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Hosted by Amy Kotha · kids · EN-US · 25 episodes
A podcast for parents raising PDA autistic kids and teens. Real talk, personal stories, and practical tools to move from chaos to connection - hosted by parent coach Amy Kotha.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast for parents raising PDA autistic kids and teens. Real talk, personal stories, and practical tools to move from chaos to connection - hosted by parent coach Amy Kotha.
The PDA Parenting Podcast is hosted by Amy Kotha. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 25 | When Your Child Is Dysregulated with Stacy Nation" (23 September 2026, 56 minutes), "PDA Parenting: When Compliance Thinking Hides in Neuro-affirming Parenting" (3 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "Autistic Meltdowns: Why They Begin Long Before the Meltdown" (16 July 2026, 24 minutes).
The PDA Parenting Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for The PDA Parenting Podcast is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The PDA Parenting Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The PDA Parenting Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Amy Kotha hosts The PDA Parenting Podcast, a kids show with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #25
What happens when your child is dysregulated - and suddenly you are, too? In this episode of the PDA Parenting Podcast, Amy talks with therapist, author, and educator Stacy Nation about what’s happening beneath...
Episode #24
Even when we understand PDA, autonomy, nervous system safety, and the difference between “can’t” and “won’t,” old compliance-based parenting patterns can still sneak in. In this episode, Amy explores how even...
Episode #23
Why do autistic meltdowns seem to happen over something so small? In this episode of The PDA Parenting Podcast , parent coach Amy Kotha explores why the visible trigger is rarely the true cause of a meltdown. Through...
Episode #22
Grief isn't only about death. Sometimes it's saying goodbye to a season of parenting. Sometimes it's watching your child grow up. Sometimes it's the end of a coaching group, a move, a beloved pet, or simply the...
Episode #21
What if PDA isn't a behavior problem at all? In this episode, Amy explores a powerful shift in perspective that can change how parents understand PDA. Instead of viewing avoidance, refusal, aggression, or meltdowns as...
Episode #20
Many parents of PDA, autistic, and other neurodivergent children find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly worried about their child's future. But what if fear has quietly convinced you that you're...
Episode #19
<p>After a break for health and recovery, Amy returns with a powerful conversation on boundaries, unpredictability, and nervous system regulation.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster...
Episode #18
<p>If you’re parenting a <b>PDA child or teen</b> and food feels scary right now, this episode is for you.</p><p>Many PDA kids experience <b>food preoccupation, binge-like eating, weight changes, or rigid food...
Episode #17
<p>Traditional parenting programs often don’t work for PDA families - not because parents aren’t trying hard enough, but because the structure itself creates pressure.</p><p>In this episode, I share why I stopped...
Episode #16
Episode #15
<p>What happens when learning shuts down - at school, at home, everywhere?</p><p>In Part One of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by educator and consultant <b>Danielle Rodda</b> to talk about why learning becomes...
Episode #14
<p><b>The holidays hit PDA parents harder - and it’s not your fault.</b><br/> In this episode, we break down why judgment, comparison, overwhelm, and the “good mom” myth intensify this time of year - and what’s really...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, Amy explores why some kids - especially adopted, autistic, or PDA-identifying kids - avoid talking about their story, whether it’s adoption, trauma, or a new diagnosis. Using personal experiences...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode, Amy speaks directly to the part of every parent that whispers, “You’ve got to fix this.”</p><p>Drawing from her own journey - from years of researching and even attending graduate school to...
Episode #11
<p>In this heartfelt episode, Amy opens up about a recent family crisis that brought her to her knees - and the quiet resilience that helped her rise again. Through personal reflection, she explores the science of...
Episode #10
<p> Why is hygiene such a struggle for PDA autistic kids? </p><p>And why does pushing only make it harder?</p><p>In this episode of the PDA Parenting Podcast, Amy explores the real reasons behind resistance to...
Episode #9
<p>Parenting a PDA teen means our role is always evolving - and nowhere is that more clear than during big life transitions like starting college, a first job, or moving away from home. In this episode of The PDA...
Episode #8
<p>In this powerful episode of The PDA Parenting Podcast, host Amy Kotha is joined by Diane Gould, LCSW - a veteran therapist, late-diagnosed autistic woman, and Director of PDA North America. Diane shares her personal...
Episode #7
<p>What is it really like to grow up with a sibling who has PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) autism? In this powerful episode, I sit down with my daughter Devika -an autistic, ADHD teen herself - to talk about her...
Episode #6
<p><b>How does growing up with a PDA sibling shape a child’s identity, needs, and voice? In this episode of </b><b>The PDA Parenting Podcast</b><b>, Amy Kotha explores the often overlooked experience of siblings in...
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