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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 additional needs 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 re ...
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When The Typical 9-5 Employment Doesn't Fit Your Family
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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, Helen shares her raw, emotional journey from parenting, discovering…
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Parenting, Work, Pressure & Pushing Through: Why Boundaries Are Your Burnout Buffer
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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 episode: My top tip for managing burnout, overwhelm, and stress at wo…
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Escaping the Box Society Built for Our Kids
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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 societal expectations create unnecessary struggles for neurodivergent …
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Learning To Take A Pause - The Untypical OT Talks To Herself
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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 episode: My top tip for managing burnout, overwhelm, and stress in th…
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I Thought I'd Be the Perfect Parent—Reality Had Other Plans!
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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 neurodivergence in children when they are older, and Carla’s own p…
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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, and why the idea of a "perfect parent" is pure fiction. We talk a…
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Even the Strongest Voices Have Their Moments
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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 of advocacy, and why setting boundaries is an act of self-care. Exp…
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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 Supergood Bikers for Autism. Together, they explore the unique challenge…
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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 life’s challenges with resilience and grace. Dani is raw, open and h…
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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 reflects on parenting of the past and the present. Nicola talks ab…
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The Untypical OT Talks to Herself - Where did it all begin?
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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 children with additional needs. These solo episodes are part of the Th…
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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 neurodivergent household. She opens up about the challenges and joys o…
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"It's all about progress not perfection."
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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 parenting has influenced her teaching methods and how her role as an educa…
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Just a quick welcome and explanation. Series 1 - Are you the perfect parent Click here to text the show Support the showBy Liz Evans - The Untypical OT
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