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Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast: A Raw, Essential Parent-Provider Perspective, Breaking Down Science into Everyday Language.” In every episode of “Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast,” we bridge the gap between the scientific community and everyday people, demystifying the world of autism through the unique dual lens of parents and providers. For more info please visit: https://www.puzzleboxacademy.com
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- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Parents Are Expected to Do EVERYTHING—But What Do Our Kids Actually Need?
🎙️S5 E32 Parent. Teacher. Therapist. Chef. Chauffeur. Dietitian. Tech support. Safety officer. Social media manager… 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Your Child Is More Than a Report Card: Celebrate the Wins Nobody Sees
🎙️S5 E31 Parents, when did raising successful kids become all about 𝗔’𝘀, 𝗕’𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲? 💜 Because sometimes your child’s…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Why Is It So Hard to Slow Down? Breaking the Stress Cycle as a Parent
🎙️S5 E30 Parents, when was the last time you were 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹? 💜 Not scrolling your phone. Not thinking about tomorrow. Not planning the next appointment…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Why Does My Kid Question EVERYTHING? Turning Power Struggles Into Better Conversations
🎙️S5 E29“𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗛𝗬?” 😅If you’re raising a child who needs an explanation for everything, you already know how quickly one little question can turn into a…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Can Learning Feel Like Play? Jessica Arbelaez Shares the Games Kids Actually WANT to Learn With
🎙️S5 E28What if your child asked to practice reading? 🎲📚💜It sounds impossible... until you see what 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗲𝘇, founder of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲, has…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
When Nothing Works: Hope for Parents in the Hardest Moments
🎙️S5 E27Parents... this episode is for the ones who are hanging on by a thread. 💜The ones who've tried the reward charts.The therapy.The consequences.The…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
What If Rewards Don't Work? Parenting Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Cool
🎙️S5 E26Parents... let's be honest.You've tried the reward chart. ⭐You've promised ice cream. 🍦You've taken away screen time. 📱...and your child still…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Is Your Child's School Telling You the Whole Story?
🎙️S5 E25Parents… here's a tough question:𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆? 💜Most parents hear, "𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘺." But what…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Weight of Parenting: Why You’re Exhausted (And What to Do About It)
🎙️ S5 E24Parents… this one’s for you. 💜The ones running on empty.The ones who haven’t had a moment alone in weeks… months… maybe years.The ones doing…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
When Kids Feel Heard, They Heal: The Parenting Skill We’re Missing
🎙️S5 E23Parents… be honest for a second.Are you 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 to your child…or just waiting for your turn to respond? 💜In this powerful and emotional episode of…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Grace Over Perfection: Are We Putting Too Much Pressure on Our Kids?
🎙️S5 E22Parents… let’s take a deep breath together. 💜Because somewhere along the way, we started believing that our kids need to be:✔️ Perfect in school✔️…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How Your Self-Talk Is Shaping Your Child’s World
🎙️S5 E21Parents… have you ever caught yourself thinking:“I’m failing.”“My child has a problem.”“This is never going to work.”What if those thoughts… are the…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Heart Math & Coherence: New Research That Could Change Neurodivergent Support Forever
🎙️S5 E20Parents… what if regulation wasn’t just a buzzword?What if we could actually 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁… and teach it… and use it to change everything? 💜In this…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Does Every Child Need a Label? The Truth About IEPs, Accommodations & the Broken System
🎙️S5 E19Parents… let’s rip the Band-Aid off. 💜 In this bold, honest episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩, Pam and Manny dive into one of the hottest debates in…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Motion & Movement: The Secret to Helping Neurodivergent Kids Regulate + Learn
🎙️S5 E18 Parents… if you’ve ever thought:“𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹?”This episode is for you. 💜 In this high-energy, super practical conversation on…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Burnout Generation: Is School Boring Our Kids Into Exhaustion?
