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256: Breaking Down Motivation: Helping Teens and Young Adults Find Their Path, with Melanie McNally, Psy.D.
13 Mar

256: Breaking Down Motivation: Helping Teens and Young Adults Find Their Path, with Melanie McNally, Psy.D.

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Dr. Melanie McNally explores the struggles that many young adults face in finding motivation and direction.

255: 7 Steps to Help Kids & Teens with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
06 Mar

255: 7 Steps to Help Kids & Teens with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Beautifully Complex Podcast: I tackle the topic of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and provide 7 essential steps to help kids and teens facing this challenge.

254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.ED., LPC
28 Feb

254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.ED., LPC

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.ED., LPC is back and we're unpacking what it means to be a neuro-affirmative parent or teacher.

253: Beyond the Power Struggles, with Richard Selznick, Ph.D.
21 Feb

253: Beyond the Power Struggles, with Richard Selznick, Ph.D.

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Dr. Richard Selznick dives into the traps parents often fall into when communicating with their children, especially those with neurodivergent needs.

252: Transforming Behavior: When You Know Better You Do Better
14 Feb

252: Transforming Behavior: When You Know Better You Do Better

Beautifully Complex Podcast: I’m sharing a deeply personal story about a challenging experience with my son and the valuable insights it brought us regarding challenging behavior and supporting our neurodivergent kids.

251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout
07 Feb

251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Anouk Briere-Godbout focuses on the impact of societal pressure on parental confidence and the importance of finding supportive communities for parents facing similar struggles.

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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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