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At Peace Parents Podcast

Casey
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Parenting
PDA
Parenting Strategies
Burnout
Mental Health
PDA (pathological Demand Avoidance)
Neurodiversity
Autism
Child Development
Autonomy
Nervous System
Family Dynamics
Neurodivergence
Polyvagal Theory
Nervous System Activation
ADHD
Sensory Processing Disorder
Paradigm Shift Program
Emotional Regulation

The At Peace Parents Podcast is your source for all things related to understanding, supporting, accommodating, and advocating for your demand avoidant or PDA child. It will completely transform the way you think about your PDA child's brain, behavior, and parenting, and support you in finding your path to more peace and stability in the home. For more information see www.atpeaceparents.com

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Latest Episodes

What does shame have to do with PDA? And why do behavioral approaches fail so consistently for this neurotype even when implemented well? I speak with Dr. Gillian Boudreau, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in autism, ADHD, and anxiety ac... more

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If you've lowered demands for your PDA child or teen but still aren't seeing much progress, this episode is for you. It explains one of the most common sticking points I hear from families: that due to the name - Pathological Demand Avoidance - paren... more

This episode is an excerpt from a lesson inside the Paradigm Shift Program. I'm sharing it because the PDA lens is the foundation that all other skills in my work rest on, and it is not something most parents are going to hear explained anywhere else... more

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When I first heard Jan Winhall speak about the intersection of the nervous system and addiction, I immediately thought of the PDA teens and adults in our community who are reaching for substances or engaging in self-harm.

In this episode she explain... more

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Recent Guests

Jan Winhall
Author, educator, mindfulness teacher, trauma and addiction psychotherapist
Polyvagal Institute (educational partner), Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Institute, University of Toronto
Episode: Addictive Behaviors and the Nervous System in PDA: A Conversation With Jan Winhall | Ep. 169
Dr. Destiny Huff
Licensed professional counselor, neurodiversity-affirming educational advocate
Destiny Huff Consulting
Episode: School Advocacy for Pathological Demand Avoidance with Dr. Destiny Huff | Ep. 167
Jennifer Huffman
Board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist and PDA expert with lived experience
The Baby Fold; private practice The Able Center
Episode: A PDA Neuropsychologist on How Pathologically Demand Avoidant Brains Actually Work | Ep. 165
Stephanie Harrigan
Certified speech-language pathologist
Episode: A Speech Language Pathologist on Selective Mutism, Pathological Demand Avoidance and So Much More | Ep. 162
Chris Deutsch
PDA adult, founder of Lofty Ventures
Lofty Ventures
Episode: Entrepreneurship And The Strengths Nobody Talks About From A Pathologically Demand Avoidant Adult | Ep. 154
Donna Georgen
Mom of two PDA daughters and coach with At Peace Parents
At Peace Parents
Episode: Ep. 147 - Tips for Parenting Your Pathologically Demand Avoidant Teen - Part 1
Sorcha Rice
Senior Occupational Therapist with a Master's in Occupational Therapy and Clinical Manager of Neurodiversity Ireland
Neurodiversity Ireland
Episode: A Pathologically Demand Avoidant OT on Burnout, Recovery, and Supporting PDA Kids in Practice | Ep. 140
Mom of a PDA son
Parent of a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance.
Episode: Neighbors Repeatedly Visited By Son With Pathological Demand Avoidance | Ep. 130
Afshan Tafler
Healer and coach specializing in supporting mothers of PDA children
Episode: Ep. 121 - Parental Burnout and PDA

Host

Casey Erlich
Host of At Peace Parents Podcast; long-running creator and presenter focused on PDA strategies, neurodiversity-informed parenting, and family coaching.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Gratitude for Casey

    I have been listening to this podcast for 2 years since my first PDA child went into burnout, and It has been my guiding light. I appreciate being on this journey with Casey and her family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gemoo80
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Wonderful help and inspiration- very greatful

    This podcast is lifechanging as a parent of a PDA Child. Casey delivers an overall view and very personal information one can relate to easily. Please continue your important work for all of us in the world (in my case: Germany)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarbWireTired
    Germany2 months ago
  • Exactly what I needed to hear, time and time again.

