The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
Liz Evans - The Untypical OT
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For parents and carers who love their kids but feel completely overwhelmed sometimes.
Welcome to The Untypical Parent™ Podcast, a place for parents in neurodivergent, SEN and additional needs families. Here we talk about the messy and the sparkles, share ideas you can actually use, and give you space to take what might work and leave what doesn't.
Hosted by me, Liz Evans — The Untypical OT, a dyslexic, solo parent in a neurodiverse family, this show explores everything from parenting through parental burnout and sensory needs to dyslexia, ADHD, and chronic illness. You’ll hear from experts and parents alike, sharing tips and stories to help you create a family life that works for you, because every family is unique and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to families.
If you’ve ever felt that “typical” parenting advice doesn’t fit your world, this is your place for connection, practical tools, and encouragement without the judgment.
Welcome to your backup team. We've been expecting you.
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S5E9 Burning In, Not Burning Out: A New Way to Think About Burnout with Rhiannon Crispe
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textParents are often told to rest more, practise self-care, or take a break when they're overwhelmed.But what happens when the demands…
S5E8 The Bookshelf: Why Elle McNicoll’s Books Matter to Neurodivergent Families
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textWelcome to The Untypical Parent Podcast: The Bookshelf , a new series celebrating the books that shape, support, empower and…
S5E7 When Sobriety Reveals ADHD with Chris Braid from The After Party
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textYour life can fall apart twice, once on the outside and once in your head, and you still might not know what the real issue is. I’m…
S5E6 The Bookshelf: How A One-Legged Goose Teaches Kids Inclusion
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textA one-legged goose might not be the hero you’d expect… but maybe that’s exactly the point.This episode is part of something new I’m…
S5E5 AI, Neurodivergence and Being Understood with Elaine and Jay cofounders of Evro AI
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textOne meeting can spiral into weeks of stress when you’re neurodivergent and constantly second-guessing what you said, how you came…
S5E4 I Don’t Read Books… But I Still Need What’s Inside Them
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textDo you ever feel like reading just… isn’t built for you?In this solo episode, I talk about my honest experience with dyslexia,…
S5E3 No One Is a Perfect Parent, Not Even the Experts with Dr Kim Collett
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this episode of The Untypical Parent Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Kim Collett for a really honest conversation about the reality of…
S5E2 Parents and Schools Working Together — Not Against Each Other When Kids Are Unable to Attend School
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textOver 170,000 children in England were severely absent from school last year, according to the Department for Education.Behind that…
S5E1 Interoception for Parents: The Missing Link in Burnout and Overwhelm with Kelly Mahler
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textParents are often so busy meeting everyone else’s needs that they stop noticing their own.And when that happens, burnout and…
S4E10 50 Episodes In.... Here's What I Know About Parenting (And What I don't)
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textI recorded this one in my car, on my phone, because the irony finally caught up with me: I cannot keep talking about untypical…
S4E9 Suicide Prevention in Young People: A Conversation with Papyrus
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textContent note: This episode contains conversation about suicide. Please look after yourself when listening. This episode is a special…
S4E9 The Power of Creativity for Parents and Kids (with Julie Bevan, Dot Kids)
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this episode I'm joined by Julie Bevan founder of DotKids where we explore creativity. Creativity often feels like something we…
S4E8 Holding The Line: Boundaries, Burnout, And Brave Parenting with Chrissa from Sunshine Support
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this episode of The Untypical Parent Podcast, I’m joined by Chrissa Wadlow from Sunshine Support, and this one turns into a proper…
S4E7 When Is It the Right Time? EOTAS, School Trauma & The Fear of Letting Go
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textLiving in a neurodivergent family can feel like walking barefoot through a dark room full of Lego.In this episode, I share a powerful…
S4E7 Parenting Stress & Burnout: How to Step Back From the Edge with Dr Lee David
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textWhat if the smallest straw isn’t the cause of your collapse, but the clue you’ve been carrying too much for too long? We sit down…
S4E6 The Wins That Matter: Strengths, Self-Esteem & Neurodivergent Parenting
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textParenting in a neurodivergent family is many things. Boring is most definitely not one of them.In this episode, I reflect on a…
S4E5 You’re Not Alone: Autism, ADHD, School Struggles, Diagnosis & Parenting with Greer Jones
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text “I learned quickly that I am my child’s voice. No one else will care the way I do.” This quote from Greer captures the heart of our…
S4E4 My brain has a soundtrack - anyone else?
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textThis week I share a comment from a listener. Sharon Thompson wrote what it’s like parenting in a neurodivergent family, the realities…
S4E3 Fostering children with SEND: the highs, the lows, and a lot of love with Jordan Garratt from Sensory Classroom
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textContent Note: This episode includes discussion of foster care, trauma, low mood and suicidal feelings. If these topics are difficult…
S4E2 Parenting in a neurodivergent family is...... like riding a bike with a flat tyre...
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this short series, parents in neurodivergent families tell us what it's really like. In this episode Laura explains "parenting in…
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