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Welcome to your newest obsession, the NeuroSpicy Mompod! Here you’ll find a safe space to talk about the real side of parenting neurodivergents kids- without judgement. I talk about the struggles we face parenting neurodivergent kids, while being neurospicy ourselves. Let's find a way to giggle through the chaos so we don't drown in tears. So kick off your shoes - find yourself a cozy corner that’s sensory friendly and let’s get into it!

  1. FEB 6

    🎙️ Season 3 Finale — Healing For the World

    This episode closes out Season 3 of The NeuroSpicy MomPod! There’s no recap and no personal update here. Instead, this conversation centers on staying grounded, trusting the process, and tending to our nervous systems when everything feels loud and uncertain. This episode isn’t about forcing optimism or pretending things are okay. It’s about presence, regulation, and remembering what we can hold and shape, even in chaotic moments. If this podcast has been supportive for you, subscribing on Patreon is the best way to help sustain this work. And as always, sharing the episode helps it reach the people who need it most. Thank you for being here - Tata!

    19 min

  2. JAN 30

    Holding Both: Neurodivergent Joy, Grief, and Staying Human

    I don’t have a perfect script for this moment in history — but I do know what my body feels. In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, we talk about neurodivergent joy — not as denial, not as “look on the bright side,” but as nervous system regulation and psychological survival. We explore why justice-sensitive, neurodivergent people feel injustice so deeply, how chronic activation impacts the nervous system, and why moments of joy, beauty, and sensory grounding are not indulgent — they’re necessary. This is an episode for anyone who feels overwhelmed, activated, heartbroken, or stretched thin by awareness — and who needs permission to let joy count. If this episode resonated with you, the most meaningful way to support this work is by subscribing on Patreon, where I can continue creating without ads or censorship. And if Patreon isn’t accessible right now, following, rating, commenting, or sharing this episode truly helps more than you know. 💖

    18 min

  3. JAN 22

    A NeuroSpicy Interview with David Schmidt Jimenez; Supporting Neurodivergent Kids With Dignity

    In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, I sit down with David Schmidt Jimenez — a late-diagnosed autistic, Cuban American educator based in Baltimore — for a conversation that hits deep if you’ve ever felt like you were expected to comply instead of being understood. Together, we unpack what it actually looks like to support neurodivergent and multilingual learners inside systems that weren’t built for them - through autonomy, dignity, nervous-system awareness, and engagement that isn’t rooted in control. We talk about: the difference between depression and autistic burnout (and why burnout can feel confusing as hell) why “defiance” is often a drive for autonomy the “double empathy” problem (and how miscommunication becomes conflict in classrooms) why so many power struggles are preventable with clarity + respectful language how rigid school structures (time pressure, transitions, verbal directions) dysregulate kids self-determination theory in real classrooms: autonomy, belonging, and competence the social contract and why teachers have to use it on themselves first daily nervous system check-ins, co-regulation, and building community in a way that actually works  Bonus: This episode is also available as a free video episode — and if you like this format, subscribe so you don’t miss future video drops. Website: selfdeterminedbaltimore.orgSocial: @bmoreautisticed (TikTok / Instagram / YouTube)LinkedIn: David Schmidt (link available via his website)  If this episode helped you feel seen, please follow/subscribe, leave a review, and share it with an educator or parent who needs this conversation. And if you want to support this neurodivergent single mama + keep the podcast growing, come join us on Patreon for more. Tata!

    59 min

  4. JAN 16

    Why Does Being Aware Make Everything Harder?

    Why does healing feel harder after you finally have words for what you’ve been living through? In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, I explore why awareness can feel destabilizing at first — especially for neurodivergent adults, trauma survivors, parents, and late-diagnosed women who spent years surviving through masking, fawning, and dissociation. From a nervous system and neuroscience lens, awareness doesn’t make life harder — it removes numbness. And when dissociation was doing the heavy lifting, feeling again can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about: Awareness vs. dissociation The fawn response as a survival strategy (not people-pleasing) Autistic burnout and delayed nervous system collapse Why neurodivergent women often “seem fine” until adulthood How shared language reduces shame and supports regulation If you’ve ever felt more sensitive, more tired, or more impacted since learning about your neurodivergence — you’re not broken. You’re listening. ✨ Stay until the end for a gentle journal prompt designed to support nervous system integration. 🎙️ Hosted by Austen Marie, a neurodivergent mama, former teacher, and psychology-loving nervous system nerd creating a cozy, sensory-safe corner of the internet.

