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A New Year, Big Transitions & a Broken Foot | NeuroDADverse EP.30

Episode 30 🎧 In the NeuroDADverse this week, Ben and Dan return for the first episode of 2026, reflecting on the strange reset that comes with a new year, especially when neurodivergent family life doesn’t pause for calendars. This week includes a significant medical scare, a broken foot, hospital visits, difficult sensory decisions, and the careful balance between safety, regulation, and trust. Alongside the challenges, the episode becomes a powerful reflection on how far their children and they as parents have come. In this episode, we talk about: • The emotional weight of returning to routine after Christmas • Managing medical situations with ND children • Pain stimming, safety concerns, and regulation trade-offs • Hospital visits, advocacy, and processing time • When independence and vulnerability coexist • How injuries highlight both progress and ongoing support needs • Calm wins after chaotic weeks • Reflecting honestly on the highs and lows of 2025 • Why resilience doesn’t mean “finding things easy” • Hopes for 2026 that focus on joy, autonomy, and self-belief • Letting go of pressure and trusting your child’s pace 🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world. 💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting 📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us 📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com 🌐 Find us in all the usual places: linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse 🎧 Listen on: • Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseApple • Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify 📺 Watch full episodes + clips: Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify YouTube:    / @neurodadversepodcast   📲 Follow & connect: • TikTok:   / neurodadverse   • Instagram:   / neurodadverse   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neur... TImestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 30 & the Start of 2026 00:44 – Returning to Routine After Christmas 01:48 – Three Words of the Week: Reset, React & Rejoice 03:36 – Medical Updates & Subtle Worries 05:22 – Reframing Wins vs Challenges 06:00 – Stimming, Safety & Pain Feedback 08:56 – When Regulation Behaviours Become Concerning 11:58 – Balancing Acceptance With Protection 15:09 – Understanding Pain Stims & Sensory Feedback 17:33 – When You Just Need to Observe, Not React 20:13 – Family Gatherings & Unexpected Injuries 21:09 – The Fall, the Foot & Processing What Happened 22:49 – Hospital Decisions & Giving Thinking Time 24:54 – X-Rays, Uncertainty & Breaking the News 26:04 – The Walking Boot & Sensory Challenges 27:11 – Trust, Advocacy & Medical Trauma 28:41 – Independence Isn’t Linear 29:34 – Living With Ongoing Support Needs 30:33 – Break & Reset 31:23 – Wins of the Week & Finding Calm Again 33:58 – Shared Meals & Regulation Wins 38:20 – Quiet New Year Moments That Mattered 41:21 – Calm as a Win (Even If It’s Boring) 42:28 – Family Rituals & Flexibility 44:18 – Looking Ahead: School, Birthdays & Puberty 45:36 – Pride, Fear & Letting Go of Complacency 48:01 – Reflecting on 2025: Resilience & Growth 49:33 – Seeing Progress When Daily Life Is Hard 51:06 – Communication Beyond Words 53:18 – Hopes for 2026 Without Pressure 55:16 – Joy Over Achievement 57:31 – A Reminder of How Far You’ve Come 58:50 – Final Reflections & Community Thanks 59:22 – You’re Doing Great. You Are Enough. 🔗 Hashtags: #NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily