About 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.
Episode 9: Parenting With ADHD: Community, Self-Advocacy & Embracing Imperfection with Trina Haynes
Parenting with ADHD can feel overwhelming, isolating, and full of invisible challenges—especially when you’re navigating neurodivergence without a roadmap. In this episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, host Vida Carey is joined by Trina Haynes, MyLadyADHD, 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 r...
17 Dec 2025
Ep 8: Parenting as a Team — Supporting Children Through Understanding, Not Control with Suzanne Sophos
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood, Vida Carey is joined by Suzanne Sophos for a powerful conversation about redefining traditional parenting approaches. Suzanne shares her transformative journey as a parent and the moment she realized that traditional parenting methods simply didn’t work for her child. Together, they explore what it looks like to shift from control and compliance to support, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. Suzanne reframes parenting as a partnership—seeing ch...
3 Dec 2025
Ep 7: The Transformative Power of Education, Action, and Hope with Jon Foote
In this impactful episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, Vida sits down with Jon Foote, 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. 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 ...
26 Nov 2025
Ep 6: Hacking Hypermobility, Generational Diagnosis, and The Importance of Community with Luna Hande
In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Vida sits down with Luna Hande—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 hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), autism, ADHD, lipedema, dysautonomia, and what it’s like parenting a neurodivergent teen while navigating disability, medical gaslighting, and generational trauma. This conversation is full of honesty, h...
29 Oct 2025
Ep 5: Rethinking Parenting: A Neuroaffirming Conversation with Dr. Jessica Myszak
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, host Vida Carey — a neurodivergent parent and educator — sits down with Dr. Jessica Myszak, a neuroaffirming psychologist, for an insightful and compassionate conversation about the realities of parenting while neurodivergent. Together, they explore the unique challenges and triumphs that come with neurodivergent parenting, from managing parent guilt to learning how to set healthy boundaries and reparent the inner child. Dr. Mys...
22 Oct 2025
Ep 4: Embracing Imperfection and the Word "No" with Melanie Branch
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, host Vida Carey welcomes guest Melanie Branch for a deeply honest conversation about the challenges of parenting while neurodivergent. Together, they unpack what it means to parent while in survival mode, the process of discovering and understanding their own ADHD and autism, and how embracing imperfection can lead to healthier, more joyful family dynamics. Vida and Melanie discuss the power of boundaries, energy management, and...
15 Oct 2025
Ep 3: Understanding the Impact of Your Diagnosis on Parenting with Shelli Stanley
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood, host Vida Carey sits down with Shelli Stanley, a fellow neurodivergent parent, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about the realities of raising children while managing autism, ADHD, and everyday life. Together, they explore the transformative impact of a diagnosis, how it brings clarity and understanding, and how communication and self-advocacy become vital tools in building healthier family dynamics. Shelly opens up about her journey throug...
8 Oct 2025
Ep 2: Parenting with ADHD — Self-Compassion, Coping, and Growth with Ron Capalbo
In this episode of Surviving Parenthood, host Vida Carey sits down with ADHD Coach Ron Capalbo to unpack the realities of parenting while neurodivergent. Together, they explore the complexities of ADHD, the impact of a late diagnosis, and how self-awareness reshapes the parenting journey. Vida and Ron dive deep into practical coping mechanisms, self-care strategies, and emotional regulation techniques that help parents navigate sensory overload and burnout. Ron offers thoughtful insights on l...
1 Oct 2025
Ep 1: Surviving Parenthood — A Neurodivergent Journey with Vida Carey
In this very first episode of Surviving Parenthood, host Vida Carey opens up about her personal journey as a neurodivergent parent. Diagnosed later in life with ADHD and autism, Vida reflects on how these experiences shape her parenting—both the struggles and the victories. She shares a vulnerable story about a difficult encounter with her children’s pediatrician that highlights the unique challenges neurodivergent parents often face. At the same time, she celebrates her children’s growth and...
Parenting is hard. Parenting while neurodivergent? That’s a whole new level. Welcome to Surviving Parenthood: Neurodivergent Edition, a podcast by and for parents who are neurodivergent — because our stories matter, too. 💜 I’m Vida Carey — a special education teacher, neurodivergent coach, late-diagnosed AuDHDer, and a parent who is neurodivergent myself. In this trailer, I share why I started this podcast and what you can expect from each episode: real stories from parents about ...
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