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Parenting with Impact

The Parenting with Impact Podcast with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster, co-creators of ImpactParents.com, inspires parents and professionals guiding complex kids, teens and young adults all over the world to become capable, independent adults. ImpactParents.com is an online community, award-winning blog, and direct service provider for parents and professionals. Elaine and Diane are certified professional coaches with their own lived experience raising children with complex challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, gender identity issues, and more. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, they teach and inspire parents and professionals to raise and empower complex kids with confidence and calm. Scroll down for links and to download a free parenting guide. The Parenting with Impact Podcast will:Feature leading experts, bringing you cutting edge information to address your child’s challengesTeach you real-life, practical strategies for creating lasting changeDemonstrate how a coach-approach can improve all of your communications, one conversation at a time For the essentials of ImpactParent’s coach-approach to parenting, download a free parenting guide at: ImpactParents.com/Podcast Find out about Sanity School®, a program for Parents, at: https://impactparents.com/programs-offerings/parent-training-sanity-school/ For information about professional continuing education: https://impactparents.com/for-professionals/ Visit Impact Parents at: https://impactparents.com/

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Latest Episodes:

EP261: Wired for Survival: Creating Safety & Calming Your Nervous System with Theresa Lear Levine Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

You know what to do, but still can’t seem to do it. That gap isn’t necessarily about discipline or motivation. In this episode, Theresa Lear Levine reveals how your nervous system and subconscious patterns can quietly drive your reactions, keeping you stuck in stress, overwhelm, and unhelpful old habits. Listen in to learn how EFT tapping can help you self-regulate, shift into calm, and start responding with more clarity, control, and confidence.

What to expect in this episode:

Why knowing what to do doesn’t automatically translate into doing it
How the nervous system's sense of safety determines your ability to change
The role of the amygdala in fight or flight and emotional reactions
How EFT tapping helps regulate stress and calm the brain
Why small regulation tools matter in effective parenting responses

About Theresa Lear Levine

Theresa Lear Levine is an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Master Practitioner, hypnotherapist, and the founder of Becoming More Me, a personal development platform dedicated to helping individuals release limiting beliefs, heal emotional patterns, and step into their most aligned, authentic selves. Through a blend of tapping, subconscious reprogramming, and mindset work, Theresa supports clients in overcoming anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional blocks so they can create more ease, confidence, and fulfillment in their lives. Her work focuses on empowering people to reconnect with who they truly are beneath conditioning and fear.

Connect with Theresa

Website: Theresa Lear Levine
Resource Library: The Private Sessions
Book: BECOMING MORE ME by Theresa Lear Levine
Book A Call: Personalized Strategy & Coaching

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.

Connect with Impact Parents:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

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"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention

Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP260: How To Build Self-Trust and Emotional Regulation with Autism and ADHD with Taylor Heaton Apr 01, 2026

Show notes

Supporting your kid starts with supporting yourself, and that’s especially true if you’re a neurodivergent parent. In this episode with Taylor Heaton, we’ll explore the importance of rest, routines, and trusting yourself when it comes to self-regulation, and what a later-in-life diagnosis can do for parents who might be struggling. Join us for insights on understanding yourself to parent with clarity and confidence.

What to expect in this episode:

How a late autism diagnosis can impact identity and self-understanding
Why trusting your body and intuition is essential for neurodivergent adults
How autistic inertia affects motivation, transitions, and daily functioning
Why rest, hydration, and simple routines are critical for regulation and well-being
The importance of gentleness, slowing down, and self-compassion in regulation

About Taylor Heaton

Taylor Heaton is a content creator, autism advocate, and the voice behind Mom on the Spectrum, a platform dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of autism through the lived experience of motherhood. As a late-diagnosed autistic woman and parent to autistic children, Taylor shares honest, relatable insights on neurodivergence, parenting, sensory challenges, and navigating everyday life on the spectrum. Through her content, she helps normalize autism, reduce stigma, and provide support to families and individuals seeking validation, education, and community. Her work blends storytelling, advocacy, and practical tools to help others better understand themselves and their loved ones.

Connect with Taylor

Website: Mom on the Spectrum
YouTube: Mom on the Spectrum

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.

Connect with Impact Parents:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

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"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention

Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP259: From Control to Cooperation: Rethinking Screen Time Mar 25, 2026

Show notes

Struggling with screen time, online safety, or other tech battles at home? It might not be about increasing control. In this episode, Elaine and Diane explore how shifting from fear to curiosity, and prohibition to cooperation, can help kids build healthy, sustainable relationships with technology. Press play to learn how communication and empowerment can change everything.

What to expect in this episode:

● How to build a healthy relationship with tech beyond setting screen limits

● Why agreements work better than rules for managing technology use

● How to stop treating technology as the enemy in your home

● How (and why) to shift from control to long-term self-management

● Strategies for navigating tech use and school work without constant conflict

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.