    I have been following Casey's work on/off for the last five years. First, I was curious, then I was afraid (some things just hit too close to home and I still clung to the hope that my child would grow out of their high need profile and I would miraculously experience "normal" parenthood), and months later I came back (more or less) ready to surrender to the realities of my life but looking for someone to kind of hold my hand and show me how. And to make me feel less alone. Casey has done all o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    inderkuerze
    Germany2 months ago
  • Very structured and helpful information

    Casey is a very well-informed and dedicated mother of two PDA sons. She knows what can help parents and she has very much science-backed information that can help you understand your child better. I am very happy with her podcast and it has helped me to understand and to also help myself and my family deal with pda-based complexities in daily life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeanette the teacher
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Answers and tools that work, FINALLY!

    Figuring out that my daughter is PDA was a big piece of the picture we had been missing, but just because we figured that out didn’t mean we knew how to best support her. That’s where Casey comes in. This podcast and the resources on her website continue to empower me with the tools to accommodate our daughter in a compassionate, effective, neuroaffirming way. Casey’s knowledge-base is inclusive and far-reaching, covering not only the cornerstones of PDA but also complicated intersectional topic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily W Smith
    United States2 months ago

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The host's approach is compassionate, research-backed, and focused on reducing stress for parents and kids.
Guests are framed as credible and practical, delivering actionable strategies.
Listeners describe the show as life-changing and deeply validating for PDA families.

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Addictive Behaviors and the Nervous System in PDA: A Conversation With Jan Winhall | Ep. 169
Q: Can you give maybe one example of how you worked successfully with someone with addiction or self-harm? Can you tell us a little bit about what that process looked like clinically?
A core approach is establishing safety and a secure therapeutic container, meeting teens where they are, using nurturing routines and attachment-based strategies, and progressively co-regulating to help them explore their feelings without shame, which can lead to meaningful shifts in behavior and self-understanding.
Addictive Behaviors and the Nervous System in PDA: A Conversation With Jan Winhall | Ep. 169
Q: So we've touched on this next question a little bit, but maybe we can get into some of the sort of practical nuts and bolts of how you actually work with individuals, which is, how is the way that you work with addiction different from some of the conventional wisdom or practices?
Jan argues that addiction should be viewed through a nervous system lens rather than as a purely moral or disease model; she emphasizes neuroplasticity, felt sensing, and co-regulation, highlighting that healing comes from creating safety, understanding individual neuroception, and building new neural pathways through mindful, relation-based interventions rather than punishment or standard medicalization.
How A Dad Changed His Parenting To Stop Fighting His Child With Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Interview With My Husband | Ep. 164
Q: How has your view of masculinity changed in this new paradigm?
I moved away from the traditional enforcer image toward vulnerability, collaboration, and being present as a caregiver and partner. This shift was essential to protect my kids and help them thrive in sports and daily life while reducing judgment from peers.
How A Dad Changed His Parenting To Stop Fighting His Child With Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Interview With My Husband | Ep. 164
Q: What role did skepticism and past parenting approaches play in your transition to a more experimental method?
I had to acknowledge that the prior strict, enforcer approach wasn't working and that our relationship with Cooper had suffered. Trying something different, while scary, provided a path to rebuild trust and open space for experimentation under Casey's guidance.
How A Dad Changed His Parenting To Stop Fighting His Child With Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Interview With My Husband | Ep. 164
Q: So now working for At Peace Parents, what is your day to day typically look like working for the business?
The day-to-day shifted dramatically when our younger son came home from school and we started unschooling. I moved from behind-the-scenes admin work to being with my son, meeting him where he is, and balancing family needs with supporting the business.

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A compassionate, evidence-informed show focused on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and neurodivergent parenting. Episodes center on autonomy-first approaches, nervous-system regulation, school advocacy, and real-world strategies for families navigating burnout, attachment, and everyday challenges with PDA. Guests range from clinicians and educators to parents and PDA adults, offering practical frameworks, relatable stories, and tools to support children and caregivers. The show is notable for its consistent emphasis on neuroaffirming practices, collaborative family work, and a long-term, nonpunitive path to parenting with warmth and boundaries.

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1. Jan Winhall
2. Dr. Destiny Huff
3. Jennifer Huffman
4. Stephanie Harrigan
5. Chris Deutsch
6. Donna Georgen
7. Sorcha Rice
8. Mom of a PDA son

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