Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids/ en Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back! This time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding. Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate advocates, and fellow parents to share real stories, helpful advice, and those “me too” moments we all need. This podcast is here to make you feel less alone and more confident, with solid gold tips you can actually use in everyday life! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/013db54a-1493-11f0-ba36-b388dcdd5d38/image/9f923c338a882e93686a6d3c1dd63186.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids/ no episodic Viral Tribe Entertainment Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back! This time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding. Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate advocates, and fellow parents to share real stories, helpful advice, and those “me too” moments we all need. This podcast is here to make you feel less alone and more confident, with solid gold tips you can actually use in everyday life! Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back! This time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding.

Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate advocates, and fellow parents to share real stories, helpful advice, and those “me too” moments we all need. This podcast is here to make you feel less alone and more confident, with solid gold tips you can actually use in everyday life!

]]> Viral Tribe Entertainment james@viraltribe.co.uk Let’s Talk... About Everything We’ve Learned! with Harry Judd As Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids wraps up its first season, Izzy is joined by her husband, Harry Judd, to reflect on the lessons, moving moments, and helpful advice shared across the series. Plus, Izzy reads out messages from listeners whose lives the podcast has touched. Chapters: 01:00 - Series Reflections & Favourite Insights 04:00 - Eliza Fricker on PDA & The Power of Play 07:30 - Low Demand Parenting with Naomi Fisher 10:00 - Mental Health & Misdiagnosis: Ben Branson’s Story 14:30 - Parental Burnout & The ‘Fk It Bucket’** 17:45 - Magnesium Baths & Everyday Strategies with Lucinda Miller 20:00 - Listener Letters: Stories from the Inbox 35:00 - Learning Environments & The Power of Play 50:00 - Thank You & Season One Wrap-Up Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment As Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids wraps up its first season, Izzy is joined by her husband, Harry Judd, to reflect on the lessons, moving moments, and helpful advice shared across the series. Plus, Izzy reads out messages from listeners whose lives the podcast has touched. Chapters: 01:00 - Series Reflections & Favourite Insights 04:00 - Eliza Fricker on PDA & The Power of Play 07:30 - Low Demand Parenting with Naomi Fisher 10:00 - Mental Health & Misdiagnosis: Ben Branson’s Story 14:30 - Parental Burnout & The ‘Fk It Bucket’** 17:45 - Magnesium Baths & Everyday Strategies with Lucinda Miller 20:00 - Listener Letters: Stories from the Inbox 35:00 - Learning Environments & The Power of Play 50:00 - Thank You & Season One Wrap-Up Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids wraps up its first season, Izzy is joined by her husband, Harry Judd, to reflect on the lessons, moving moments, and helpful advice shared across the series. Plus, Izzy reads out messages from listeners whose lives the podcast has touched.

Chapters:

01:00 - Series Reflections & Favourite Insights

04:00 - Eliza Fricker on PDA & The Power of Play

07:30 - Low Demand Parenting with Naomi Fisher

10:00 - Mental Health & Misdiagnosis: Ben Branson’s Story

14:30 - Parental Burnout & The ‘Fk It Bucket’**

17:45 - Magnesium Baths & Everyday Strategies with Lucinda Miller

20:00 - Listener Letters: Stories from the Inbox

35:00 - Learning Environments & The Power of Play

50:00 - Thank You & Season One Wrap-Up

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]]> 3090 What Tourette’s Really Feels Like! In this episode, Izzy looks at the reality of living with Tourette Syndrome, far beyond the stereotypes. Izzy's joined by her brother Magnus, whose daughter was diagnosed at age 7, and Katie Skinner from Tourette’s Action. Together, they discuss stigma, self-discovery, intrusive thoughts, ADHD, school support, and how we can build a more compassionate world for neurodivergent children. NHS – Where to Get Help for Self-Harm The NHS provides guidance on seeking help for self-harm, including advice on speaking to a GP and accessing support services - link here Chapters: 02:32 – The dream: Acceptance and inclusion for those with Tourette’s 04:03 – Alma’s early symptoms and family response 07:21 – What Tourette Syndrome actually is (Katie explains) 11:29 – Misconceptions: Tourette’s is more than swearing 16:54 – Why suppressing tics can be harmful 19:56 – The social toll: Being forced to advocate 22:07 – Acceptance, trauma and breaking cycles 25:00 – Pain, isolation and the complexity beneath the tics 27:29 – School struggles: Inclusion, ignorance and the “What If” board 35:00 – Music, exercise and finding peace 40:00 – How Tourette’s Action can help families today 42:29 – Magnus's ADHD discovery and mental health journey 52:15 – The care gap: Lack of NHS services and support Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:04:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment In this episode, Izzy looks at the reality of living with Tourette Syndrome, far beyond the stereotypes. Izzy's joined by her brother Magnus, whose daughter was diagnosed at age 7, and Katie Skinner from Tourette’s Action. Together, they discuss stigma, self-discovery, intrusive thoughts, ADHD, school support, and how we can build a more compassionate world for neurodivergent children. NHS – Where to Get Help for Self-Harm The NHS provides guidance on seeking help for self-harm, including advice on speaking to a GP and accessing support services - link here Chapters: 02:32 – The dream: Acceptance and inclusion for those with Tourette’s 04:03 – Alma’s early symptoms and family response 07:21 – What Tourette Syndrome actually is (Katie explains) 11:29 – Misconceptions: Tourette’s is more than swearing 16:54 – Why suppressing tics can be harmful 19:56 – The social toll: Being forced to advocate 22:07 – Acceptance, trauma and breaking cycles 25:00 – Pain, isolation and the complexity beneath the tics 27:29 – School struggles: Inclusion, ignorance and the “What If” board 35:00 – Music, exercise and finding peace 40:00 – How Tourette’s Action can help families today 42:29 – Magnus's ADHD discovery and mental health journey 52:15 – The care gap: Lack of NHS services and support Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode, Izzy looks at the reality of living with Tourette Syndrome, far beyond the stereotypes. Izzy's joined by her brother Magnus, whose daughter was diagnosed at age 7, and Katie Skinner from Tourette’s Action. Together, they discuss stigma, self-discovery, intrusive thoughts, ADHD, school support, and how we can build a more compassionate world for neurodivergent children.

