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At Peace Parents Podcast

Casey
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Parenting
PDA
Burnout
Parenting Strategies
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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Why are so many children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, and school refusal right now? And why are so many of them PDA? I have been carrying these questions for years, and Dr. Peter Gray's new book Restoring Childhood gave me a framewo... more

What if a school had no mandatory classes, no grades, no homework, and no age segregation, and instead gave students a genuine vote in how the school runs? That is the Sudbury Democratic model, and it offers some real benefits for PDA children and te... more

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This episode is a throwback to one of the most popular episodes in the history of this podcast, originally recorded as a live presentation I gave in 2022 at the Miami Sudbury Democratic School. I am releasing it again during September, a month I am d... more

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What does it look like when a school actually meets a PDA child where they are, without behavior charts, compliance goals, or pressure to perform? In this episode I speak with three remarkable people: Melissa Petro, a cultural journalist and mother o... more

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Recent Guests

Bryer Newlin
Youth rights and disability justice advocate; staff member at a Seattle-area Democratic School
Clearwater School; Hollow Earth Radio
Episode: Education and PDA at a Sudbury School: A Conversation With Bryer Newlin | Ep. 180
Melissa Petro
Mother of a PDA child and neurodiversity advocate
Independent journalist and author
Episode: Educational Exclusion, Radical Trust, and What PDA-Affirming Schooling Looks Like: Otto Specht School | Ep. 178
Chela Crane
Executive Director of Otto Specht School
Otto Specht School
Episode: Educational Exclusion, Radical Trust, and What PDA-Affirming Schooling Looks Like: Otto Specht School | Ep. 178
Suchi Swift
Educator with Waldorf training and OSS collaborator
Otto Specht School / Sunbridge Institute
Episode: Educational Exclusion, Radical Trust, and What PDA-Affirming Schooling Looks Like: Otto Specht School | Ep. 178
Gillian Boudreau
Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in children, families, and school systems at the intersection of autism, ADHD, and anxiety
Clear Connection Psychology (Portland, Oregon)
Episode: Shame, Power, and Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children and Teens with Dr. Gillian Boudreau | Ep. 172
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: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) 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

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
  • What my child’s school needs to listen to

    I’ve been following Casey on her instagram account for the last couple of years, and it was through her work that I was able understand my autistic daughter as being a PDAer. I am a recent listener of the podcast, and after only two episodes I’m inspired to share this invaluable resource with my child’s school team when school begins again in a few weeks. Thank you, Casey for all you’ve done to help parents like me understand their PDA child.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaimeGirl79
    United States2 months ago
  • Best PDA podcast

    Casey is so knowledgeable and clear. I love how she breaks topics down into bite size portions. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STEFUMA87
    United States2 months ago
  • Can not recommend highly enough

    This podcast is a true gift to us out here trying to navigate a complex PDA world. Thank you so much to the whole team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meghjb
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent podcast on PDA, has helped me and my family massively

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Zee
    3 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I found you about a week ago and have binged soooo many episodes already. This information is life changing! I always felt like we were missing a piece of the puzzle that is my adopted son. This dx fits so well and is giving me so much hope! Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CCPRDH
    United States3 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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Education and PDA at a Sudbury School: A Conversation With Bryer Newlin | Ep. 180
Q: Can you talk about what makes the Sudbury model a good fit for many PDA children and teens, with some concrete examples?
Bryer outlines flexible hours, room-to-room movement, body-led learning, and conflict resolution mechanisms as key features that support autonomy while acknowledging inevitable challenges.
Education and PDA at a Sudbury School: A Conversation With Bryer Newlin | Ep. 180
Q: You identify as PDA yourself. Can you tell us about what your childhood was like, and in what ways this shaped the work you do now?
Bryer discusses growing up with autism and PDA, using dissociation and avoidance as coping, and how those experiences fostered a drive toward youth liberation and autonomy in education.
Shame, Power, and Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children and Teens with Dr. Gillian Boudreau | Ep. 172
Q: What patterns do you see and what compassionate advice can you offer parents navigating this journey?
Parents often confront shame and grief; recognizing that PDA is a nervous-system difference helps reframe expectations. Build a resilient narrative, allow space for grief, and pursue a relationship-focused approach that minimizes emotional electricity in the home. Therapists should validate parental experiences and help them maintain boundaries while staying emotionally available to their child.
Shame, Power, and Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children and Teens with Dr. Gillian Boudreau | Ep. 172
Q: What aspects of supporting a PDA child can be generalized to all children, and what aspects are unique to PDA?
Some principles, such as valuing autonomy, reducing unnecessary pressure, and maintaining safety and connection, can benefit many children. However, PDA requires avoiding rigid demands and being flexible about structure; over time this helps burnout and distress less for PDA, while other neurotypes may benefit from more explicit teaching and predictable routines.
Shame, Power, and Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children and Teens with Dr. Gillian Boudreau | Ep. 172
Q: Why is shame such an important topic when supporting PDA?
Shame undermines a child's sense of belonging and safety, triggering fight/flight responses and making adults feel inadequate. Understanding the role of shame helps adults approach PDA with more empathy, avoid triggering further shame, and reduce the cycles of blame that perpetuate dysfunction in families and schools.

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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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Recent guests on At Peace Parents Podcast include:

1. Bryer Newlin
2. Melissa Petro
3. Chela Crane
4. Suchi Swift
5. Gillian Boudreau
6. Jan Winhall
7. Dr. Destiny Huff
8. Jennifer Huffman

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