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Welcome to The Untypical Parent™ Podcast where doing things differently is more than okay. I'm here to challenge the norms and open up conversations that go beyond the stereotypical child, parent and family. This is your go to space for neurodivergent families to find your their backup team—the people who get it. We were never meant to go it alone! We’ll be exploring a wide range of topics, because every family is unique and there’s no one box fits all when it comes to families. Are you read ...
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F1 & Sparkles: How Racing Cars Connected Us
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text The summer holidays bring a unique rhythm to neurodivergent families with a "sweet spot" emerging between the transition from school and the anxiety of returning. This episode explores finding connection through our children's special interests during these periods. • Taking time fo…
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Parenting with Chronic Illness: Finding Your Path
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Chronic illness doesn't come with a parenting manual. That's why this conversation with Rebecca (the Chronically Resilient OT) feels like a breath of fresh air for anyone trying to raise children while managing their own health challenges. "Perfect is the enemy of done," Rebecca rem…
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Parenting On High Alert: Living with Childhood Epilepsy
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text What happens when your child's first seizure changes everything? Nicole Bateman, host of "Conversations with a Send Mum" podcast, takes us beyond the stereotypical understanding of epilepsy into a world most people never see. "Before my son had his first seizure, when I heard the wo…
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Finding Your Neurodivergent Family's Holiday Sweet Spot
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE OF NAME FOR THE VIDEO AND TOP TIPS DOWNLOAD. IT IS NOW CALLED THE NEURODIVERGENT FAMILY HOLIDAY GUIDE - it does what is says on the tin. Ever felt like your family is the only one struggling through what should be a blissful vacation experience? Y…
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ADHD, Hormones & Parenting: What no one tells you about
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Sarah West shares her journey as a late-diagnosed ADHD woman navigating the challenges of perimenopause while parenting two neurodivergent daughters. She explains how declining estrogen levels during perimenopause can significantly worsen ADHD symptoms by further reducing dopamine p…
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Finding Each Other in the Hardest Moments of Neurodivergent Parenting
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Have you ever felt completely alone while managing your child's meltdown in public? That moment when all eyes seem to be on you, judging your parenting skills, and you just wish someone would silently acknowledge they understand what you're going through? The Typically Untypical mov…
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to be the perfect parent? Take a deep breath – you're not alone, and this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear. Speech and language therapist Ruth Jones talks with me about the concept of being a "good enough" parent, whe…
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Dyslexic Parenting (part 2): My Brain Uses a Postage Stamp When Others Have A4 Pages
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Part 2 Ever wondered what it's like navigating complex systems with dyslexia while trying to advocate for your children's needs? The mental gymnastics can be exhausting, yet this challenge remains largely invisible in discussions about parenting. When a dyslexic parent faces walls o…
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The Consent Compass: Navigating Parenting Beyond "Because I Said So"
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text What happens when we throw away the parenting rulebook and embrace our authentic, imperfect selves? In this fascinating conversation with Jen Wilson (aka Irregular Jen), we explore the radical idea that perfect parenting is not only impossible—it's not even desirable. Jen, founder o…
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Dyslexic Parenting part 1: When Your Kids Outspell You: The Hidden Impact of Dyslexia on Parenting
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text On this episode of The Untypical Parent, I’m sharing something personal about what it’s really like to parent with dyslexia. This is Part 1 of a two-part deep dive, and it's one I’ve wanted to do for a long time. What’s in store? Dyslexia touches so many areas of my life, far beyond…
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"The Lone Neurotypical Crouton in a Spicy Neurodivergent Soup"
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Ever felt like you're the only parent struggling while everyone else seems to have it all figured out? Then this raw, honest conversation with Mark is exactly what you need. A self-described "undiagnosed neurotypical" dad raising three neurodivergent children. Mark candidly shares w…
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Safety In Plan! - You what?!? Why parents need plans.
