In this episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, host Vida Carey welcomes guest Melanie Branch for a deeply honest conversation about the challenges of parenting while neurodivergent. Together, they unpack what it means to parent while in survival mode, the process of discovering and understanding their own ADHD and autism, and how embracing imperfection can lead to healthier, more joyful family dynamics. Vida and Melanie discuss the power of boundaries, energy management, and...
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In this episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, host Vida Carey welcomes guest Melanie Branch for a deeply honest conversation about the challenges of parenting while neurodivergent. Together, they unpack what it means to parent while in survival mode, the process of discovering and understanding their own ADHD and autism, and how embracing imperfection can lead to healthier, more joyful family dynamics. Vida and Melanie discuss the power of boundaries, energy management, and...
Episode 1: Surviving Parenthood — A Neurodivergent Journey
Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition
25 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 1: Surviving Parenthood — A Neurodivergent Journey
In this very first episode of Surviving Parenthood, host Vida Carey opens up about her personal journey as a neurodivergent parent. Diagnosed later in life with ADHD and autism, Vida reflects on how these experiences shape her parenting—both the struggles and the victories. She shares a vulnerable story about a difficult encounter with her children’s pediatrician that highlights the unique challenges neurodivergent parents often face. At the same time, she celebrates her children’s growth and...
Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, host Vida Carey welcomes guest Melanie Branch for a deeply honest conversation about the challenges of parenting while neurodivergent. Together, they unpack what it means to parent while in survival mode, the process of discovering and understanding their own ADHD and autism, and how embracing imperfection can lead to healthier, more joyful family dynamics. Vida and Melanie discuss the power of boundaries, energy management, and...
