Exceptional Girls Podcast: Helping our smart but struggling girls feel seen, supported, and celebrated
Raising girls is no joke. Add exceptionalities like giftedness, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning differences, and anxiety into the mix, and you may feel like you're the only one struggling to figure it all out. You're not.
As a mom myself, I know what it's like to help your neurodivergent child navigate the challenges of school, friendships, and family dynamics. Once my kiddo and I finally figured out her unique wiring, life got so much better. But it took almost 15 years, and that’s way too long.
I created this podcast to shorten the learning curve for others and increase awareness and understanding of female neurodiversity. Join me as we learn together how we can help our exceptional girls be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Want to learn more? Visit www.exceptionalgirlspodcast.com.
Exceptional Girls Podcast: Helping our smart but struggling girls feel seen, supported, and celebrated
Latest Episodes
Episode 17: Why Most Parenting Advice Backfires for Gifted & 2e Kids with Dr. Danika Maddocks
If you’ve ever gotten parenting advice that just didn’t seem to fit your child, this conversation is for you.In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Danika Maddocks.Dr. Maddocks is a psychologist, gifte...
Episode 16: What Parents Need to Know About Autistic Girls with Dr. Theresa Lyons
Autism in girls can present differently than it does in boys, and many girls are very good at masking. As a result, autism in girls is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed until later in life, leaving parents of autistic girls searching...
Episode 15: What It's Really Like to Be a Gifted Girl with Kaia Vernon-Oliveira
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, I’m talking with Kaia Vernon-Oliveira. This episode is a departure from my recent episodes in that I’m not talking with a clinician or recognized professional, but with an actual except...
Episode 14: Managing Child Anxiety with Dawn Friedman
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, host Julie Withrow is joined by Dawn Friedman, founder of Open Book Parenting, to talk about child anxiety and how families can navigate the challenges it presents. Anxiety and a...
Episode 13: Finding the Right School for Your Gifted or 2e Child with Dr. Jessica Potts
As any parent of a gifted or twice exceptional child knows, finding a learning environment that's capable of meeting your child's particular needs can be a long and difficult journey. Traditional schools often fall short of providing the academ...
