Are you constantly running on empty? Do you feel like no matter how much “self-care” you do, burnout keeps creeping back in? You’re not alone. Parents of autistic and dyspraxic/ developmental coordination disorder (DCD) kids experience some of the highest levels of stress, anxiety, and exhaustion, yet their own well-being is often overlooked.
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Jan 2026
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 2026
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
Oct 2023
It’s Okay to Feel Parenting Burnout
Today we'll be exploring the topic of burnout - a feeling that is common among many of us, yet often kept to ourselves. As someone who has been a parent for 18 years, I understand the never-ending responsibilities that come with parenthood, as well as the unique challenges of rai ... Show More
14m 42s
Jun 2025
Parenting Burnout: Science-Backed Strategies to Thrive, Not Just Survive
Ever felt like you’re running on fumes, snapping at your kids, or just going through the motions of parenting with no joy left in the tank? You’re not broken. You’re burned out. In this episode, Dr. Flora Sinha joins me to break down what parenting burnout really is from a psycho ... Show More
44m 3s
Sep 2023
Ep430: Neurodivergent Parenting with Kerry Schroeder
Often, the parenting styles that we are aware of are only fit for neurotypical children. What do we do when we deal with a child that is neurodivergent? In this episode, Celeste The Therapist and Kerry Schroeder, registered clinical counsellor, talk about neurodivergent children ... Show More
36m 46s