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...
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...
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood, host Vida Carey sits down with Shelli Stanley, a fellow neurodivergent parent, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the realities of raising children while managing autism, ADHD, and everyday life. Together, they explore the transformative impact of a diagnosis, how it brings clarity and understanding, and how communication and self-advocacy become vital tools in building healthier family dynamics. Shelly opens up about her journey throug...
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood, host Vida Carey sits down with ADHD Coach Ron Capalbo to unpack the realities of parenting while neurodivergent. Together, they explore the complexities of ADHD, the impact of a late diagnosis, and how self-awareness reshapes the parenting journey. Vida and Ron dive deep into practical coping mechanisms, self-care strategies, and emotional regulation techniques that help parents navigate sensory overload and burnout. Ron offers thoughtful insights on l...
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...
Parenting is hard. Parenting while neurodivergent? That’s a whole new level. Welcome to Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, a podcast by and for parents who are neurodivergent — because our stories matter, too. 💜 I’m Vida Carey — a special education teacher, neurodivergent coach, late-diagnosed AuDHDer, and a parent who is neurodivergent myself. In this trailer, I share why I started this podcast and what you can expect from each episode: real stories from parents about ...
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...
