Exceptional Girls Podcast: Helping our smart but struggling girls feel seen, supported, and celebrated
by Julie Withrow: Podcast host, mom, neurodiversity advocate, education reformer, curiosity follower
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Estimated from 4 chart positions in 4 markets.
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- 🇩🇪DE · Parenting#1475K to 30K
- 🇨🇦CA · Parenting#1975K to 30K
- 🇷🇴RO · Parenting#3110K to 30K
- 🇩🇰DK · Parenting#153500 to 3K
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10K to 47K🎙 Weekly cadence·16 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
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21K to 93K🇩🇪32%🇨🇦32%🇷🇴32%+1 more - Active Followers
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8.2K to 37K
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Episode 17: Why Most Parenting Advice Backfires for Gifted & 2e Kids with Dr. Danika Maddocks
Mar 28, 2026
46m 27s
Episode 16: What Parents Need to Know About Autistic Girls with Dr. Theresa Lyons
Feb 11, 2026
45m 18s
Episode 15: What It's Really Like to Be a Gifted Girl with Kaia Vernon-Oliveira
Nov 11, 2025
28m 09s
Episode 14: Managing Child Anxiety with Dawn Friedman
Sep 2, 2025
41m 46s
Episode 13: Finding the Right School for Your Gifted or 2e Child with Dr. Jessica Potts
Aug 18, 2025
39m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 3/28/26 |  Episode 17: Why Most Parenting Advice Backfires for Gifted & 2e Kids with Dr. Danika Maddocks | If you’ve ever gotten parenting advice that just didn’t seem to fit your child, this conversation is for you. In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Danika Maddocks. Dr. Maddocks is a psychologist, gifted and twice-exceptional parent coach, and founder of The Gifted Learning Lab. She helps parents move beyond standard parenting advice to create a family life that truly works for their unique child. Her approach is grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm and inform... | 46m 27s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  Episode 16: What Parents Need to Know About Autistic Girls with Dr. Theresa Lyons | Autism in girls can present differently than it does in boys, and many girls are very good at masking. As a result, autism in girls is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed until later in life, leaving parents of autistic girls searching for clear answers and support. In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Theresa Lyons to have a science-grounded, practical conversation about parenting autistic girls. Dr. Lyons, founder and CEO of Navigating AWEtism, Ivy Le... | 45m 18s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 |  Episode 15: What It's Really Like to Be a Gifted Girl with Kaia Vernon-Oliveira | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, I’m talking with Kaia Vernon-Oliveira. This episode is a departure from my recent episodes in that I’m not talking with a clinician or recognized professional, but with an actual exceptional girl. Kaia is a profoundly gifted 11-year-old storyteller and performer who loves making people think. One of the ways she’s doing this is through her TedxLasVegas talk called The Myth of the Gifted Girl. 🎧 Listen in as Kaia shares: What inspired h... | 28m 09s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 |  Episode 14: Managing Child Anxiety with Dawn Friedman | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, host Julie Withrow is joined by Dawn Friedman, founder of Open Book Parenting, to talk about child anxiety and how families can navigate the challenges it presents. Anxiety and anxious avoidance can be tricky to manage, especially in neurodivergent kids. Dawn is quick to point out that parents aren't to blame and needn't feel ashamed if they've made some missteps along the way. But they do have a responsibility to help their children overcome... | 41m 46s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 |  Episode 13: Finding the Right School for Your Gifted or 2e Child with Dr. Jessica Potts | As any parent of a gifted or twice exceptional child knows, finding a learning environment that's capable of meeting your child's particular needs can be a long and difficult journey. Traditional schools often fall short of providing the academic challenge, learning accommodations, or social-emotional support your child needs to be successful. In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, host Julie Withrow sits down with Dr. Jessica Potts, curriculum coordinator at Davidson Academy... | 39m 55s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 |  Episode 12: Debunking Misperceptions about Giftedness with Megan Cannella | When most people picture a gifted child, they imagine a straight-A student who thrives in school and loves a challenge. But what happens when giftedness looks more like meltdowns after school, daydreaming in class, or a deep interest in fashion design? In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, host Julie Withrow welcomes Megan Cannella, Director of Outreach at the Davidson Institute, to unpack the most common myths and misperceptions surrounding giftedness—especially in girls. L... | 57m 51s | ||||||