NHS – Where to Get Help for Self-Harm

The NHS provides guidance on seeking help for self-harm, including advice on speaking to a GP and accessing support services - link here

Chapters:

02:32 – The dream: Acceptance and inclusion for those with Tourette’s

04:03 – Alma’s early symptoms and family response

07:21 – What Tourette Syndrome actually is (Katie explains)

11:29 – Misconceptions: Tourette’s is more than swearing

16:54 – Why suppressing tics can be harmful

19:56 – The social toll: Being forced to advocate

22:07 – Acceptance, trauma and breaking cycles

25:00 – Pain, isolation and the complexity beneath the tics

27:29 – School struggles: Inclusion, ignorance and the “What If” board

35:00 – Music, exercise and finding peace

40:00 – How Tourette’s Action can help families today

42:29 – Magnus's ADHD discovery and mental health journey

52:15 – The care gap: Lack of NHS services and support

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

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]]> 3347 yes Why Movement Matters in the Classroom - Understanding 'School readiness' with Ruth Lue-Quee Are we expecting too much too soon from our youngest children, and what does School readiness really mean? In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by Ruth Lue-Quee, also known online as My Mummy Teacher. Ruth is an Educational Consultant and the founder of MMT Play, an award-winning education & play resources brand based in the UK. As a highly qualified Educational Consultant and award-winning former Deputy Headteacher, Ruth brings extensive experience in both mainstream and Special Educational Needs education, with a particular focus on Early Years and Key Stage One. Learn more about Ruth's work - https://mmtplay.com/ Sign the Petition - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729440 00:00 – What Are We Expecting From Our Kids? 02:00 – Ruth’s Story: From Teacher to Play Advocate 05:30 – Growing Up Loving Teaching 08:00 – The Big Jump Between Reception and Year 1 13:45 – The Controversial Comment About Four-Year-Olds 16:00 – What Being “Ready for School” Really Means 25:00 – Why Sitting Still Isn’t the Goal 34:30 – If Adults Can Move, Why Can’t Kids? 41:30 – Ruth’s Petition: Making Play Part of the Curriculum 49:00 – Final Thoughts: Let’s Do What’s Right for Children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:33:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Are we expecting too much too soon from our youngest children, and what does School readiness really mean? In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by Ruth Lue-Quee, also known online as My Mummy Teacher. Ruth is an Educational Consultant and the founder of MMT Play, an award-winning education & play resources brand based in the UK. As a highly qualified Educational Consultant and award-winning former Deputy Headteacher, Ruth brings extensive experience in both mainstream and Special Educational Needs education, with a particular focus on Early Years and Key Stage One. Learn more about Ruth's work - https://mmtplay.com/ Sign the Petition - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729440 00:00 – What Are We Expecting From Our Kids? 02:00 – Ruth’s Story: From Teacher to Play Advocate 05:30 – Growing Up Loving Teaching 08:00 – The Big Jump Between Reception and Year 1 13:45 – The Controversial Comment About Four-Year-Olds 16:00 – What Being “Ready for School” Really Means 25:00 – Why Sitting Still Isn’t the Goal 34:30 – If Adults Can Move, Why Can’t Kids? 41:30 – Ruth’s Petition: Making Play Part of the Curriculum 49:00 – Final Thoughts: Let’s Do What’s Right for Children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Are we expecting too much too soon from our youngest children, and what does School readiness really mean?

In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by Ruth Lue-Quee, also known online as My Mummy Teacher. Ruth is an Educational Consultant and the founder of MMT Play, an award-winning education & play resources brand based in the UK. As a highly qualified Educational Consultant and award-winning former Deputy Headteacher, Ruth brings extensive experience in both mainstream and Special Educational Needs education, with a particular focus on Early Years and Key Stage One.


Learn more about Ruth's work - https://mmtplay.com/

Sign the Petition - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729440


00:00 – What Are We Expecting From Our Kids?

02:00 – Ruth’s Story: From Teacher to Play Advocate

05:30 – Growing Up Loving Teaching

08:00 – The Big Jump Between Reception and Year 1

13:45 – The Controversial Comment About Four-Year-Olds

16:00 – What Being “Ready for School” Really Means

25:00 – Why Sitting Still Isn’t the Goal

34:30 – If Adults Can Move, Why Can’t Kids?

