The Autism ADHD Podcast
Supporting neurodiverse children can be both rewarding and confusing. Holly Blanc Moses shares her strategies to support children diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism. If you are a parent, therapist or educator who wants to learn more about emotional health, behavior, social interaction and academics, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
I'm honored to interview Jan Stewart, author of "Hold on Tight." In today's episode, she shares her powerful journey raising two neurodivergent children and provides five essential tips that every parent of ADHD and autistic kids needs to hear. Jan's wisdom comes from decades of advocacy, partnership-building, and learning to trust her instincts while navigating systems that often misunderstand our children.
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In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Kate Moryoussef, host of the award-winning ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, to discuss the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent mothers. Both diagnosed in their 40s, Kate and I share authentic insights about self-acceptance, burnout prevention, and how to be the calm anchor for our families.
Key Topics Discussed
In this powerful episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I sits down with social worker, educator, and author Stephanie Malia Krauss to explore how our society's obsession with productivity can be dangerous for the mental and physical health of neurodivergent children. The good news is that Stephanie and I walk you through practical strategies that make a BIG impact! Don't miss it!
Sincerely,
Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent ...
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Harry Psaros, author of the Amazon bestseller "From Struggle to Strength: A Father's Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity." Harry shares his personal journey of initially denying his son Gus's autism diagnosis and how he eventually became a passionate advocate in the community. He discusses the challenges fathers face in accepting their children's diagnoses, his practic...
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I explore how mothers of neurodivergent children can embrace their authentic selves—quirks, sensitivities, and all—and why this is so powerful for modeling self-acceptance. I chat about the pressure to conform to the "good mom" ideal, the costs of masking, and practical strategies for living more authentically. Most importantly, you'll hear about how your authenticity directly teaches you...
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, we explore how the nervous system's survival responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn) shape the experiences of neurodivergent children—and ourselves as parents, educators, and therapists. Learn how recognizing these responses can transform challenging behaviors into opportunities for connection and growth.
What You'll Learn
- Why neurodivergent individuals often experience chronic n...
I'm excited to welcome Dr. Catherine Mutti-Driscoll back to The Autism ADHD Podcast for this special rebroadcast! We are chatting about neurodivergent children and their experience with self-critcism and how this is impacted by social differences, learning needs and executive functioning. Catherine and I also talk about how to move forward with self-compassion.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
- What brain shame is and how it deve...
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, join Dr. Adrian Wood, co-author of the new book "Autism Out Loud" and me, as we dive into anxiety, emotional regulation, and redefining success. We also discuss the significance of flexibility and compassion in parenting, the role of siblings, and the importance of raising awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. Don't miss this episode!
Sincerely,
Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neuro...
In this groundbreaking episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I dive deep into Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Dr. Stephen Porges, and Karen Onderko. Learn how understanding our nervous system can transform therapeutic approaches for neurodivergent individuals.
Episode Highlights:
- Dr. Porges explains how Polyvagal Theory helps us understand the neurobiological foundation of safety, connection, and emot...
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I'm excited to welcome Catherine Mutti-Driscoll, Director of Executive Function Coaching at Hallowell Todaro ADHD & Behavioral Health Center, back to discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). We dive into how RSD significantly impacts neurodivergent children and teens and strategies to help them manage these intense emotional experiences. We cover so much goodness in this episode inclu...
In this powerful episode, Holly welcomes back Kirk Martin, founder of CelebrateCalm.com, to discuss a topic that weighs heavily on many parents' minds: anxiety about their neurodivergent child's future. Join us for this reassuring conversation that will help you embrace your child's unique journey and feel confident about their future, even when it looks different from what you expected.
Don't miss it!
Sincerely,
Holly Blanc Moses
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In this powerful episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I welcome Dr. Devon Price, social psychologist, professor, author, and proud autistic person, to discuss why neurodivergent individuals mask their true selves, the serious mental health consequences of long-term masking, and practical guidance for parents and professionals who want to support authentic expression.
Key topics covered:
- Different masking strategies neurodiverge...
Welcome to the Autism ADHD podcast! I'm thrilled you are joining Amanda Morin and I for this important rebroadcast. We are exploring the challenging but essential concepts of self-regulation and co-regulation. We dive deep into how emotional self-awareness and modeling can empower children and teens. Amanda shares powerful strategies like the '4P' method—Pause, Process, Plan, Proceed—and highlights the importance of teaching and m...
Thanks for joining me today as we revisit how to support self-advocacy in key areas! Why is self-advocacy so important for neurodivergent kids? I'll be answering this question and more so tune:)
❤️ Holly- The Mom/Psychologist Who Gets It
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This episode is for adults only. Take care while listening.
This episode of the Autism ADHD podcast features guest Amy Lang, a sexual health educator with over 27 years of experience and founder of Birds and Bees and Kids. In this episode, Amy and I chat about the importance providing sex education to neurodivergent kids. We dive into the "how", "when" plus we provide practical strategies and resources that you can start using toda...
You've got to hear this episode! It's all about the dangers of internalized ableism. It happens all the time, and it chips away at our children's mental health. I'm bringing this episode back because it's one we need to revisit often. Join me as I talk about signs of internalized ableism and how we can better support Autistic and ADHD children. I also provide examples and practical strategies! Please share this episode far and wide...
Have you ever told a child, “It’s not a big deal” or “You’re overreacting”? Many of us grew up hearing these phrases, and without realizing it, we may now be saying the same things to the children we support. But what if minimizing a child’s emotions does more harm than good—especially for neurodivergent kids?
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I dive into why problem sizing the struggles of neurodivergent children can be ...
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I sit down with Jan Stewart, mental health and neurodiversity advocate, speaker, and author of the award-winning book Hold On Tight.
Jan shares her top five game-changing insights that every parent of a neurodivergent child needs to hear—wisdom gained from raising her own children and years of advocacy work. These lessons will help you trust your instincts, navigate challenges, and create...
How we talk to our neurodivergent kids shapes how they see themselves and handle challenges—at home, school, and out in the world. In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I break down the three main ways we give feedback:
✅ Person-focused feedback – Why telling a child they’re "smart" or "lazy" can create pressure, anxiety, and shame.
✅ Outcome-focused feedback – How focusing on results (like grades or a clean room) can lead to...
In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I’m joined by Kyle and Sara Wester, licensed professional counselors and parenting coaches - Together, we dig deep into the patterns and beliefs we carry with us—and how to make intentional changes that foster growth, connection, and independence in our kids.
Don't miss out!
Sincerely,
Holly Blanc Moses
The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist
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