Where They’re Planted is a podcast for parents and care providers of unique children to gain skills, understanding and support. Listeners learn how to help children with developmental, emotional or behavioral challenges, neurodiverse brains, or difficult early life experiences bloom where they’re planted. Host Jen Bluske, occupational therapist and parent coach, offers rich insights using brain science, nervous system tools, collaborative strategy sessions and a deep understanding of the developmental process.
The Where They’re Planted Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production.
63: Showing Up for Our Kids Even When We Are Drained
Jen shares a heartfelt message that is relevant in her own life and that she sees as critical for many parents she works with. Jen discusses how to show up for your kids when you are depleted, what this means and ways of continuing to be there for our kids without completely losing ourselves in the process.
**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK (https://forms.gle/z94YSLLNVyYr7N2NA).
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website (https://www.ctn-madison.com/)
Thriving Parents Collective Website (https://www.thrivingparentscollective.com/)
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com (notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com) | IG: @litpathstudios (notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios)
16 Oct 2026
62: Working through Transitions with Neurodivergent Kids: The “Messy Middle”
Jen is joined by Cassie, a parent to three neurodiverse kids, to discuss how focusing on making transitions go as smoothly as possible and using them as opportunities for checking in and plan adjusting have helped her household run more smoothly. This episode is the first part of a new series talking with parents who have walked the walk!
Resource: Handout for Strategies (https://litpathstudios.com/where-theyre-planted#resources)
**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK (https://forms.gle/z94YSLLNVyYr7N2NA).
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website (https://www.ctn-madison.com/)
Thriving Parents Collective Website (https://www.thrivingparentscollective.com/)
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com (notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com) | IG: @litpathstudios (notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios)
2 Oct 2026
61: Embodiment: A Parenting Superpower with Shannon Stuckey
Jen Bluske is joined by Shannon Stuckey to discuss embodiment as a superpower in parenting. They discuss what embodiment is, why it is important to be the stable base for our kids, and what skills show up when we parent from an embodied place. Jen and Shannon also provide strategies for beginning to practice coming into the sense of our body more often.
Link: Deepening Parenting Community (http://www.thrivingparentscollective.com/deepening-parenting-community)
**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK (https://forms.gle/z94YSLLNVyYr7N2NA).
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website (https://www.ctn-madison.com/)
Thriving Parents Collective Website (https://www.thrivingparentscollective.com/)
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com (notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com) | IG: @litpathstudios (notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios)
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