late AuDHD identification and takes us on a deep dive into the theory of Monotropism, ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2025
What to Tell Yourself When You Want to Give Up ft Marathon Runner Lachlan Stuart
Two months after finishing 58 marathons, in 58 days, in 58 states, Lachlan Stuart is back on the podcast to tell us everything that went down. From the mental struggle that happened when he got injured at the VERY start of his journey, as well as the scary moment that made him th ... Show More
58m 15s
Sep 2024
2692: Q&A - How Do I Help My Overweight Brother - How to Give Health Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2692:
Dr. Neal addresses the challenge of helping a sibling who resists support on their weight loss journey. He suggests f ... Show More
13m 13s
Kicking off our first guest episode with the inspiration behind All Brains Grow: my mom..
Growing up, she made it all look effortless, as if caring for my autistic brother came naturally. But when I sat down and asked her intentional questions, I realized how far from the truth that illusion was. My brother, now an independent 30-year-old and a sous-chef, w ... Show More
<p>Jodie Meschuk is the Founder of The Right to Rule, The Warrior Center and the author of <em>Reclaim Motherhood</em> and <em>Autism Reimagined</em>. In this conversation with Jodie we discuss:</p><ul><li>The circumstances that led to her child's autism diagnosis</li><li>Th ... Show More