41:30 – Ruth’s Petition: Making Play Part of the Curriculum

49:00 – Final Thoughts: Let’s Do What’s Right for Children

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]]> 3166 no Reframing Dyslexia: Unlocking the Brilliance of Neurodivergent Minds with Kate Griggs What if the education system is failing the very kids who could change the world? In this episode Izzy Judd is joined by Kate Griggs, mum and founder of Made By Dyslexia, a charity that has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. This conversation is filled with practical insight, hope, and a strong message: difference is brilliant. More on Kate Griggs https://www.madebydyslexia.org/our-founder/ (00:11) – What dyslexia really means and why it's misunderstood (02:21) – Kate’s personal story: growing up in a dyslexic family (04:45) – The typical challenges and strengths of dyslexic children (06:50) – Why schools should change how they teach all kids (08:30) – How and when dyslexia can be diagnosed in children (10:15) – What to look for if you think your child is dyslexic (13:40) – Why many dyslexic children think they’re stupid (14:30) – Why so many entrepreneurs are dyslexic (15:55) – Dyslexic people working in British intelligence (GCHQ) (18:00) – Dyslexia in acting, music, and the arts (21:00) – How technology and AI help dyslexic learners (23:15) – Why standardised tests don’t work for dyslexic student (26:35) – The emotional toll of school on dyslexic children (29:00) – The dyslexic sperm bank stunt that went viral (46:30) – Kate’s message for the future of neurodivergent children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment What if the education system is failing the very kids who could change the world? In this episode Izzy Judd is joined by Kate Griggs, mum and founder of Made By Dyslexia, a charity that has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. This conversation is filled with practical insight, hope, and a strong message: difference is brilliant. More on Kate Griggs https://www.madebydyslexia.org/our-founder/ (00:11) – What dyslexia really means and why it's misunderstood (02:21) – Kate’s personal story: growing up in a dyslexic family (04:45) – The typical challenges and strengths of dyslexic children (06:50) – Why schools should change how they teach all kids (08:30) – How and when dyslexia can be diagnosed in children (10:15) – What to look for if you think your child is dyslexic (13:40) – Why many dyslexic children think they’re stupid (14:30) – Why so many entrepreneurs are dyslexic (15:55) – Dyslexic people working in British intelligence (GCHQ) (18:00) – Dyslexia in acting, music, and the arts (21:00) – How technology and AI help dyslexic learners (23:15) – Why standardised tests don’t work for dyslexic student (26:35) – The emotional toll of school on dyslexic children (29:00) – The dyslexic sperm bank stunt that went viral (46:30) – Kate’s message for the future of neurodivergent children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What if the education system is failing the very kids who could change the world? In this episode Izzy Judd is joined by Kate Griggs, mum and founder of Made By Dyslexia, a charity that has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. This conversation is filled with practical insight, hope, and a strong message: difference is brilliant.


More on Kate Griggs https://www.madebydyslexia.org/our-founder/



(00:11) – What dyslexia really means and why it's misunderstood

(02:21) – Kate’s personal story: growing up in a dyslexic family

(04:45) – The typical challenges and strengths of dyslexic children

(06:50) – Why schools should change how they teach all kids

(08:30) – How and when dyslexia can be diagnosed in children

(10:15) – What to look for if you think your child is dyslexic

(13:40) – Why many dyslexic children think they’re stupid

(14:30) – Why so many entrepreneurs are dyslexic

(15:55) – Dyslexic people working in British intelligence (GCHQ)

(18:00) – Dyslexia in acting, music, and the arts

(21:00) – How technology and AI help dyslexic learners

(23:15) – Why standardised tests don’t work for dyslexic student

(26:35) – The emotional toll of school on dyslexic children

(29:00) – The dyslexic sperm bank stunt that went viral

(46:30) – Kate’s message for the future of neurodivergent children


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]]> 2883 no How to Parent Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit with Dr Naomi Fisher What if your child’s refusal to get dressed… meant they finally felt safe? In this episode Izzy Judd chats to clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Naomi Fisher about low demand parenting, why traditional discipline often backfires, how to parent when your child is in survival mode, and the critical importance of listening to a child’s “no.” 🔗 More on Dr Naomi Fisher: naomifisher.co.uk Chapters 01:47 – Naomi’s story: from psychologist to parenting trailblazer03:54 – Why parents feel so guilty—and why they shouldn’t06:48 – What is low demand parenting?08:31 – Pressure-sensitive children and why punishments fail10:46 – Trust, boundaries, and non-negotiables13:34 – How to handle getting dressed, shoes, and transitions15:37 – Why pressure-sensitive kids become powerful adults17:22 – “Kids weren’t like this in my day…” — Naomi’s take19:43 – Why school might actually be causing the anxiety26:56 – School anxiety vs general anxiety: understanding the difference31:49 – Why kids can't always explain what’s wrong33:46 – Emotional regulation and why teachers can’t do it alone35:32 – The post-school “regression” panic—and what it really means38:09 – Is there any kind of school that works? Naomi’s answer40:36 – The image mantra that helps parents stay grounded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment What if your child’s refusal to get dressed… meant they finally felt safe? In this episode Izzy Judd chats to clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Naomi Fisher about low demand parenting, why traditional discipline often backfires, how to parent when your child is in survival mode, and the critical importance of listening to a child’s “no.” 🔗 More on Dr Naomi Fisher: naomifisher.co.uk Chapters 01:47 – Naomi’s story: from psychologist to parenting trailblazer03:54 – Why parents feel so guilty—and why they shouldn’t06:48 – What is low demand parenting?08:31 – Pressure-sensitive children and why punishments fail10:46 – Trust, boundaries, and non-negotiables13:34 – How to handle getting dressed, shoes, and transitions15:37 – Why pressure-sensitive kids become powerful adults17:22 – “Kids weren’t like this in my day…” — Naomi’s take19:43 – Why school might actually be causing the anxiety26:56 – School anxiety vs general anxiety: understanding the difference31:49 – Why kids can't always explain what’s wrong33:46 – Emotional regulation and why teachers can’t do it alone35:32 – The post-school “regression” panic—and what it really means38:09 – Is there any kind of school that works? Naomi’s answer40:36 – The image mantra that helps parents stay grounded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What if your child’s refusal to get dressed… meant they finally felt safe?

