Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition

Surviving Parenthood is a raw and real podcast for neurodivergent parents navigating ADHD, autism, and the messy, beautiful realities of raising kids. Through interviews with parents, community resources, and lived experiences Host Vida Carey shares candid stories, hard-won lessons, and small wins to remind parents they’re not alone—and that every day is a chance to begin again.

Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition is a kids podcast hosted by Vida Carey, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Vida Carey hosts Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, a kids show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Parenting With ADHD: Community, Self-Advocacy & Embracing Imperfection with Trina Haynes

  Jan 13, 202655 minS1

  <p>Parenting with ADHD can feel overwhelming, isolating, and full of invisible challenges—especially when you’re navigating neurodivergence without a roadmap.</p><p>In this episode of <b>Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition</b>, host <b>Vida Carey</b> is joined by <b>Trina Haynes, MyLadyADHD,</b> for a deeply honest conversation about parenting while living with ADHD. Together, they explore late diagnosis, the daily realities of neurodivergent motherhood, and how community, self-advocacy, and self-trust can radically change the parenting experience.</p><p>This episode is a reminder that you’re not failing—you’re parenting in a world that wasn’t buil...

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  Episode #8

  Ep 8: Parenting as a Team — Supporting Children Through Understanding, Not Control with Suzanne Sophos

  Dec 16, 20251h 13mS1

  <p>In this episode of Surviving Parenthood, <b>Vida Carey</b> is joined by <b>Suzanne Sophos</b> for a powerful conversation about redefining traditional parenting approaches. Suzanne shares her transformative journey as a parent and the moment she realized that <b>traditional parenting methods simply didn’t work for her child</b>.</p><p>Together, they explore what it looks like to shift from control and compliance to <b>support, collaboration, and emotional intelligence</b>. Suzanne reframes parenting as a partnership—seeing children not as adversaries, but as teammates navigating life together. This episode offers deep insight into child deve...

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  Episode #7

  Ep 7: The Transformative Power of Education, Action, and Hope with Jon Foote

  Dec 2, 202553 minS1

  <p>In this impactful episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, Vida sits down with <b>Jon Foote</b>, high school English teacher, parent, and mental health advocate, for a raw and relatable conversation about therapy, depression, and the power of taking proactive steps toward healing.</p><p>Together, they unpack the challenges neurodivergent individuals face when seeking support, the importance of mental health education, and why even the smallest proactive action can be transformative during depressive episodes. Jon shares his personal experiences with therapy, loneliness, and motivation, offering insight into how hope—no matter how elusive—can be the anchor that...

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  Episode #6

  Ep 6: Hacking Hypermobility, Generational Diagnosis, and The Importance of Community with Luna Hande

  Nov 26, 20251h 13mS1

  <p>In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Vida sits down with <b>Luna Hande</b>—comedian, creator, co-host of the Hacking Hypermobility podcast, and the beloved “Luna the Zebra Mom” across social media. Luna shares her late-diagnosis journey with <b>hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS)</b>, autism, ADHD, lipedema, dysautonomia, and what it’s like parenting a neurodivergent teen while navigating disability, medical gaslighting, and generational trauma. </p><p>This conversation is full of honesty, humor, science, lived experience, and heart—especially for neurodivergent parents who are fighting to advocate for both their children and themselves.  </p><p><b>In This Episode...

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  Episode #5

  Ep 5: Rethinking Parenting: A Neuroaffirming Conversation with Dr. Jessica Myszak

  Oct 28, 202554 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, host <b>Vida Carey</b> — a neurodivergent parent and educator — sits down with <b>Dr. Jessica Myszak</b>, a neuroaffirming psychologist, for an insightful and compassionate conversation about the realities of parenting while neurodivergent.</p><p>Together, they explore the <b>unique challenges and triumphs</b> that come with neurodivergent parenting, from managing <b>parent guilt</b> to learning how to <b>set healthy boundaries</b> and <b>reparent the inner child</b>. Dr. Myszak shares expert insights on how parents can support neurodivergent children with patience, understanding, and authenticity while also...

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