The Warrior Parent Podcast

The Warrior Parent Podcast The Warrior Parent podcast is dedicated to informing and supporting families around parenting and mental wellness.

We're here to talk about some of the many issues facing our kids today and how we can show up as warriors for our own kids and communities.

12/18/2025

Ready for a conversation that will completely shift how you see youth mental health?

We’re thrilled to welcome Will Dobud (Will Dobud PhD ) to this week’s episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast. Will is a social worker, academic, and co-author of Kids These Days, a book that’s quickly becoming essential reading for parents who want a clearer, more honest understanding of what today’s young people are facing.

Will brings a refreshing and deeply compassionate perspective — one that pushes back against the idea that kids are “broken” or need fixing. Instead, he shows us what young people really need: adults who listen, build trust, and honor their strengths.

We walked away from this conversation feeling hopeful, empowered, and more prepared to show up for the kids in our lives. You will too.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.

12/18/2025

What if our kids aren’t the problem… but the systems around them are?

This week on The Warrior Parent Podcast, we’re speaking with Will Dobud (Will Dobud PhD ) — a social worker, researcher, and co-author of the groundbreaking new book Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health.

Will’s work takes an unflinching look at where the mental health industry is failing our children — from over-labeling to harmful interventions — and offers a powerful alternative:
Trust. Relationship. And recognizing kids as the heroes of their own stories.

He challenges adults of all kinds — parents, guardians, therapists, teachers — to stop trying to “fix” youth and instead support them as they navigate the adventure of adolescence. Because our kids aren’t broken…
What needs to change is us.

This episode is honest, eye-opening, and full of hope for any parent trying to understand today’s youth mental health landscape.

🎧 Listen in TOMORROW to the full conversation on The Warrior Parent Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1wUqeY1WiHHrlYotK6cHuL

12/17/2025

Want to hear more from Sam Mitchell?

If you loved this conversation, you can follow Sam and dive deeper into his mission through his podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls — a show dedicated to sharing real stories, breaking stereotypes, and highlighting the strengths within the autism community.

Find him at:
🎧
🌐 https://autismrocksandrolls.com/

It’s a powerful resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who wants to understand neurodiversity through a more compassionate lens.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/show/1wUqeY1WiHHrlYotK6cHuL

12/16/2025

Worried about what people think when your child melts down in public?

Marci shared one of Sam Mitchell’s ( ) most powerful pieces of advice for parents of neurodiverse kids:
Stop worrying about the crowd. Do what’s best for your child.

When your kid is overwhelmed, overstimulated, or having a hard moment, the goal isn’t to look “put together.” The goal is to help them feel safe again.

And here’s the truth, most people aren’t judging you.
They’re empathizing with you.
They’ve been there.
They understand.
Or they’re wishing they could give you a hand.

So take a breath.
Tune out the noise.
And support your child the way they need — not the way strangers might prefer.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warrior-parent-podcast/id1690477268

12/15/2025

Want to know one of the simplest ways to support a neurodiverse child? Ask.

During our conversation with Sam ( ) Marci shared something deeply personal about her own parenting journey: the most powerful shift came when she started asking her child on the spectrum, “What do you need?”

Not guessing.
Not assuming.
Not trying to fix everything.

Just asking.
And then truly listening.

It turns out this approach doesn’t just help our neurodiverse kids — it helps everyone. When we get curious instead of reactive, when we invite our kids to voice their needs, we create safety, trust, and a path forward that actually fits them.

It’s a reminder that support starts with connection.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/show/1wUqeY1WiHHrlYotK6cHuL

12/14/2025

Feeling unsure how to support your neurodiverse child?

In this episode, Sam Mitchell (Autism Rocks and Rolls ) shared one of the most grounding pieces of advice for parents of kids with autism:
Find what works for you and your child.

