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We're Not Your Typical Podcast

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We are 2 mums who each have an autistic daughter with one being non-verbal. We have both decided to share our journey of the kids and as parents to show people they are not alone and there can be help out there.

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#77
Monday · 41 min
From Domestic Violence to Council House Mama | Autism, SEND & Starting Again with Evie
What happens when you leave an abusive relationship with two young children and have to rebuild your entire life from scratch? In this powerful episode of We're Not Your Typical, we sit down with Evie, better known online as Council House Mama, to hear her story of escaping domestic violence, becoming a single mum, navigating temporary accommodation and raising a neurodivergent child. Evie opens up about the reality of leaving an abusive relationship, the importance of telling someone you trus
#76
September 28 · 37 min
Understanding ADHD, Emotional Regulation & the School System | Jamie Gilbert
What happens when children with ADHD and other neurodivergent needs are expected to fit into an education system that doesn't fully understand how their brains work? In this episode of We're Not Your Typical, we sit down with Jamie Gilbert, a former assistant head teacher who spent 18 years working with children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, around 95% of whom were neurodivergent. Jamie shares his experience working with children with ADHD, autism and other additional
#75
September 21 · 34 min
Main Episode JossFinding Trusted Childcare for Autistic & Neurodivergent Children | Jossy Cares
Finding the right childcare for an autistic or neurodivergent child can feel incredibly difficult especially when trust, safety and understanding are so important. In this episode, we sit down with Josh, also known as Jossy.cares, an experienced childcare professional who has spent 18 years working with children and families, including children with autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent needs. Josh shares what it is really like to care for neurodivergent children, from supporting non-verbal ch
#74
September 14 · 40 min
What Happens When Your Autistic Child Becomes an Adult?
What is it really like raising a child with complex autism and high support needs? In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we sit down with Lucy, mum to 16-year-old Jacob, to hear her honest story of raising a child with autism, ADHD, developmental delay and significant care needs. Lucy shares the realities of parenting Jacob from his early diagnosis through to his teenage years, including non-verbal autism, sensory challenges, self-injurious behaviour, toileting, sleep, medication, educati
#72
August 17 · 22 min
Doctors Missed My Son's Rare Skull Condition | Eri
When Eri's son Rio was born, she immediately knew something wasn't right. Having seen her brother live with Craniosynostosis, she recognised the signs that others missed. What followed was a journey of multiple brain surgeries, months of uncertainty, and learning to trust her instincts when medical professionals weren't convinced. In this emotional episode of We're Not Your Typical, Eri shares Rio's story, from his diagnosis at birth to undergoing life-changing surgery at Great Ormond Street Ho
#73
August 10 · 32 min
Autism, ADHD & The AI App Every Family Needs
What happens when your child's autism and ADHD diagnosis changes your entire life? In this episode of We're Not Your Typical, Ben shares his family's powerful journey through school refusal, late autism and ADHD diagnoses, parenting challenges, and how those experiences inspired him to build an AI-powered app designed specifically for neurodivergent families. Ben opens up about navigating mainstream education, masking, therapy, marriage, late diagnosis as an adult, ADHD medication, and the real
#71
August 3 · 35 min
Our Autism Journey: Raising Neurodivergent Children as Sisters-in-Law
What happens when your sister-in-law becomes your biggest source of support through one of the hardest journeys of your life? In this emotional episode, Sophie is joined by her sister-in-law, Talia, to share the story of how they went from strangers to best friends, bonded by motherhood and later united through raising neurodivergent children. Together, they open up about the early signs of autism, navigating developmental delays, the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis, sleep struggles,
#70
July 27 · 35 min
Why We Took Our Autistic Daughter OUT of School | Ryan
Ryan opens up about his daughter Monroe's autism journey from early developmental signs his wife spotted before anyone else believed her, to self-harming behaviours at nursery, a brutal fight to get Monroe into a SEND school, and the moment they realised mainstream schooling wasn't right for her anymore. This conversation covers the messy, unfiltered reality of parenting a child with complex needs: sleepless nights, sensory overwhelm, the guilt of feeling "useless" as a dad, and the system that
#69
July 20 · 15 min
Autism Parenting Dilemmas: Masking, PDA & Sibling Jealousy
This episode we're tackling YOUR autism & PDA parenting dilemmas the ones that don't have easy answers. From masking at school to grandparents who "just don't get it," we're answering the questions flooding our inbox with total honesty (no sugar-coating, promise). 🎧 In this episode: 👧 Birthday party dilemmas do you risk the overwhelm or skip the social opportunity? 👴 The grandparent problem handling family members who dismiss sensory meltdowns 💔 Sibling jealousy & the "Glass Child" experie
