Why Neurodivergent Parents Are Epic with Jodie Clarke

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this episode, Jodie talks about her journey from unconsciously trying to be the “perfect yummy mummy” to showing up as her real, neurodivergent self in parenting. A big turning point was her eldest daughter’s autism diagnosis, which set her on a path of self-discovery and completely shifted how she saw both herself and her role as a parent.She shares openly about the tough stuff too — battling the education system, being on the receiving end of parent blame, and going through gruelling tribunal hearings to fight for her kids’ needs.But what really comes through is Jodie’s belief in the strengths neurodivergent parents bring. As she puts it, “We are epic parents to our kids because we get it... We’ve got that hyper empathy on a deeper level because we feel everything so deeply.” It’s a powerful reminder that our differences can actually be our strengths.If you’re parenting neurodivergent kids, exploring your own identity, or just looking for a more honest take on parenting outside the box, you’ll get a lot from this conversation.You can follow Jodie’s work through her books and social channels to keep learning from her lived experience.https://jodieclarke.co.uk/Facebook, Insta, LinkedInJodie's books that we spoke about are: Stop The World I Want To Get OffThe Secret Life of RoseYoung, Autistic and Burnt OutSupport the show