There’s no universal blueprint. No one-size-fits-all approach. Every child on the spectrum has their own strengths, sensitivities, and ways of moving through the world — and the real magic happens when parents meet them right where they are.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warrior-parent-podcast/id1690477268

12/13/2025

In our conversation with Sam Mitchell (Autism Rocks and Rolls ) we dug into an idea so many parents need to hear: every single one of us has our own version of neurodiversity. There is no perfect mold. No standard kid. No one “right” way to think, learn, or grow.

Creating communities that accept and celebrate these differences isn’t just helpful — it’s powerful. When we make space for kids to be exactly who they are, without comparison or shame, they thrive. And so do we.

Sam’s perspective reminded us that embracing neurodiversity isn’t about labels…
It’s about belonging.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/show/1wUqeY1WiHHrlYotK6cHuL

12/12/2025

Our conversation with Sam Mitchell was an absolute blast. His humor, honesty, and drive made this episode fly by — and we walked away completely inspired by everything he’s accomplished so far.

From running a successful podcast ( ) to speaking on big stages, to becoming an entrepreneur as a young adult on the autism spectrum, Sam shows what’s possible when someone is supported, understood, and encouraged to follow their strengths.

His journey is motivating for any parent raising a neurodiverse child — and for anyone who needs a reminder that their path can look different and still be powerful.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.

12/11/2025

This week on The Warrior Parent Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Sam Mitchell, the incredible mind behind the successful podcast Autism Rocks and Roll ( ) — now at 22,000+ downloads and featuring HUGE guests like:

• Armani Williams, the first NASCAR driver openly on the autism spectrum
• American Idol’s James Durbin, who has autism and Tourette’s
• And autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin, professor and global educator

Sam is not only a podcaster — he’s a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, blogger, TED Talk presenter, and a powerful voice for neurodiversity.

His mission?
To show the world he isn’t broken — and neither are others on the autism spectrum.

Sam’s achievements speak for themselves:
🏆 Top 10 in the People’s Choice Podcast Awards
🏆 2nd in the state for the JAG Entrepreneurship project
🏆 Best business at the CEO Trade Show in Indiana
🌐 autismrocksandrolls.com

This episode is inspiring, eye-opening, and packed with wisdom for any parent raising a neurodiverse child—or anyone who wants to understand autism with more compassion and clarity.

🎧 Listen to our full conversation on The Warrior Parent Podcast.

12/10/2025

Did you know kindness literally changes your brain?

Jessie reminded us of something incredibly powerful: kindness isn’t just “being nice.” It’s biology.

When we show kindness, receive kindness, or even simply witness kindness, our brain chemicals shift. Stress lowers. Connection rises. Our sense of safety and belonging expands.

Kindness is true power—and it’s accessible to every single one of us.
And the best part? Our kids feel this shift, too. Their brains respond the same way, making kindness one of the simplest, most impactful tools we can model at home.

If you’ve ever wondered whether small acts matter… the science says absolutely yes.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warrior-parent-podcast/id1690477268

12/09/2025

Want to help kindness grow in your own community?

Jessie Hansen () shared so many beautiful stories—but she also gave us practical ways to join the movement. If you’re inspired by her mission to make kindness contagious, you can get involved today.

Visit her website to:
• Nominate a child for the Kindest Kid in America award
• Order Kindness merch that helps support the mission
• Contact Jese about her educational programs for schools, teachers, or youth groups

It’s a powerful way to support the kind of world we all want our kids to grow up in—one where kindness is seen, celebrated, and shared.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-warrior-parent-podcast/id1690477268

12/08/2025

Jessie shared a moment that stayed with us. Her neighbor told her, “I model kindness to myself for my children, not for me.”

And over time, something beautiful happened—those gentle words began to take root. The kindness she spoke for her kids slowly became kindness she believed about herself.

It’s a reminder every mom needs:
You are worthy. And your children learn their own worth by watching you.

When you show them what self-respect sounds like…
When you let them see you speak lovingly to your body…
When you choose compassion over criticism…

You teach them how to love themselves, too.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on The Warrior Parent Podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/show/1wUqeY1WiHHrlYotK6cHuL

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