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What if your child looks “fine”… but is working twice as hard just to keep up?
This podcast is for parents of uniquely wired children. The ones who are bright, capable, and often misunderstood. The ones who may be masking, internalizing, or quietly struggling beneath the surface.
Hosted by behavior specialist and parent strategist Kristan Shimpi, each episode helps you see what’s often missed and understand what your child actually needs to thrive.
We talk about executive function, school challenges, masking (especially in girls), and building family systems that actually work in real life.
If you’ve ever been told “everything looks fine at school”… but you know something isn’t adding up, this space is for you.
You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
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What Eight Conversations Taught Me About Raising and Supporting Neurodivergent Kids
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Taking Away Support Doesn't Create Independence: A Conversation with Hannah McDonald
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Different Doesn’t Mean Broken: Holden Thorp on Neurodivergence, First Impressions & Thriving
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May 25, 2026 |
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What Looks Like Defiance Is Often Exhaustion: Autistic Girls, Masking, and Meltdowns with Jess Hendrickx
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May 14, 2026 |
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Parenting in the Daily Grind: Where You Can Ease Up Without Giving In
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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The ADHD Story You Don’t Hear: Growing Up, Masking, and Making It Work
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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She Looks Fine at School... What Teachers Really See
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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When Girls Mask: A Conversation with a Former Student
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Episode 1: Kids Do Well If They Can: A Conversation with Dr. Ross Greene
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Educating the Uniquely Wired Child Episode 0
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Jan 22, 2026 |