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.
Episodes
16 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...
Episode 12: Debunking Misperceptions about Giftedness with Megan Cannella
When most people picture a gifted child, they imagine a straight-A student who thrives in school and loves a challenge. But what happens when giftedness looks more like meltdowns after school, daydreaming in class, or a deep interest in fashion...
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Episode 11: Understanding Eating Disorders with Dr. Gail Post
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, host Julie Withrow sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Gail Post to unpack the complex relationship between neurodivergence and eating disorders. Drawing fr...
Episode 10: Reframing What It Means to Be Autistic with Dr. Melinda Edwards
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Melinda Edwards. As the mother of an autistic daughter and a practicing physician, Dr. Edwards’ views on autism may surprise you. Listen in as Dr. E...
Episode 9: Navigating Gender Questioning & Exploration with Dr. Alexis Bitting
In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Alexis Bitting, a licensed mental health counselor who holds a Ph.D. in clinical sexology. Dr. Alexis has extensive experience working with neurodivergent young people, as well as those who are questi...
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Episode 8: Growing Up Smart, Sensitive & Dyslexic with Dr. Nicole Tetreault
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Nicole Tetreault.A neuroscientist, meditation teacher, international speaker, and author of
Episode 7: How Parents Can Support Their Exceptional Girls with Dr. Gail Post
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Gail Post, a clinical psychologist, professor, and author of The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families o...
Episode 6: The Prevalence—and Price—of Underachievement with Brianne Hudak
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Brianne Hudak, a veteran educator, about the prevalence of underachievement in gifted and neurodivergent girls. A veteran teacher c...
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Episode 5: Giftedness and Early Identification in Girls with Dr. Linda Silverman
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Linda Silverman, a well-known and respected expert in giftedness in both girls and adult women. Dr. Silverman shares invaluable inform...
Episode 4: A Candid Mother and Daughter Conversation, Part 2
In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, you can listen in as I continue my conversation with Maddie, my neurodivergent and twice exceptional daughter. In episode 3, we talked about the challenges we faced as we tried to understand why...
Episode 3: A Candid Mother and Daughter Conversation, Part 1
If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, advocate for, and accept and lov...
Episode 1: Two Wishes for Our Smart but Struggling Girls
If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, advocate for, and accept and lov...
