Beautifully Complex Podcast - Beautifully Complex

Learn to navigate the

beautifully complex

human experience.

Get weekly insights and actionable strategies on parenting neurodivergent kids — those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities… We’re decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and learning to parent the individual child you have. OVER 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS!

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Having a child with ADHD is tough. Penny's wisdom, honesty, and understanding of the disorder makes parents not feel so alone. I highly recommend you listen to this podcast.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I've had so many aha moments while listening.

Finally a podcast about ADHD parenting I can relate to. I highly recommend this podcast if you have a child or grandchild with ADHD/Autism. Thank you Penny!

"I love this podcast So relatable. I tear up half the time when something really hits home."

So fun this episode! Seriously Luke rocked that episode! Hope he is back soon! So many insights for me and my two sons 16 and 13 that helped me so much!! Thanks for being so brave and honest.

I’ve learned so much, been challenged, validated, encouraged, educated and supported through this podcast. Our family has benefited tremendously from the wisdom I’ve gained. Thank you!

"Excellent ADHD podcast for parents It opened my mind to a an entirely different way to approach parenting my son. Very insightful."

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15 Jan

296: Supporting Executive Function: Strategies for Managing Daily Tasks, with Carrie Bonnett

Discover actionable strategies to support your child or teen's executive function, make daily routines more doable, and foster independence. Learn effective techniques for manageable tasks and visual aids.

08 Jan

295: Transforming Your Stream of Consciousness to Make Room for Joy in 2025

Transform your thinking and embrace joy by shifting from a victim to a survivor mindset. Discover powerful tools for managing thoughts and building emotional resilience.

01 Jan

294: Introducing the Regulated Kids Project

Discover tools to help your neurodivergent kid thrive. Learn how emotional intelligence and regulation can transform your family's dynamic and bring lasting peace.

18 Dec

293: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D.

Discover how adjusting parenting techniques for Pathological Demand Avoidance can foster resilience and reduce stress. Learn why individual approaches matter for PDA kids.

11 Dec

292: Representing Neurodivergence in Kid’s Media, with Deborah Farmer Kris

Experience authentic depiction of neurodivergence in kid’s media. Learn strategies for empathy and self-regulation through “Carl the Collector,” fostering inclusion and understanding.

04 Dec

291: Teaching Your Kid to Harness Their Brain, with Anna Housley Juster, Ph.D., LICSW

Discover how understanding the amygdala can empower parents and kids to manage anxiety effectively. Learn actionable strategies from expert Anna Housley Juster, Ph.D.

When you KNOW BETTER

you do better.

Hello!

I'm Penny.

I empower stuck and struggling parents to dial down the chaos and intensity and help their neurodivergent kid thrive. You'll parent with purpose and create the family life you crave.

Through my podcast, award-winning books, parent training programs, parent coaching, and parenting summits, I’ve helped thousands of parents raising kids with ADHD, autism, and/or anxiety improve their lives.

I'd be honored to help you, too.

Catch my appearances on other podcasts too.