In this episode Izzy Judd chats to clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Naomi Fisher about low demand parenting, why traditional discipline often backfires, how to parent when your child is in survival mode, and the critical importance of listening to a child’s “no.”

🔗 More on Dr Naomi Fisher: naomifisher.co.uk

Chapters

01:47 – Naomi’s story: from psychologist to parenting trailblazer
03:54 – Why parents feel so guilty—and why they shouldn’t
06:48 – What is low demand parenting?
08:31 – Pressure-sensitive children and why punishments fail
10:46 – Trust, boundaries, and non-negotiables
13:34 – How to handle getting dressed, shoes, and transitions
15:37 – Why pressure-sensitive kids become powerful adults
17:22 – “Kids weren’t like this in my day…” — Naomi’s take
19:43 – Why school might actually be causing the anxiety
26:56 – School anxiety vs general anxiety: understanding the difference
31:49 – Why kids can't always explain what’s wrong
33:46 – Emotional regulation and why teachers can’t do it alone
35:32 – The post-school “regression” panic—and what it really means
38:09 – Is there any kind of school that works? Naomi’s answer
40:36 – The image mantra that helps parents stay grounded







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]]> 2681 Stop the Meltdown Before It Starts: The Toolkit Every Parent Needs! With Kate Steer How do you really support a neurodivergent child through the chaos of everyday life? In this episode, Izzy Judd chats to neurodivergent family coach and education consultant Kate Steer about her essential toolkit for parents, from meltdown mantras to school advocacy and sensory survival tips. 👉 Follow Kate on Instagram: @nurturedneurokids 👉 More resources: www.nurturedneurokids.com Chapters 00:00 Understanding Neurodivergent Families 02:45 The Meltdown Mantra: Navigating Emotional Overwhelm 05:52 The Importance of Environment in Meltdowns 08:33 Managing Meltdowns: Strategies for Parents 11:56 Proactive Parenting: Preparing for Challenges 14:45 Self-Regulation: Tools for Parents 17:48 Advocating for Your Child in School 24:29 Understanding Transitions: Supporting Change 38:19 Final Thoughts: Empowering Parents and Understanding Kids 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids 👉 Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producer: James Carpenter Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor & Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment How do you really support a neurodivergent child through the chaos of everyday life? In this episode, Izzy Judd chats to neurodivergent family coach and education consultant Kate Steer about her essential toolkit for parents, from meltdown mantras to school advocacy and sensory survival tips. 👉 Follow Kate on Instagram: @nurturedneurokids 👉 More resources: www.nurturedneurokids.com Chapters 00:00 Understanding Neurodivergent Families 02:45 The Meltdown Mantra: Navigating Emotional Overwhelm 05:52 The Importance of Environment in Meltdowns 08:33 Managing Meltdowns: Strategies for Parents 11:56 Proactive Parenting: Preparing for Challenges 14:45 Self-Regulation: Tools for Parents 17:48 Advocating for Your Child in School 24:29 Understanding Transitions: Supporting Change 38:19 Final Thoughts: Empowering Parents and Understanding Kids 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids 👉 Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producer: James Carpenter Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor & Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices How do you really support a neurodivergent child through the chaos of everyday life? In this episode, Izzy Judd chats to neurodivergent family coach and education consultant Kate Steer about her essential toolkit for parents, from meltdown mantras to school advocacy and sensory survival tips.

👉 Follow Kate on Instagram: @nurturedneurokids 👉 More resources: www.nurturedneurokids.com

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Neurodivergent Families

02:45 The Meltdown Mantra: Navigating Emotional Overwhelm

05:52 The Importance of Environment in Meltdowns

08:33 Managing Meltdowns: Strategies for Parents

11:56 Proactive Parenting: Preparing for Challenges

14:45 Self-Regulation: Tools for Parents

17:48 Advocating for Your Child in School

24:29 Understanding Transitions: Supporting Change

38:19 Final Thoughts: Empowering Parents and Understanding Kids

👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

👉 Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producer: James Carpenter

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor & Social Media: Oliver Francis