Connect with Impact Parents:

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents

● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention

Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP258: Gap Years for Neurodiverse Teens: What Parents Need to Know with Jason Sarouhan Mar 18, 2026

Show notes

Not every student is ready to go straight from high school to college—and that doesn’t mean they are falling behind. In this episode, Jason Sarouhan explains how taking intentional time after high school can help neurodiverse young adults build confidence, resilience, intention, and real-world skills before taking their next step. Tune in to explore a more flexible, growth-centered path for your graduating teen.

What to expect in this episode:

● What a gap year really is—and why it is more than just taking time off

● How intentionality, structure, mentorship, and peer relationships shape a strong gap year experience

● Why neurodiverse students may need to stretch, not stress, in their next step after high school

● How experiential learning can reveal both what young adults want—and what they do not want

● What role parents can take in supporting exploration without forcing their own agenda

About Jason Sarouhan

Jason Sarouhan is a leader with the Gap Year Association, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting access to meaningful gap-year opportunities that foster personal growth, experiential learning, and global citizenship. Through his work, Jason helps students and families understand how structured gap year experiences, such as travel, service, internships, and independent projects, can build resilience, self-awareness, and real-world skills before entering college or the workforce. He advocates intentional gap-year planning that supports both personal development and long-term educational success.

Connect with Jason

● Website: Gap Year Association

● Instagram: @gapyearassociation

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.

Connect with Impact Parents:

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents

● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention

Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Ep257: A Psychiatrist's View on Focus for ADHD Brains with Kourosh Dini Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

Waiting until the last-minute panic hits to finally get things done? In this episode, Dr. Kourosh Dini explores why urgency isn’t the only way to activate focus with ADHD. Learn how using pause, play, interest, and agency can replace force-based productivity with something more sustainable and self-trusting. Press play to discover a calmer, connected, and more intuitive way to engage with your work and your life.
What to expect in this episode:

● Why the pause helps emotions crystallize into clearer thinking and better decisions

● How a one-breath “visit” can reduce avoidance and rebuild self-trust

● What PINCH motivators (play, interest, novelty, and connection) do for ADHD brains that urgency cannot

● How supporting autonomy strengthens agency and authentic engagement that lasts , especially for teens and young adults

About Kourosh Dini, MD
Dr. Kourosh helps “wandering minds” such as creatives, the anxious, and those with ADHD move from feeling like they have to force themselves to work toward engaging at their own pace while still meeting deadlines. Having navigated his own challenges with focus and productivity, he developed an approach that allows work to feel genuine, meaningful, and even playful. As a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, musician, father, and husband, he now teaches his students and clients how to build sustainable focus rooted in agency rather than urgency.
Connect with Kourosh

● Website: Waves of Focus

● Instagram: @kouroshdinimd

● Podcast: Rhythms of Focus

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

Connect with Impact Parents:

● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents

● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents

● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention

Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP256: Parenting ADHD: How To Handle School Refusal With Confidence Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

What if school refusal is not defiance, but a signal? In this episode, we look beneath the surface at the real reasons kids resist school—from executive function challenges and shame, to sensory overload and fear. Learn how to respond with curiosity instead of control, and how to work with your child to build solutions together. Tune in to solve school battles and restore your kid’s confidence for learning.

What to expect in this episode:

Why school refusal is often about overwhelm, not laziness
The emotional layers of shame, anxiety, and perfectionism
Social stress, bullying, and peer rejection as hidden drivers
Why safety and nervous system regulation matter for learning
How to use the ACE tool to open productive conversations

Related Links:

3 Step Method to ACE Communication with Complex Kids & Teens
https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/3-steps-to-ace-communication-with-complex-kids-teens/
EP114: Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home
https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/
EP138: How Do I Get My Kids to Talk To Me? 4 Communication Tools
https://impactparents.com/child-communication-tools/
EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations
https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/
EP253: Get Curious, Not Furious: A Better Way to Parent Complex Kids
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep253-get-curious-not-furious-a-better-way-to/id1565976964?i=1000749220683

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

Connect with Impact Parents:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP255: Managing ADHD Through Conversation, Not Willpower with Jeff Copper Feb 25, 2026

Show notes

When follow-through keeps breaking down, the answer isn't planning harder. In this episode with ADHD coach Jeff Copper, we unpack why executive function struggles come from ambiguity, not lack of effort, and why direct conversation is a powerful accommodation. Press play to learn what actually helps kids and adults with ADHD move from planning to action.

What to expect in this episode:

Why people with ADHD struggle to execute plans even when the goal is clear
How ambiguity, not laziness, disrupts follow-through and problem-solving
What executive functions really are and how they operate as cognitive tools
The power of direct conversation for improving clarity, focus, and emotional regulation
ADHD accommodations that are practical and often hide in plain sight

About Jeff Copper
Jeff Copper, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, is founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host of Attention Talk Radio and Video. He developed Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™, a new ADHD intervention using an engineering approach to address executive function challenges. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Tampa and credentials from ICF, PAAC, ADDCA, and CTI. A member of ADDA, ACO, CHADD, PAAC, and ICF, he received ACO’s 2022 Professional Excellence Award. His work continues to innovate and redefine ADHD coaching through practical insights and a focus on how minds truly work.

