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Low Demand Parenting

Amanda Diekman
Low Demand Parenting
Parenting
Neurodivergence
Mental Health
Neurodiversity
Burnout
Autism
Child Behavior
PDA (pathological Demand Avoidance)
Parenting Challenges
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Emotional Regulation
Child Development
Neurodivergent Burnout
Screen Time
Autistic Burnout
Parenting Strategies
Radical Acceptance
Emotional Well-Being
Low Demand Parenting Approach

The Low Demand Parenting Podcast is your space to let go of the pressure and embrace a more joyful, authentic approach to parenting. Hosted by Amanda Diekman—author, autistic adult, and mom of three—this podcast isn’t about perfection or expert advice. It’s about learning together how to drop the demands that weigh us down and find the ease we crave in our families. Whether you’re navigating neuro... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, I’m talking with author and therapist Katie May about something so many parents are facing—and so few feel equipped to handle: what to do when your teen is engaging in self-destructive or self-harming behaviors. Because everything in... more

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In this episode, I’m answering a listener question I hear all the time: What does low demand actually look like?

I walk through the foundations of low demand parenting by breaking it down into a clear, practical process—using real-life examples to s... more

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What if the hardest part of low demand parenting isn’t your child’s needs — but what their needs bring up in you?

In this solo episode, we will explore the deep inner work beneath low demand parenting: how many of us were taught to suppress our need... more

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and neighbor Jeff Parrott to talk about parenting a PDA, pressure-sensitive child while letting go of the “typical” parenting manual. Jeff shares their family’s pivot from high academic expectations to unsch... more

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Recent Guests

Katie May
Author of You're on Fire, It's Fine; Licensed Therapist
Book author and therapist
Episode: Teens in distress
Keisha Pruden
Advocate for her two sons on the autism spectrum and ADHD, and a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience in advocacy.
Episode: Becoming Your Child's School Advocate
Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman
Rabbi and advocate, known for discussing PDA and its impacts
Episode: The PDA Safe Circle
Amelia Nagoski
Author of the New York Times best-selling book, Burnout, and a late diagnosed autistic adult
Episode: What is autistic burnout?
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez
A storyteller, public speaker, and motherhood scholar
Creator of Free Black Motherhood
Episode: Why motherhood is killing us
Robyn Gobbel
Psychotherapist with expertise in supporting parents and children with complex developmental or attachment trauma
Episode: What I Wish I Knew Sooner About My Kid's Brain
Emma Svanberg
Clinical psychologist specialized in attachment and parenting dynamics
Episode: The Hard Stuff: Parenting grief and shame
Iris Chen
Author of the book Untigering and founder of the Untigering Movement
Untigering Movement
Episode: Untigering and Low Demand Parenting
Debbie Reber
Founder of Tilt Parenting and author of Differently Wired
Tilt Parenting
Episode: Embracing Our "Spiky-Profile" Kids

Host

Amanda Diekman
Author, autistic adult, and mom of three; host of the Low Demand Parenting approach.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • A worthwhile listen

    This is a deeply helpful, empowering, and validating podcast to caregivers in the PDA community, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJaneApprox
    United States7 months ago
  • So helpful

    This is so essential to helping my family navigate with a PDA parent and a PDA child and siblings. Deeply appreciate the peaceful and loving guidance from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kmcd7711
    United States7 months ago
  • Thank you

    I’m so overjoyed to discover this podcast as a resource for our pda family! The power struggles go nowhere and we need to practice so much more reframing and lowering demands. I need the constant reminder and affirmation that it is ok to give space and let go of the need to look like a good parent and just listen to my kids and their needs 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    canyoutell
    Canada10 months ago
  • Thank you

    Amanda’s work came into my universe just as my son began a season of burnout. I’m so grateful for this gentle, loving, accepting perspective. I don’t feel alone, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elouise.C.
    Australiaa year ago
  • So good!

    Excellent resource for parenting an high functioning autistic child w pda profile. Loved and want more of married to pda advice as in 1 of the episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sess77
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners find it validating and hopeful, especially for PDA families.
Many describe practical, compassionate guidance that reduces parenting stress.
Audience notes the host's tone as soothing and inclusive, with a strong focus on connection over compliance.
Episodes are concise, helpful, and easy to fit into busy schedules.

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Throw Out the Manual: Rewriting Fatherhood for a PDA Kid
Q: How have you navigated external judgments or criticisms in your parenting?
Jeff shares the importance of connecting with a community of like-minded parents and trusting one's instincts over conventional advice.
Throw Out the Manual: Rewriting Fatherhood for a PDA Kid
Q: Can you share a moment when you were able to identify and prioritize what truly mattered in your relationship with your daughter?
Jeff reflects on a pivotal realization regarding his daughter's education and how they shifted towards unschooling, focusing on emotional needs rather than strict educational paths.
Throw Out the Manual: Rewriting Fatherhood for a PDA Kid
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your family's journey and what you've been through?
Jeff describes his family's academic backgrounds and how they confronted challenges with their daughter who has PDA, realizing traditional paths didn't fit her needs.
Parenting at the Intersections
Q: How have you experienced acceptance and the urge for transformation in your own parenting journeys?
Both authors see acceptance as an ongoing process intertwined with radical acceptance, questioning societal norms and valuing their children's truths as part of their journeys.
Parenting at the Intersections
Q: What did writing this book teach you about the act of holding love and resistance at the same time?
Writing this book taught them that love and resistance are interconnected; both involve advocating for their children and recognizing the challenges within systems of oppression.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Low Demand Parenting

What is Low Demand Parenting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on a compassionate, low-demand approach to parenting, especially for families navigating neurodivergence, PDA, burnout, and complex family dynamics. Episodes mix practical strategies, personal stories, and expert perspectives to help listeners reduce pressure, attune to children's needs, and foster connection and resilience. A standout element is the host's emphasis on autonomy, consent, and self-care for parents, with guests ranging from clinicians and advocates to fellow parents sharing real-world experiences. The format tends to be accessible, concise, and hopeful, making it a practical resource for caregivers seeking guidance without shaming or prescriptive “experts.”

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Recent guests on Low Demand Parenting include:

1. Katie May
2. Keisha Pruden
3. Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman
4. Amelia Nagoski
5. Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez
6. Robyn Gobbel
7. Emma Svanberg
8. Iris Chen

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