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]]> 3000 School Anxiety is Rising — This Might Be Why? With Sophie David Play expert, author and educator Sophie David joins Izzy Judd to explore the rising tide of childhood anxiety, how the classroom is failing neurodivergent kids, and why play is essential for learning. With insights from her own parenting journey, Sophie shares simple, powerful ways to support children through anxiety, dysregulation, and rigid school systems. Follow Sophie on Instagram Chapters 00:00 Understanding Anxiety in Children 03:05 The Importance of Play in Learning 05:47 Navigating Neurodiversity and Parenting 08:57 The Role of Advocacy in Education 11:55 Innovative Teaching Methods 15:13 Creating Engaging Learning Environments 17:54 Flexibility in Education Systems 21:09 Addressing Masking in Neurodivergent Children 26:22 Understanding Masking in Children 30:11 The Importance of Open Communication with Teachers 33:36 Navigating Homework and Stress 37:17 The Impact of Anxiety on Children 41:43 Labeling Emotions and Open Conversations 46:18 Promoting Playful Learning 48:25 Deciding on Education Paths for Children 50:33 Future Aspirations for Neurodivergent Kids Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producer: James Carpenter Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor & Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Play expert, author and educator Sophie David joins Izzy Judd to explore the rising tide of childhood anxiety, how the classroom is failing neurodivergent kids, and why play is essential for learning. With insights from her own parenting journey, Sophie shares simple, powerful ways to support children through anxiety, dysregulation, and rigid school systems. Follow Sophie on Instagram Chapters 00:00 Understanding Anxiety in Children 03:05 The Importance of Play in Learning 05:47 Navigating Neurodiversity and Parenting 08:57 The Role of Advocacy in Education 11:55 Innovative Teaching Methods 15:13 Creating Engaging Learning Environments 17:54 Flexibility in Education Systems 21:09 Addressing Masking in Neurodivergent Children 26:22 Understanding Masking in Children 30:11 The Importance of Open Communication with Teachers 33:36 Navigating Homework and Stress 37:17 The Impact of Anxiety on Children 41:43 Labeling Emotions and Open Conversations 46:18 Promoting Playful Learning 48:25 Deciding on Education Paths for Children 50:33 Future Aspirations for Neurodivergent Kids Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producer: James Carpenter Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor & Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Play expert, author and educator Sophie David joins Izzy Judd to explore the rising tide of childhood anxiety, how the classroom is failing neurodivergent kids, and why play is essential for learning. With insights from her own parenting journey, Sophie shares simple, powerful ways to support children through anxiety, dysregulation, and rigid school systems.

Follow Sophie on Instagram

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Anxiety in Children

03:05 The Importance of Play in Learning

05:47 Navigating Neurodiversity and Parenting

08:57 The Role of Advocacy in Education

11:55 Innovative Teaching Methods

15:13 Creating Engaging Learning Environments

17:54 Flexibility in Education Systems

21:09 Addressing Masking in Neurodivergent Children

26:22 Understanding Masking in Children

30:11 The Importance of Open Communication with Teachers

33:36 Navigating Homework and Stress

37:17 The Impact of Anxiety on Children

41:43 Labeling Emotions and Open Conversations

46:18 Promoting Playful Learning

48:25 Deciding on Education Paths for Children

50:33 Future Aspirations for Neurodivergent Kids

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producer: James Carpenter

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor & Social Media: Oliver Francis


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]]> 3249 no Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive – Advice from Top ADHD Coach Leanne Maskell Why are so many neurodivergent girls slipping through the cracks, and what can we do to change that? In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by best-selling author, ADHD coach and advocate, Leanne Maskell. They explore the emotional cost of late diagnoses, the difference in how boys and girls mask, how to support your child through hormonal changes, and why parenting neurodivergent kids requires rethinking everything we thought we knew. Content warning: This episode contains open discussions of childhood trauma, mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and sexual vulnerability. Please take care while listening, and pause or step away if anything feels too difficult. If you’ve been affected by any of the topics discussed, support is available. You can contact: Samaritans (UK): 116 123 or samaritans.org YoungMinds Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544 NSPCC Childline (for under 19s): 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk Follow Leanne, here: https://www.instagram.com/leannemaskell/?hl=en Chapters: 1:10 Meet Leanne Maskell: Diagnoses That Changed Everything 4:25 What Childhood Felt Like When You’re ‘Too Much’ 9:44 Girls vs Boys: Masking, Makeup & Being ‘Good’ 14:50 Anger, Alcohol & Vulnerability 20:18 Periods, Hygiene & Sensory Struggles 25:31 Opening Presents ‘Wrong’ – And the Weight of Misunderstanding 29:12 How Acceptance Can Save Lives 32:07 Hormones, PMDD & the ADHD Cycle 40:23 When and How to Talk About Suicide 41:41 School Trauma & Primary to Secondary Struggles 47:20 Grooming, Dating & Why Critical Thinking is Key 51:21 Let’s Talk Screens: Tools or Threats? 56:47 Friendship, Boundaries & Teaching Agency 1:02:52 What Parents Can Model – And Why it Matters 1:07:59 Leanne’s Hopes for Neurodivergent Kids Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:02:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Why are so many neurodivergent girls slipping through the cracks, and what can we do to change that? In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by best-selling author, ADHD coach and advocate, Leanne Maskell. They explore the emotional cost of late diagnoses, the difference in how boys and girls mask, how to support your child through hormonal changes, and why parenting neurodivergent kids requires rethinking everything we thought we knew. Content warning: This episode contains open discussions of childhood trauma, mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and sexual vulnerability. Please take care while listening, and pause or step away if anything feels too difficult. If you’ve been affected by any of the topics discussed, support is available. You can contact: Samaritans (UK): 116 123 or samaritans.org YoungMinds Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544 NSPCC Childline (for under 19s): 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk Follow Leanne, here: https://www.instagram.com/leannemaskell/?hl=en Chapters: 1:10 Meet Leanne Maskell: Diagnoses That Changed Everything 4:25 What Childhood Felt Like When You’re ‘Too Much’ 9:44 Girls vs Boys: Masking, Makeup & Being ‘Good’ 14:50 Anger, Alcohol & Vulnerability 20:18 Periods, Hygiene & Sensory Struggles 25:31 Opening Presents ‘Wrong’ – And the Weight of Misunderstanding 29:12 How Acceptance Can Save Lives 32:07 Hormones, PMDD & the ADHD Cycle 40:23 When and How to Talk About Suicide 41:41 School Trauma & Primary to Secondary Struggles 47:20 Grooming, Dating & Why Critical Thinking is Key 51:21 Let’s Talk Screens: Tools or Threats? 56:47 Friendship, Boundaries & Teaching Agency 1:02:52 What Parents Can Model – And Why it Matters 1:07:59 Leanne’s Hopes for Neurodivergent Kids Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Why are so many neurodivergent girls slipping through the cracks, and what can we do to change that? In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by best-selling author, ADHD coach and advocate, Leanne Maskell. They explore the emotional cost of late diagnoses, the difference in how boys and girls mask, how to support your child through hormonal changes, and why parenting neurodivergent kids requires rethinking everything we thought we knew.

