Eden Equips
Welcome to Eden Equips, the podcast that shares real stories and practical tools to help parents, carers, and educators feel equipped for the journey of raising and supporting neurodivergent children and young people.
Eden Equips
Latest Episodes
Episode 023 with Sarah McDonnell
What’s it really like being a teacher right now?Rebecca chats with her sister Sarah, a teacher, about the pressures of teaching, supporting neurodivergent children, working with parents, and why asking for help matters.
Episode 022 with Tory Stirling
How do you keep looking after everyone else without losing yourself?Rebecca chats with therapist Tori Stirling about self-compassion, therapy, burnout, and supporting the emotional wellbeing of parents and carers of neurodivergent childr...
Episode 021 with Ema Cubitt
What needs to change for autistic people and families in Northern Ireland?Rebecca is joined by Ema Cubitt, Northern Ireland's Independent Autism Reviewer, to chat about autism, education, and creating real change through listening and u...
Episode 020 with Eden McRoberts
In this episode, Rebecca chats with Eden about growing up with a sibling with additional needs, her journey through specialist teaching, teacher burnout, and why she's passionate about creating better opportunities for neurodivergent young peop...
Episode 019 with Elaine McCrisken
In this episode of Eden Equips, Rebecca talks with Elaine McCrisken about emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and why some children struggle to attend school due to anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional distress.They discuss practical ...
