We're Not Your Typical Podcast

Join us for a heartfelt and practical conversation with Sunna from Tonic Health 🌿, as we dive into everything from feeding kids to caring for yourself. We cover: Why the kids’ snack aisle can be misleading, and how to choose nourishing, real-food options that actually fuel little bodies 🍎🧀 How taste buds can reset in just 14 days, and why slow, mindful swaps beat going cold turkey 🍫 Sunna’s pe...

We sit down with Harriet, an inspiring educator 👩‍🏫 and founder of Earley Springs 🌱, a brand new independent SEND school. From her 20+ years in education 📚 to her personal journey with her nephew Lenny 💜, Harriet shares how family, passion, and experience shaped her vision for a school that truly puts children and families first 👨‍👩‍👧. ✨ We talk about: 🌿 The story behind the name Earley...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," host Sara Donnelly, a headteacher with 14 years of experience in education, discusses the challenges within the schooling system and the unique experiences of neurodivergent girls and women. Sara. shares her journey from journalism to education and how her personal experiences, both as an individual with ADHD and as a mother, have shaped her focus on sp...

In this episode of We're Not Your Typical, Ruby shares her journey as the younger sister of Ewen, who faces challenges with autism and severe learning difficulties. Ruby discusses the difficult times they've experienced, including Ewan's 15-month hospitalisation, and how this inspired her to create her Instagram page, Ewen and Me. With heartfelt anecdotes, she highlights her deep bond with Ewen an...

In this episode, we welcome Charlotte, a vibrant mother of four, including two boys, Tommy and Jude, and twin daughters. Charlotte shares her journey over the past four months since starting her social media account, reflecting on her life experiences, including her past marriage, new family dynamics, and raising two autistic boys. She discusses the challenges of balancing her online presence with...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," we welcome Ella, a psychotherapist and trauma expert who is also neurodivergent with personal experience of childhood trauma and an ADHD diagnosis. Ella shares her insights on the intricate relationship between ADHD and complex PTSD, discussing how these conditions can overlap and impact daily life. Through her innovative neuroelectrics method and an em...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," hosts welcome Kirsty, also known as Mumma and Tommy on social media, joins us to discuss the complexities of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Kirstie shares her insights into ARFID, a condition that was officially recognised in the DSM-5 in 2013 due to its impact on children with ADHD, autism, and OCD. She explains how ARFID differs fr...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," we welcome Lisa, known as school_run_mum_autism on Instagram. Lisa shares her journey as a former speech and language therapist and a mother of three grown autistic children. She discusses the challenges of parental burnout and the importance of granting yourself permission to parent differently. Lisa also highlights her unexpected rise on Instagram, ev...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," we welcome the inspiring Talia Oatway, a dedicated mother of four and a medical mum. Talia shares her journey and experiences, including her transition from London to Newcastle and the challenges of raising children with special educational needs. The conversation touches on the differences in weather between the north and south of England, and how it i...

In this episode of Season 2, we welcome Bianca, the founder and CEO of Sebby's Corner, a charity that began as a personal project during lockdown. Bianca shares her journey of self-discovery as a self-diagnosed ADHD individual and how it has transformed her life and relationships. She discusses the concept of hyperfocus and how it has been a driving force behind her success with Sebby's Corner. Jo...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," we welcome Darren, a dedicated father of two autistic boys, Roman and Rafe. Roman, the eldest at seven, is non-verbal, while five-year-old Rafe is verbal but struggles with full sentences. Darren shares his experiences raising his sons, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue among fathers of special needs children. He discusses the challenges and j...

In this episode, we welcome Kertisha, a dedicated mother to her five-year-old son, Theo, who has special educational needs (SEN). Kertisha shares her journey of realising that something was amiss with Theo when he began exhibiting concerning behaviours, such as head banging. Diagnosed at the age of two, Kertisha reflects on the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, especially when initia...

In this episode of We're Not Your Typical, we welcome James Hunt, known for his inspiring platform Stories About Autism. James shares his journey as a father to two autistic boys, Jude and Tommy, who are both non-speaking and face various challenges, including learning disabilities, anxiety, and ADHD. He discusses the unique situation of co-parenting after separating from their mother, highlightin...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," we welcome Caroline, a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist specialising in working with neurodivergent teens. Caroline opens up about her experiences raising her son, Max, who has a chromosomal abnormality, sharing both the challenges and successes they have faced together. The discussion touches on the complexities of co-parenting while managing the uni...

In this episode, we welcome Dani, who shares the inspiring journey of her daughter Eloise, a 10-year-old with autism, ADHD, and a learning disability. Dani delves into Eloise's diagnoses, discussing how they evolved over time, including a significant change from global developmental delay to learning disability at the age of eight. The conversation highlights the differences in pediatric approache...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emma, a clinical psychologist and founder of a neuroaffirming service for neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Emma shares her journey of starting her business during the lockdown, driven by the patterns she observed in her clients who struggled to see lasting change in therapy. She discusses the importance of understanding sensory profiling, giftedness, and executive fu...

In this episode, we welcome 17-year-old Eve from Let's Make a Difference, who shares her inspiring journey living with autism and selective mutism. Traveling from Leicestershire, Eve opens up about her early experiences with selective mutism, recalling how her mother would guide interactions with new people. She discusses her transition from primary to high school, where she faced significant chal...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," hosts welcome Jessica who shares her personal journey of receiving late diagnoses of autism and ADHD at age 37. As a mother to her non-verbal son, Jude, who is 11, Jess reflects on her childhood experiences and the traits that set her apart. She discusses the lessons learned after Jude's diagnosis and how they led her to seek her own assessments. Jess a...

In this episode, we welcome Susannah, a functional medicine practitioner specialising in working with children on the autism spectrum. Susannah shares her unique approach to integrative health, emphasising the importance of understanding the "why" behind symptoms and diagnoses, which sets functional medicine apart from conventional practices. We delve into the potential for non-verbal children to...

In this episode, we welcome Kaley and Nick, parents navigating the journey of raising a pre-verbal child through the use of Makaton, a unique communication method. They explain that Makaton combines spoken language with signs and symbols, differentiating it from British Sign Language (BSL), which is tailored for the deaf community. Kaley and Nick share their insights on how Makaton supports commun...

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," hosts Jade and Sophie welcome a lively crowd to their first social gathering, celebrating the strength of community among families with special needs. They reflect on their personal journeys and the importance of connection, emphasising that attendees are not alone in their experiences. The episode features heartfelt words from the supportive husbands,...

In this episode, we welcome Talya, a psychotherapist, to discuss the challenges that marriages face when raising special needs children. With a staggering statistic showing that 87% of partnerships end in divorce in these situations, Talya sheds light on the unique strains neurodiverse children can place on relationships. We explore the misconceptions often portrayed on social media and emphasise...

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa, known on Instagram as My Autistic Girls, who shares her heartfelt journey of raising her two non-verbal daughters, Lexi and Ruby. Lexi, 12, and Ruby, 6, both diagnosed with autism and other conditions, have never spoken a word or shown interest in traditional forms of communication. Lisa opens up about the challenges and triumphs of parenting non-verbal chil...

In this episode, we welcome Amy, also known as Neuro Spice All Things Nice, who shares her inspiring journey as a mother navigating the complexities of neurodiversity. Amy discusses her son Jack's official autism diagnosis at the age of four and the challenges she faced in securing the right educational support for him. With over a decade of experience, she emphasises the uniqueness of every child...

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