
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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyEducation for KidsParenting | |||

Parenting at the best of times is hard work, but having a neurodivergent child is like parenting on steroids. Nothing works, you never feel like you can catch a break, and worst of all, you often feel like you’re not good enough.
If this sounds like... more
What happens when a child spends their entire life being told they are “too sensitive,” “not trying hard enough,” or that they “have so much potential”… while secretly struggling just to cope?
In this deeply moving and honest conversation, Dr. Olivi... more
Today is a special one. It is publication day for my debut book, Beyond the Label: Empowering Parents of ADHD Girls, and I wanted to mark it by recording something just for you.
In this episode I share the things I wish someone had told me the day w... more
Following her recent Daily Mail feature, Dr Olivia Kessel opens up about one of the most misunderstood and most common aspects of ADHD: emotional dysregulation and flash anger.
In this honest and practical episode, Olivia explores why emotional dysr... more
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I love listening to this podcast. Wonderful, insightful and makes me feel less alone so thank you.
Love love listening! Makes me feel less alone is this journey! Thank you Olivia ❤️
Such a wonderful resource. Thank you 🙏
A wonderful podcast, with inspiring guests who give lots and lots of practical tips and understanding for parents. Easy to listen to despite covering such serious topics - huge thank you Dr Olivia Kessell - a wonderful, intelligent and kind hearted host. I find something useful to take away from every episode.
Thank you Dr Olivia for your fantastic podcast. I binge listen to episodes and always find nuggets that help our family. Keep up the great work!
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The show centers on navigating neurodiversity in children, with a focus on ADHD, autism, and educational pathways. Episodes frequently blend lived experience with expert guidance, covering topics like EHCPs, diagnosis routes, puberty, nutrition, sleep, and practical at-home strategies for emotional regulation and family routines. Guests range from clinicians and educators to authors and parenting coaches, all sharing actionable tips to empower families, reduce stress, and advocate effectively within school and healthcare systems. A standout throughline is reframing challenges as navigable processes, emphasizing empathy, self-advocacy, and community support for neurodiverse kids and their parents.
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