Different Is Normal

By Dave & Emily

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Episodes: 13

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Hosted by Emily and Dave, this show explores autism, ADHD, learning differences, mental health, parenting, education, work, identity, and everyday life through honest, grounded conversation. No fixing. No performative positivity. No expert jargon. Just real talk about what it actually means to live — or raise a child — in a neurodivergent world.

We’re trained education support staff and parents of neurodivergent children. This isn’t theory — it’s lived experience. That means we talk about the wins, the struggles, the misunderstandings, the systems that don’t work, and the moments no one prepares you for — with empathy, humour, and zero judgement.

Each episode blends story, reflection, and practical insight. Sometimes light. Sometimes heavy. Always human. Whether you’re neurodivergent, parenting a neurodivergent child, working in education, or trying to better understand someone you love, this podcast is a space where you can breathe, feel seen, and take something useful with you.

Different isn’t broken.

Different isn’t wrong.

Different is normal.


Episode Date
NDIS Cut Their Funding by 56%… But Their Disability Never Changed
Aug 19, 2026
I Thought I Was Fine… Until I Wasn’t | Ep 12 - part 2
May 06, 2026
This Changed Everything for Our Family (And We Didn’t Expect It) | Ep 11 - part 1
Apr 29, 2026
Travelling with Neurodivergent Kids Is Hard — Here’s What Actually Helps | Ep 10
Apr 22, 2026
Why Are They Laughing? | The Hidden Rules No One Teaches | Ep 9
Mar 25, 2026
Why the World Isn’t Built for Neurodiversity | Ep 8
Mar 18, 2026
How to Choose the Right School for a Neurodivergent Child | What Parents Should Look For | Ep 7
Mar 11, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Masking: Why “Good” Kids Fall Apart at Home | Ep 6
Mar 04, 2026
Every Behaviour Is a Message | Autism, ADHD, Meltdowns and What Kids Are Communicating | Ep 5
Feb 25, 2026
Why Stimming Helps Learning (And Why We Keep Getting It Wrong) | Ep 4
Feb 18, 2026
Sensory 101: When Everyday Things Are Too Much | Different Is Normal – Ep 3
Feb 10, 2026
Normal isn’t real - it’s just whatever gets rewarded the most. | Ep 2
Feb 08, 2026
Diagnosis Day: What Changed and What Didn’t | Ep 1
Feb 07, 2026