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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
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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I Don’t Read Books… But I Still Need What’s Inside Them
Do you ever feel like reading just… isn’t built for you?In this solo episode, I talk about my honest experience with dyslexia, distraction, and why traditional reading has always felt like hard work rather than relaxation. From unfinishe...
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No One Is a Perfect Parent, Not Even the Experts with Dr Kim Collett
In this episode of The Untypical Parent Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Kim Collett for a really honest conversation about the reality of parenting, and why knowing the “right” thing doesn’t mean it’s easy to do it.Kim has a PhD in in...
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Parents and Schools Working Together — Not Against Each Other When Kids Are Unable to Attend School
Over 170,000 children in England were severely absent from school last year, according to the Department for Education.Behind that number are families, schools, and children all trying to navigate something incredibly complex.In t...
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Interoception for Parents: The Missing Link in Burnout and Overwhelm with Kelly Mahler
Parents are often so busy meeting everyone else’s needs that they stop noticing their own.And when that happens, burnout and overwhelm can build long before we even realise what’s going on.In this episode, I'm joined by occupation...
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