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The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
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.
The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
Latest Episodes
Burning In, Not Burning Out: A New Way to Think About Burnout with Rhiannon Crispe
Parents are often told to rest more, practise self-care, or take a break when they're overwhelmed.But what happens when the demands never stop?In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking with fellow occupational thera...
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The Bookshelf: Why Elle McNicoll’s Books Matter to Neurodivergent Families
Welcome to The Untypical Parent Podcast: The Bookshelf , a new series celebrating the books that shape, support, empower and sometimes just bring joy to neurodivergent families.In this special episode, I'm joined by parent ...
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When Sobriety Reveals ADHD with Chris Braid from The After Party
Your 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 joined by Chris Braid, co-host of The After Party, to talk about what happened when a mental breakdown, divorce,...
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The Bookshelf: How A One-Legged Goose Teaches Kids Inclusion
A 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 trying this season.As someone who’s dyslexic and has never really connected with traditional reading,...
AI, Neurodivergence and Being Understood with Elaine and Jay cofounders of Evro AI
One meeting can spiral into weeks of stress when you’re neurodivergent and constantly second-guessing what you said, how you came across, or what everyone “really meant.” Dr Jay Spence, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Avro AI, talks a...
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