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The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis — 92 episodes

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Year-End Gratitude And New Beginnings

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner) Week 9: When We Stop Pushing, Children Start Healing

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner) Week 8 - We Moved Into A Caravan And Found Our Pace

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter and Sarah Lovett : Week 7 - Rethinking Education When Safety Comes First

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 6 - Recovery, Stability, Then Expansion: Trusting A Child’s Pace

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 5 - A Family Weighs CBD For Epilepsy And PDA

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 4- Hydrotherapy and Drop Offs

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 3 -Small Wins, Big Steps In Unschooling

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 10: Every Colour Matters - Closing Thoughts on Neurodiversity (Dana Baltutis, Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach)

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 9: Photography As Therapy: Motherhood, Bipolar, And Neurodiversity (Bianca Buliga: Parent, Artist, Photographer, Advocate)

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 2 - Rethinking Success: Recovery, Autonomy, And Gentle Education

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 8: Parenting with ADHD: Finding Your Calm-ish (Dr. Claire Milligan, Psychologist, Business Owner, Parent)

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Unschooling Series with Paige Carter (Parent, Advocate, Community Leader, Business Owner): Week 1 - When school breaks a nervous system, what does real education look like?

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SEASON 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 7: Beyond Shame: Discovering the Joy in Your Brain Architecture (Sarah Eagle, Neurodivergent Consultant, Business Owner and Advocate)

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 6: Hope in Therapy: Cultural Sensitivity Meets Neurodiversity (Anushka Phal , Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Business Owner, and Community Advocate)

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 5: Neurodivergent Families: Finding Your Tribe (Paige Carter, Advocate, Parent Coach)

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 4: Living Authentically: How to Embrace Your Neurodivergent Identity (Joanne Hatchard, Social Worker, Advocate, Podcaster)

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 3: The Heart Behind Mingle Co: Vee's Mission to End Isolation (Violeta Abarzua Vasquez - Event Manager, Advocate, Podcaster, Film Maker)

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY Episode 2: Mind the Gaps - Dr. Vanessa Spiller on Neurodiversity (Clinical Psychologist)

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Season 2 NEURODIVERSITY - Episode 1: Rainbow Brains and Belonging (Dana Baltutis - Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach)

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Episode 72: Dana Baltutis (Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach) - Taking a Mindful Pause

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Episode 71: Caroline Mundy (Person Centred Mortgage Broker) Navigating Financial Freedom for Parents

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Episode 70: Dana Baltutis (Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach)- Celebrating Mother's Day: From Historical Roots to Cultural Expressions

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Episode 69: Neelam Khatri (Early Childhood Teacher) - What Every Parent Should Know Before Choosing Childcare and Kindergarten

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Episode 68: Kerry Herbert (Early Childhood Teacher) - The Transformative Power of Play in Early Childhood Development

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Episode 67: Rose Irranca (Social Worker and Holistic Therapist): Holistic Kids: Revolutionizing Child Wellness in Australia

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Episode 66: Toni Everard (Business and Mindset Coach): Balancing Masculine and Feminine: The Path to Healthy Relationships and Parenting

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Episode 65: Judy Au (Occupational Therapist) - Unlocking Sensory Secrets: An OT's Guide to Child Development

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Episode 64: Bethany Burrell (Speech Pathologist): Rural Speech Therapy: Hidden Challenges, Real Impact

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Episode 63: (Nikita Pinto Speech Pathologist) : The Pre-Linguistic Journey: How Children Master Communication Before First Words

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Episode 62: Annie Harvey (Laughter Leader and Mindset Coach) - The Healing Power of Laughter: The importance of laughing for child development and caregiver self-care

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Episode 61: Maria Radimissis (Developmental Speech Pathologist) - Beyond Words: The Power of Developmental Speech Pathology

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Episode 60: (Bindy Taylor Relationships Coach and Dana Baltutis Speech Pathologist) Love on The Spectrum: One Step at a Time

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Episode 59: Sonia Taddeo (Sustainability Advocate) - Embracing Authenticity and Simplicity Through Sustainable Living and Small Impactful Actions

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Episode 58: Annmarie Chereso (Parent Coach and Author) - Embracing Life’s Trials with Resilience, Conscious Parenting, and Unconditional Love

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Episode 57: Amanda Collings-Wells (Wellness Entrepreneur, Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Coach) - Embracing Holistic Wellness and Self-Care for Parental Balance and Personal Growth

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Episode 56: Craig Clarke (Cybersecurity Expert) - Safeguarding Families in the Digital Age Through Practical Technology and Privacy Strategies

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Episode 55: Priya Senroy (Drama and Movement Therapist) - Transforming Lives Through Creative Arts and Collaborative Therapies

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Episode 54: Kerry Herbert (Early Childhood Educator) - Ensuring a Smooth School Transition for Children Through Practical Strategies and Family Support

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Episode 53: Monica Sandercock (Life Coach and Co-Founder of Magnificent Mindset) - Navigating Motherhood, Burnout, and Personal Growth Through Resilience and Boundaries

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Episode 52: Rebecca Sparrow (Author and Friendship Whisperer) - Building Inclusive Communities Through the Power of Friendship

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Episode 51: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach And Speech Pathologist) Welcome to 2025 - Walking Meditation Experience - Cultivating Inner Strength and Abundance for the New Year!

