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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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…
S4E1 Why Parenting Feels So Hard When You Have ADHD & RSD with Laura Kerbey
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this episode, Laura Kerbey, author and founder of PAST (Positive Assessments, Support and Training), shares her lived experience…
S3E9 I Dropped A Ball And Nearly Missed Christmas: Life In A Neurodivergent Family
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this bonus episode of The Untypical Parent Podcast, I admit something slightly embarrassing: I dropped a ball… a Christmas-shaped…
S3E8 Untypical Parenting: Friends, Laughter and Connection
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textUntypical Parenting One Year OnThe best stories start where the script stops working. Marking a full year of The Untypical Parent…
S3E7 Neurodivergence, Dadhood, Diagnosis, And Doing Your Best with David from Neuro Dad's Diary
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textWhat if “perfect” parenting is the wrong goal, and honest repair is the real superpower? I sit down with David, the Dad behind…
S3E6 Squirrels, Penguins, And Parenting
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this episode I sit down with Steph Simpson, a late-identified ADHD mom on a pathway for autism assessment, to explore how a simple…
S3E6 When Your Parenting Plane Gets Diverted to Amsterdam with Archie from ADHD Care
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textWhat happens when your carefully planned parenting journey takes an unexpected turn? For Archie, specialist ADHD nurse prescriber and…
S3E5 BDD: What is it? Early Signs, Misdiagnosis, and How Parents Can Help
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textI sit down with Sam Milburn to unpack body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), what it is, why it hides in plain sight, and how parents can…
S3E4 Autistic Girls, Women and Non Binary People with Cathy from The Autistic Girls Network
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textKathy Wassell, CEO and founder of the Autistic Girls Network Charity, talks with me about her journey creating supportive spaces for…
S3E3 Demand Avoidance Decoded with Libby Hill
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textWhat actually is PDA?Speech and language therapist Libby Hill cuts through the confusion with clarity and compassion, drawing on…
S3E2 Why Neurodivergent Parents Are Epic with Jodie Clarke
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textIn this episode, Jodie talks about her journey from unconsciously trying to be the “perfect yummy mummy” to showing up as her real,…
S3E1 Navigating the September Back-to-School / Learning Shifts in Rhythms for Neurodivergent Families
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textEver noticed how we pour endless energy into helping our kids through back-to-school transitions, but we completely forget about…
S2E11 F1 & Sparkles: How Racing Cars Connected Us
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textThe summer holidays bring a unique rhythm to neurodivergent families with a "sweet spot" emerging between the transition from school…
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