The Truth About Executive Function: Supporting Neurodiverse Kids to Thrive - Seth Perler

The Truth About Executive Function: Supporting Neurodiverse Kids to Thrive - Seth Perler

Author: Hunter Clarke-Fields December 16, 2025 Duration: 51:54
Seth Perler, executive function coach, speaker, and advocate for neurodiverse learners, joins Hunter Clarke-Fields to discuss the challenges and opportunities of parenting neurodiverse children. They explore common myths about executive function, the differences between neurodiverse and neurotypical kids, and how curiosity, empathy, and mindful parenting can make a real difference. Seth shares practical strategies for supporting children’s growth, managing homework and routines, and creating environments where kids can thrive despite challenges. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training. Find more podcasts, Hunter’s books, blog posts, free resources, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MindfulMamaMentor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Discover your Unique-To-You Podcast Playlist at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulmamamentor.com/quiz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More is a podcast for parents navigating the daily whirlwind of family life. Host Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks from hard-won experience as a former yelling, frustrated mom who transformed her approach. This podcast delves into practical, compassionate strategies for managing children's behavior and helping them regulate their big emotions, all while you work to stay grounded yourself. Each episode offers refreshingly honest conversations about moving from reactive parenting to mindful connection. Listeners will find a blend of actionable advice and mindfulness techniques aimed at bringing more peace to the chaos at home. The focus is on building kindness and confidence in kids without sacrificing your own well-being in the process. Hunter’s journey from anger to mindful guidance forms the core of this supportive resource, making it a relatable listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed. Tune in for a down-to-earth exploration of parenting that prioritizes emotional regulation for both you and your children, fostering a calmer, more resilient family dynamic. This podcast serves as a mentor in your pocket, offering real-world perspectives on creating a harmonious home.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More
Podcast Episodes
Emotionally Immature Parents -Lindsay Gibson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:29
Are you the adult child of an emotionally immature parent? Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with psychologist Dr. Lindsay Gibson about how parents' unresolved pain can lead to emotional immaturity—and the lasting impact it has…
How To Deal With Self-Hatred - Blaise Aguirre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:49
In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Dr. Blaise Aguirre about the difference between typical teenage self-doubt and deeper self-hatred, exploring how parenting and environment shape a child’s self-perception…
Validation For Connection & Resilient Kids - Caroline Fleck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Caroline Fleck about the essential role of validation in parenting and emotional connection. They discuss what validation really means—acknowledging children’s feelings wi…
Modeling Regulation & Managing Overwhelm - Michelle Grosser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:38
In this Mindful Mama Podcast episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Michelle Grosser—mom, lawyer, and nervous system educator—about her path from burnout to balance. They discuss the pressures that fuel parental stress…
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance - Dr. Anna Lembke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:11
In this conversation, Anna Lemke discusses the dual nature of dopamine as both a pleasure molecule and a regulator of pain. Find out how modern life, with its abundance of pleasurable stimuli, has led to a 'drugification…
Motherhood Around The World - Abigail Leonard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with author Abigail Leonard about her powerful book following four women through their first year of motherhood in Finland, Kenya, Japan, and the U.…
Rhythm & Emotional Regulation At Home - Chinyelu Kunz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:25
In this conversation, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Chinyelu Kunz explore the significance of rhythm in parenting, discussing how it fosters stability and flexibility in children. They delve into the practical implementation…
Feelings Are Like Farts - Dr. Chris Willard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:53
Join Hunter and Dr. Chris Willard as they explore how mindfulness can support parents facing today's challenges. Discover practical techniques for managing emotions, setting healthy boundaries in a busy world, and foster…
Perfectly Hidden Depression - Dr. Margaret Rutherford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:08
In this conversation, Margaret Rutherford discusses the concept of Perfectly Hidden Depression, a form of depression characterized by perfectionism and high achievement, often masked by a facade of success. She explains…