🎙️ AUDIO EPISODE: Why You Stayed – The NeuroSpicy Science of Trauma Bonds

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 Juli 202519min