Parenting with ADHD (or raising an ADHD or autistic child) is never simple, especially when you’re juggling your own brain, your family, and your professional role. In this episode of Unapologetically Mom, I’m joined by Maria Slavin, founder of INSYNC and Social in the greater Philadelphia area. She’s an occupational therapist, parent coach, and fellow mom navigating the same world I do.

Together, we dive into:
🧩 What it’s like parenting while managing our own ADHD brains
💼 How professionals balance expertise with real-life struggles
💬 The raw, unfiltered side of being both a mom and a pro in the neurodivergent parenting space

This isn’t a polished how-to—it’s a Philly-style, mom-to-mom conversation full of honesty, laughter, and relatable tangents. If you’re in the Philadelphia area looking for ADHD parenting support, autism resources, or just a place to feel seen, this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in for authentic stories, local connection, and permission to parent your way with support from moms who truly understand.

Parenting an ADHD or autistic child, teen, or young adult doesn’t come with a manual—and trying to follow everyone else’s advice often makes things harder. In this raw and real episode of Unapologetically Mom, I share the three truths I wish someone had told me years ago.

You’ll hear:
💥 Why your child isn’t “behind”—they’re on their own timeline.
🧭 What happens when you stop chasing advice and start trusting your gut.
💊 Why medication alone isn’t the fix (and what else makes the difference).

With over 20 years of experience supporting families—and my own lived journey as a mom and grandmother raising a neurodivergent teen—I’m here to tell you that you’re not failing, you’re learning.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between meltdowns, school pressure, or second-guessing your parenting, this episode will help you breathe again, reconnect with your intuition, and see your child through a whole new lens.

👉 Ready to move from survival mode into steady, supported parenting? Join me inside The Empowered Mom Method™.

Free clarity call to find out if I am the right fit for you!

https://calendly.com/taratrievel/chat-with-tara

Website:

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If your teen just started ADHD or autism meds—but you’re still stuck in power struggles, shutdowns, or burnout—this episode is for you.

As a certified autism specialist and parent mentor, I’m breaking down what meds can’t do—and what your teen really needs from you to thrive:
✨ Why your neurodivergent child is not “behind”
✨ What happens when you finally trust your gut
✨ Why medication is support—but not the whole solution

This isn’t about being anti-medication—it’s about going deeper.
Because pills don’t teach emotional safety, communication, or confidence.

Let’s talk about what most professionals miss—and how to parent with calm, clarity, and connection.

🎙 Hosted by Tara Trievel, creator of Path to Empowered Parenting
⁠https://parenting-neurodivergent-teens.my.canva.site/2besocial⁠

📌 For moms of high-masking autistic, ADHD, or emotionally intense teens
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If you’re raising a neurodivergent teen with autism, ADHD, or emotional regulation challenges—this episode is for you. I’m sharing the 4 mistakes I made over and over again while trying to de-escalate my teen’s meltdowns… and the one shift that finally brought peace back into our home.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why “talking it out” usually backfires

• How our nervous system responses shape everything

• What your teen really needs in moments of overwhelm

• How to lead with calm—even when your teen can’t

  
  

  Want to share your story or find out if personalized support is right for you?
  Send me a message—I’d love to hear from you.https://parenting-neurodivergent-teens.my.canva.site/

If you’re a mom over 40 raising a high-masking ASD1, Asperger’s, or ADHD teen — and wondering why you always feel like you’re falling short — this episode is your lifeline.

The truth?
You’re not failing.
You’re just running on survival mode — and it’s not sustainable.
Your nervous system has been in overdrive for years, and no one taught you how to come back to yourself. Until now.

In this soul-honest episode of Unapologetically Mom, we dive into:

• What survival mode actually looks like in neurodivergent parenting

• How mindfulness and neuroscience create real change

• What reparenting yourself actually means (no fluff, no guilt-trips)

• The moment you stop reacting from fear and start responding from calm

• What healing looks like when you're still in the thick of it

If you’ve ever cried in the car after drop-off or doubted your worth as a mother — this episode will shift something deep.

