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The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis
Welcome to The Empowered Parent Podcast Series 2.
This short series is inspired by the Australia and New Zealand Inaugural Neurodivergence and Wellbeing Conference.
Over the next few episodes, we’ll be shining a light on what it truly means to belong, and celebrating the lives, strengths, and stories of neurodivergent people.
I’ll be speaking with leaders, advocates, and thinkers from across Australia and New Zealand who are pioneering change. Together, we’ll explore how families, schools, and communities can move beyond old deficit views - and instead see neurodivergence as a vital part of human diversity.
This series is about hope, celebration, and possibility. It’s about recognising that there is a place in the world for everyone - and that when we create belonging, we all thrive.
Don’t forget to follow along, share your reflections, and join the conversation. You can connect with me at danabaltutis.com or mytherapyhouse.com.au
Let’s celebrate neurodivergence. Let’s celebrate belonging.
Episodes
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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