Eden Equips

What’s it really like being a teacher right now?
Rebecca chats with her sister Sarah, a teacher, about the pressures of teaching, supporting neurodivergent children, working with parents, and why asking for help matters.

How do you keep looking after everyone else without losing yourself?
Rebecca chats with therapist Tori Stirling about self-compassion, therapy, burnout, and supporting the emotional wellbeing of parents and carers of neurodivergent children. A gentle, honest conversation with practical encouragement.

What needs to change for autistic people and families in Northern Ireland?

Rebecca is joined by Ema Cubitt, Northern Ireland's Independent Autism Reviewer, to chat about autism, education, and creating real change through listening and understanding.

In this episode, Rebecca chats with Eden about growing up with a sibling with additional needs, her journey through specialist teaching, teacher burnout, and why she's passionate about creating better opportunities for neurodivergent young people and adults.
A really honest conversation about inclusion, connection, and the incredible things we can learn from neurodivergent people. 💙

In this episode of Eden Equips, Rebecca talks with Elaine McCrisken about emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and why some children struggle to attend school due to anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional distress.
They discuss practical ways parents and schools can better support children through connection, understanding, and emotional safety.
A helpful and encouraging conversation for parents, teachers, and anyone supporting young people struggling with school attendance.