Can I be honest with you for a moment?

For so many parents, the hardest part of the SEND journey is not the diagnosis…

It is the paperwork.

The forms. The reports. The endless documents.
The fear of getting it wrong.

And for many, that fear becomes so big that they never even make it to tribunal, despite the fact that 95% of cases that get there are decided in favour of families.

In this episode, I am joined by Stevie Hayes, founder of Bundle Creator—a tool designed to simplify one of the most overwhelming parts of the EHCP journey.

We talk about:

• Why the EHCP and tribunal process feels so complex (and why that is not your fault)
• The hidden “gatekeeping” role of paperwork that stops families in their tracks
• How to break the process down into manageable, bite-sized steps
• The shocking statistic that fewer than 10% of families reach tribunal
• Practical ways to organise evidence, meet deadlines, and feel more in control
• How technology can support neurodivergent parents to navigate a non-neuroaffirming system

This is not about pretending the system is easy.
It is about giving you the tools to face it with clarity, confidence, and support.

Because you are not failing the system.
The system has not been built for you.

And when we change how we approach it, everything begins to shift.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you.

Stevie Hayes: stevie@bundlecreator.co

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**The local authority is responsible for submitting any bundle to a SEND Tribunal. Parents are best prepared when they understand the constraints and can submit their evidence as a partially completed bundle to the local authority.

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Easter holidays can feel like a breaking point for many ADHD mums.

Less structure. More demands. And that quiet, heavy loneliness that no one else seems to understand.

In this deeply honest solo episode, Dr. Olivia shares what came up again and again in her group coaching this week:
👉 the invisible load
👉 the emotional exhaustion
👉 and the feeling of doing it all alone

If you are heading into the holidays feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or already running on empty… this episode is for you.

This is not about perfect routines or getting it “right.”
This is about something far more important:

Not losing yourself in the process.

Inside this episode, you will find:

• Why parenting a neurodiverse child can feel so relentless (and why it is not your fault)
• The hidden “invisible load” so many mums are carrying
• A powerful mindset shift to take the pressure off this holiday period
• One simple daily anchor to help you reconnect with yourself
• A short guided meditation to calm your nervous system and give you space to breathe

Because you are not just the organiser, the advocate, or the regulator.

You are a person within this, too.

And you matter.

If this episode resonates, please share it with another mum who might need to hear this today.

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💬 Connect with Us

🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a free, safe, welcoming space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand the realities of neurodiverse family life.

⚡ Ready to go deeper?
Become part of the ADHD Warrior Mum’s Membership — a paid membership space with group coaching with Dr Olivia, access to masterclasses with neurodiverse experts, monthly self-care and real connection. You don't have to navigate this journey alone.

📩 Contact Me
If you would like to get in touch, you can email me directly at olivia.kessel@sendparenting.com

I would genuinely love to hear from you, especially about the topics you would like covered and the guests you would love to hear from in 2026.

Have you ever watched your child fall apart over something that seems small — a correction at school, a cancelled plan, a simple “not now”… and wondered what is really going on?

In this powerful solo episode, Dr Olivia explores Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) — a term you may have seen everywhere on social media, but one that is often misunderstood.

Blending medical insight, real-life parenting experience, and practical tools, this episode unpacks:

• What RSD actually is (and why it is not in the DSM)
• The science behind emotional dysregulation in ADHD
• Why some experts support the term — and others challenge it
• What RSD really looks like in children and teenagers (especially girls)
• Why your child is not “overreacting” — and what their brain is doing instead
• The link between ADHD, rejection, and lived experience over time

Most importantly, Dr Olivia shares practical, compassionate strategies to help you support your child:

• How to respond in the moment (what helps — and what makes it worse)
• How to build emotional awareness before meltdown
• Why validation matters more than logic
• How to gently reduce avoidance and build resilience
• The role of therapy and when to consider medication

If you have ever felt confused, exhausted, or alone trying to support a child who feels everything so deeply, this episode will help you understand what is really happening — and how to move forward with confidence.

You are not alone in this. And neither is your child.

💬 Connect with Us

🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a free, safe, welcoming space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand the realities of neurodiverse family life.

⚡ Ready to go deeper?
Become part of the ADHD Warrior Mum’s Membership — a paid membership space with group coaching with Dr Olivia, access to masterclasses with neurodiverse experts, monthly self-care and real connection. You don't have to navigate this journey alone.

📩 Contact Me
If you would like to get in touch, you can email me directly at olivia.kessel@sendparenting.com

I would genuinely love to hear from you, especially about the topics you would like covered and the guests you would love to hear from in 2026.