{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6726f9a83a33b17a608b9cc5/68211aa2182b2144af135a68?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Overwhelmed Parent","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6726f9a83a33b17a608b9cc5/1746999872086-49281154-fd7e-4dce-8d56-127f718f10b3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>From Overwhelmed to Empowered – The Real Truth About Parenting Confidence</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the EPIC Families podcast, Freddie Bennett gets raw and real about something every parent of a neurodiverse child has faced: <strong>Overwhelm</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent…</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I <em>should</em> be better…”</p><p><br></p><p>If the mental load, school stress, guilt, and emotional rollercoaster of parenting a child with ADHD or Autism has you running on empty — this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Freddie shares his own story as a dad with ADHD, the shame spiral so many parents find themselves in, and why we often let overwhelm hold us back from the confident, connected parenting we dream of.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><p><br></p><p>🫣 The 4 hidden drivers of parenting overwhelm (L.I.F.E.)</p><p>🚨 The 8 ways overwhelm shows up in everyday life — from procrastination to perfectionism</p><p>💪 Why confidence isn’t a mystery... it’s a muscle you build by keeping promises to yourself</p><p>🧠 How to shift your mindset from crisis to clarity — and finally feel like you’re back in control</p><p><br></p><p>This is more than just a podcast — it’s a wake-up call, a mirror, and a warm hug for every parent who feels like they’re not enough.</p><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents &amp; Incredible Children. EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, New Zealand’s child neurodiversity centre of excellence. Discover more here: <a href=\"https://baypaediatrics.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://baypaediatrics.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the free EPIC Families community <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/epicfamiliescommunity/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/baypaediatrics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/baypaediatrics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"EPIC Families"}