Content warning: This episode contains open discussions of childhood trauma, mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and sexual vulnerability. Please take care while listening, and pause or step away if anything feels too difficult.

If you’ve been affected by any of the topics discussed, support is available. You can contact:

Follow Leanne, here: https://www.instagram.com/leannemaskell/?hl=en


Chapters:

1:10 Meet Leanne Maskell: Diagnoses That Changed Everything

4:25 What Childhood Felt Like When You’re ‘Too Much’

9:44 Girls vs Boys: Masking, Makeup & Being ‘Good’

14:50 Anger, Alcohol & Vulnerability

20:18 Periods, Hygiene & Sensory Struggles

25:31 Opening Presents ‘Wrong’ – And the Weight of Misunderstanding

29:12 How Acceptance Can Save Lives

32:07 Hormones, PMDD & the ADHD Cycle

40:23 When and How to Talk About Suicide

41:41 School Trauma & Primary to Secondary Struggles

47:20 Grooming, Dating & Why Critical Thinking is Key

51:21 Let’s Talk Screens: Tools or Threats?

56:47 Friendship, Boundaries & Teaching Agency

1:02:52 What Parents Can Model – And Why it Matters

1:07:59 Leanne’s Hopes for Neurodivergent Kids

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis

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]]> 4248 yes ARFID: The Misunderstood Eating Disorder Every Parent Should Know About! With Michelle Jacques & Teresa Foley Feeding your child should be simple — but for some families, it’s a source of fear, judgment, and overwhelming anxiety. In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by mum Michelle Jacques and occupational therapist Teresa Foley to discuss ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) — a misunderstood eating disorder often mistaken for picky eating. You can follow Teresa's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_feeding_therapist_/ 01:42 – Michelle’s Story: From Weaning to Yogurt-Only Diets11:47 – What is ARFID? Expert Explains the Diagnosis16:30 – When is it More Than Picky Eating?21:15 – Why Early Intervention Matters23:08 – How to Support Without Pressure27:44 – The Power of Acceptance and Quiet Progress32:05 – Getting Help: A Broken System and a Turning Point 37:07 – Impact on Siblings & Family Life 38:59 – Schools & Safe Eating Environments 43:38 – Working With Teens: Finding Their Motivation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Feeding your child should be simple — but for some families, it’s a source of fear, judgment, and overwhelming anxiety. In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by mum Michelle Jacques and occupational therapist Teresa Foley to discuss ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) — a misunderstood eating disorder often mistaken for picky eating. You can follow Teresa's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_feeding_therapist_/ 01:42 – Michelle’s Story: From Weaning to Yogurt-Only Diets11:47 – What is ARFID? Expert Explains the Diagnosis16:30 – When is it More Than Picky Eating?21:15 – Why Early Intervention Matters23:08 – How to Support Without Pressure27:44 – The Power of Acceptance and Quiet Progress32:05 – Getting Help: A Broken System and a Turning Point 37:07 – Impact on Siblings & Family Life 38:59 – Schools & Safe Eating Environments 43:38 – Working With Teens: Finding Their Motivation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Feeding your child should be simple — but for some families, it’s a source of fear, judgment, and overwhelming anxiety. In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by mum Michelle Jacques and occupational therapist Teresa Foley to discuss ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) — a misunderstood eating disorder often mistaken for picky eating.

