Welcome To The Incremental Shift Podcast


The podcast where small intentional changes create meaningful impact. I’m Alison, a neurodiverse parent of twice exceptional children, advocate, and support for families navigating the beautiful and challenging path of adhd, asd and twice exceptionals.

Here on the podcast, we explore the power of gradual shifts—in parenting, personal growth, and everyday family life—designed to help you build deeper connections, embrace authenticity, and thrive one step at a time.

Whether you’re looking for actionable strategies, heartfelt stories, or just a moment of inspiration, you’re in the right place. So, take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s make incremental shifts together.

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Latest Episodes

Ep 3: Parenting Summit Interview with Jaymee Ong

A Few Key Takeaways:

  • Openly sharing and seeking support can help alleviate the stigma and isolation of postnatal depression.
  • Prioritising self-care, including exercise, is essential for mental and physical well-being.
  • Letting go of societal expectations and focusing on what truly matters can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.
  • Building resilience in children involves teaching them to navigate the highs and lows of life with an open mind and a balanced mindset. Teach children responsibility and gratitude by having them do things for themselves and not giving them a sense of entitlement.
    + Many more!
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Parenting Summit Interview with Jaymee Ong
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Ep 4: Parenting Summit Interview with Amanda Gorman

A Few Key Takeaways:

1. Amanda was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 40s.
2. She discovered her ADHD traits through her
daughter's experiences.
3. Community support is crucial for families dealing
with ADHD.
4. Self-care involves letting go of societal expectations.
5. Advocacy for ADHD awareness is essential for
reducing stigma.
+ Many more!

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Parenting Summit Interview with Amanda Gorman
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Ep 5: Parenting Summit Interview with Elisha Casagrande


A Few Key Takeaways:

1. The first hour of every day is dedicated to self-care.
2. Mental load is an invisible burden that many mothers carry.
3. Open communication with children about mental health is crucial.
4. Resilience is built through adversity and challenges.
5. Self-compassion is key to managing feelings of inadequacy.
+ Many more!

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Parenting Summit Interview with Elisha Casagrande
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Hi there- I'm Alison!


My passion is in raising children and families intentionally, authentically and based in Positive Psychology.  For nearly 20 years I have been involved in the Education Sector.  I am a trained teacher, Mentor Coach, ADHD Coach, on the International Coaching Federation Queensland Leadership Team, Childcare Centre Owner, Mother of 4 neurodiverse 2E children and wife of 15 years (together for 18!).

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