All Brains Grow
Louloua Smadi El Hajj
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What If You Stopped Saying “Stop” to Behaviors? (And What to Do Instead)
What if the word “stop” is doing more harm than good? As caregivers, siblings, and parents of neurodivergent and disabled children, we often ask behaviors to stop, not out of frustration or lack of…
Believe They Understand: How Expanding Expectations Builds Stronger Brains
Does my autistic or neurodivergent child understand what I’m saying? This is a question so many parents carry quietly, and one I’ve asked myself countless times, as a sister, mother and…
S1E29 The Epilogue: A Season of Growth
After 28 episodes, I’m closing this season with a quiet reflection on the voices that shaped this past year: parents, siblings, therapists, educators, and experts. And the ones I hope to hear more…
S1E28 The Music Teacher Who Broke the Rules — By Setting Them with Joan Koenig
Joan Koenig didn’t just teach music, she redefined how it should be taught. In this fun episode, I sit down with Joan in the heart of her music school, surrounded by pianos, harps, and joyful noise,…
S1E27 The Teacher-Therapist-Parent Trap with Yasmine D. Chamseddine
Ever felt like you're stuck in the middle? Between professional advice, school expectations, and your own gut instinct? In this episode, Yasmine D. Chamseddine joins us to unpack the quiet tension so…
S1E26 How Real Change Happens
We all want to create change, in our lives, in our children, in our families. But sometimes, without realizing it, our desire for growth turns into pressure, frustration, or even quiet rejection. In…
S1E25 It Takes Two: Rethinking Speech with Sarah Oudet
What if speech therapy wasn’t just about the child, but about empowering the parent too? In this episode, I reconnect with Sarah Oudet, a speech therapist, autism researcher, and mother of three, to…
S1E24 What If It’s Not a Motor Issue, But a Belief Issue?
In this solo episode, I share a powerful question a dad recently asked me about his autistic son—one that opened the door to a much deeper conversation about motivation, brain development, and how we…
S1E23 The Sensory Obsession with Dr Lynette Louise
What if your autistic child never learns to like something like sand? Will it hold them back? Will it mean they’re not “regulated”? In this episode, I’m joined once again by my mentor, Dr. Lynette…
S1E22 A Phone Call with My Autistic Brother
Every evening around 5pm, Milo calls. It’s a rhythm as familiar as the streets of Paris he walks while on the phone. In this episode, I share one of those calls. It might sound like a simple sibling…
S1E21 Playtime With Purpose
If you’ve ever sat on the floor surrounded by toys thinking, “What am I even doing?” — this episode is for you. I used to hear “Just play with him, that’s how he’ll learn!” all the time when my son…
S1E20 Hearing from the Other Side - The Husband Version with Tarek El Hajj
In this deeply personal and long-awaited episode, I sit down with someone you’ve heard about —but never from: my husband, Tarek. For the first time ever, he shares his side of our journey as parents…
S1E19 Making Periods Fun: The Most Underrated Conversation About Autistic Girls with Emilee Coblentz
What if we approached periods not with dread — but with cupcakes, herbal pads, and real conversations about autonomy, hormones, and radical love? In this heartfelt and raw episode, journalist and…
S1E18 Hormones and Hugs: The Chalak Family Story
Riwa Derbas Chalak joins me from Lebanon to share the story of her son Ziad, who is now 14 and entering a new phase of his autism journey. As Ziad moves through adolescence, Riwa opens up about the…
S1E17 Communicating with My Deaf Son
When my son wasn't talking yet, I felt lost. As a neurotherapist, I thought I had the tools — but nothing was working. I didn’t know yet that he was deaf, and every day felt like a guessing game. In…
S1E16 Healing Through Fitness: Joelle’s Transformation
When Joelle Lahlouh became a mother, nothing prepared her for what was to come. In this moving episode, Joelle opens up about raising her son Mounir, who was later diagnosed with a rare genetic…
S1E15 Autism Myths or Inconvenient Truths? 5 autism beliefs that may be stopping growth
In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Host Louloua Smadi El Hajj and guest Krystel Alhayek come together for Autism Awareness Month to unpack 5 common myths about autism that may be standing in…
S1E14 From Sister to Sister: Growing Up with Milo
What does it really feel like growing up with an autistic sibling? In this intimate and emotional conversation, I'm joined by my youngest sister, Yasmine Smadi, for the first time on All Brains Grow.…
S1E13 How to Move from Stuck to Clear: The Reset That Changes Everything
Ever feel like your emotions are getting in the way of how you want to show up in tough moments? In this episode, I share The Reset Strategy—a powerful mindset shift that helps you pause, clear the…
S1E12 In Conversation with the Legendary Dr. Lynette Louise
When guiding a neurodivergent child, how do we balance teaching them new skills while respecting who they inherently are? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr Lynette Louise,…
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All Brains Grow has published 31 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
All Brains Grow is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.
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