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Hosted by Dr. Olivia Kessel · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 172 episodes
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Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast. As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks. Each week on this podcast, I will be bringing the experts to your ears to empower you on your parenting crusade.
Dr. Olivia Kessel hosts SEND Parenting Podcast, a kids show with 172 episodes published.
In February 2026, the UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, issued a white paper outlining recommendations and reforms to the schools and SEND system in England. In this live masterclass, Olivia discusses the
How many times has your AuDHD child missed a deadline, or simply not done something really important? Spoiler alert: they’re not lazy or naughty, because neurodivergent brains do not process things in the same way. Their
In today’s attention economy, parenting has never been more challenging. Our children are surrounded by gadgets, technology and screens actively trying to distract them from you. And they’re really good at it! So what do
Parenting at the best of times is hard work, but having a neurodivergent child is like parenting on steroids. Nothing works, you never feel like you can catch a break, and worst of all, you often feel like you’re not goo
What happens when a child spends their entire life being told they are “too sensitive,” “not trying hard enough,” or that they “have so much potential”… while secretly struggling just to cope? In this deeply moving and h
Today is a special one. It is publication day for my debut book, Beyond the Label: Empowering Parents of ADHD Girls, and I wanted to mark it by recording something just for you. In this episode I share the things I wish
Following her recent Daily Mail feature, Dr Olivia Kessel opens up about one of the most misunderstood and most common aspects of ADHD: emotional dysregulation and flash anger. In this honest and practical episode, Olivi
Can I be honest with you for a moment? For so many parents, the hardest part of the SEND journey is not the diagnosis… It is the paperwork. The forms. The reports. The endless documents. The fear of getting it wrong. And
Easter holidays can feel like a breaking point for many ADHD mums. Less structure. More demands. And that quiet, heavy loneliness that no one else seems to understand. In this deeply honest solo episode, Dr. Olivia share
Have you ever watched your child fall apart over something that seems small — a correction at school, a cancelled plan, a simple “not now”… and wondered what is really going on? In this powerful solo episode, Dr Olivia e
The teenage years can feel particularly intense when you are parenting a child with ADHD. Many parents expect things to get easier as children grow older — yet for many families, adolescence brings new challenges: emotio
Deciding whether to try ADHD medication can feel overwhelming for many parents. There is a huge amount of misinformation online, and the decision can feel heavy, emotional, and confusing. In this episode, I sit down with
Why does everything suddenly feel harder when puberty begins? In this powerful and honest conversation, I am joined by Dr Jess Morgan — former NHS paediatrician and now educator — to unpack what is really happening in th
In this powerful and honest conversation, Dr Olivia Kessel is joined by parenting coach Alison Solomon to explore one uncomfortable truth: what if the biggest shift in our child’s behaviour has nothing to do with them an
This week is a short solo half-term check-in. It is GCSE options time in our house, and I know many of you are feeling the same fear. In this episode, I talk about: • The 30% executive function delay in ADHD and what tha
Choosing how to get an ADHD or autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming — and confusing. But the pathway you choose does not just affect how long you wait. It affects your child's support, medication access, and long-term
Sleep problems are one of the most overlooked — and misunderstood — parts of ADHD. In this episode of the SEND Parenting Podcast, Dr Olivia Kessel breaks down the science behind ADHD and sleep, explaining why up to 70% o
Why do children with ADHD seem exhausted by the end of the day? Why do meltdowns often hit after school? And why does it feel like they are constantly craving sugar? In this episode, adapted from a live masterclass insid
Applying for an EHCP can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and emotionally draining — especially when your child is already struggling. In this episode, Dr. Olivia Kessel is joined by Dr Abigail Fishe r and Eliza Fricker
In this powerful and honest conversation, I am joined by Michael McLeod , internationally recognised ADHD and executive function specialist and founder of GrowNOW ADHD, to unpack what ADHD really is and why so many child
Eliza Fricker
author, illustrator, advocate
2 appearances on this show
Jheri South
Certified Master Transformational Coach, ADHD specialist, mother of seven neurodivergent children · Headspace Hub
1 appearance on this show
Jess Morgan
Entrepreneur and Founder of Tiny Wizard Studio · Rapha
1 appearance on this show
Lucinda Miller
founder of NatureDoc · NatureDoc
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Stewart
time and project management expert · Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
1 appearance on this show
Kelly Jarvis
Sunshine Support
1 appearance on this show
Nicola McAllister
The Regulated Child
1 appearance on this show
Stevie Hayes
Bundle Creator
1 appearance on this show
Michael McLeod
GrowNOW ADHD
1 appearance on this show
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