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SEND Parenting PodcastAuthor: Dr. Olivia Kessel
Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast. As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks.Each week on this podcast, I will be bringing the experts to your ears to empower you on your parenting crusade. Language: en-gb Genres: Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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EP 158: Shut the Fluff Up: The Parenting Shift That Transforms Behaviour
Monday, 23 February, 2026
In this powerful and honest conversation, Dr Olivia Kessel is joined by parenting coach Alison Solomon to explore one uncomfortable truth: what if the biggest shift in our child’s behaviour has nothing to do with them and everything to do with us?Alison shares the moment she calls the “arrow through the heart,” when she realised her child was not the problem, her reaction was. From that moment, everything changed.In this episode, we explore:• What actually happens in the brain when a child is dysregulated • Why adding logic to an emotional brain makes things worse • The power of silence and when to stop talking • How to create emotional safety at home • Why oppositional traits may be future strengths • The “golden apology” and how modelling accountability builds resilienceThis is not about blame. It is about empowerment.Because when we regulate first, everything else begins to shift.If you have ever found yourself talking more and getting nowhere, this episode will land.💬 Connect with Us 🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe, welcoming space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand the realities of neurodiverse family life. ⚡ Ready to go deeper? Become part of the ADHD Warrior Mum’s Recharge Station — your space for group coaching, expert guidance, real connection, and the calm you deserve as you navigate this journey. 📩 Contact Me If you would like to get in touch, you can email me directly at olivia.kessel@sendparenting.com I would genuinely love to hear from you, especially about the topics you would like covered and the guests you would love to hear from in 2026.
