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June 3, 2025 27 mins

I’m back! Season 2 of the podcast—here we go! After a long pause, I’ve been feeling the pull to start podcasting again.

In this episode, I talk about supporting my kids through PDA autistic burnout. What even is PDA autistic burnout? What does it look like? What strategies were helpful? And what does life look like now that we’re (mostly) on the other side?

Navigating a season of burnout was incredibly difficult, exhausting, and isolating. If you’re in the deep end of it right now, I’m sending so much love and light your way. I hope this episode brings you hope—and helps you feel a little less alone.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [00:00] I’m Back! Why I Took a Break from Podcasting. What’s New?
  • [04:30] What Is PDA Autistic Burnout and What It Looks Like
  • [08:55] Strategies for Supporting Our Kids Through PDA Autistic Burnout
  • [09:26] Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Matters
  • [13:52] At Peace Parents’ Paradigm Shift Program Review
  • [15:04] Inner Work and Self-Care for Parents
  • [15:47] Low-Demand Parenting: Reducing Pressure for PDA Kids
  • [20:58] Structural Changes That Made Life Easier
  • [21:52] Leaning into Child-Led Learning
  • [22:49] Life After PDA Burnout: Our New Normal

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