Beyond Parental Controls: Raising Porn-Literate, Neurodivergent Kids in a Digital World with Cath Hakanson
When it comes to sex and porn, many of us feel it’s “wrong” to talk to our kids – especially if they’re autistic, ADHD or highly sensitive. But if we don’t talk, the internet will, and it won’t explai...
20 Maj 1h 1min
Tag‑Teaming Meltdowns & Mess: Real‑Life ADHD Family Strategies That Actually Help
I’m celebrating the 50th episode with two very special guests – my daughter Eva and my wife. This is an honest, funny, and tender look inside our “neuro-spicy” family life. We talk about the everyday ...
13 Maj 51min
Embrace Your Inner Coach: Learning to Tap Into Your Winning Spirit with Tom Mitchell
Today's guest shouldn't be here - and that's exactly why this episode matters. He felt like an impostor talking about neurodiversity because this isn't his specialty. But this isn't about labels or li...
6 Maj 50min
When Your Child Won’t Get Out of Bed: Anxiety, Avoidance, and the CALM Reset
Does your child “just not get out of bed” for school? Maybe mornings dissolve into stand‑offs, shouting, threats of consequences… and yet nothing changes. You’re exhausted, they’re shut down, and ever...
29 Apr 25min
Calm First, Reset Later: Supporting Anxious, Neurodivergent Kids After School
Does your child come home from school, barely say a word, and vanish into their room? Maybe you get a grunt, “What’s for dinner?” and suddenly the whole house flips - doors slam, voices rise, and you’...
22 Apr 26min
What Neurodiverse Kids Really Think About a Social Media Ban
In this episode, Cliff and his daughter Eva have a candid, unfiltered conversation about the proposed UK social media ban for under‑16s. They explore how platforms like YouTube and gaming chats help m...
15 Apr 40min
Using Storytelling to Rewrite Every Neurodiverse Child´s Story with Ravinol Chambers
Today, I'm joined by Ravinol Chambers a filmmaker, founder of Be Inspired Films, and a fellow dad navigating life with a neuro divergent child. Together, we explore his family's journey from early cha...
8 Apr 1h 1min
Time Blindness, Anxiety & Meltdowns — Why the Clock Change Causes School Refusal with Neurodivergent Kids
This episode explores how time blindness, sleep disruption, and executive functioning challenges contribute to increased anxiety and meltdowns in neurodivergent children during the clock change. Cliff...
1 Apr 23min