You can follow Teresa's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_feeding_therapist_/

01:42 – Michelle’s Story: From Weaning to Yogurt-Only Diets
11:47 – What is ARFID? Expert Explains the Diagnosis
16:30 – When is it More Than Picky Eating?
21:15 – Why Early Intervention Matters
23:08 – How to Support Without Pressure
27:44 – The Power of Acceptance and Quiet Progress
32:05 – Getting Help: A Broken System and a Turning Point

37:07 – Impact on Siblings & Family Life

38:59 – Schools & Safe Eating Environments

43:38 – Working With Teens: Finding Their Motivation












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]]> 2939 no Parental Burnout Is Real: "You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup" with Lisa Galley Izzy is joined by autism consultant, former speech therapist, and mum of three autistic adult children, Lisa Galley. Together, they chat about the often-overlooked emotional and physical toll of parental burnout, particularly when raising neurodivergent children. Lisa shares her personal journey through two burnout collapses, the moment she hit rock bottom, and how she rebuilt her life around micro moments of calm, the 'F-It bucket' and bedtime rituals. Find out more Lisa and her work: https://lisagalley.com/ Chapters 0:00 – Introduction to Parental Burnout2:04 – Meet Lisa Galley - Autism, Family & 30 Years of Insight6:45 – Burnout - Meltdowns, Exhaustion & Intuition15:00 – Mirroring, Trauma, and the Fight to Stay Regulated16:24 – Micro Moments: Building Capacity Through Tiny Acts21:01 – Letting Grief & Resentment Be Valid Emotions23:22 – The F** It Bucket: Letting Go of the Unimportant38:20 – Misunderstood Parenting: Judgement, Masking & Survival43:26 – Coping Tools That Help45:00 – What Burned-Out Parents Need to Hear Most46:36 – Guided Grounding: A Moment to Breathe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 26 May 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Izzy is joined by autism consultant, former speech therapist, and mum of three autistic adult children, Lisa Galley. Together, they chat about the often-overlooked emotional and physical toll of parental burnout, particularly when raising neurodivergent children. Lisa shares her personal journey through two burnout collapses, the moment she hit rock bottom, and how she rebuilt her life around micro moments of calm, the 'F-It bucket' and bedtime rituals. Find out more Lisa and her work: https://lisagalley.com/ Chapters 0:00 – Introduction to Parental Burnout2:04 – Meet Lisa Galley - Autism, Family & 30 Years of Insight6:45 – Burnout - Meltdowns, Exhaustion & Intuition15:00 – Mirroring, Trauma, and the Fight to Stay Regulated16:24 – Micro Moments: Building Capacity Through Tiny Acts21:01 – Letting Grief & Resentment Be Valid Emotions23:22 – The F** It Bucket: Letting Go of the Unimportant38:20 – Misunderstood Parenting: Judgement, Masking & Survival43:26 – Coping Tools That Help45:00 – What Burned-Out Parents Need to Hear Most46:36 – Guided Grounding: A Moment to Breathe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Izzy is joined by autism consultant, former speech therapist, and mum of three autistic adult children, Lisa Galley. Together, they chat about the often-overlooked emotional and physical toll of parental burnout, particularly when raising neurodivergent children.

Lisa shares her personal journey through two burnout collapses, the moment she hit rock bottom, and how she rebuilt her life around micro moments of calm, the 'F-It bucket' and bedtime rituals.

Find out more Lisa and her work: https://lisagalley.com/

Chapters

0:00 – Introduction to Parental Burnout
2:04 – Meet Lisa Galley - Autism, Family & 30 Years of Insight
6:45 – Burnout - Meltdowns, Exhaustion & Intuition
15:00 – Mirroring, Trauma, and the Fight to Stay Regulated
16:24 – Micro Moments: Building Capacity Through Tiny Acts
21:01 – Letting Grief & Resentment Be Valid Emotions
23:22 – The F** It Bucket: Letting Go of the Unimportant
38:20 – Misunderstood Parenting: Judgement, Masking & Survival
43:26 – Coping Tools That Help
45:00 – What Burned-Out Parents Need to Hear Most
46:36 – Guided Grounding: A Moment to Breathe

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis

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]]> 3124 yes A Name For Your Brain: Ben Branson on Masking, Misunderstanding, and Making Change What happens when you finally get a name for your brain after 40 years of not knowing? This week, Izzy’s joined by Ben Branson - entrepreneur, dad, and founder of The Hidden 20% who shares his powerful story of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in adulthood. Hear how that moment changed everything, from how he sees himself to how he parents his neurodivergent daughter. Find out why so many people are still missed by the system, how masking can hide the signs, and why Ben’s on a mission to close the gap for millions of others. This podcast contains discussions of adult themes, which some listeners may find distressing. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Follow Ben on Instragram and find out more about his work: https://www.instagram.com/seedlip_ben Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 19 May 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment What happens when you finally get a name for your brain after 40 years of not knowing? This week, Izzy’s joined by Ben Branson - entrepreneur, dad, and founder of The Hidden 20% who shares his powerful story of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in adulthood. Hear how that moment changed everything, from how he sees himself to how he parents his neurodivergent daughter. Find out why so many people are still missed by the system, how masking can hide the signs, and why Ben’s on a mission to close the gap for millions of others. This podcast contains discussions of adult themes, which some listeners may find distressing. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Follow Ben on Instragram and find out more about his work: https://www.instagram.com/seedlip_ben Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What happens when you finally get a name for your brain after 40 years of not knowing?

This week, Izzy’s joined by Ben Branson - entrepreneur, dad, and founder of The Hidden 20% who shares his powerful story of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in adulthood.

