In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I sit down with Melissa Jackson, a neurodiversity advocate, reparenting coach, and host of the Reframing Neurodiversity Podcast. As a neurodivergent mom raising neurodivergent kids, Melissa shares her transformative journey of discovering and embracing reparenting practices that every mom—especially those with ADHD—can benefit from. Together, we dive into how inner child work, self-regulation tools, and building secure attachments are game-changers for creating a more grounded and fulfilling life. Melissa brings actionable insights, relatable stories, and practical tools to help us all learn how to "reparent" ourselves and show up for our kids in the most authentic and nurturing way.

Neurodiversity Advocate and Reparenting Coach for ADHD Moms Melissa Jackson is a neurodiversity advocate and reparenting coach for ADHD moms. As a neurodivergent mom raising neurodivergent kids herself, she’s come to recognize that she was never equipped with the tools she needed to thrive as an ADHD, 2e + dyslexic mother. That’s why, Melissa is so passionate about equipping mother’s with the tools we never received from a strengths based approach. She is the host of the Reframing Neurodiversity podcast and provides a community for ADHD moms raising neurodivergent kids on Substack.

 

Episode Highlights:
[2:03] - What is reparenting? Melissa defines the concept and why it's critical for parents with ADHD.
[5:31] - Why motherhood shines a light on unresolved patterns—and how inner child work helps.
[9:15] - The power of simple self-regulation tools and why we often overlook them.
[15:02] - Melissa’s top strategies for emotional regulation in high-stress moments.
[19:02] - How to help an overwhelmed mom take the first step towards self-prioritization.
[23:25] - Changing our relationship with discomfort and redefining what it means to “be a good mom.”
[28:55] - Understanding trauma bonds in parenting and partnerships—and how to heal.
[32:57] - Jim Kwik's tip for starting your day with intention and how it transformed Brooke's morning.

 

Connect with Melissa Jackson:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @neurodiversity_advocate
• Substack: https://neurodiversityadvocate.substack.com
• Self-regulation Toolbox: https://notable-art-607.myflodesk.com/toolbox 

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