Connect with Jeff

Related Links:

EP92: Pushing the Reset Button to Solve Problems Collaboratively
https://impactparents.com/solve-problems-collaboratively/
EP138: How Do I Get My Kids to Talk To Me? 4 Communication Tools
https://impactparents.com/child-communication-tools/
EP172: Parenting Paradox: Avoid ‘Fix-It Mode’ for Better Problem-Solving
https://impactparents.com/avoid-fix-it-mode-parenting/
EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations
https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

Connect with Impact Parents:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP254: Gender Differences in ADHD and Neurodiversity with Dr. Janina Maschke Feb 18, 2026

Show notes

ADHD doesn’t look the same for every kid—especially as children grow into teens and young adults. In this episode, Dr. Janina Maschke explains how gender, stigma, and internalized behaviors can shape diagnosis, coping mechanisms, and self-esteem. Press play to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and how parents can offer the support their kid really needs.

What to expect in this episode:

Why is ADHD often missed or diagnosed late in girls and women
How internalized behaviors mask hyperactivity and executive function struggles
The connection between undiagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and low self-esteem
Why unhealthy coping mechanisms often emerge without proper support
What parents can do to support teens and young adults without pushing them away

About Dr. Janina Maschke
Dr. Janina is a cognitive psychologist, ADHD and executive functioning coach, and subject matter expert focused on ADHD across the lifespan. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, conducts research on ADHD and women with George Washington University, and is the author of A Feminist’s Guide to ADHD. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, she helps neurodivergent individuals understand their brains, build confidence, and thrive.

Connect with Dr. Janina

Website: ADHD Empowerment Coaching
Instagram: @adhd_empowerment_coaching

Related Links:

EP28: Gender & Queer Kids with Neurodiversity
https://impactparents.com/queer-kids-with-neurodiversity/
EP43: Autism & Anxiety In Girls
https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-043-autism-anxiety-in-girls/
EP56: Missed Diagnosis: Autism In Girls
https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-056-missed-diagnosis-autism-in-girls
EP82: Gender Confusion: A Primer for Parents
https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-082-gender-confusion-a-primer-for-parents/
EP225: The Connection Between Complex Kids, Gender & Sensory Issues
https://impactparents.com/the-connection-between-complex-kids-gender-sensory-issues/

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

Connect with Impact Parents:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP253: Get Curious, Not Furious: A Better Way to Parent Complex Kids Feb 11, 2026

Show notes

Feeling quick to anger or stuck in constant conflict with your child? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we'll explore how leading with curiosity can help parents slow down, regulate emotions, and understand what's really driving their complex kids' behavior. Press play to learn how getting curious can restore calm, connection, and clarity to your home.

What to expect in this episode:

Why leading with curiosity helps parents regulate their own emotions before reacting
How slowing down to understand context can change problem-solving outcomes
What “get curious, not furious” really means in day-to-day parenting moments
The role emotional regulation plays in making tactical solutions more effective
Ways curiosity strengthens compassion, connection, and long-term independence

Related Links:

EP108: Why Kids Resist Help and How To Change It
https://impactparents.com/why-kids-resist-help/
EP114:Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home
https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/
EP150: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents
https://impactparents.com/managing-stress-as-a-parent/
EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

Connect with Impact Parents:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

EP252: How To Advocate For Kids Struggling In School With Scotti Weintraub Feb 04, 2026

Show notes

If school feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. When your child struggles in school, it’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or blamed. In this episode, Scotti Weintraub shares how understanding your child’s brain and reframing diagnosis as empowerment can turn that frustration into confidence. Tune in to learn how small mindset shifts and stronger partnerships with teachers can transform your child’s school experience.

What to expect in this episode:

Why viewing your child’s school struggles with curiosity, not frustration, can change everything
How reframing a diagnosis as a gift empowers kids to understand their own brains and begin to thrive
Practical ways to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with teachers
Why middle and high school “walls” aren’t failures, but opportunities for growth and advocacy
How small steps in self-advocacy prepare kids for independence and lifelong confidence

About Scotti Weintraub, MA
Scotti Weintraub, MA, founder of Reframe Parenting, is a parent coach, school navigator, problem-solver, and educator. She knows exactly how hard it is to support a child who’s struggling at school. Parenting her own 2 teens has taught her about unexpected things like anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and the exhausting process of advocating with schools. She helps other parents cut through the noise, understand what their child’s needs really are, and finally feel confident walking into school conversations that used to feel impossible.

Connect with Scotti

Website: Reframe Parenting
Podcast: The Unlocking School Success Podcast
Instagram: @reframeparenting
Threads: @reframeparenting

Related Links:

EP210: Why Smart Kids Struggle in School and What Executive Function Has to Do With It
https://impactparents.com/why-smart-kids-struggle-in-school-and-what-executive-function-has-to-do-with-it/
EP219: How to Help ADHD Students Succeed in the Classroom
https://impactparents.com/how-to-help-adhd-students-succeed-in-the-classroom/
EP230: Structure Time: Back to School with Systems That Work
https://impactparents.com/structure-time-back-to-school-with-systems-that-work/

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

Connect with Impact Parents:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

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