EPIC Families11 Mai 2025

The Overwhelmed Parent

From Overwhelmed to Empowered – The Real Truth About Parenting Confidence

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the EPIC Families podcast, Freddie Bennett gets raw and real about something every parent of a neurodiverse child has faced: Overwhelm.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent…

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I should be better…”

If the mental load, school stress, guilt, and emotional rollercoaster of parenting a child with ADHD or Autism has you running on empty — this episode is for you.

Freddie shares his own story as a dad with ADHD, the shame spiral so many parents find themselves in, and why we often let overwhelm hold us back from the confident, connected parenting we dream of.

You’ll discover:

🫣 The 4 hidden drivers of parenting overwhelm (L.I.F.E.)

🚨 The 8 ways overwhelm shows up in everyday life — from procrastination to perfectionism

💪 Why confidence isn’t a mystery... it’s a muscle you build by keeping promises to yourself

🧠 How to shift your mindset from crisis to clarity — and finally feel like you’re back in control

This is more than just a podcast — it’s a wake-up call, a mirror, and a warm hug for every parent who feels like they’re not enough.

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EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, New Zealand’s child neurodiversity centre of excellence. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/

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