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Some days with our neurodivergent teens feel impossibly difficult. I remember seasons when my husband would ask how the day went, and all I could honestly say was, “They’re still alive.” It wasn’t dramatic. It was real. Parenting teens who are still growing in judgment, impulse control, and emotional regulation can stretch us in ways we never expected.

In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset that helped me find steadiness on those difficult days. I talk about Jill Bolte Taylor’s TED Talk on teenage brain development, why “keep them alive till 25” became a lifeline for me, and how this perspective shifted the way I support my daughters as they move through the long, uneven road toward adulthood. I also share practical ways to build patience, develop a shared language with your teen, and create a support network that keeps you grounded, too.

As you listen, I hope you’ll feel a little less alone and a little more equipped to breathe through this season with compassion and grace.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Neuroanatomical Transformation of the Teenage Brain: Jill Bolte Taylor
• Episode 3: From Frustration to Compassion: Shifting to See Your Neurodivergent Teen as a “Baby Adult”
• The days are long, but the years are short. Gretchen Rubin video
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Sometimes it feels like our teens listen to everyone except us. We pour out advice, offer support, and try to guide them, yet the ideas only seem to stick when someone else says the same thing. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned about this dynamic and how a simple mindset shift has helped me see these moments with much more peace and grace.

Let’s connect:

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Here are three ways I can support you on your journey:

1. Join a Workshop
Experience calm, creativity, and connection in a hands-on setting. Each month, I host a live workshop where you can slow down, reflect, and explore your relationship with your teen in a supportive space.
See upcoming events.

2. Pivot Points Group Coaching Program
Join a small-group experience to strengthen your listening skills and connection. In the Pivot Points Group Coaching Program, you’ll learn simple, powerful ways to shift how you communicate with your neurodivergent teen or young adult.
Learn more about Pivot Points Group Coaching.

3. 1:1 Life Transitions Coaching
Get personalized support for your season of transition. In private coaching, we focus on your unique challenges—whether that’s redefining your role, rebuilding connection, or finding your next step as your teen becomes more independent.
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching.

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When you’re supporting a neurodivergent teen or young adult through a hard season, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. I’ve been there recently myself, and I was reminded how quickly we can run on empty without even noticing. Even when we love our children deeply, the weight of their needs can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, I share what this looked like in my own family and how I cared for myself through it. I talk about why this season feels so different from those early parenting years, what makes the unpredictability so exhausting, and how small, steady choices can help you stay present without burning out.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Your Body is Your Brain by Amanda Blake
• Somatic Awareness YouTube Playlist
• Free Pause + Listen audio guide and reflection prompts
• Flare Audio Calmer Attenuation Filters
• Loop Switch Attenuation Filters
• Breath by James Nestor
• Coaching with Crystal
• Brick by Brick Calming the Storm Workshop

Let’s connect:

• Subscribe to my email newsletter
• Website

Here are three ways I can support you on your journey:

1. Join a Workshop
Experience calm, creativity, and connection in a hands-on setting. Each month, I host a live workshop where you can slow down, reflect, and explore your relationship with your teen in a supportive space.
See upcoming events.

2. Pivot Points Group Coaching Program
Join a small-group experience to strengthen your listening skills and connection. In the Pivot Points Group Coaching Program, you’ll learn simple, powerful ways to shift how you communicate with your neurodivergent teen or young adult.
Learn more about Pivot Points Group Coaching.

3. 1:1 Life Transitions Coaching
Get personalized support for your season of transition. In private coaching, we focus on your unique challenges—whether that’s redefining your role, rebuilding connection, or finding your next step as your teen becomes more independent.
Learn more about 1:1 Coaching.