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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
When the Unthinkable Happens: Life After Child Bereavement
When the Unthinkable Happens: Life After Child BereavementContent note: This episode discusses child bereavement and childhood cancer. Please listen gently and take care of yourself, or choose to come back another day...
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The Bookshelf: The Book That Inspired a Six-Year-Old to Write
The Book That Inspired a Six-Year-Old to WriteSometimes we don't realise the ripple effect our actions can have. In this episode of The Bookshelf, I'm joined by author, editor and writing coach Cara A'Court to t...
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Make Disability Unremarkable
When Difference Stops Being Something to FixSara Momtaz joined me to talk about her daughter and the journey that began when she was told her baby would be born with Down syndrome.We talk about the realities of parenting a child w...
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Diagnosis Human: What My Daughter Taught Me About Being Human with Elly Chapple
What if the biggest lessons about being human come from the people society is most determined to change?In this Bookshelf episode, I'm joined by author Elly Chapple to talk about her book Diagnosis Human and the extraordinary le...
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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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