Hear how that moment changed everything, from how he sees himself to how he parents his neurodivergent daughter.

Find out why so many people are still missed by the system, how masking can hide the signs, and why Ben’s on a mission to close the gap for millions of others.

This podcast contains discussions of adult themes, which some listeners may find distressing.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Follow Ben on Instragram and find out more about his work: https://www.instagram.com/seedlip_ben

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Producer: Connor Gani

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis


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]]> 3042 yes What Does Compassionate Communication Look Like? With Dr Donia Fahim Izzy is joined by Dr. Donia Fahim — a leading expert in speech and language therapy and behaviour analysis. Together, they explore the power of communication and share practical, compassionate ways to create inclusive environments at home and in schools. Topics include: when to discuss diagnosis with your child, techniques for communicating with non-speaking children, and how to empower and encourage self advocacy. You can find Dr Donia Fahim's book, here: https://doniafahim.com/book/ Chapters: 10:11 - The Role of Speech and Language Therapy 13:36 - Compassionate Communication & Listening 22:24 - Non-Speaking Children 27:08 - Supporting Siblings 35:34 - Encouraging Self-Advocacy 41:04 - How Schools Can Improve Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 12 May 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Izzy is joined by Dr. Donia Fahim — a leading expert in speech and language therapy and behaviour analysis. Together, they explore the power of communication and share practical, compassionate ways to create inclusive environments at home and in schools. Topics include: when to discuss diagnosis with your child, techniques for communicating with non-speaking children, and how to empower and encourage self advocacy. You can find Dr Donia Fahim's book, here: https://doniafahim.com/book/ Chapters: 10:11 - The Role of Speech and Language Therapy 13:36 - Compassionate Communication & Listening 22:24 - Non-Speaking Children 27:08 - Supporting Siblings 35:34 - Encouraging Self-Advocacy 41:04 - How Schools Can Improve Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Izzy is joined by Dr. Donia Fahim — a leading expert in speech and language therapy and behaviour analysis. Together, they explore the power of communication and share practical, compassionate ways to create inclusive environments at home and in schools. Topics include: when to discuss diagnosis with your child, techniques for communicating with non-speaking children, and how to empower and encourage self advocacy.

You can find Dr Donia Fahim's book, here: https://doniafahim.com/book/

Chapters:

10:11 - The Role of Speech and Language Therapy

13:36 - Compassionate Communication & Listening

22:24 - Non-Speaking Children

27:08 - Supporting Siblings

35:34 - Encouraging Self-Advocacy

41:04 - How Schools Can Improve

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Producer: Connor Gani

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis

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]]> 2666 no Parenting, Perseverance and SEN Advocacy with Lisa Lloyd What happens when your child begins to fall between the cracks? This week, fun-loving author and co-founder of SEND Reform England Lisa Lloyd joins Izzy for a candid conversation sharing her story of raising two neurodivergent children. You'll come away with an understanding of how the education system can better support your child. Plus, find out why even in the most challenging of times, resilience and vulnerability can be the light at the end of the tunnel. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment What happens when your child begins to fall between the cracks? This week, fun-loving author and co-founder of SEND Reform England Lisa Lloyd joins Izzy for a candid conversation sharing her story of raising two neurodivergent children. You'll come away with an understanding of how the education system can better support your child. Plus, find out why even in the most challenging of times, resilience and vulnerability can be the light at the end of the tunnel. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What happens when your child begins to fall between the cracks?

This week, fun-loving author and co-founder of SEND Reform England Lisa Lloyd joins Izzy for a candid conversation sharing her story of raising two neurodivergent children.

You'll come away with an understanding of how the education system can better support your child. Plus, find out why even in the most challenging of times, resilience and vulnerability can be the light at the end of the tunnel.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Producer: Connor Gani

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis

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]]> 2658 no Brain Food: Lucinda Miller on Kickstarting Your Child's Day With The Right Nutrition How do certain foods affect the brain? And what should your child be eating more of? Izzy’s joined by nutrition guru Lucinda Miller, who’s spent over 25 years helping neurodivergent kids feel their best—starting with what’s on their plate. Find out just how important Zinc is and how to get it, why breakfast should take the crown, and how eggs could become your ultimate secret ingredient Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:02:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment How do certain foods affect the brain? And what should your child be eating more of? Izzy’s joined by nutrition guru Lucinda Miller, who’s spent over 25 years helping neurodivergent kids feel their best—starting with what’s on their plate. Find out just how important Zinc is and how to get it, why breakfast should take the crown, and how eggs could become your ultimate secret ingredient Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices How do certain foods affect the brain? And what should your child be eating more of?


Izzy’s joined by nutrition guru Lucinda Miller, who’s spent over 25 years helping

neurodivergent kids feel their best—starting with what’s on their plate.

Find out just how important Zinc is and how to get it, why breakfast should take the crown, and how eggs could become your ultimate secret ingredient

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids


Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com


Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production


Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Producer: Connor Gani

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis

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]]> 3407 no Draw the World Differently: Eliza Fricker on Raising a Neurodivergent Child What exactly is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and how should you support a child with this profile? Izzy sits down with bestselling author, illustrator and advocate Eliza Fricker who has spent years working as a consultant for PDA, Autism and Learning. