All Brains Grow
Progress can often feel impossible. Whether you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, navigating a life-changing conflict, or struggling to help yourself, it’s easy to feel stuck and overwhelmed. But I’ve learned through my journey—from growing up with an autistic brother, raising a deaf son with cochlear implants, to working as a neurotherapist—that growth is always within reach. Every brain can learn and adapt, no matter the diagnosis. Hosted by Louloua Smadi El Hajj, founder of the educational platform All Brains Grow and author of ”From Client to Clinician”, this podcast offers tools, stories, and conversations to help guide you through possibilities which you might have thought unimaginable. I’ll be sharing insights from inspiring caregivers, experts, and my personal experiences, answering questions like: ”How can I support my child’s development at home?”, ”What therapies or interventions are most effective?”, ”How do I manage challenging behaviours?”, ”How do I take care of myself?”, ”Am I doing enough for my child?”, ”How can I manage my feelings of guilt or grief?”, ”How do I stay resilient and optimistic?” No matter how hard things may seem, believing in growth and change can lead to transformation—for your child, your family, and yourself. From neurodiversity to mental health, therapy, parenting or science, we won’t shy away from asking the vulnerable questions that will get you the intimacy and knowledge that you’ve been craving. Let’s rewrite the narrative around neurodivergence and celebrate the everyday heroes who are moving mountains. Together, we’ll build a life of confidence, love, and acceptance—one story at a time. Visit allbrainsgrow.com/podcast for support and resources, and be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you’re listening to never miss a episode! (Parenting neurodivergent children, autism, neurodiversity, therapy, mental health, science, support for families with special needs, managing behaviors, home therapy techniques, sibling dynamics, resilience, and self-care for parents.)
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
A prelude to the All Brains Grow podcast, where I share the story I always return to when I ask myself, “Why am I doing all of this?” Even now, I sometimes struggle to find the courage to talk about my heaviest burdens. But the story I share here reminds me why it’s worth opening up, no matter how hard it feels. You’ll notice my emotions take over—I can’t help it. It’s this kind of raw honesty and intimacy that I hope to bring to every conversation on this show. Because sometimes, the stories that hurt the most to share are the ones that begin to free us.
Head to www.allbrainsgrow.com/podcast for support and resources