    14 min

  5. JAN 8

    🎙️Neurodivergence Without the Safety Net: When Survival Becomes the Only Option

    What does neurodivergent support look like when you don’t have a safety net? In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, I talk openly about the gap between neurodivergent support in theory and neurodivergent survival in real life — especially for those without excess money, flexible systems, healthcare access, or generational support. I share my lived experience as a neurodivergent single mom living paycheck to paycheck, including why I left my teaching career despite student loan debt and health insurance, and how choosing nervous system safety often comes with real material costs. We explore burnout, class, access to diagnosis and services, and why so much neurodivergent advice can quietly assume resources many people simply don’t have. This episode also weaves in research around socioeconomic status, diagnosis, and access to support — and challenges the idea that healing should be something only available to those with money, time, or privilege. If you’ve ever felt unseen in neurodivergent spaces, overwhelmed by advice that doesn’t fit your reality, or exhausted from surviving in systems that weren’t built for your brain — this episode is for you. ✨ Topics include: • Neurodivergence and socioeconomic access • Burnout and nervous system survival • Leaving harmful careers to protect mental health • Diagnosis barriers for kids and adults • Why “advice without access becomes pressure”• Community as regulation If this episode resonated, sharing it, leaving a review, or supporting the podcast helps keep this space alive. And whether you’re listening while working, resting, or just trying to get through the day — I’m really glad you’re here. Be gentle with your nervous system today. 💖

    15 min

  6. JAN 1

    Embracing Neurodivergence: A Journey of Understanding; A NeuroSpicy Interview with Kory Andreas

    In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, I’m sitting down with Kory Andreas for a gentle, grounding conversation about late-diagnosed autism, nervous system safety, and what it actually looks like to unmask in a world that wasn’t built for us. We talk about the lived experience of discovering neurodivergence later in life... the realization , the relief, and the quiet joy that can come when things finally make sense. Kory shares pieces of her own journey, including parenting an autistic child, and we explore why so many neurodivergent adults are craving spaces where they don’t have to perform, explain, or push through. This conversation weaves through: late diagnosis and identity repair nervous system awareness and regulation unmasking, healing, and self-acceptance why community matters more than “fixing yourself” creating spaces that feel safe instead of demanding ✨ Holiday Community PreviewI’m sharing this episode as a video for all members as a small holiday offering — a reminder that rest, validation, and belonging aren’t things you have to earn. If this conversation resonates, you’re already part of what we’re building here. If you’d like to support the podcast and help me continue creating this work, you’re welcome to join the Patreon — memberships start at $1–$5/month and directly support a neurodivergent single mama building soft, sustainable community. Whether you’re parenting neurospicy kids, reparenting yourself, or just starting to understand your own nervous system — I’m really glad you’re here. 🎧 New episodes weekly💖 Community over perfection. Always.

    1h 8m

  7. 2025-12-18

    It Runs in the Family: The Genetics of Neurodivergence & Why It’s So Often Missed

    In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, we explore why neurodivergence so often goes unrecognized in families — and how genetics, normalization, and survival can quietly shape generations of nervous systems. As we move through the holiday season, this conversation gently holds space for: Adults who grew up undiagnosed neurodivergent Parents reparenting themselves while raising neurospicy kids Anyone realizing that family gatherings feel overwhelming for very real, neurological reasons We talk about: The science behind the genetic nature of neurodivergence Why shared traits within families are often normalized instead of recognized How awareness can change what we’re able to tolerate And why choosing gentleness, boundaries, or distance can be an act of self-love — not rejection This episode is especially for anyone navigating grief, clarity, and compassion all at once — and learning how to protect their nervous system without shame. 💖 Want more behind-the-scenes, off-script conversations and personal updates?You can support the podcast and access bonus content by subscribing on Patreon. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, your support helps keep this space alive and growing — and helps normalize the neurodivergent experience one gentle conversation at a time. ✨ Subscribe on Patreon (desktop is best to avoid extra app fees), and thank you for being here. Take care of your heart. Take care of your nervous system. You’re doing better than you think. 💖

    20 min

  8. 2025-12-10

    When You’re the Calm… but You’re Not Calm

    A compassionate, science-backed conversation about what happens when neurodivergent parents want to be the calm for their kids… but their own nervous system is completely overwhelmed. In this episode, we explore:✨ why ND parents reach their limits faster✨ the physiology, psychology, neurology, and biology behind dysregulation✨ why losing your calm isn’t failure, it’s a nervous system asking for support✨ the power of repair, honesty, and self-compassion We’re also featuring our Small Biz Shoutout of the week!This episode spotlights the beautiful children’s book “I’ve Got You,” created to help kids understand big feelings through connection, safety, and emotional modeling.✨ Follow on Instagram: @ive_got_you_childrens_book✨ Find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1036905918?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_T00K4KJ2T7BT28MBSDB5 And at the end of the episode, you’ll find a gentle journaling prompt to help you reflect with softness instead of shame. Whether this is your first time listening or you’ve been here from the beginning... I’m so grateful you’re here. 💛✨If the episode resonates, I’d love if you subscribed, shared, or left a review to help the podcast reach more neurodivergent families.

    21 min
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Welcome to your newest obsession, the NeuroSpicy Mompod! Here you’ll find a safe space to talk about the real side of parenting neurodivergents kids- without judgement. I talk about the struggles we face parenting neurodivergent kids, while being neurospicy ourselves. Let's find a way to giggle through the chaos so we don't drown in tears. So kick off your shoes - find yourself a cozy corner that’s sensory friendly and let’s get into it!

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  • Creator
    The NeuroSpicy MomPod
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
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