🎙️S5 E17 Parents… what if your child isn’t “lazy”? What if they’re not “unmotivated”? What if they’re not even truly “burnt out”? What if they’re just bored. 💜…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
DEI in the Workplace: Why Performance, Skills & Ethics Matter More Than Labels
🎙️S5 E16 Is DEI in the workplace about true inclusion—or has it become a checkbox exercise? In this bold episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩, Pam and Dr. Manny…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
High School to Adulthood: Teaching Money, Life Skills & Independence Before It’s Too Late
🎙️S5 E15 Graduating high school doesn’t automatically prepare kids for adulthood. In this episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩, Pam, Dr. Manny, and Loki have an…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Executive Function Explained: Why Smart Kids Still Struggle With Life Skills, School & Independence
🎙️S5 E14 Why do intelligent kids forget homework, struggle with time management, panic under pressure, or fall apart in real-world situations like driving or…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Why Standardized Testing Is Failing Our Kids | Teachers Speak Out on Test Anxiety, Retention & Parent Advocacy
🎙️S5 E13 Standardized tests don’t measure intelligence—and for many kids, they cause lasting harm. In this powerful episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩, two…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Shift in Neurodivergence: From “Less Than” to “More Than”
🎙️S5 E12 Parents, it’s time to flip the script. 💜 In this powerful episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 & 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩, Pam and Manny explore how our culture—and even our…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Rise of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Parenting, Education & Reality
🎙️S5 E11 Parents, buckle up—this one’s a wild ride into the world of 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🤖💜 In this eye-opening episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 & 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩, Pam…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Social Media & Self-Diagnosis: The Real Risk for Our Kids
🎙️S5 E10 TikTok says you have ADHD? 🌀 Instagram thinks your teen is autistic? Let’s talk about it. In this, 𝘯𝘰-𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘧𝘧 real talk episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 & 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Bridge to Tomorrow: Filling the Gaps for Neurodivergent Kids & Families
🎙️S5 E9 Parents, let’s be real—if we can raise money for goat yoga and murals 🎨🐐, why can’t we raise money to support kids who actually need it? That’s the…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Early Intervention: Why Starting NOW Matters for Neurodivergent Kids
🎙️ S5 E8 Parents—let’s talk about one of the most powerful tools in your parenting toolbox: 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 💜 In this episode of 𝘗𝘢𝘮 & 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
MindMeld & Aspire: Building Community + Classroom Tools for Parents & Teachers
🎙️S5 E7 Parenting a neurodivergent child should never feel like a solo mission. 💜 In this episode of Pam & The Purple Couch, Pam and Manny introduce MindMeld…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The World of Vaccines, Autism, and RFK Jr.
🎙️S5 E6 Parents—this one’s going to ruffle some feathers. 💜 In this bold episode of Pam & The Purple Couch, Pam dives headfirst into one of the most…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Life After High School: Helping Neurodivergent Teens Thrive in the Real World
🎙️S5 E5 Graduation is just the beginning. 🎓 So what happens when your teen isn’t college-bound or military-bound? How do we prepare our neurodivergent (and…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Finding the RIGHT Classroom for Your Neurodivergent Child
🎙️S5 E4 Parents—let’s talk about one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make for your neurodivergent child: classroom placement. In this candid, high-energy…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Life With a Neurodivergent Child: The Honest, Hilarious, and Heartfelt Truth
🎙️S5 E3 Parents, this episode is straight from the heart ❤️—and full of the messy, funny, and downright real moments that come with raising a neurodivergent…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The TRUTH About ABA: What Every Parent of a Neurodivergent Child Needs to Know | Pam & The Purple Couch Podcast
🎙️S5 E2 Parents—grab your coffee, your notebook, and maybe a stress ball. ☕📝 This week on Pam & The Purple Couch, we’re pulling back the curtain on ABA…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Ultimate Parent’s Guide to Choosing the PERFECT Neurodivergent Classroom! | Pam & The Purple Couch Podcast
🎙️S5 E1 Parents, this one’s for YOU! 💜 Pull up a seat on the Purple Couch as Pamela and Loki spill the tea (and maybe a little coffee) on what really makes a…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Masks We Wear- REMASTERED- Pam and the Purple Couch
In this refreshed and extended episode of Pam and the Purple Couch, Pamela Furr and Loki revisit one of the most impactful conversations—unmasking the masks we…
Pam and The Purple Couch PodcastAnxiety, Emotions, and Coping Skills- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
In this emotional and insightful episode, Pamela Furr sits down with Manny Rodriguez and Loki DePristo to explore the complex world of anxiety, emotional…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Responsibility, Motivation, and Rewards- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
What drives real growth in students, especially those with behavioral or learning challenges? In this episode of Pam and the Purple Couch, Pamela Furr is…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Preview- Responsibility, Motivation, and Rewards- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast Coming Soon
🎉 Exciting news! The new episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast is coming out next week! Get ready for a deep dive into the topics of Responsibility…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Empowering Student Advocacy- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
In this episode of Pam and the Purple Couch, Pamela Furr dives into the heart of what it means to foster true advocacy in students—especially those with…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Teaching Today: Challenges, Changes, and Care- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
🎙️ Welcome back to Pam and the Purple Couch! In this powerful episode, host Pamela Furr and co-host Loki Depristo are joined by the inspiring and insightful…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Running on Empty: Avoiding Burnout- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
