The ADHD Mama

In this weeks' episode, I interview Peter Shankman, who has been someone that I has inspired me on this journey as an ADHD mama! Peter is a spectacular example of what happens when you find the best traits of ADHD and work really hard to make them benefit you. Diagnosed at seven years old with "sit down, you're disrupting the class" disease, Peter wasn't formally diagnosed with ADHD until his mid-30s. By that time, however, he'd started and sold two companies, and realized that all the differences that formerly labeled him as a troublemaker were actually his greatest assets. After Peter sold his third company, (Help a Reporter Out,) he decided to focus on really understanding this "faster brain" of his, and learning exactly what it could do. From that, the Faster Than Normal podcast and bestselling book were born. Peter believes that everyone has gifts, potential, and abilities far beyond what society has deemed "normal," and strives to help bring those gifts to life in as many people as he can through his podcast, books, online videos, and countless worldwide speaking appearances. He is a true legend and is changing the conversation around ADHD. As Peter says in how own words; 'ADHD is a gift, not a curse'! www.petershankman.com www.fasterthannormal.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterShankman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petershankman

Hello! In this week's podcast, I bring you 11 years of parenting our incredible wild child - condensed into a 30-min podcast! This podcast is straight from the heart, brutally honest and shares how we went from a sinking ship to Seren thriving at home and at school. Yesterday as I read Seren's school report; I cried. I couldn't believe the difference from her reports over the last few years. Competent in every subject, some subjects excelling! The subjects that Seren excels in are Arts, Dance, Drama, Media Arts & Music. This doesn't surprise me at all; this girl hasn't stopped dancing since she was in the womb! Art is her happy place and her dramatic meltdowns could win this kid an Oscar! Seren's also an acrobat, a gymnast and a self-taught contortionist. My dad always said to me "Susy, not every kid is good at maths and English and that's ok". Some children are destined for greatness, and that doesn't always mean academics! The more we realise this as parents and teachers, the more pressure that we can stop imposing on these incredible children! Seren's dream is that she'll be a famous contortionist and travel the world. My dream for her is that she's happy and if that brings her happiness, then I am with her 100%. In this podcast, I share my heart, my advice and my passion for helping you to tap into your inert wisdom and intuition. The answers don't always come from the experts. Often, the answers you seek are in the hearts and souls of you and your child. The only way you will discover this wisdom is by surrendering. Understanding that there is a power far greater than us, and having a deep knowing that your child is here to teach you something. With love & light Susy xx www.susyparker.com

Interview with sleep trainer, Donna Moala Donna Moala is a mother of 3 beautiful girls. She's extremely passionate about saving families sleep and empowering Mums and Dads to regain their own sleep and take back control. Sleep is such an important necessity for everyone to be able to lead happy, healthy lives. Sleep deprivation can be used as a form of torture!!! Sleep is a biological need. On reflection of my her journey into motherhood she realised that the most incredibly wonderful, but as equally challenging time in a woman’s life, can be becoming a mother for the first time. Throw in sleepless nights and a unsettled baby and you can end up with a very unhappy, distressed and overtired family. She searched the world to find the best GENTLE sleep method and now uses the solution to get children to sleep, specifically tailored to each individual child and family. Find out more about Donna: www.bub2sleep.com.au/baby-sleep-consultant-perth/ www.facebook.com/bub2sleep/ www.instagram.com/bub2sleep/

In this week's podcast, Jaime Roche shares with us how she's learned to help her son reach his potential and discover his superpowers. Jaime began her career in the field of mental health after obtaining her Masters degree in Social Work. Her passion for helping special-needs children and their families led her to work in both public and private school settings, various mental health organizations and eventually to begin her own private psychotherapy practice. Jaimie has devoted her work to treating children, teens and young adults with a wide array of mental health conditions such as ADHD, Aspergers, Anxiety & Mood Disorders and High Functioning Autism. Jaimie is a Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and a Certified Parent and Educator Coach for Tournesol Kids, a non-profit organization that strives to bring embodied literacy into schools and local communities by teaching holistic development strategies to children, parents and educators. Her mission is to support, educate and empower special-needs children, their families and their communities.

This week I chat to Dr Natalie Challis (B.Bus (HRM/Psych), D(Couns), QEEGD, MISNR, MACA, MANSA) who shares her pearls of wisdom into how she supports children with mental health issues 'holistically'. Natalie tells us how she founded the Kids Development Centre to deliver holistic treatment and support for children struggling with learning, developmental and mental health challenges. Her experience of combining the best of conventional and complementary therapies enables her to tailor treatment plans for each individual child to achieve the best possible outcome. Natalie has created a team of passionate and professional individuals within the Kids Development Centre to deliver the best possible treatment designed to support a growing child to be able to reach their full potential. Natalie is constantly adding to her knowledge base through mentoring and study with some of the best in this field in the world. She has recently completed studies resulting in her becoming a board certified Diplomate in QEEG. You don't want to miss the week's podcast; it's fascinating and enlightening! Susy xo