Neurodivergent Conversations | Autism Spectrum, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, Emotional Regulation, Neurodivergent parent

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Ever feel like your brain is sprinting, even when you are sitting still?
Like you can be everyone’s friend, but still feel a little… untethered?
In this episode, we talk about what it is like to be late-diagnosed with ADHD, how overthinking turns into assumptions, and why the smallest supports can be thelp you breathe again.

Today on Neurodivergent Conversations, I’m joined by Graham, an author (including Babies Don't Talk), entrepreneur, and one of the humans behind ADHD Central, a brand analog supports for ADHD brains.

We chat about the real, everyday stuff that so many late-diagnosed adults quietly carry, like:

why “Do I want to do this… or does my ADHD?” is a game-changing question

how rejection sensitivity can spiral when your brain fills in the gaps

why not making assumptions (and actually asking) can save so much heartache

the unexpected power of walking, slowing down, and giving yourself grace

how paper-based “external brain” tools can ger head and into the real world, without another app buzzing at you

If you are navigating adult ADHD, neurodivergent just craving tools that feel doable, this one is going to land.

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If mealtimes feel like a daily stress test, you’re not imagining it and you’re not failing. Sometimes it’s not the food that’s the problem, it’s the overwhelm wrapped around it. In this episode, we talk about what a realistic “reset” around food can look like for autistic kids, ADHD kids, and sensory sensitive kids, especially after a season like Christmas where everything felt loud and unstructured.

Today’s guest is Brittyn Coleman, MS, RDN/LD (Autism Dietitian). She supports families raising kids on the autism spectrum (and kids with sensory processing challenges) using sensory-informed, sensory-friendly nutrition approaches. She also shares the personal why behind her work, and practical strategies that protect trust, reduce pressure, and make progress feel possible.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

what “resetting” mealtimes can actually look like when your child has safe foods and big sensory needs

why nervous system regulation matters for eating (and what to do if your child comes to the table already dysregulated)

how to simplify the mealtime environment (noise, clutter, lights, screens) without trying to be perfect

the difference between expanding a diet vs removing foods, including the idea: add before you subtract

what food jagging is, why it often shows up with ADHD and autism, and how to prevent food burnout

the “division of responsibility” approach to feeding, and what is (and is not) your job as the parent

Brittyn’s practical “one new food per week” strategy, plus how to build an easy food list to reduce decision fatigue

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You can be “fine” on paper and still be running on empty. If you’re doing the school meetings, the appointments, the meals, the meltdowns, and the mental load, but you can’t remember the last time you booked your own doctor’s appointment, this episode is for you. We’re naming burnout for what it is, what it looks like in real life, and the smallest first step to stop the spiral before you hit the wall.

Today’s guest is Eleonora, who supports families and caregivers and has a real-life, practical lens on what burnout looks like for parents, especially those raising neurodivergent kids. In this conversation, we talk about the difference between being tired and being depleted, how burnout builds over time, and what “caring for the caregiver” can look like when your life already feels maxed out.

In this episode, we cover:

what burnout actually is, and the questions that reveal it (sleep, food, water, emotional reactions, and how you respond in crisis)

burnout vs regular parenting exhaustion, and why burnout is not solved by one good night of sleep

the “caregiver balance sheet” idea, and how noticing patterns helps you interrupt them

self-care myths that keep parents stuck (it has to be expensive, it has to take hours, it’s selfish)

micro moments that actually work, like a five-minute pause, silence, darkness, or a tiny check-in with yourself

a surprisingly powerful strategy: removing one task from your plate and delegating it fully

how to make it easier to accept help by keeping a list of three things someone can do when they ask

why this matters for the whole family, because caring for yourself supports your ability to show up with clarity and resilience

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Ever feel like you’ll “deal with it later”… and then later never comes?
In this episode, Jules (aka Jules the Budget Nerd) and I talk about what money looks like with an ADHD brain—impulse spending, shame spirals, and why “perfect budgeting” can actually make things worse.
And yes… we also talk about budgeting as self-care (even if you hate that phrase).

Jules is a budgeting coach who helps people get out of debt with practical systems that don’t rely on rigid spreadsheets or unrealistic willpower. She shares her own story—knowing the “right” money rules, still ending up in a runaway debt train, and the guilt of feeling like she should be doing better.

In our conversation, we chat about:

Why ADHD + credit cards can turn into a “later” problem that keeps growing

Letting your budget flex by season (debt payoff season, saving season, trip season)

How to stop trying to do everything at once—because it’s exhausting and it backfires

“Fun money” as a permission slip (and a relationship-saver)

ADHD-friendly systems that reduce decision fatigue (hello grocery pickup + fewer temptations)

A simple way to model money habits for kids: talk about money, set a store goal, and play “would you rather”

If you’re a neurodivergent mama (or raising a neurodivergent kid) and money feels like one more place you’re “failing”… this episode will feel like a deep exhale—and a reset you can actually follow through on.

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Christmas is over… but your nervous system didn’t get the memo.  If you’re heading into January feeling fried, overstimulated, and like you’re already behind, this episode is your permission slip to reset realistically—emotionally, mentally, and practically.
Laura and I talk about what’s actually going on underneath sensory meltdowns (hint: it’s communication), how to spot your own “I’m not okay” signs before you crash, and how to be more proactive than reactive when your child is dysregulated.

My guest, Laura, has a background in teaching and now supports parents navigating the toughest parts of neurodivergent family life—especially sensory overload and meltdowns.
She’s also the creator of The PAUSE Method, a practical digital course built for real life (because “accessible support” isn’t accessible when evenings are meltdown central).

Here’s what we get into—like you’re sitting with us at the kitchen table:

What a realistic reset looks like for overwhelmed parents: noticing what’s not working, celebrating the “tiny acts of courage” you forget you do daily, and spotting your own distress signals before burnout hits.

A mindset shift for meltdowns: your child isn’t “being aggressive”—their body might be asking for sensory input (like proprioceptive/deep pressure needs).

Practical sensory supports you can try: wall pushes, press-ups, throwing/catching, “indoor snowballs,” weighted blankets, deep pressure, and learning what your child’s movement is telling you.

Why “proactive not reactive” matters (and what a sensory diet actually means).

Laura’s PAUSE Method breakdown: physiology, adult awareness, unhelpful thoughts, stress & demands, and boundaries—so you’re not just surviving the meltdown, you’re changing what happens around it too.

And the note I hope lands the deepest: nothing is broken—we just need different strategies (and sometimes a couple of recharge breaks).

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