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Apple Rating 4.8 (25)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Parenting or working with neurodivergent children, teens, or young adults? Join us Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder and Director of NeuroDev, a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults, and Debbie Grygla, Certified Parent Coach as we share practical tools, expert insights, and personal experiences to help you better support neurodivergents and foster their growth, development, and emotional well-being.

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The Real Reason Boundaries Backfire

Oct 31, 2025 11m Transcript

You set a boundary to bring calm...but somehow it turns into another storm.Your “no” becomes an argument.Your calm turns into shutdown.And you’re left wondering, why does this keep happening?In this…

5 Signs Anxiety Is Undermining Your Loved One’s Independence

Oct 24, 2025 13m Transcript

You’ve tried motivating.You’ve tried reminding.You’ve even tried backing off.But no matter what you do, your child, teen, or young adult still seems stuck—avoiding new experiences, hesitating to take…

Parenting the Long Game with Jason

Sep 06, 2025 15m Transcript

When your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult is struggling—meltdowns, shutdowns, missed deadlines, constant reminders—it’s tempting to look for the fastest fix.But parenting for quick results…

Unlocking Joy: Moving Beyond Relief in Neurodivergent Lives with Jason

Sep 01, 2025 21m Transcript

Relief feels good.The meltdown is over. The pressure is gone. The stress has eased.For many neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults, relief can start to feel like the ultimate goal—because…

From Autopilot to Intentional Living: Rewiring the Neurodivergent Brain with Jason

Aug 15, 2025 15m Transcript

When you’re living life on autopilot, it’s easy to end up in the same loops, reacting the same way, making the same choices, and feeling stuck in the same results.For neurodivergent children, teens,…

When Accommodations Aren’t Enough: How to Support Your Child or Young Adult Beyond the Plan with Debbie

Aug 08, 2025 10m Transcript

You got the IEP.You submitted the college accommodations.You followed all the steps—and it’s still not working.If your child, teen, or young adult is struggling to use the support they’ve been…

College Isn’t Clicking—And You Don’t Know What to Do Next with Debbie

Aug 03, 2025 17m Transcript

Your neurodivergent young adult made it into college—but now everything’s falling apart.Missed deadlines. Emotional shutdowns. Panic. Silence.You’re not sure when to step in—or how to stop stepping…

The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Neurodivergent Growth with Jason

Jul 18, 2025 16m Transcript

When your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult struggles to regulate, follow through, or move forward—what are you supposed to do?Most parents step in (because they have to). You remind. You…

They Know What to Do- Why Don’t They Do It? with Debbie

Jul 11, 2025 18m Transcript

If your child “knows what to do” but doesn’t do it, this episode will help you see the deeper story behind that pattern.We’ll break down why “knowing” and “doing” are not the same, especially in a…

The Mental Load No One Talks About: Parenting on Overdrive with Debbie

Jul 04, 2025 14m Transcript

If you’re the one who remembers everything and keeps everyone on track, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for stepping in. But if it’s starting to take a toll, this episode will help you…

Why Nagging Isn't Building Responsibility with Debbie

Jun 28, 2025 10m Transcript

If you feel stuck in the reminder loop and it’s wearing you out... you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll explore why nagging feels necessary, but often works against the outcomes you want.We’ll…

Crash or Protect? The Parenting Dilemma No One Talks About

May 24, 2025 21m Transcript

You want your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to grow into a confident, capable adult. But what do you do when they’re heading straight toward failure? Do you step in and save them—or let t…

5 Patterns That Help Neurodivergent Young Adults Transition to Adulthood with Confidence (Instead of Anxiety) with Debbie

May 16, 2025 16m Transcript

If your neurodivergent teen or young adult is struggling to launch or if you find yourself constantly questioning whether you’re doing too much or not enough... this episode is for you.There’s a…

Is This Helping or Hurting? 5 Ways We Accidentally Undermine Independence with Debbie

May 10, 2025 22m Transcript

You’re doing everything you can to help your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult grow into an independent adult, but what if some of the things you’re doing to help are actually holding them…

From Surviving to Thriving—Our Journey, Lessons, and the Heart Behind NDM

May 02, 2025 11m Transcript

You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and doing everything you can to help your neurodivergent loved one. So why does it still feel like nothing’s working?You’re not alone. We’ve been there too—desperate…

Navigating the Parent-Mentor Balance with Jason

Apr 26, 2025 24m Transcript

Ever catch yourself wondering "Am I doing too much… or not enough?" Whether you're stepping in to help your child solve a problem—or stepping back to let them figure it out—finding that balance can…

Embracing Neurodivergent Affirming Care: Balancing Acceptance and Practical Support with Jason

Mar 07, 2025 45m Transcript

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I support my child’s authentic self while helping them navigate the real world?”—you’re not alone.You’ve heard about neurodivergent affirming care and its emphasis on…

Why You Keep Getting Stuck in the Same Parenting Struggles (And How to Break Free) with Debbie

Mar 01, 2025 12m Transcript

If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this keep happening?!”—whether it’s battles over transitions, screen time, or meltdowns—you’re not alone.You try different strategies, set boundaries, offer choices……

Decoding the 'I Can't vs. I Won't' Paradox in Neurodivergence with Jason & Debbie

Feb 07, 2025 22m Transcript

Is it that they can’t—or that they won’t?In this episode, we break down the common struggle of distinguishing between genuine inability and refusal in neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults. We…

Teaching Calm: How to Help Build Emotional Regulation Skills with Debbie

Jan 31, 2025 10m Transcript

If you've ever found yourself saying "Calm down!" during your child's meltdown—only to watch it make things worse—you're not alone.The truth is, neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults don't…

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