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Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Systems, Special Needs Parenting, Homeschool, Child Development, Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Disabilities50// Is Your Child's Meltdown Actually a Nervous System Crisis? Signs Every Exhausted Mom Needs to KnowIs your child melting down over the smallest things? Are you snapping at your kids even though you promised yourself today would be different?What if it's not a behavior problem—but your nervous system trying to protect you?In this episode, we're breaking down what the nervous system actually is, the signs that yours or your child's nervous system might be struggling, and practical strategies you can start using RIGHT NOW to support regulation—even before you see a provider.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
2026-02-0221 min
Finding Hope on the SpectrumPDA and Autism Burnout: A Mother’s Journey of Resilience and Advocacy | Ep. 20In this episode of 'Finding Hope on the Spectrum,' Brooke is joined by Stephanie Myung, a PDA autism mom and former Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), to discuss the challenges and experiences of raising a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Stephanie shares her personal story of navigating her son's intense autistic burnout, the difficulties of obtaining a proper diagnosis and services, and the paradigm shifts she experienced from her former career as a behavior analyst to her current advocacy work. Stephanie provides insights into PDA behavior, common misconceptions about autism, and strategies for parents to handle such...
2025-08-181h 05
Calm Connection Parenting | Neurodivergent, Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, ADHD, DMDD, ODD, SPD, Defiance26- Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation—The Best Tool You’ll Find to Understand and Advocate for Their Needs-- With Holly ProvanShow Notes:What if the anger, anxiety, or meltdowns you're seeing aren't choices—but signals from your child's brain desperately crying out for help? In this episode, we're diving deep with Holly Provan, nurse, mom, and author of Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala. Holly sheds powerful new light on why some kids experience life as a constant battle, driven by a brain stuck in 'fight or flight' mode. Get ready for a conversation that will transform frustration into compassion, and confusion into connection. It's time to decode your child's behaviors—starting now.
2025-04-1735 min
Thriving with The Bovinos!Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Mother's Journey with Stephanie MyungIn this episode, we reconnect with a former colleague to discuss her personal journey navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with her son. We delve into the challenges of understanding and managing PDA, a nervous system disability characterized by an extreme sensitivity to demands. The discussion spans from her initial realizations, the impact of societal norms, difficulties with traditional behavioral analysis methods, to the unique struggles faced by families dealing with PDA. We also touch upon the broader implications for education, community safety, and the need for greater awareness and understanding. This emotional and enlightening conversation offers valuable insights into...
2024-11-121h 20