The Untypical Parent™ Podcast

By Liz Evans - The Untypical OT

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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.


Episode Date
When Sobriety Reveals ADHD with Chris Braid from The After Party
May 26, 2026
The Bookshelf: How A One-Legged Goose Teaches Kids Inclusion
May 19, 2026
AI, Neurodivergence and Being Understood with Elaine and Jay cofounders of Evro AI
May 12, 2026
I Don’t Read Books… But I Still Need What’s Inside Them
May 05, 2026
No One Is a Perfect Parent, Not Even the Experts with Dr Kim Collett
Apr 28, 2026
Parents and Schools Working Together — Not Against Each Other When Kids Are Unable to Attend School
Apr 21, 2026
Interoception for Parents: The Missing Link in Burnout and Overwhelm with Kelly Mahler
Apr 14, 2026
50 Episodes In.... Here's What I Know About Parenting (And What I don't)
Mar 24, 2026
Suicide Prevention in Young People: A Conversation with Papyrus
Mar 17, 2026
The Power of Creativity for Parents and Kids (with Julie Bevan, Dot Kids)
Mar 10, 2026
Holding The Line: Boundaries, Burnout, And Brave Parenting with Chrissa from Sunshine Support
Mar 03, 2026
When Is It the Right Time? EOTAS, School Trauma & The Fear of Letting Go
Feb 24, 2026
Parenting Stress & Burnout: How to Step Back From the Edge with Dr Lee David
Feb 17, 2026
The Wins That Matter: Strengths, Self-Esteem & Neurodivergent Parenting
Feb 10, 2026
You’re Not Alone: Autism, ADHD, School Struggles, Diagnosis & Parenting with Greer Jones
Feb 03, 2026
My brain has a soundtrack - anyone else?
Jan 27, 2026
Fostering children with SEND: the highs, the lows, and a lot of love with Jordan Garratt from Sensory Classroom
Jan 20, 2026
Parenting in a neurodivergent family is...... like riding a bike with a flat tyre...
Jan 13, 2026
Why Parenting Feels So Hard When You Have ADHD & RSD with Laura Kerbey
Jan 06, 2026
I Dropped A Ball And Nearly Missed Christmas: Life In A Neurodivergent Family
Dec 23, 2025
Untypical Parenting: Friends, Laughter and Connection
Dec 16, 2025
Neurodivergence, Dadhood, Diagnosis, And Doing Your Best with David from Neuro Dad's Diary
Dec 02, 2025
Squirrels, Penguins, And Parenting
Nov 18, 2025
When Your Parenting Plane Gets Diverted to Amsterdam with Archie from ADHD Care
Nov 04, 2025
BDD: What is it? Early Signs, Misdiagnosis, and How Parents Can Help
Oct 21, 2025
Autistic Girls, Women and Non Binary People with Cathy from The Autistic Girls Network
Oct 07, 2025
Demand Avoidance Decoded with Libby Hill
Sep 23, 2025
Why Neurodivergent Parents Are Epic with Jodie Clarke
Sep 09, 2025
Navigating the September Back-to-School / Learning Shifts in Rhythms for Neurodivergent Families
Sep 02, 2025
F1 & Sparkles: How Racing Cars Connected Us
Aug 12, 2025
Parenting with Chronic Illness: Finding Your Path
Aug 05, 2025
Parenting On High Alert: Living with Childhood Epilepsy
Jul 29, 2025
Finding Your Neurodivergent Family's Holiday Sweet Spot
Jul 23, 2025
ADHD, Hormones & Parenting: What no one tells you about
Jul 15, 2025
Finding Each Other in the Hardest Moments of Neurodivergent Parenting
Jul 08, 2025
Is A Good Enough Parent, Good Enough? with Ruth Jones
Jul 01, 2025
Dyslexic Parenting (part 2): My Brain Uses a Postage Stamp When Others Have A4 Pages
Jun 24, 2025
The Consent Compass: Navigating Parenting Beyond "Because I Said So"
Jun 17, 2025
Dyslexic Parenting part 1: When Your Kids Outspell You
Jun 10, 2025
"The Lone Neurotypical Crouton in a Spicy Neurodivergent Soup"
Jun 03, 2025
Safety In Plan! - You what?!? Why parents need plans.
May 20, 2025
Beyond Attendance: Parenting Through EBSA & Neurodivergence
May 13, 2025
It's Not That No One Is Helping.....Maybe We're Not Letting Them
May 06, 2025
When The Typical 9-5 Employment Doesn't Fit Your Family
Apr 29, 2025
Parenting, Work, Pressure & Pushing Through: Why Boundaries Are Your Burnout Buffer
Apr 22, 2025
Escaping the Box Society Built for Our Kids
Apr 15, 2025
Learning To Take A Pause - The Untypical OT Talks To Herself
Apr 08, 2025
I Thought I'd Be the Perfect Parent—Reality Had Other Plans!
Mar 25, 2025
"Outnumbered? Just a bit!"
Mar 11, 2025
Even the Strongest Voices Have Their Moments with Heidi Mavir
Feb 25, 2025
Motorbikes, Mental Health and Parenting
Feb 11, 2025
"Perfection is a fallacy." with Dani Wallace -The Queen Bee
Jan 28, 2025
PDA and Parenting with Nicola Reekie (PDA Space)
Jan 14, 2025
The Untypical OT Talks to Herself - Where did it all begin?
Jan 07, 2025
Don't Judge Me with Cheryl Warren (Aperion Training)
Dec 31, 2024
"It's all about progress not perfection." with Charlotte Mountford
Dec 17, 2024
Welcome to the The Untypical OT Talks
Dec 03, 2024