| 1/26/25 |  Episode 11: Understanding Eating Disorders with Dr. Gail Post | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, host Julie Withrow sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Gail Post to unpack the complex relationship between neurodivergence and eating disorders. Drawing from decades of experience, Gail offers professional insights and practical advice for parents and caregivers navigating these challenges. 🔑 Listen in as Gail shares: The surprising connections between autism, ADHD, and various eating disorders, and how neurodivergence ... | 44m 46s | ||||||
| 9/22/24 |  Episode 10: Reframing What It Means to Be Autistic with Dr. Melinda Edwards | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Melinda Edwards. As the mother of an autistic daughter and a practicing physician, Dr. Edwards’ views on autism may surprise you. Listen in as Dr. Edwards shares: How her initial feelings of grief and loss about her daughter's diagnosis shifted in a dramatic wayThe profound insights she's learned about being autistic from her daughter SaachiHow she rectifies the typical medical definition of autism with ... | 49m 02s | ||||||
| 4/11/24 |  Episode 9: Navigating Gender Questioning & Exploration with Dr. Alexis Bitting | In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Alexis Bitting, a licensed mental health counselor who holds a Ph.D. in clinical sexology. Dr. Alexis has extensive experience working with neurodivergent young people, as well as those who are questioning their gender identity and sexuality. Listen in as Dr. Alexis shares her expertise and insights: Is this just a phase? How to know if your child's gender questioning is a special interest, if they're being influenced by their friends, or if ... | 48m 09s | ||||||
| 4/1/24 |  Episode 8: Growing Up Smart, Sensitive & Dyslexic with Dr. Nicole Tetreault | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Nicole Tetreault. A neuroscientist, meditation teacher, international speaker, and author of Insight into a Bright Mind, Dr. Nicole shares: Personal and poignant stories of growing up as a sensitive and precocious girl who later learned she had dyslexiaThe pivotal experience that led her to become a neuroscientistHow to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy perfectionismA simple but n... | 58m 40s | ||||||
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| 1/28/24 |  Episode 7: How Parents Can Support Their Exceptional Girls with Dr. Gail Post | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Gail Post, a clinical psychologist, professor, and author of The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children. Based on her many years of experience working with gifted and twice exceptional women and girls, Gail shares: Some of the not-so-obvious signs that your daughter may be strugglingWhy the middle school years are often challenging for exce... | 40m 23s | ||||||
| 1/23/24 |  Episode 6: The Prevalence—and Price—of Underachievement with Brianne Hudak | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Brianne Hudak, a veteran educator, about the prevalence of underachievement in gifted and neurodivergent girls. A veteran teacher certified in gifted and talented education, as well as a school leader, Brianne shares: Why underachievement poses unique problems for girlsHow to spot the signs of underachievement, which can look different in girls than boysHow to evaluate learning environme... | 40m 53s | ||||||
| 10/6/23 |  Episode 5: Giftedness and Early Identification in Girls with Dr. Linda Silverman | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls podcast, you're invited to listen in as I talk with Dr. Linda Silverman, a well-known and respected expert in giftedness in both girls and adult women. Dr. Silverman shares invaluable information for parents and caregivers of girls who are gifted, or who they suspect may be. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of: What giftedness really is and how it presents in girls differently than boysWhat you really need to know about IQ test... | 58m 14s | ||||||
| 8/5/22 |  Episode 4: A Candid Mother and Daughter Conversation, Part 2 | In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, you can listen in as I continue my conversation with Maddie, my neurodivergent and twice exceptional daughter. In episode 3, we talked about the challenges we faced as we tried to understand why why things seemed harder for her than other kids. Listen in on the second half of our no-holds-barred conversation, where Maddie and I talk about: My regrettable reaction to the results of her neuropsychological evaluationThe light bulb moment for me ... | 44m 37s | ||||||
| 8/1/22 |  Episode 3: A Candid Mother and Daughter Conversation, Part 1 | If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, advocate for, and accept and love herself — just as she is. This episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, you'll hear part 1 of a two-part conversation I had with my twice exceptional daughter, Maddie. We talk about our experiences over the past several years as we grew to understan... | 37m 05s | ||||||
| 6/28/21 |  Episode 1: Two Wishes for Our Smart but Struggling Girls | If you know and care deeply about a girl who learns, thinks, and experiences the world differently, I invite you to journey with me as we learn how we as parents, adults, and role models can help her understand, advocate for, and accept and love herself — just as she is. In this episode of the Exceptional Girls Podcast, you'll learn: The "why" behind the creation of this podcast More about my personal experience raising an exceptional girlThe two things I hope you get from this podcastI... | 12m 32s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.