You Don’t Want a Hug, Right? The Hilarity and the Hard of Raising Humans with Neurodiversity

Gwen & Kristen
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You Don’t Want a Hug, Right? The Hilarity and the Hard of Raising Humans with Neurodiversity

Join Gwen & Kristen on their proverbial couch (the most INCLUSIVE of couches) as they share irreverently honest stories and wisdom gained through a collective 35 years of parenting FIERCELY EPIC neurodiverse humans.  These friends have spent eons talking together about the hilarity and the hard of their parenting journeys and they want to invite you into those conversations too.  Thanks for tuning in. They already think you're rather fantastic. To get more of Gwen & Kristen, join our newsletter:  https://www.youdontwantahug.com/

  1. OCT 22

    Ep 28: Adulting on the Spectrum: What the Transition from School to Adulthood Looks Like for Our Neurodivergent Kids

    Helping your child transition to adulthood isn’t for the faint of heart for any parent… but when you're helping a neurodivergent child navigate the process, it’s even harder.Sure, there’s help– if you know where to ask for it. And your locality probably has a system or service that can offer support– but it has a different title in every state. And don’t forget that the type of diploma or certificate your child receives from high school can affect the type of support they can qualify for. Fee...

    50 min

  2. SEP 9

    Ep 27: We’re Back! (Sorry We Forgot To Tell You We Left!)

    We’re back! As you may have noticed, we took the summer off of podcasting as our families navigated some big changes and milestones this summer. We didn’t mean to disappear, but we *may* have forgotten to tell you that we were taking a break. Sorry about that.So today, we’re catching you up on all the changes in our lives during the last few months. Gwen is giving updates on all three of her kids –yes, you read that right: three. She’s covering Rylan’s adventures, Reagan adjusting to a new si...

    46 min

  3. JUN 13

    Ep 26: Rewiring a Dysregulated Brain Using the Science of Neuroplasticity with Carol Garner-Houston of Brain Harmony

    When it comes to the brains of our neurodivergent kids and friends… There can be a lot going on. Constant input that they struggle to filter, regular therapy that they may not be able to implement yet, and expectations from a society that’s not built for them: it can be so overwhelming and dysregulating.And while manual therapy interventions can result in slow, steady progress, using the principles of neuroplasticity can help accelerate and regulate the brains of our kids much faster. And tha...

    51 min

  4. MAY 23

    Ep 25: Sound That’s Just for You: How Technological Breakthroughs in Audio Engineering Are Making the World More Accessible with Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel

    Imagine with us for a moment: What would it feel like to be in a concert hall… but having a personalized audio experience created for your own individual needs? And not only that, but someone ten feet away from you could have their own audio experience tailored to their preferences that is incredibly different from your own. Sound fictional? Well, not anymore, and it could be a major game-changer for our neurodivergent loved ones.In today’s episode, Gwen and Kristen are joined by two guests, ...

    52 min

  5. MAY 9

    Ep 24: It’s Our Birthaversary: A Look Back and the Future of the Podcast

    One year!! Can you believe we made it this far, friends? Because we sure can’t. You Don’t Want a Hug has officially been published for a year, and it has been a wild ride.In today’s episode, we’re sharing joy, frustration, hope, and gratitude as we look back on this last year of podcasting. We’ll be discussing the many lessons we’ve learned, reading notes sent to us by you lovely listeners, offering advice here and there, and we’re going to be pretty raw and honest about the future of the pod...

    31 min

  6. APR 25

    Ep 23: Puberty & Autism Don’t Mix: Navigating Puberty with Our Neurodivergent Kids

    And we’re not going to sugar coat it friends: navigating puberty with neurodivergent kids is rough. And it’s not just because we have to explain to our kids the importance of showering and explaining the function of certain parts of their anatomy in great and uncomfortable detail.Puberty also brings with it some intense emotional and personality changes. The little kids that we knew so well are maturing into adults that we often don’t understand quite as well anymore, and that transition can ...

    44 min

  7. APR 11

    Ep 22: Flipping the Lens: the Autistic Experience with Becca Lory Hector

    Burnout. It’s a word that comes up often in society and is often synonymous with being tired and needing a vacation. But when it comes to neurodivergent folks, autistic burnout can look radically different and have long-lasting effects.In today’s episode, Becca Lory Hector shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism as an adult after an extensive bout of autistic burnout. She explains why her burnout occurred, what support she wished she had received, and what might have kept her fro...

    1h 11m

  8. MAR 29

    Neurodiverse Families and the Many Faces of Isolation [Replay]

    Isolation and loneliness are realities for parenting raising humans with neurodiversity. We’ve experienced both and know how difficult it can be through the many ages and stages of our kids’ lives.In today’s episode, we talk all about isolation and loneliness and their impact on neurodiverse families. We go into the data behind it, share stories related to feelings of isolation in many different areas of our lives, and offer strategies for how we’ve coped over the years.In this episode, you’l...

    46 min
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Join Gwen & Kristen on their proverbial couch (the most INCLUSIVE of couches) as they share irreverently honest stories and wisdom gained through a collective 35 years of parenting FIERCELY EPIC neurodiverse humans.  These friends have spent eons talking together about the hilarity and the hard of their parenting journeys and they want to invite you into those conversations too.  Thanks for tuning in. They already think you're rather fantastic. To get more of Gwen & Kristen, join our newsletter:  https://www.youdontwantahug.com/

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