Welcome to episode #106! We’re thrilled to be joined by Christina Keeble.
Christina Keeble is an autistic and ADHD educational consultant, speaker, and COO of the National PEAK Center—an allied health practice grounded in neuro-affirming principles. She’s also a dedicated parent of two PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) children, and brings a unique blend of lived experience, advocacy, and professional expertise to the conversation.
In this episode, Christina shares her powerful journey of discovering her neurodivergence after her children’s diagnoses, and how that reshaped her approach to parenting, self-care, and work. From navigating school refusal to burnout recovery and creating sustainable work rhythms, Christina offers truth bombs and strategies for both neurodivergent individuals and the professionals who support them.
⏱️ Timeline:
00:00:00 – Intro + Guest Bio
00:02:00 – Discovering She’s Autistic & ADHD
00:04:30 – PDA Parenting Journey Begins
00:06:00 – Diagnosis, Medication & Mental Health
00:08:00 – What Is PDA? (Demand Avoidance Explained)
00:10:00 – Reparenting, Trauma & Letting Go of Norms
00:13:00 – Breaking the Parent Blame Cycle
00:16:00 – Productivity & Harnessing Hyperfocus
00:19:00 – What Christina Actually Does for Work
00:22:00 – Neurodivergent Coaching & Workplace Inclusion
00:28:00 – Why Fake Deadlines Work
00:31:00 – Timer Tricks That Don’t Work
00:34:00 – Tools That Might Work for PDA Brains
00:37:00 – Chronic Illness, Burnout & Pacing
00:42:00 – Final Advice for Neurodivergent Parents
00:44:30 – Where to Find Christina Online
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