All Brains Grow

About All Brains Grow

Progress can often feel impossible. Whether you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, navigating a life-changing conflict, or struggling to help yourself, it’s easy to feel stuck and overwhelmed. But I’ve learned through my journey—from growing up with an autistic brother, raising a deaf son with cochlear implants, to working as a neurotherapist—that growth is always within reach. Every brain can learn and adapt, no matter the diagnosis. Hosted by Louloua Smadi El Hajj, founder of the educational platform All Brains Grow and author of ”From Client to Clinician”, this podcast offers tools, stories, and conversations to help guide you through possibilities which you might have thought unimaginable. I’ll be sharing insights from inspiring caregivers, experts, and my personal experiences, answering questions like: ”How can I support my child’s development at home?”, ”What therapies or interventions are most effective?”, ”How do I manage challenging behaviours?”, ”How do I take care of myself?”, ”Am I doing enough for my child?”, ”How can I manage my feelings of guilt or grief?”, ”How do I stay resilient and optimistic?” No matter how hard things may seem, believing in growth and change can lead to transformation—for your child, your family, and yourself. From neurodiversity to mental health, therapy, parenting or science, we won’t shy away from asking the vulnerable questions that will get you the intimacy and knowledge that you’ve been craving. Let’s rewrite the narrative around neurodivergence and celebrate the everyday heroes who are moving mountains. Together, we’ll build a life of confidence, love, and acceptance—one story at a time. Visit allbrainsgrow.com/podcast for support and resources, and be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you’re listening to never miss a episode! (Parenting neurodivergent children, autism, neurodiversity, therapy, mental health, science, support for families with special needs, managing behaviors, home therapy techniques, sibling dynamics, resilience, and self-care for parents.)

Publisher

Louloua Smadi El Hajj

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Nov 2024

Latest episode

12 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jan 2026

   What If You Stopped Saying “Stop” to Behaviors? (And What to Do Instead)

   Louloua, neurotherapist and founder of All Brains Grow, explores alternative responses to unwanted behaviors in neurodivergent children, emphasizing understanding the underlying need and teaching cause and effect instead of simply stopping the behavior.

2. 

   7 Jan 2026

   Believe They Understand: How Expanding Expectations Builds Stronger Brains

   Does my autistic or neurodivergent child understand what I’m saying? This is a question so many parents carry quietly, and one I’ve asked myself countless times, as a sister, mother and neurotherapist. In this episode, I share why believing that our children understand, truly understand, can change the entire trajectory of their lives. After years of working with families and growing up alongside my autistic brother, I’ve learned that our expectations shape the brain just as much as any therapy session. I tell the story of a teenage autistic boy and a simple moment with a pack of cookies that revealed something powerful: when we expand our explanations, raise the bar, and presume competence, we open the door to independence, connection, and real neuroplastic change. This conversation is about giving our loved ones the information, feedback, and belief they need to grow. Not perfectly. Not instantly. But over time, because the brain is always learning. If you’ve ever wondered whether your child truly understands you, or worried that your efforts aren’t “landing,” this episode will help you see their potential through a completely different lens. And remember, all brains can grow. ------- About Me: Hi, I’m Louloua! I'm a mom, sister, neurotherapist, author and founder of All Brains Grow. I'm on a mission to empower families raising neurodivergent children by equipping them with the tools, confidence, and clarity they need at home and in real life. When you’re ready, here’s three ways I can help out 👇️ FREE GUIDE “5 ways to deal with meltdowns without feeling helpless" so you can feel in control when your child is out of control. MY BOOK "From Client to Clinician: The Transformative Power of Neurofeedback Therapy for Families Living with Autism and Other Special Needs" GROW WITH BIOPLAY aka biofeedback through play, our signature behavioral approach that feeds the brain intentionally through feedback, in order to create change physiologically and behaviorally, created by Dr Lynette Louise.

3. 

   31 Jul 2025

   The Epilogue: A Season of Growth

   Host LOU LOUA reflects on the past season of All Brains Grow, highlighting personal interviews with parents, therapists, and educators, emphasizing that understanding others is powerful in this reflective episode.

Who has been a guest on All Brains Grow

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joan Koenig
• Yasmine D Chamseddine
• Louloua Hafi
• Sarah Oudet
• Dr Lynette Louise

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

295

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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