Trauma-Informed ADHD Parenting: Nervous System Regulation, Burnout & Brainspotting with Dr. Marivi “Dr. Ivi” Acuna

Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves!ADHD parenting is hard.But what if it’s not just about behavior charts, consistency, or “trying harder”?What if it’s about nervous systems?In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with Dr. Marivi Acuna (Dr. Ivi), a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD, trauma-informed care, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, and culturally responsive mental health support for neurodivergent families.We dive deep into:Trauma-informed ADHD parentingADHD burnout and chronic overwhelmEmotional dysregulation and meltdownsThe connection between ADHD and traumaHow Brainspotting can help stuck patternsWhat ADHD parents are getting rightWhere we can grow without shameSupporting neurodivergent parents (yes, you)Dr. Ivi explains why ADHD rarely shows up alone — and how anxiety, trauma history, cultural expectations, and generational stress shape the way we parent.If you’ve ever felt:Overstimulated and snappyGuilty after yellingCompletely fried by 4pmLike you’re parenting on hard modeThis conversation will feel like a nervous system reset.Because ADHD parenting isn’t about fixing your child. It’s about understanding regulation, connection, and compassion — for both of you.🎧 Hit follow, leave a review, and share this with another ADHD parent who needs to hear: you are not broken.Connect with Dr. Ivi 👉 THRIVE! with Dr. Ivi This Month's Sponsors:📱 Talkspace Therapy that fits real life. With Talkspace, you can message or chat with a licensed therapist right from your phone, no face-to-face required. Perfect if you’re shy, anxious, overwhelmed, or just communicate better in writing. 🎒 Miacademy An online learning platform that makes school feel less like a daily power struggle. With engaging videos, games, quizzes, and built-in rewards, Miacademy helps K-8 kids stay motivated while giving parents tools to track progress without hovering. 🛒 Insight Family MarketA thoughtfully curated marketplace created by an educator and parent who actually gets neurodivergent families. Insight Family Market brings together sensory-friendly clothing, adaptive tools, educational supports, and wellness essentials that are chosen with real life in mind — not trends or quick fixes. Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the showDanielle is the host of Chaos & Caffeine, a fast-growing ADHD parenting podcast where she interviews leading psychologists, clinicians, researchers, and neurodivergent advocates about what actually helps ADHD kids thrive in the real world. Through science-backed conversations and very real mom-in-the-trenches storytelling, the show helps parents navigate executive function challenges, emotional regulation struggles, learning differences, and the everyday chaos of raising neurodivergent kids.Each week, Danielle translates complex ADHD research into practical tools parents can actually use — from building routines that support developing brains to helping kids strengthen focus, flexibility, and self-regulation skills.Listen to the podcast and explore expert interviews at:https://linktr.ee/chaosandcaffeinepodcastDanielle frequently speaks and writes about ADHD parenting strategies, executive function development, emotional regulation, screen use and attention, learning challenges like dyslexia, and building resilient neurodivergent families.