We're Not Your Typical Podcast

“I was broken. I felt so heartbroken.” 💔 What happens when you receive a diagnosis you never expected, while already navigating the challenges of raising a child with profound autism? In this powerful and emotional episode of We’re Not Your Typical, Jenni opens up about the reality of raising seven children, including her son Bertie, who has Down syndrome, and Ronnie, who is profoundly autistic a...

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 u...

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 neurodi...

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. Jos...

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-...

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...

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 mainstre...

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...

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...

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 han...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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 par...

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 real...

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,...

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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...

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 a...

Today we welcome Sarah. She shares her powerful journey of adopting her daughter and navigating life with a rare genetic condition, autism, and a system that often falls short. This is the side of parenting you don’t see full of challenges, resilience, and unconditional love Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #podcastreel #realstories #supportmatters #turnersyndrome #par...

This episode gets real about something most workplaces avoid… We sit down with the team behind a people-first business that’s doing things differently supporting neurodivergent employees, embracing individuality, and proving that “misfits” might actually be the key to success. From ADHD diagnoses and medication to building environments where people can actually thrive, this conversation is raw, ho...

This episode hits on something most parents don’t even realise is happening… What looks like “fussy behaviour” can actually be something much deeper. We sat down with the founder of Morning Marvels, a children’s clothing brand designed for kids with sensory processing challenges — after her own child struggled daily with what most people take for granted: getting dressed. From meltdowns over label...

This episode will stay with you. Born at just 24 weeks, Joshua was given only a small chance of survival. He spent 6 months in hospital, faced multiple diagnoses, and struggled to communicate for years… But today? He’s speaking, expressing himself, and sharing his story. In this powerful conversation, we talk about: - The reality of premature birth - Living with cerebral palsy and autism - The emo...