Welcome to episode #106! We’re thrilled to be joined by Christina Keeble. Christina Keeble is an autistic and ADHD educational consultant, speaker, and COO of the National PEAK Center—an allied health practice grounded in neuro-affirming principles. She’s also a dedicated parent of two PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) children, and brings a unique blend of lived experience, advocacy, and professional expertise to the conversation. In this episode, Christina shares her powerful journey of discovering her neurodivergence after her children’s diagnoses, and how that reshaped her approach to parenting, self-care, and work. From navigating school refusal to burnout recovery and creating sustainable work rhythms, Christina offers truth bombs and strategies for both neurodivergent individuals and the professionals who support them. ⏱️ Timeline: 00:00:00 – Intro + Guest Bio 00:02:00 – Discovering She’s Autistic & ADHD 00:04:30 – PDA Parenting Journey Begins 00:06:00 – Diagnosis, Medication & Mental Health 00:08:00 – What Is PDA? (Demand Avoidance Explained) 00:10:00 – Reparenting, Trauma & Letting Go of Norms 00:13:00 – Breaking the Parent Blame Cycle 00:16:00 – Productivity & Harnessing Hyperfocus 00:19:00 – What Christina Actually Does for Work 00:22:00 – Neurodivergent Coaching & Workplace Inclusion 00:28:00 – Why Fake Deadlines Work 00:31:00 – Timer Tricks That Don’t Work 00:34:00 – Tools That Might Work for PDA Brains 00:37:00 – Chronic Illness, Burnout & Pacing 00:42:00 – Final Advice for Neurodivergent Parents 00:44:30 – Where to Find Christina Online 📱 Follow Christina: Website: https://christinakeeble.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-keeble/?originalSubdomain=au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinakeebleconsulting/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinakeebleconsulting/ Connect with Jeremy: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nageljeremy Email:
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