THE PDA PARENT PODCAST
Calm Parenting PodcastWhat if most of what we’ve been told about PDA actually keeps our kids stuck — and there’s a better way to help them thrive? Host Kirk Martin, a PDA dad with a PDA son, shares insights, strategies, and real-life experience to help your child with PDA grow confidence and capacity — without force, avoidance, or walking on eggshells. Visit CelebrateCalm.com/PDA to learn more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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Constant demand avoidance can leave you feeling exhausted and stuck. But behind the refusal lies an utterly fascinating internal world where your kids are building, tinkering, creating, designing, and wrestling with big ideas. Many kids with PDA are ... more
When your child digs refuses to listen, your instinct as a Dad is just like mine was: “I can’t let this kid get away with this. How will this child ever succeed in life?” That standard playbook backfires with these kids. So like a good quarterback, w... more
I don’t do fear with parenting, but I am genuinely concerned about mainstream PDA advice that is handicapping many of our kids and robbing them of their childhood. Some recommend letting kids stay isolated in bedrooms and on screens for months. If th... more
What other parents take for granted can be a huge struggle for your child—and for you. Because you are likely that exhausted caregiver just trying to get through the day. I want to give you specific actions steps and the process we use to address tou... more
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- So helpful!
New to PDA and I so appreciate this dads perspective! Thank you for new language and insight into my kiddo.
Apple Podcasts5CCPRDH
United Statesa month ago - Sometimes helpful, but not engaging in good faith
Although I find your podcast helpful at times, I very much disliked your discussion of the loose tooth issue. I don’t think you’re engaging with Casey (AP Parents) in good faith. She is not saying that it’s okay for kids to call their parents mean names; there’s a big difference between choosing not to verbally correct a child when they lash out during dysregulation and “approving” of that lashing out behavior. Our kids know when they say something that isn’t ok—they don’t need us to scold them ... more
Apple Podcasts3Ehf505503United States2 months ago - I love Kirk
I’ve been listening to the Calm Parenting Podcast for a couple of years now and I’ve recently started to think my son is AuDHD and PDA - it’s blown my mind but it’s like he’s talking about our family life. This is my absolute favourite parenting podcast
Apple Podcasts5Laura35riding
United Kingdom2 months ago - So helpful
I have found a lot of help and wisdom in The Calm Parenting podcast and this one has been really great. Both of my boys have signs of PDA and I’ve been discouraged by the common advice out there- so I love hearing Kirk’s take on it and a different framework beyond just reducing demands and giving in to requests. Thankful for his insight!
Apple Podcasts5Momofboys4517United States4 months ago - Wonderful advise!
I enjoy the Calm Parenting Podcast, so naturally I’m here getting all the help I can, I happen to have a PDA child and husband, so this even helps me understand my partner better. Thank you for putting this out there!
Apple Podcasts5pazarg
Spain5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #119 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #169 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #223 | Australia/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Singapore/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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This show centers on practical, compassionate approaches to parenting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). It consistently emphasizes autonomy, calm leadership, and collaborative problem solving over punitive or forceful tactics. Listeners often look for actionable scripts, real-life coaching stories, and frameworks that help families navigate school, routines, and everyday challenges while honoring a child's inner world. A standout aspect is the host's emphasis on internal motivation and respectful dialogue, plus a library of repeatable strategies that caregivers can apply across various PDA-related situations, from school interactions to routine family decisions. The tone is empathetic and experience-driven, which makes it e... more
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