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Parent Confidence Lab

Parent Confidence Lab

Di: Hans Kullberg & Cristina Bernardo
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The Parent Confidence Lab is a podcast hosted by Hans Kullberg and Cristina Bernardo of Avocado Health. We feature leaders across healthcare, public health, and advocacy who are improving outcomes for parents, children, and families. Through real conversations, we explore what’s working, what’s not, and how we can better support parents at scale.Copyright 2026 Hans Kullberg & Cristina Bernardo Genitorialità e famiglie Igiene e vita sana Relazioni
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  • How to Understand Your Hormones: Fertility, Progesterone & Women’s Health with Amy Beckley

    How to Understand Your Hormones: Fertility, Progesterone & Women’s Health with Amy Beckley
    Oct 20 2026

    Episode Summary:

    Women navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and perimenopause often have questions about their hormones but struggle to find clear answers. In this episode of Parent Confidence Lab, Hans and Cristina Kullberg sit down with Amy Beckley, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Prove, to discuss how hormone tracking can help women better understand their menstrual cycles, reproductive health, and changing hormone patterns.

    Amy shares her personal journey through infertility and multiple pregnancy losses, explaining how discovering a progesterone deficiency changed her path to motherhood and inspired her to create Prove. She discusses the roles estrogen and progesterone play in the menstrual cycle, why understanding hormone patterns matters, and how her company developed at-home testing to help women gather more information about their hormonal health.

    The conversation also explores secondary infertility, stress and menstrual health, postpartum hormonal changes, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy. Amy also shares why women should feel empowered to ask questions and advocate for their health, along with practical advice for supporting friends and family experiencing fertility challenges. Her message is that women deserve information, compassionate support, and the opportunity to make informed decisions about their health.

    What You'll Learn
    • How estrogen and progesterone influence the menstrual cycle and reproductive health
    • How Amy's personal experience with infertility inspired her to create Prove
    • How at-home hormone testing can help women track hormone patterns
    • What secondary infertility is and why it can happen after a previous pregnancy
    • How stress and other factors may affect menstrual health and fertility
    • What women may experience during postpartum recovery and perimenopause
    • Why recognizing changes in your body can help you start important conversations with healthcare providers
    • What to know about birth control and hormone replacement therapy
    • Why fertility care can be expensive and why understanding available options matters
    • How partners, friends, and family can support someone experiencing fertility challenges
    • Why listening with empathy is often more helpful than offering unsolicited advice

    About Amy Beckley

    Amy Beckley, Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of Prove, a women's health company focused on helping women better understand their hormonal patterns through at-home testing. With a background in scientific research and a personal history of infertility and pregnancy loss, Amy combined her scientific knowledge and lived experience to develop tools designed to give women more insight into their reproductive health.

    Through Prove, Amy works to improve access to hormone information and education, helping women better understand their cycles and have more informed conversations about their health. She is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding fertility challenges and empowering women to seek answers and support throughout different stages of life.

    Connect with Amy Beckley
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybeckley/
    • Prove Website: https://proovtest.com/

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    50 min
  • How to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum: ABA, Parent Advocacy & Autism Acceptance with Emaley McCulloch