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Episode 50: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist- Reflecting on Personal Triumphs and Prioritizing Self-Care for Parents

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Episode 49: Father Philip Marshall (Catholic Priest and Community Leader) - Embracing Faith, Love, and Social Justice During the Holiday Season

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Episode 48: Dr. Genevieve Keating (Chiropractor) - Empowering Child Development Through Pediatric Chiropractic Care and Collaborative Approaches

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Episode 47: Ruth Fidler (Educational Consultant) - Fostering Acceptance and Flexibility in Education

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Episode 46: Magdalena Garcia (Educator and Parent Coach) - Redefining Parenting Through Relationship-Based Education and Emotional Connection

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Episode 45: Linda Murphy (Speech-Language Pathologist and Author) - Transforming Child Communication Through Declarative Language Techniques

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Episode 44: Michele Ricamato (DIR Floortime Speech Pathologist) - Transforming Child Development Through Holistic Speech Pathology and Collaboration

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Episode 43: Jeff Guenzel (CEO of ICDL) - Embracing Neurodivergence and Transformative Developmental Approaches

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Episode 42: Toni Everard (NLP Master Trainer and Business Coach) - Harnessing Language and Mindset for Personal Growth for Parents

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Episode 41: Louise Craven (Solicitor and Partner at ADLV Law) - Guiding Families with Legal Expertise and Compassion

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Episode 40: Tass Schmidt (Pro-Aging Influencer) - Embracing Vibrant Grandparenthood

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Episode 39: Dana Baltutis (Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach) - Embracing Individuality and Neurodiversity Through a Positive Lens

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Episode 38: Steph Curtis (Blogger, Parent and Autism Advocate) - Navigating the Complexities of Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Family Life

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Episode 37: Cate Baker (Deacon and Parent) - Navigating Autism with Faith, Resilience, and Community Support

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Episode 36: Nick Tebbey (National Executive Officer of Relationships Australia) - Nurturing Healthy Relationships Through Comprehensive Support Systems

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Episode 35: Andrew Tims (AusCountry Tag Along Tours Owner) - Uniting Families Through Camping and Four-Wheel Driving Adventures

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Episode 34: Dale Thatcher (Father and Entrepreneur) - Transformative Journeys of Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship

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Episode 33: Wendy Coombe (Founder of Animal Therapies Limited) - The Power of Assistance and Therapy Animals

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Episode 32: Kristy Forbes (Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist) - Creating An Inclusive World for Neurodivergent Children

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Episode 31: (Dana Baltutis Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist)- The Foundations for Expanded Parenting

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Episode 30: Dr. Karen Stagnitti (Children's Play Expert) - Unleashing the Transformative Power of Play

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Episode 29 - Jason Tyndall (CEO of Nature Play SA) - Transforming Children's Well-Being Through Nature Play

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Episode 28: Jacqui Caudle (Carers SA Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer) - Supporting Unpaid Carers and Fostering a Supportive Community

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Episode 27: Rebecca Challoner (Founder of My Spirited Child and Co-Founder of PEKE Centres) - Revolutionizing Neurodiversity Advocacy and Empowering Families

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Episode 26: Bindy Taylor (Life and Love Coach) - Self-Love and Relationship Strategies

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Episode 25: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach, Speech Pathologist)- My Story of Transformation and Empowering Families

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Episode 24: Lisa Scarfo (Naturopath) - Harnessing Naturopathy for Healthy Living

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Episode 23: Robyn Blake-Mortimer (Psychologist and Couple Therapist) - Building Bridges in Relationships

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Episode 22: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist) - The Importance of Coaching for Parents

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Episode 21: Will Vuong (Social Worker and Counsellor) - Unraveling the Fabric of Asian Australian Identity and the Ripple Effects on Mental Health

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Episode 20: Natalie Oliveri (Music Therapist) - The Impact of Music Therapy in a Neurodiverse World

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Episode 19: Sonia Taddeo (Literacy Specialist) - Championing Literacy Development and Tackling Dyslexia

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Episode 18: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist) - Can one person be your Child's Therapist and your Coach at the Same Time?

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Episode 17: Cassie Day (Parent and Business Specialist) - The Importance of helping yourself before helping others!

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Episode 16: Sarah Lovett (Social Worker) - Embracing Neurodiversity and PDA

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Episode 15: Part 2: Sandy Booysen (Dietician) - Strategies for Smoother Mealtime with Neurodivergent Children

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Episode 14: Part 1: Sandy Booysen (Dietician)- Embracing the Mealtime Adventure with Neurodivergent Kids

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Episode 13: Karen Baker (Parent)- Navigating Epilepsy, Autism and COVID

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Episode 12: Gloria Debba (Parent) - Love, Advocacy and Building a Support Network

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Episode 11: Casey Pritchard (Foster Parent) - The Heart of Fostering

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Episode 10: Dr. Emily Carroll (General Medical Practitioner) - Choosing a Medical Professional

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Episode 9: Sam Paior (Support Coordinator) - The Journey of Parenting Neurodivergent Children and Advocating for Change

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Episode 8: Andrew Stephen (Parent)- Healing Through Music in the Parental Journey

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Episode 7: Rose Kollias (Play Therapist) - Anxiety in Children and Adults

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Episode 6: Henk Damiaans (Personal Trainer) - Blending Fitness, Family and Business into Success

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Episode 5: Louise Trinkle (Parent) - Navigating the Neurodiversity of Twins

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Episode 4: Graham Clark (Parent) - Celebrating Milestones in Parenting

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Episode 3: Alyssa Cummings (Occupational Therapist) -Embracing Sensory Profiles

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Episode 2: Kerry Herbert (Early Childhood Educator) - Navigating the New School Year

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Episode 1: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist) - Empowered Parenting