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PDA Society Podcast

PDA Society Podcast

Finding therapeutic support as a PDA parent

Jun 4, 2026 · 36 min · 12 segments

In this episode we’re chatting with Christine MacInnis (LMFT) about some of the challenges parents of PDAers face when looking for support. Being a parent of a PDAer can be an isolating experience…

In this episode we’re chatting with Christine MacInnis (LMFT) about some of the challenges parents of PDAers face when looking for support. Being a parent of a PDAer can be an isolating experience - from the lack of support, the stress of not being believed, and the pressures to conform to potentially harmful practices. In this episode we look at some of the ways parents can access support, and how to recognise PDA-affirming therapeutic practice. If you need help and information about PDA, contact our support service today. Guest links: www.theneurodivergentwhisperer.com

In this episode we’re chatting with Christine MacInnis (LMFT) about some of the challenges parents of PDAers face when looking for support. Being a parent of a PDAer can be an isolating experience…

Speakers: Christine MacInnisGuestSarahHostRachelHost

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈9k followers

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Top entities: Pathological demand avoidance×30 North America×6 United Kingdom×4 Applied behavior analysis×4 God×4

Greeting the Guest & Cross-Atlantic Chitchat1:23 – 2:09

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SarahHost

1:23

So I am delighted to be joined by Christine McGinnis, who is a licensed therapist based over in sunny California.

S

SarahHost

1:29

So welcome, Christine.

S

SarahHost

1:31

Oh, thanks

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:31

for having me.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:32

I'm so excited.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:33

It's so great to be here.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:35

I have learned so much from the Society UK because...

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:39

You all are like the pioneers.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:41

I mean, you're the founder of it was from the UK.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:44

So understanding PDA has been such a challenge for me personally and professionally because that is my caseload is all neurodivergent families and adults.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:54

So it's been such a wonderful resource.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:56

So I just wanted to thank you for that.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:58

And

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SarahHost

1:59

it is great.

S

SarahHost

1:59

You know, we're seeing a massive increase in the number of inquiries that we're getting from the U.S., And I know that PDA North America as well is doing some great work.

S

SarahHost

2:07

So yeah, it's really lovely to see.

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Greeting the Guest & Cross-Atlantic Chitchat1:23 – 2:09

S

SarahHost

1:23

So I am delighted to be joined by Christine McGinnis, who is a licensed therapist based over in sunny California.

S

SarahHost

1:29

So welcome, Christine.

S

SarahHost

1:31

Oh, thanks

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:31

for having me.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:32

I'm so excited.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:33

It's so great to be here.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:35

I have learned so much from the Society UK because...

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:39

You all are like the pioneers.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:41

I mean, you're the founder of it was from the UK.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:44

So understanding PDA has been such a challenge for me personally and professionally because that is my caseload is all neurodivergent families and adults.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:54

So it's been such a wonderful resource.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:56

So I just wanted to thank you for that.

Christine MacInnisGuest

1:58

And

S

SarahHost

1:59

it is great.

S

SarahHost

1:59

You know, we're seeing a massive increase in the number of inquiries that we're getting from the U.S., And I know that PDA North America as well is doing some great work.

S

SarahHost

2:07

So yeah, it's really lovely to see.

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