    How to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum: ABA, Parent Advocacy & Autism Acceptance with Emaley McCulloch
    Oct 20 2026
    Episode Summary:Parents of children on the autism spectrum often face questions about evaluations, therapy options, developmental milestones, and how to best support their child's unique needs. In this episode of Parent Confidence Lab, Hans and Cristina Kullberg sit down with Emaley McCulloch, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), to discuss how parents can navigate their child's journey while building confidence, advocating for their needs, and embracing who their children are.Emaley shares her journey from volunteering with families of autistic children as a teenager to becoming a behavior analyst, business owner, and parent of a son on the autism spectrum. She explains how applied behavior analysis (ABA) can help children develop communication skills, learn coping strategies, and navigate everyday transitions. She also discusses how becoming a parent changed her professional perspective, teaching her the importance of listening to parents, collaborating with other specialists, and considering the well-being of the entire family.The conversation also covers the evolution of ABA, the importance of choosing appropriate and individualized interventions, and how parents can recognize questionable treatment claims. Emaley shares practical advice for families seeking evaluations or navigating a new diagnosis, including finding supportive communities and trusting their instincts. She also explains why moving beyond autism awareness toward autism acceptance can help families and communities recognize the strengths, interests, and individuality of autistic people.What You'll LearnWhat applied behavior analysis is and how ABA can support children's developmentHow positive reinforcement can encourage communication and help children learn new skillsPractical strategies for preparing children for transitions and changes in routineWhy parents' intuition and firsthand knowledge are essential to their child's care teamHow becoming a parent changed Emaley's approach to ABA and family supportWhy ABA experiences can vary and what parents should consider when choosing providersHow to recognize questionable treatment claims and approach new interventions carefullyWhat parents can do when they suspect their child may be on the autism spectrumWhy early evaluations and supportive communities can help families navigate a diagnosisHow to move beyond autism awareness toward genuine acceptance and inclusionHow relatives and friends can connect with autistic children through their interests and passionsWhy making time for family connection, fun, and everyday experiences matters beyond a diagnosisAbout Emaley McCullochEmaley McCulloch, M.Ed., BCBA, is a behavior analysis professional with decades of experience in applied behavior analysis, autism services, and professional training. She began working with autistic children and their families as a teenager in the 1990s, developing a passion for helping children build communication skills, independence, and meaningful connections.Emaley founded Autism Training Solutions (ATS), an ABA training company that developed educational resources for clinicians and other professionals working with autistic children. The company was acquired by Relias in 2014, helping expand access to ABA training and education. Her professional background also includes leadership, training, and collaboration with professionals and families across the United States, Hawaii, and Japan.As a parent of a son on the autism spectrum, Emaley brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. Her approach emphasizes listening to parents, collaborating across disciplines, and choosing individualized support that prioritizes each child's needs and quality of life. She advocates for greater autism acceptance and encourages families to recognize their children's unique strengths, interests, and potential.Connect with Emaley McCullochLinkedIn: Emaley McCullochRelias: https://www.relias.com/Relias Institute: https://www.reliasinstitute.com/Listen & SubscribeApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicYouTubeiHeart RadioCaptivateParent Confidence Lab by Avocado Health, your parenting partner in your pocket.Enjoying the show? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly parenting insights, episode updates, and expert parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox.Sign up here: https://avo-little-more-confidence.beehiiv.com/
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    40 min
  • How Parents Can Advocate for Children with Special Needs: Building Better Partnerships with Schools with Cambria Russell

    How Parents Can Advocate for Children with Special Needs: Building Better Partnerships with Schools with Cambria Russell
    Oct 6 2026

    Episode Summary:

    Parents of children with special needs often find themselves navigating complicated school systems, medical providers, evaluations, IEPs, and unfamiliar terminology. In this episode of Parent Confidence Lab, Hans and Cristina Kullberg sit down with Cambria Russell, Ph.D., Chief of Programs at the Federation for Children with Special Needs, to talk about how parents can become confident advocates for their children while building stronger partnerships with schools and professionals.

    Cambria shares her unique perspective as a former special educator, education leader, advocate, and parent of two children with disabilities. She explains why parents should recognize themselves as experts on their own children and how families can move from feeling like they are fighting against the school system to working together toward better outcomes.

    The conversation also covers practical resources for families, including Parent Training and Information Centers, Parent to Parent programs, school-based parent groups, and ways to navigate a new diagnosis or suspected disability. Cambria also discusses inclusion, ableism, supporting families in everyday life, and why asking questions and listening to people with disabilities can help create more welcoming communities.

    What You'll Learn
    • Why parents are experts on their own children
    • How to become a stronger advocate within the school system
    • Ways to build a partnership with teachers, schools, and professionals
    • What to do when you feel your child's needs aren't being met
    • How Parent Training and Information Centers can support families
    • How Parent to Parent programs connect families with lived experience
    • What to do when your child is newly diagnosed or waiting for an evaluation
    • How friends and family can better support parents of children with disabilities
    • Why inclusion starts with asking questions and understanding individual needs
    • How listening to people with disabilities can help challenge assumptions and reduce ableism

    About Cambria Russell

    Cambria Russell, Ph.D. is the Chief of Programs at the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). She began her career as a special educator and has worked in school leadership, teacher education, and advocacy. She is also a parent of two school-aged children.

    Cambria brings together her professional experience in education and advocacy with her lived experience as a parent. Through her work at FCSN, she helps empower families, strengthen partnerships between families and professionals, and break down barriers so children and youth with disabilities can have better outcomes.

    Connect with Cambria Russell
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cambria-russell-320a464/
    • Federation for Children with Special Needs: https://fcsn.org/

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    36 min
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