Back to the Beginning: A Glimpse at Neurodivergence Through Time
This week on The NeuroSpicy MomPod, we zoom out and trace the history of how society has seen neurodivergence. From myths of “divine madness,” to the rise of asylums, to the Disability Rights and Neur...
26 Sep 202519min
🎧 The Power of Love in Teaching, an Interview with Olivia Couch
In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, Austen Marie sits down with educator and advocate Olivia Couch to explore love, autonomy, and the power of unlearning in education. Together, they dive into t...
18 Sep 20251h 1min
Welcome to Season 3 of The NeuroSpicy MomPod! ✨
In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the story behind the mic:💖 Growing up with cPTSD, undiagnosed ADHD + autism💖 How teaching TK kids helped me rewire my own nervous system💖 The breaking point tha...
12 Sep 202511min
S2E20 - Thank you For Growing With Me!
Season 2 Finale! 💖 We’ve officially wrapped up 20 episodes this season, and I just want to say thank you to every single listener who’s been part of this NeuroSpicy journey. From deep dives into advo...
22 Aug 202510min
A NeuroSpicy Take on Ai
AI can feel like magic for ADHD, autistic, and dyslexic brains, helping with emotional regulation, executive function, and communication...but what’s the hidden cost? 🤔 In this episode of The NeuroSp...
14 Aug 202515min
🎧Back to School, Back to You: Supporting Neurodivergent Nervous Systems in Transition
Transitions are hard—especially when your neurodivergent brain is already screaming, “TOO MUCH, TOO FAST.” In this episode, we unpack why seasonal shifts and new routines can send our nervous systems ...
7 Aug 202512min
🎧Why Trying New Things Feels Like a Threat: The Neurospicy Brain & Change
Why does trying anything new feel like your brain is short-circuiting? Why do school transitions make our kids fall apart—and why do we spiral right along with them?In this episode of The NeuroSpicy M...
1 Aug 202518min
🎧 Why Justice Sensitivity Feels Like a Full-Time Job (Especially If You're NeuroSpicy)
Do you ever feel like you have to speak up—even when it costs you everything? Like your body literally won’t let you move on when something feels unfair? That’s not you being dramatic. That’s your neu...
24 Jul 202519min
