Welcome to Empowering Exceptional Minds —the podcast where we dive into real conversations about neurodiversity. We interview parents, individuals, and professionals to explore the challenges, strengths, and unique experiences of diverse learners and thinkers. We discuss ADHD, Executive Functions, dysgraphia, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, written expression, auditory processing, visual processing, learning disabilities, evaluations, assessments, parenting and professional development.
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Welcome to Empowering Exceptional Minds —the podcast where we dive into real conversations about neurodiversity. We interview parents, individuals, and professionals to explore the challenges, strengths, and unique experiences of diverse learners and thinkers. We discuss ADHD, Executive Functions, dysgraphia, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, written expression, auditory processing, visual processing, learning disabilities, evaluations, assessments, parenting and professional development.
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July 28, 2026
Flying with Neurodivergent Kids & Teens: Air Travel, Safety, and Nervous System Regulation
<p>Traveling by airplane can be exciting, but for many neurodivergent children and teens, it can also feel overwhelming. New environments, crowds, changes in routine, loud noises, unfamiliar smells, and sensory input can place significant demands on the nervous system.</p><p>In today's episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds, we explore how to make air travel safer, more comfortable, and more predictable for neurodivergent children and adolescents.</p><p>We'll discuss:</p><ul><li>Why airports and airplanes can overwhelm the nervous system.</li><li>The impact of sensory differences, anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, PDA, and sensory processing challenges during travel.</li><li>Understanding airplane air quality and common concerns about flying.</li><li>Practical strategies for nervous system regulation before, during, and after a flight.</li><li>Safety considerations for children and teens who may wander, become dysregulated, or experience panic.</li><li>Tips for preparing your child for international and domestic travel.</li></ul><p><br></p>
July 21, 2026
Parents as Warriors: Loving Our Children Through The Storms with Dave Herz
<p>What happens when our children push every button we have—and still need us to show up with love, connection, and compassion?</p><p>In this powerful episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds, host Maayan Glaser-Koren sits down with Dave Herz, Co-Founder of Wonder: A Confident Living Company, to discuss trauma, neurodivergence, school refusal, and the critical role of the family system in supporting children and teens.</p><p>Together, they explore how behaviors are often a window into the nervous system and why healing cannot happen in isolation. Dave shares his insights on supporting neurodivergent children through some of their most challenging moments while helping parents move from survival mode to connection.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Trauma and its impact on children, teens, and families.</li><li>Neurodivergence and understanding behavior through a nervous system lens.</li><li>School refusal and what it is communicating.</li><li>The importance of family systems and relational healing.</li><li>How to stay connected when our children are dysregulated.</li><li>Parenting through uncertainty, burnout, and big emotions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're parenting a child with autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PDA, learning differences, or navigating school refusal, this conversation offers practical insights and a reminder that you are not alone.</p><p>Because sometimes loving our children means standing beside them in the storm—and helping them find their way through it.</p><p>Learn more about Dave Herz and Wonder: A Confident Living Company at <a href="https://www.teamwonder.org/">https://www.teamwonder.org/</a>.</p>
July 14, 2026
ARFID: Understanding More Than "Picky Eating" | Featuring Lisa McGlothlin, MS, RD
<p>In this episode of <strong>Empowering Exceptional Minds</strong>, I’m joined by <strong>Lisa McGlothlin, MS, RD</strong>, to explore <strong>Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)</strong>—an eating disorder that goes far beyond typical picky eating.</p><p>Lisa brings years of experience helping children, teens, and families navigate ARFID with compassion and evidence-based care. Together, we discuss how sensory differences, anxiety, and neurodivergence can influence eating and why understanding the "why" behind food avoidance is so important.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:<br>🍽️ What ARFID is and how it differs from typical picky eating<br>🧠 The connection between ARFID, anxiety, sensory processing, ADHD, autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)<br>👧 Common signs and symptoms in children and teens<br>💙 Practical, compassionate strategies to support children with ARFID<br>👨⚕️ When it's time to seek professional help and build a multidisciplinary support team</p><p>Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or healthcare provider, this conversation offers practical strategies and evidence-based insights to better understand and support individuals with ARFID.</p><p>Learn more about Lisa McGlothlin and her work at <a href="https://lisamcgnutrition.com/"><strong>https://lisamcgnutrition.com/</strong></a>.</p><p>🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to <strong>subscribe</strong> to Empowering Exceptional Minds for more conversations on neurodiversity, executive function, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, OCD, PDA, anxiety, and learning differences.</p><p>#ARFID #FeedingDisorders #PickyEating #ADHD #Autism #OCD #PDA #SensoryProcessing #Neurodiversity #EducationalTherapy #MentalHealth #Parenting #OccupationalTherapy #Nutrition </p>
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