The Vysdym Podcast

Maggie Abraham
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Are you feeling stuck and achingly hopeless with your current parenting strategies for your neurodiverse child? Welcome to Vysdym- Wisdom for Neurodiverse Parenting from a Neurodiverse Occupational Therapist and Parenting coach. Join Maggie, as she unveils the beautifully complex world of Neurodiversity. In each episode you will be offered a cocktail of unfiltered honesty and tender compassion, because neurodiverse children deserve better; and better begins with us. 

  1. 12/25/2025

    A love letter to the unmothered mother

    Send us a text This episode is a  tender, raw exploration of what it looks like to mother your children when you never fully experienced being mothered yourself. In this intimate episode, Maggie dives into the quiet ache of that missing bond, the unspoken grief that lingers, and the fierce, beautiful way we can learn to get ourselves unstuck in our pursuit of freedom from pain. If you've ever felt the weight of breaking a cycle while building a new one, this one is for you. Deeply healing! Last episode of a very long season 1. Season 2 resumes in the Spring 2026. Additional resources: Grief meditation: https://conscious.is/meditation/grief-and-grieving-meditation Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOzYU0FtovY Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    27 min

  2. 11/17/2025

    What to do when ABA fails your autistic child?

    Send us a text The do-as-I-say-no questions asked method endorsed by your ABA team is extremely damaging to your autistic child and can finally be put to bed. In its place, Maggie offers a new philosophy in which parents are invited to lead this movement focused on empowering your neurodivergent child. Listen to this episode to learn about Relational Intelligence and its components.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    29 min

  3. 11/02/2025

    Obedience training is for circus animals!

    Send us a text Come with a glass of milk within reach! Obedience training, even in the case of circus animals is increasingly frowned upon. Subtle or passive aggressive versions of obedience training continue to be thrust on all children, especially neurodivergent ones. Listen to this episode to understand the depth of damage this approach can have on a child's psyche, after which, the choice to continue to engage with it on behalf of your child, is yours to make. Also, Maggie touches on an alternative idea, one that is better suited to the needs of your neurodivergent child.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    28 min

  4. 10/20/2025

    3 steps to pursue a secure attachment with your child

    Send us a text For parents with neurodivergent children it can feel very disempowering to lose direction and purpose. In this episode Maggie describes a secure attachment as the North Star and lists 3 steps to get started and find your way back to the path.  The truth is that parenting a neurodivergent child is tough, but it’s not supposed to feel unfulfilling!  Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    26 min

  5. 10/13/2025

    Rebirth and a reintroduction

    Send us a text After a year long hiatus, Maggie gets back to the mic to renew her commitment to this podcast, only this time with a whole new added dimension. Listen to feel deeply seen and heard as a parent, sometimes that is all the "wisdom" we need.  This is a rebirth and a reintroduction of all good things yet to come.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    27 min

  6. 08/13/2024

    Build a positive relationship with your autistic child - Part 1

    Send us a text This episode is the first in a 3 part series with principles and practical steps to nurture a positive relationship with your autistic child. This the same philosophy and guidelines that transformed my own practice and resulted in consistently successful therapeutic relationships with all the neurodivergent children in my care. As a parent, you need only master one - the one with your baby. The first step is to get clarity on what's most important to you by listing out your preferred values. Listen to this episode if you want to refer my list to guide your own reflection.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    17 min

  7. 08/06/2024

    A secure attachment for autistic kids? Hell Yes!

    Send us a text Skills like speech, language and motor abilities are important, but they are impossible to learn and retain without establishing a baseline of safety. The only way to get your autistic child to engage with you is by nurturing a secure attachment. In over a decade of practicing Occupational Therapy, it is the only strategy that resulted in autistic kids letting me into their world repeatedly which opened up infinite possibilities for both the child and me, as the therapist. It is a strategy that MUST be transferred to one/both parents. This episode is for those parents who are willing to do the hard work. A secure attachment is a gift that keeps on giving, for you and your baby! Give it a listen if that stirs something in you.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    16 min

  8. 07/30/2024

    The 'NO' grenade.

    Send us a text This 2 letter word - NO- is often relegated to being problematic/triggering for neurodivergent children who are ostracized and made unjustly responsible for the resulting meltdown. NO- is not only necessary, it is a powerful tool in your tool box. As a parent, you must acknowledge the responsibility that comes with great power by answering some tough questions along the way. Listen to this episode if you want to learn the underlying philosophy to use this powerful word tactfully. Do it right, and surprisingly, it will strengthen your relationship with your baby.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow on Instagram @vysdym_

    16 min
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Are you feeling stuck and achingly hopeless with your current parenting strategies for your neurodiverse child? Welcome to Vysdym- Wisdom for Neurodiverse Parenting from a Neurodiverse Occupational Therapist and Parenting coach. Join Maggie, as she unveils the beautifully complex world of Neurodiversity. In each episode you will be offered a cocktail of unfiltered honesty and tender compassion, because neurodiverse children deserve better; and better begins with us. 

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  • Creator
    Maggie Abraham
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Vysdym Podcast
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