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Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children

Debbie Reber
Parenting
Neurodiversity
Mental Health
ADHD
Neurodivergence
Neurodivergent Children
Autism
Education
Parenting Strategies
Emotional Regulation
Self-Care
Child Development
Executive Functioning
Mindfulness
Family Dynamics
Neurodivergent Parenting
Dyslexia
PDA (pathological Demand Avoidance)
Co-Regulation
Emotional Intelligence

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Full-Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'l... more

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In a world overflowing with information and complexity, critical thinking isn't just a useful skill; it's an essential life raft. From navigating complex interactions to making informed decisions, our children need the ability to think critically now... more

Functional nutrition practitioner and ADHD life coach Amy Jones joins me to talk about something that can be surprisingly complicated in neurodivergent families: feeding ourselves and our kids. Amy explains why the challenge for so many neurodivergen... more

I really enjoyed exploring unschooling, deschooling, freedom, and liberation with Akilah Richards, host of the Fare the Free Child podcast and author of the book Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work.

I reached out to Akila... more

Journalist and author Jessica Slice comes back to the show to share her family’s experience with PANS, or pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, which began when her daughter experienced a sudden and severe change in behavior and functionin... more

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Amy Jones
Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, ADHD life coach, and former teacher
Episode: TPP 527: Why Food Advice Falls Apart for Neurodivergent Families and What Actually Helps
Akilah Richards
Author of Raising Free People and host of the Fare of the Free Child podcast
Episode: TPP 325a: Akilah Richards on Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work
Jessica Slice
Journalist, author, and podcaster
Episode: TPP 526: A Conversation with Jessica Slice About Her Family's Experience with PANS/PANDAS
Mona Delahooke
Licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author with more than 30 years of experience
Perfectum Foundation
Episode: TPP 285a: Dr. Mona Delahooke on the Power of Brain-Body Parenting
Amanda Diekman
Author of Low Demand Parenting and parent of three children who have experienced burnout
Episode: TPP 525: Amanda Diekman on Supporting Kids Going Through Burnout
Lori Desautels
Assistant professor at Butler University and author of Connections over Compliance
Butler University
Episode: TPP 315a: Dr. Lori Desautels on Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline in Schools, and at Home
Eli Weinstein
Licensed clinical social worker, husband and dad of three, host of The Dude Therapist podcast
The Dude Therapist; eliweinsteinlcsw.com
Episode: TPP 524: Eli Weinstein on Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years
Dr. Rachel Kowert
Research psychologist and expert on mental health and digital games
Psychgeist, Games for Change, University of Cambridge
Episode: TPP 523: Raising Good Gamers, with Dr. Rachel Kowert
LeDerick Horne
Poet, advocate, and motivational speaker focused on disability rights and education reform
Co-author of Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities, A Path to Pride and Success
Episode: TPP 266a: A Conversation with Poet and Advocate LeDerick Horne

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Debbie Reber
Host of Full-Tilt Parenting

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • From the beginning

    I loved the 500th episode where we heard from longtime listeners. We share an inspiring vision, but it’s heartbreaking that we still have a long way to go. I was an early follower too, and only wish I had found Tlit even sooner. 10 years?!?! Thanks for your tenacity Debbie Reber!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ocean's mama
    United States6 months ago
  • So informative!

    Great podcast, but please stop Zach from saying “right” so many times. It makes it very difficult to listen to the ones he’s a guest on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMYW
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ad Issues, Great Content

    I love the content but the way the ads are structured turns me off of this show and makes me reconsider listening. There are way too many ads and they are very long and interrupt the flow of the episode. And a mini episode I listened to, almost half of the “episode” was ad space! I understand they’re a necessary evil, but I listen to many podcasts and this one has the worst ad setup, from a user experience, out of any that I listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PodGirl41
    United States2 years ago
  • A beacon of hope

    Debbie is the bestie every parent raising a neurodiverse child needs. Her podcasts bring information, insights and hope. Her TILT community has been invaluable in helping to unlock the mystery behind my son.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovlee1999
    United States2 years ago
  • Great!

    She did a wonderful interview with Dr. Melanie Hayes about 2e kids. That is what helped me find the podcast, and now I enjoy listening to it. Thanks for all your great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fantakat
    United States2 years ago

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TPP 527: Why Food Advice Falls Apart for Neurodivergent Families and What Actually Helps
Q: Can you talk about sensory preferences or very kind of restricted palates, like what's the role of that when it comes to the families that you work with and how do you support them when navigating that kind of thing?
Jones recommends reducing mealtime pressure, keeping safe foods available, and offering new foods repeatedly without insisting that a child try them. Meal assembly and modeling relaxed eating can provide options while protecting children's sense of safety.
TPP 325a: Akilah Richards on Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work
Q: How do you define success?
Richards calls success confident autonomy: knowing oneself, understanding how one learns, advocating for one's needs, and having tools and community support to navigate challenges. She says grades are not the measure of success for her family.
TPP 527: Why Food Advice Falls Apart for Neurodivergent Families and What Actually Helps
Q: Could you talk a little bit more about why typical food advice doesn't really necessarily work for neurodivergent families?
Jones says typical advice can overload executive function, memory, and transitions, especially when parents are already stretched and children may resist changes. She recommends making gradual micro-shifts, attaching them to existing routines, and making food easier to see and access.
TPP 325a: Akilah Richards on Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work
Q: How do you define a free person, a free child?
Richards distinguishes individual freedom from collective liberation and says unschooling respects children's sovereignty rather than treating freedom as something they must earn. She connects that approach to decolonization and to parents recognizing children as their own people.
TPP 285a: Dr. Mona Delahooke on the Power of Brain-Body Parenting
Q: How do we navigate that reframe and help other people see what's really going on?
She recommends sharing information about nervous-system responses, joining with other parents, and finding one adult in the school who understands the child and can advocate from within.

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Full-Tilt Parenting explores a wide range of strategies for raising neurodivergent children, with a strong emphasis on neurodiversity-affirming approaches, practical tools, and relationship-centered care. Recent conversations highlight internal body signals and regulation (interoception), the mind–body connection in emotional learning, and the role of co-regulation in families navigating stress, school dynamics, and therapy options. Guests range from occupational therapists and psychologists to educators and dedicated caregivers, all sharing actionable steps, real-world stories, and resources for advocates aiming to create safer, more inclusive environments at home and in school. The show often centers on compassionate parenting, community ... more

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