"I'm Not a Therapist, But..."
You know that friend who always starts sentences with "I'm not a therapist, but have you tried...?" Well, that's me. Hi there.
Why I Won't Call Us "Neurospicy"
Why I Won't Call Us "Neurospicy": The Hidden Dangers of Cute Neurodivergent Language
Stop using "neurospicy" and other cute terms for neurodivergence. Learn why proper language saves lives and prevents long-term mental health crises in neurodivergent children.
About the Author: Christie is a neurodivergent mom, nurse, and advocate for evidence-based neurodivergent support. She shares real talk about neurodivergent parenting without the fluff.
Surviving the Red, White & Boom
Between heat waves, sensory overwhelm, and the weight of day-to-day demands, this holiday weekend isn't always fireworks and funnel cake. Here's a neurodivergent mom’s take on staying cool—emotionally and literally—while parenting with intention, advocacy, and grace (sort of).
How I Almost Missed This — and Why You Shouldn’t
I somehow missed my own podcast episode release. (Thanks, NYC chaos + trampoline install.) If you’ve ever been told “just wait and see” when your gut said “absolutely not”—this is for you.
When You’re Tired of Explaining: Advocacy Scripts That Actually Help
Because sometimes you need more than a deep breath and a polite smile—you need the right words to say, and fast. These scripts were built from lived experience (and a lot of trial and error)
Welcome to ‘Behind the Stims…’
Raising neurodivergent kids doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with messes, meltdowns, and moments of magic. Behind the Stims is where we unpack it all: from therapy wins and sensory fails to mom burnout, DIYs, and advocacy that actually works. No fluff. Just the real stuff.