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

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

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

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 What’s it really like parenting a child with ADHD and autism? How can parents, teachers, and communities better support neurodivergent children? How do autistic and ADHD individuals experience the world? Each week, we explore these questions with practical strategies, emotional insight, and real stories. I’m Greer — a mum of two boys (and two dogs!) raising a child with special educational needs (SEN) alongside my husband. Our daily life looks different from the norm, but it’s full of love, advocacy, and growth. I started this podcast to create a space for parents of neurodivergent kids, educators, and allies to learn, connect, and build understanding together. You’ll hear parenting tips, advocacy guidance, sensory strategies, and personal reflections that shine a light on both the joys and challenges of neurodivergent parenting. Through heartfelt solo episodes and guest interviews, we’ll talk about EHCP or IEP processes, school support, emotional regulation, and the big feelings that come with raising ND kids. Whether you’re here as a parent of an autistic or ADHD child, a late-diagnosed adult, a teacher seeking insight, or someone wanting to understand the neurodivergent world, this podcast is your space to grow, connect, and know you’re not alone. Welcome to The Unfinished Idea — a podcast all about parenting, autism, ADHD, and life in a neurodivergent family. Here, we open up honest conversations about neurodiversity, raising neurodivergent children, and navigating the everyday realities of SEN parenting.That Sounds Fun Network 2024 Parenting Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • When Did You Last Have Fun? Finding Little Pockets of Joy in an Overwhelming Life

    When Did You Last Have Fun? Finding Little Pockets of Joy in an Overwhelming Life
    May 14 2026
    JOIN THE EVERYDAY NEURODIVERGENT PARENTING SUMMIT Have you ever noticed that fun is usually the first thing to go when life gets hard? When the budget is tight, when you're exhausted, when you're running on fumes — fun feels like a luxury you can't afford. But what if that's exactly backwards? In this episode, Greer sits down with Annie F. Downs — author, podcaster, and all-around fun enthusiast — for a conversation that feels like a warm exhale. Annie gently challenges the idea that fun has to be big, expensive, or perfectly timed. She makes the case that the moments we need fun the most are usually the ones where we think we can't have it. Together, Greer and Annie explore: Why we've been taught to think of fun as something we have to earn or save up for — and why that's getting in the way A simple question that can help you rediscover what actually fills you up (hint: think back to age eight) Small, low-cost ways to bring joy to an ordinary Tuesday — even when you're tired, stretched thin, or parenting through the hard stuff Why "scrolling" doesn't count as a hobby, and what to do instead How just 15 minutes a day of something you actually enjoy can start to bring you back to yourself This episode is for any mom who has quietly stopped doing the things that used to light her up — and who needs a gentle reminder that she still matters in the equation too. You don't need a vacation. You don't need three days off. You might just need a slushie, a craft store, and permission to play again. GUEST LINKS: Follow Annie Listen to That Sounds Fun Podcast GET THE LINKS ⁠⁠⁠The Unfinished Idea Website Join the Unfinished Community Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • ADHD Moms: Why Everything Feels So Heavy (And What to Do First)

    ADHD Moms: Why Everything Feels So Heavy (And What to Do First)
    May 7 2026
    Don't forget to grab your FREE ticket to the Everyday Neurodivergent Parenting Summit happening May 11-14! If you've ever felt like motherhood was supposed to be the thing that finally felt easy — and instead it somehow got harder — this episode is for you. Greer sits down with Amy Marie Hann, ADHD coach and mom of neurodivergent kids, for an honest, grounding conversation about what it actually feels like to parent with ADHD. Not the productivity-hack version. The real version — the shame, the overcommitment, the mental load that never seems to let up. Amy talks about why ADHD moms are so prone to over-extending themselves (hint: it's not a discipline problem — it's how your brain processes time and priority), and why the gap between the mom you imagined being and the mom you are right now can feel so painful. But this isn't a heavy episode. It's a hopeful one. Amy shares where to actually start when everything feels urgent and overwhelming — and it's not another complicated system. It's something much smaller, and much more doable. She also talks about why taking care of yourself isn't selfish — it's one of the most powerful things you can do for your neurodivergent kids. They also get into something that feels quietly important: safety. What it means to find environments where your family can actually exhale. And why, as the mom, you often have to be the one who goes first. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why ADHD can make motherhood feel like a character flaw, not a skill gap The hidden exhaustion of over-committing and time blindness Where to start when you're overwhelmed and the to-do list feels never-ending Why self-care for ADHD moms isn't a luxury — it's the foundation The power of modeling regulation, routine, and rest for your kids What it looks like to build a life that actually fits your brain and your family You are the right parent for your child. Even on the hard days. Especially on the hard days. GUEST LINKS: Follow Amy Marie Check out her resources GET THE LINKS ⁠⁠⁠The Unfinished Idea Website Join the Unfinished Community Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • You're Not Failing — You're Burnt Out: What No One Tells Moms About Nervous System Regulation

    You're Not Failing — You're Burnt Out: What No One Tells Moms About Nervous System Regulation
    Apr 30 2026
    GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE SUMMIT FOR MAMAS If you've been waking up exhausted before the day even starts, moving through the hours in a fog, snapping more than you want to, and quietly wondering what happened to the version of you that felt okay — this episode is for you. Greer sits down with Irin Rubin, founder of MamaZen, for one of those conversations that feels less like an interview and more like someone finally saying out loud the thing you've been carrying alone. Irin spent years in maternal burnout before she found something that actually helped — and it wasn't a planner, a routine, or another self-care tip. It was learning to regulate her own nervous system first. And everything changed from there. In this conversation, Greer and Irin talk about: Why burnout can creep up slowly over years — and why it so often gets mistaken for failing The gap between what society tells us motherhood should look like and what it actually feels like on the inside Why the "superhero mom" idea can quietly work against us — and what a real superhero mom actually looks like How our nervous systems are deeply linked to our children's, and why our regulation is one of the most powerful things we can offer them What co-regulation actually means in real life — including what to do when words just don't help How Greer's son regulates during meltdowns by listening to her heartbeat (this moment will stay with you) What MamaZen is and how it's helping moms move from chronic fight-or-flight into genuine calm This episode is especially for moms raising neurodivergent kids — many of whom are navigating their own nervous systems at the same time. There's no judgment here. Just honesty, warmth, and a quiet reminder that you are the anchor. And anchors need tending too. GUEST LINKS: Follow Irin Check out Mama Zen GET THE LINKS ⁠⁠⁠The Unfinished Idea Website Join the Unfinished Community Follow me on socials: ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
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