Full-Tilt Parenting

Debbie Reber started this podcast in 2016 as a companion to her book Differently Wired, and it has since become one of the most comprehensive resources for parents raising neurodivergent kids. With 664 episodes and counting, the archive is massive, covering ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, PDA, giftedness, and twice-exceptional kids through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Episodes run 30 to 45 minutes, released twice a week, and feature guests like Dr. Kristin Neff on self-compassion, Cindy Goldrich on executive function, and various occupational therapists and psychologists. Debbie brings a particular skill at asking the questions parents are actually thinking but feel too overwhelmed or embarrassed to articulate. She covers IEP navigation, school advocacy, therapy options, sensory processing, and the emotional toll of fighting for your kid year after year. Rated 4.8 stars from nearly 950 reviews. The sheer volume of practical, specific guidance here is hard to match anywhere else. Not every episode will be relevant to every family, but the catalog is deep enough that almost any neurodivergent parenting challenge has been addressed at least once. Her interviewing style is direct without being pushy, and she clearly does her research before each conversation. An indispensable resource for the long journey of neurodivergent parenting.