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Plans can provide safety, reduce anxiety, and create a sense of control for parents in additional needs families when everything feels chaotic. They help reduce cognitive load and mental demand, giving us space to be more present with our children. • Plans work best when they're fle…
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Beyond Attendance: Parenting Through EBSA & Neurodivergence
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text In this episode I talk with Clare Baker from Restlessminds UK. Clare and I go deep into the raw realities of parenting, neurodivergence, and the often unseen emotional toll of navigating a broken education system. Clare shares her powerful story of becoming a mum at 19, being diagno…
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It's Not That No One Is Helping.....Maybe We're Not Letting Them
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text The Untypical Parent Talks to Herself Why we often say "no" even when we desperately need support? In this episode, I’m talking about something so many of us struggle with—accepting help. You know that pressure to have it all together and do everything ourselves? Yep, that. I get in…
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When The Typical 9-5 Employment Doesn't Fit Your Family
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text What happens when your perfectly planned approach to parenting collides with the unpredictable reality and it doesn't end up fitting the job description! Helen Buzdugan knows this territory intimately. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer, careers advisor, and founder of True To You Careers, …
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Parenting, Work, Pressure & Pushing Through: Why Boundaries Are Your Burnout Buffer
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Welcome to The Untypical OT Talks to Herself—the mini podcast for typically untypical parents! Bite-sized episodes packed with real talk about parenting in additional needs families. No fluff, no judgment—just honest conversations about the stuff that truly matters. 💡 This week’s ep…
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Escaping the Box Society Built for Our Kids
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text What happens when we stop trying to fit neurodivergent children into a neurotypical world? In this eye-opening conversation, Helen Daniel—author, late-diagnosed neurodivergent, and sensory expert, —challenges everything we've been taught about "perfect parenting" and reveals how soc…
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Learning To Take A Pause - The Untypical OT Talks To Herself
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Welcome to The Untypical OT Talks to Herself—the mini podcast for typically untypical parents! Bite-sized episodes packed with real talk about parenting in additional needs families. No fluff, no judgment—just honest conversations about the stuff that truly matters. 💡 This week’s ep…
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I Thought I'd Be the Perfect Parent—Reality Had Other Plans!
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text The Untypical OT Talks with Carla Berlin from Carla’s Classroom In this episode, I sit down with the insightful and passionate Carla Berlin, the founder of Carla’s Classroom. We cover so much in our conversation—cultural influences on parenting, the role of step-parents, recognising…
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text The Untypical OT Talks with Teo from SendWise HubIn this episode, I sit down with the no-nonsense, straight-talking Teo from SendWise Hub to dive into the messy, beautiful, and often chaotic reality of parenting. Teo shares candid moments—when she got it right, when she got it wrong…
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Even the Strongest Voices Have Their Moments
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text The Untypical OT Talks with Heidi Mavir In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and unfiltered Heidi Mavir to talk all things parenting, self-trust, and surviving the education system with our sanity (mostly) intact. We tackle the stigma around disability, the emotional toll …
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Podcast Series 1: Are You The Perfect Parent? Episode 5: Bracky from Supergood Bikers for Autism 🎙 The Untypical OT Talks with Bracky from Supergood Bikers for Autism In this episode, Liz sits down with Paul Brackstone, affectionately known as Bracky, the passionate founder of Super…
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Podcast Series 1: Are you the perfect Parent Episode 4: Dani Wallace While you might know Dani for her inspiring work as a public speaking coach and entrepreneur, this conversation takes a different turn. Dani talks about the realities of neurodivergence, parenting, and navigating l…
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Podcast Series 1: Are You The Perfect Parent? Episode 3: Nicola Reekie from the PDA Space In this episode, we're joined by Nicola Reekie from The PDA Space, where Nicola's discusses with Liz the concept of the 'perfect parent', the importance of self-understanding and compassion and…
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The Untypical OT Talks to Herself - Where did it all begin?
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text The Untypical OT Talks to Herself - Where did it all begin? Episode 1 Join Liz, a dyslexic parent and occupational therapist, as she shares her experience of parenting in a neurodiverse family, navigating personal and professional challenges, and supporting parents and carers of chi…
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Podcast Series 1: Are You the Perfect Parent? Episode 2: Cheryl Warren from Aperion Training In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Cheryl Warren from Aperion Training. Cheryl brings a wealth of personal and professional insight as she shares her experiences of parenting in a neu…
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"It's all about progress not perfection."
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Podcast Series 1: Are You the Perfect Parent? Episode 1: Badger Education In this episode, we’re joined by Charlotte from Badger Education, who shares her journey of parenting in a neurodivergent household. Charlotte dives into her personal experiences, reflecting on how her parenti…
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Just a quick welcome and explanation. Series 1 - Are you the perfect parent Support the show I'm Liz, The Untypical OT. I work with parents and carers in additional needs and neurodivergent families to support them with burnout, mental health and well-being. When parents are support…
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