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The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
Welcome to The Untypical Parent™ Podcast where doing things differently is more than okay. I'm here to challenge the norms and open up conversations that go beyond the stereotypical child, parent and family. This is your go to space for additional needs families to find your their backup team—the people who get it. We were never meant to go it alone! We’ll be exploring a wide range of topics, because every family is unique and there’s no one box fits all when it comes to families.
Are you ready?
Come join me?
Episodes
19 episodes
When Your Kids Outspell You: The Hidden Impact of Dyslexia on Parenting
On this episode of The Untypical Parent, I’m sharing something personal about what it’s really like to parent with dyslexia. This is Part 1 of a two-part deep dive, and it's one I’ve wanted to do for a long time. What’s in store?D...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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22:23
"The Lone Neurotypical Crouton in a Spicy Neurodivergent Soup"
Ever felt like you're the only parent struggling while everyone else seems to have it all figured out? Then this raw, honest conversation with Mark is exactly what you need.A self-described "undiagnosed neurotypical" dad raising three n...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:22
Safety In Plan! - You what?!? Why parents need plans.
Plans can provide safety, reduce anxiety, and create a sense of control for parents in additional needs families when everything feels chaotic. They help reduce cognitive load and mental demand, giving us space to be more present with our child...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:21
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Beyond Attendance: Parenting Through EBSA & Neurodivergence
In this episode I talk with Clare Baker from Restlessminds UK. Clare and I go deep into the raw realities of parenting, neurodivergence, and the often unseen emotional toll of navigating a broken education system. Clare shares her powerful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:16:10
It's Not That No One Is Helping.....Maybe We're Not Letting Them
The Untypical Parent Talks to HerselfWhy we often say "no" even when we desperately need support? In this episode, I’m talking about something so many of us struggle with—accepting help. You know that pressure to have it all...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:20
When The Typical 9-5 Employment Doesn't Fit Your Family
What happens when your perfectly planned approach to parenting collides with the unpredictable reality and it doesn't end up fitting the job description! Helen Buzdugan knows this territory intimately. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer, careers adviso...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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57:05
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Parenting, Work, Pressure & Pushing Through: Why Boundaries Are Your Burnout Buffer
Welcome to The Untypical OT Talks to Herself—the mini podcast for typically untypical parents! Bite-sized episodes packed with real talk about parenting in additional needs families. No fluff, no judgment—just honest conversations about the stu...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:45
Escaping the Box Society Built for Our Kids
What happens when we stop trying to fit neurodivergent children into a neurotypical world? In this eye-opening conversation, Helen Daniel—author, late-diagnosed neurodivergent, and sensory expert, —challenges everything we've been taught about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:27
Learning To Take A Pause - The Untypical OT Talks To Herself
Welcome to The Untypical OT Talks to Herself—the mini podcast for typically untypical parents! Bite-sized episodes packed with real talk about parenting in additional needs families. No fluff, no judgment—just honest conversations about the stu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:13
I Thought I'd Be the Perfect Parent—Reality Had Other Plans!
The Untypical OT Talks with Carla Berlin from Carla’s ClassroomIn this episode, I sit down with the insightful and passionate Carla Berlin, the founder of Carla’s Classroom. We cover so much in our conversation—cultural ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:01:34
"Outnumbered? Just a bit!"
The Untypical OT Talks with Teo from SendWise HubIn this episode, I sit down with the no-nonsense, straight-talking Teo from SendWise Hub to dive into the messy, beautiful, and often chaotic reality of parenting. Teo shares candid moments—when ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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58:10
Even the Strongest Voices Have Their Moments
The Untypical OT Talks with Heidi MavirIn this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and unfiltered Heidi Mavir to talk all things parenting, self-trust, and surviving the education system with our sanity (mostly) intac...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:09:51
Motorbikes, Mental Health and Parenting
Podcast Series 1: Are You The Perfect Parent?Episode 5: Bracky from Supergood Bikers for Autism🎙 The Untypical OT Talks with Bracky from Supergood Bikers for AutismIn this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:37
"Perfection is a fallacy." The Queen Bee
Podcast Series 1: Are you the perfect ParentEpisode 4: Dani WallaceWhile you might know Dani for her inspiring work as a public speaking coach and entrepreneur, this conversation takes a different turn. Dani talks abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:43
PDA and Parenting
Podcast Series 1: Are You The Perfect Parent? Episode 3: Nicola Reekie from the PDA SpaceIn this episode, we're joined by Nicola Reekie from The PDA Space, where Nicola's discusses with Liz the co...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:10
The Untypical OT Talks to Herself - Where did it all begin?
The Untypical OT Talks to Herself - Where did it all begin?Episode 1Join Liz, a dyslexic parent and occupational therapist, as she shares her experience of parenting in a neurodiverse family, navigating personal a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:45
Don't Judge Me
Podcast Series 1: Are You the Perfect Parent?Episode 2: Cheryl Warren from Aperion TrainingIn this episode, we’re excited to welcome Cheryl Warren from Aperion Training. Cheryl brings a wealth of personal and professional in...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:05
