Despite all the books, courses, podcasts, accelerators, and mentorships, there is no single way to start a business—especially when you’re trying to keep another one afloat. But if I had to guess, most founder stories follow a similar rhythm.

If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child or teen, you already know this truth: there’s no one-size-fits-all manual. But there are voices worth listening to — voices that don’t just offer strategies, but perspective. Calm. Hope.

In this first episode of the Peopling Pod, we sit down with Mike Haykin — longtime educator, family coach, and someone whose work has shaped hundreds of families, including our own.

Real change in behavior requires a change in mindset, which takes learning new things, practicing new approaches, meditating on beliefs, and using tools to prepare and reflect on our communication.