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272: What Does Anger Tell Us?, with Dr. Lori Desautels
10 Jul

272: What Does Anger Tell Us?, with Dr. Lori Desautels

Discover how understanding anger can transform parenting neurodivergent kids, featuring expert insights on grounding techniques and behavior management for calmer interactions.

271: ADHD and Dads: Creating the Fatherhood You Crave, Larry Hagner
26 Jun

271: ADHD and Dads: Creating the Fatherhood You Crave, Larry Hagner

Unlock better parenting strategies for ADHD: Larry Hagner and Penny Williams highlight empathy, reflective listening, and tactical communication for meaningful father-child connections.

270: 3 Steps to Empower Confidence in Your Teen, with Kristi Simons
19 Jun

270: 3 Steps to Empower Confidence in Your Teen, with Kristi Simons

Discover 3 essential steps to boost your teen's confidence with Kristi Simons on Beautifully Complex. Empowerment, self-care, and authentic growth await!

269: Reclaiming Community: Climate, Parenting, and Social Connections, with Bill Weir
12 Jun

269: Reclaiming Community: Climate, Parenting, and Social Connections, with Bill Weir

Explore Bill Weir's journey of parenting, the impact of climate change, and the power of community in Beautifully Complex, Ep. 269.

268: What to Do When Importance Doesn’t Create Motivation
05 Jun

268: What to Do When Importance Doesn’t Create Motivation

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Discover effective strategies to motivate neurodivergent kids when the importance of a task isn’t enough. Episode 268 explores overcoming ADHD motivation challenges.

267: The Myth of Laziness, with Adam Price, Ph.D.
29 May

267: The Myth of Laziness, with Adam Price, Ph.D.

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Explore the myth of laziness and the true drivers of your kid’s motivation with Adam Price, Ph.D. on Beautifully Complex podcast.

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.

HELPING NEURODIVERGENT YOUTH THRIVE

Confident Teen Podcast

SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT TEENS

Learn Podcast with Dr. Emily

PARENTING THE KID YOU HAVE

Learn Smarter Podcast with Rachel & Steph

EMBRACE THE JOYS & CHALLENGES OF RAISING NEURODIVERSE KIDS

The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens

MANAGING OUR PARENTAL MINDSET

ADHD Essentials with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed.

RAISING COMPLEX CHILDREN

Learn Smarter Podcast with Rachel & Steph

PARENTING ADHD AND AUTISM

The Dad Edge Podcast with Larry Hagner

PARENTING KIDS WITH ADHD AND AUTISM

The PakMag Parents Podcast with Bree James

ADHD AND AUTISM PARENTING SUCCESS STORY: A LIVED EXPERIENCE

Attention Talk Radio with Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC

PARENTING ADHD & AUTISTIC CHILDREN

Corebrain Journal Podcast with Dr. Charles Parker

HEARING YOUR ADHD CHILD’S TRUTH

Attention Talk Radio with Jeff Copper, PCAC, PCC

PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHD

Parenting in the Rain with Jackie Flynn, MPA, EdS, LMHC

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