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.

Podcasting since 2024 • 68 episodes

The Untypical Parent Podcast

Latest Episodes

So much more than just a book

This Bookshelf episode reminded me that sometimes a book gives us far more than just a good story.Jo joined me to talk about Passiontide by Monique Roffey, but we ended up chatting about so much more than the book itself. We tal...

August 11, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 17 • 17:22

Neuroaffirming Teaching From The Inside

There is a quiet strength to this episode. From discovering his own neurodivergence later in life, to supporting children in ways that help them feel understood rather than managed, Simon Airey shares what teaching looks like when you ex...

August 04, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 16 • 45:47

What Audiobooks Make Possible: The Girl with the Louding Voice

Please note: This episode discusses themes from The Girl with the Louding Voice, including child marriage, abuse and violence towards young women, which some listeners may find upsetting.Another Untypical Paren...

July 28, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 15 • 28:51

Quietening the "This Is How You Parent" Noise with Eliza Fricker

Parenting when your child hasn't got the memo that everyone expects them to do things a certain way isn't just hard... it's really hard.Author and illustrator Eliza Fricker joins me on The Untypical Parent Podcast to talk about what happ...

July 21, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 14 • 43:12

The Art of Understanding My AuDHD Self: with David Kirkman

Introducing David Kirkman. A late-diagnosed AuDHDer, parent and artist who loves a round of golf. As only you might expect with two neurodivergent brains, our conversation takes a wonderful meandering approach, and we cover so much....

July 14, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 13 • 52:36