✨ You’re not too late.
✨ You’re not broken.
✨ You’re just overdue for self-compassion.

Save this episode for the hard days. Share it with a mom who needs to hear it.
And when you’re ready for real tools and real healing, come check out Path to Empowered Parenting — your next right step is waiting.

Are you stuck in survival mode—barely making it through the day, feeling exhausted, disconnected, and like you’ve lost yourself somewhere between meltdowns, school emails, and managing everyone else’s needs?

This episode of Unapologetically Mom is for every overwhelmed, high-achieving, exhausted mom who keeps saying:“I’m stuck.”“I’m tired, but I can’t stop.”“I don’t even know who I am anymore.”

🎙️ In this raw and real conversation, I unpack what “stuck” actually means—how it’s not laziness or failure, but a sign of nervous system dysregulation and emotional burnout.

We’ll explore:• Why “doing more” isn’t the way out of survival mode• How mom guilt and shame cycles keep you disconnected• The one powerful shift that can help you parent with peace, clarity, and confidence• A simple grounding practice you can try today to reconnect with yourself

💡 Here’s the truth: You don’t need to fix your child to feel better. You need to come home to you. This shift is at the heart of the work inside Path to Empowered Parenting.

You are not broken. You’re just burned out and ready for something deeper.

🧠 Start here. Let’s make that shift—together.

⁠https://parenting-neurodivergent-teens.my.canva.site/⁠

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Holding hope in one hand and heartbreak in the other? You’re not alone, mama.
In this episode of Unapologetically Mom we bust the myth of “two steps forward, one step back” with a fresh reframe every parent of a neurodivergent teen or young adult needs to hear:

• Progress ≠ straight staircase – it’s a mountain full of switchbacks, ledges, and foggy stretches.

• Why what looks like “regression” is often a developmentally-appropriate sidestep linked to executive-function burnout, sensory overload, or nervous-system fatigue.

• My own story—growing up AuDHD, raising autistic/ADHD kids, and mentoring families on the same climb—so you know I’m right there with you in the trenches.

• 3 field-tested strategies you’ll want to jot down:

  1. Name the Mountain (normalise pauses)

  2. Switchback Conversations (side-by-side resets)

  3. Ledge Regulation (co-regulate before you coach)

You’ll leave with concrete tools to turn panic into presence, plus a mindset shift that celebrates layered, non-linear growth—for your child and for you.

🔗 Links mentioned:
• Need a listening ear or guidance? Book a complimentary Clarity Call https://calendly.com/taratrievel/chat-with-tara.

If this episode helps you breathe easier, follow, rate, and share with another mom on the climb. Let’s rewrite the narrative of progress—one compassionate step (or sidestep) at a time.

Program for moms: https://parenting-neurodivergent-teens.my.canva.site/

Are you constantly burned out, second-guessing yourself, and barely keeping up while raising your neurodivergent teen? You’re not alone and this episode is your lifeline.

In this powerful and honest solo episode, I’m sharing the 5 biggest mindset shifts that helped me go from reactive and overwhelmed to calm, confident, and intentional in my parenting. These are the shifts I teach inside Path to Empowered Parenting and they changed everything.

✨ We’ll explore:

• How to move from reaction to intention during meltdowns

• The truth about burnout, brain fog, and reclaiming your energy

• Why self-leadership matters more than outside advice

• What real progress looks like beyond the grades and behaviors

• How to ride the emotional waves of parenting a neurodivergent child without drowning

If you’re tired of survival mode and ready to feel steady again — this episode is your starting point.

I would love to hear your story! https://calendly.com/taratrievel/chat-with-tara

👉 Perfect for moms parenting autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent teens who are ready to heal from burnout, stop second-guessing, and lead from a place of peace.

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