Burnout isn’t weakness — it’s a signal. In this powerful episode, Pamela and Loki dive into the emotional, mental, and even physical toll of burnout…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
To the Mothers Who Light the Way: Autism & Mother’s Day- Pam and the Purple Couch
🎙️ S4 E2 – To the Mothers Who Light the Way: Autism & Mother’s Day In this special Mother’s Day episode, Pamela Furr and her son Loki share an honest…
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The Masks We Wear- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
🎙️ "Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast – “The Masks We Wear" In this candid and eye-opening episode, Pamela Furr and her son Loki explore ho we all “mask” —…
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Family Honesty Overcoming Sensory Difficulty- Pam and the Purple Couch
In this episode, Pamela Furr, a renowned advocate for neurodiversity, and her son Loki, who has first-hand experience as a neurodiverse individual, share a…
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Day to Day with Loki and Pam- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
In this heartwarming and hilariously honest episode, Pam and her son Loki invite listeners into the beautifully chaotic rhythm of their daily life. From towel…
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Sports, Arts, & Advocacy with Special Guest Melissa Parker- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
In this inspiring episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast, host Pamela Furr is joined by Mrs. Melissa Parker, a passionate educator, advocate, and mother…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
MindMeld Aspire with Special Guest Tracey Duharte- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, the Purple Couch team officially unveils MindMeld: Aspire, an innovative online training program more than a decade in…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
The Power of Play: Learning Through Fun- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast
In this episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast, host Pamela Furr and co-hosts Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Missy Owen, and Loki DePristo explore the…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Sensory Processing and Melt-down Management - Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Is your child struggling with sensory overload? Do certain sounds, textures, or lights trigger unexpected reactions? In this insightful episode of Pam and the…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Is Your Child Communicating Without You Knowing? - Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Is your child communicating in ways you might not recognize? In this powerful episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast, host Pamela Furr and co-hosts Dr…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Parenting with Care: Nurturing Yourself to Nurture Your Child - Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Parent Care? What’s That? If you’re raising a neurodivergent child, finding time for yourself can feel like an impossible task. But taking care of YOU is not a…
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Navigating Scholarships & Financials at School with Jessica N. - Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Did you know that 22 states in the U.S. have scholarship programs that help neurodivergent students access specialized education? Many parents aren’t aware of…
- Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Child Advocacy with David Slonim - Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Advocating for your child is one of the most important roles a caregiver can take on. But do you know your legal rights when it comes to protecting their…
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Schedule Change! The Illusion of Structure - Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast
Schedule Change! The Illusion of Structure - Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast Join us on Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast as we dive deep into the world of…
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Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Nutrition and Gut Health
Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Nutrition and Gut Health "Gut Health and Brain Connection: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Mitchell Kirschner" Join Pamela Furr…
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Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Generalization and Safety
Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Generalization and Safety In this episode, host Pamela Furr and her co-hosts Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Missy Owen, and Loki…
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Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast - Selective Eaters: Understanding Picky Eating with Neurodiverse Children
Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast - Selective Eaters: Understanding Picky Eating with Neurodiverse Children Get ready for an episode filled with relatable…
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Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast - Puberty and Beyond: Navigating Changes with Our Neurodiverse Children
Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast - Puberty and Beyond: Navigating Changes with Our Neurodiverse Children In this honest and eye-opening episode, Pamela Furr…
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Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Ready, Set, Go! Potty Training with Neurodiverse Children
You asked, and we’re delivering! Join us on this week's episode as Pamela Furr and co-hosts Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Missy Owen, and Loki DiPristo dive into the…
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Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Embracing Every Quirk Part 2: Celebrating Family Functions With Neurodiverse Children.
Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Embracing Every Quirk Part 2: Celebrating Family Functions With Neurodiverse Children. Embracing Every Quirk Part 2…
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Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Embracing Change: The Power of Positivity with Neurodiverse Families
Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast - Embracing Change: The Power of Positivity with Neurodiverse Families Join us on the latest episode of Pam and the Purple…
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Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast -Your Child is Unique Not Broken: Diagnosis is not a Death Sentence
Pam and The Purple Couch Podcast -Your Child is Unique, Not Broken: Diagnosis is not a Death Sentence In the latest episode of Pam and the Purple Couch…