#68
July 13 · 31 min
Autism Dad Opens Up: Potty Training at 12, Pringle Snobs & Co-Parenting Freddie
A rare and honest conversation with a dad on the spectrum-parenting journey. In this episode, we sit down with Glenn (with two Ns!), known online as @AutismWithFreddie, for a refreshingly honest chat about raising his 14-year-old son Freddie, who is autistic and non/pre-verbal. We talk about: 🍼 The years-long journey to potty training success 🐷 Freddie's unshakeable love of Peppa Pig (even at 14!) 🥔 Being a certified "Pringles snob" and other sensory food quirks 💔 Denial after diagnosis, a
#67
July 6 · 27 min
We’re Grieving A Life We Never Got To Live
In this episode, my husband Nick joins me for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what life really looks like raising our severely autistic daughter Bailey, who is non-verbal and has a global developmental delay. We talk about the relentless daily routine, the impact on our other children, the loss of spontaneity, relationship strain, identity loss, and the emotional toll of not knowing what the future holds. If you're a parent of a child with autism, ADHD, global delay, or any additional
#66
June 22 · 29 min
Raising Autistic Grandchildren: Our Mums Open Up
You asked and we delivered! 🎙️ We sit down for one of our most requested episodes ever an honest and emotional conversation about what it's really like to be a grandparent to an autistic child. From spotting early signs at just nine months old, to the grief, the exhaustion, the meltdowns, and the moments that make it all worth it. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or just someone who wants to feel less alone pull up a seat, this one's special. 💛 Sponsored by B and W https://www.blacka
#65
June 15 · 38 min
Saving Leni: One Mum's Fight Against Childhood Dementia | Sanfilippo Syndrome Awareness | Emily
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#64
June 8 · 30 min
DLA, EHCPs & Tribunals Explained: What Every SEN Parent Needs To Know | Send Mummies
In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we're joined by SEN experts Lisa and Gemma from Send Mummies to answer the questions every parent of a child with additional needs wants answered. We discuss EHCP applications, EHCP refusals, tribunal appeals, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Blue Badges, school placements, autism, ADHD, masking, special educational needs support, and what happens when children transition into secondary school and adulthood. Whether you're applying for DLA for the f
#63
June 1 · 41 min
Autism, Sensory Needs & Emotional Regulation Explained By An OT | Charan
In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we sit down with an experienced Occupational Therapist to explore autism, sensory processing difficulties, emotional regulation, and the everyday realities of parenting neurodivergent children. We discuss autism meltdowns, sensory overload, non-verbal communication, ADHD traits, PICA, routines, screen time, gut health, and practical OT strategies that parents can use at home to help their children feel calmer, safer, and more regulated. This honest co
#62
May 25 · 1 hr
Dealing With Grief As A SEN Parent
In this deeply emotional episode, Carly opens up about her journey raising her son Barney from the early signs of autism and delayed communication, to the terrifying reality of seizures and navigating a world that often doesn’t understand children with additional needs. Carly shares the grief, fear, guilt and love that comes with parenting a non-verbal autistic child, including the moment she realised Barney wasn’t developing like other children, the challenges of mainstream school, and the hea
#61
May 18 · 39 min
The Hidden Reality Of Raising A PDA Child | Jessie Townz
In this episode we talk openly with Jessie Townz about the reality of raising a child with a PDA profile the meltdowns, burnout, masking, school struggles, and the constant fight parents face just to be heard. From navigating EHCPs and specialist schools to explaining why PDA is so misunderstood, this conversation is honest, emotional, and deeply needed. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, especially one with PDA, you are not alone. 💛 Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebr
#60
May 11 · 38 min
I Thought I Was Failing As A Mum | Tash
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#58
May 4 · 33 min
ADHD Burnout Is NOT What You Think…
Everyone talks about stress. But ADHD burnout is something completely different. In this episode, we sit down with clinicians to break down what burnout actually looks like and why so many parents, children, and adults are silently struggling. We get into: - Why ADHD and autism can compete in the same brain - The early warning signs most people ignore - Why burnout is the end result of months (or years) of masking - The reality of parenting while burned out - ADHD in the workplace (and why it
#59
April 27 · 24 min
Some Days… I Just Don’t Know How To Keep Going
In this episode, we open up about the reality of parenting children with additional needs the part no one talks about. From receiving an autism diagnosis to navigating school struggles, burnout, and the emotional weight that comes with it… this is an honest conversation about what life really looks like behind the scenes. We talk about: → The moment everything changes after a diagnosis → Feeling alone, even when you’re not → The pressure of “coping” when you’re not okay → Parenting through mel

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