Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast
Welcome to Chaos and Caffeine, where parenting gets real, messy, and fueled by endless coffee refills. Hosted by ADHD parent coach Danielle Kelly, this podcast dives into the beautiful chaos of raising neurodivergent kids, balancing life, and finding joy in the middle of the madness.
From ADHD hacks and emotional management tips to stories that’ll make you laugh, cry, or say awesome Chaos and Caffeine is your go-to resource for navigating the unpredictable world of parenting. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, relatable stories, or just someone who gets it, grab your mug and join the conversation.
Parenting isn’t perfect, but with a little caffeine and a lot of community, we’ll get through it together. New episodes every week!
Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast
What’s Fueling Your Kid’s ADHD, Anxiety & Sensory Meltdowns? A Deep Dive with Dr. Pejman Katiraei
Do you ever feel like your child’s ADHD, anxiety, or sensory meltdowns are out of your control — like you’re wandering blind in a world full of triggers? I hear you. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pejman Katiraei (of Wholistic Kids / Stella Center background) and we rip the roof off of what mainstream parenting advice isn’t telling you.
We unpack how environmental forces — from toxins, food, and unpredictable sensory input to unresolved trauma and nervous system dysregulation — can fuel ADHD, autism traits, anxiety, and sensory overwhelm. Dr. Katiraei brings his unique experience from Stella techniques (yes, that trauma-informed, nervous system work you’ve been hearing whispers of) and gives us real, actionable tools — the ones you can start using tonight.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- Why meltdowns might not be “behavior problems” — they’re signals.
- What to look for in your child’s environment (and body) that may be turning the volume up on their brain chaos.
- Simple shifts you can make (in diet, daily surroundings, routines, sensory setup) that actually help.
- How to reframe who’s “in charge” — your child’s nervous system, not you, sometimes.
This is not a fluff episode. It’s for parents who are desperate for more than bandaids. It’s for you if you’re ready to be curious, not guilty.
👉 Connect with Dr. Katiraei or on Instagram!
Products Dr K Mentioned: Spectrum Needs, My Myco Lab, The Dust Test and NeuroProtek
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