Unmasking Moms: How Being Your Authentic Self Helps Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive

THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST

Holly Blanc Moses

Psychology, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Adhd, Speechtherapy, Autism, Autismawareness, Occupationaltherapy, Child, Therapy, Parent, Parenting, Education, Behavior

4.8 • 650 Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I explore how mothers of neurodivergent children can embrace their authentic selves—quirks, sensitivities, and all—and why this is so powerful for modeling self-acceptance. I chat about the pressure to conform to the "good mom" ideal, the costs of masking, and practical strategies for living more authentically. Most importantly, you'll hear about how your authenticity directly teaches your child that their differences are valid and worthy of acceptance.

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Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Autism-AdHD podcast.
0:06.7	It's the place to be for nerdiversity affirming parents and professionals.
0:11.9	I'm your host, Holly Blanc Moses, the mom nerd aversion therapist.
0:16.4	Here we chat about emotional regulation, mental health, social support, executive functioning,
0:23.4	learning, and more, all aimed at empowering us to support kids and teens with compassion
0:29.8	and understanding.
0:31.7	I'm thrilled that you join me today and I've got some pretty exciting news to share with you.
0:37.6	For those rock star therapists listening right now,
0:41.6	I've created continuing education training that is tailor-made for you.
0:47.7	Take a deep dive into cutting-edge strategies that you can start using today.
0:54.4	The CEs you've wanted for so long are finally here.
0:59.6	Go to hollyblankmosis.com forward slash C.E. Training and sign up.
1:07.0	You are going to love it.
1:09.5	The link is also available in the show notes. Now, if you are a parent or
1:14.8	educator listening and you know a counselor, therapist, or psychologist that is passionate about
1:22.2	supporting kids and teens, I greatly appreciate it if you could pass on this great news.
1:28.4	Thanks so much again for your support.
1:30.8	And let's get started.
1:43.3	Welcome back to the Autism, ADHD podcast.
1:47.4	Thank you so much for joining me today.
1:49.9	And if you are a new listener, welcome.
1:54.1	I am excited about this topic because it's something I see make a huge difference for families.
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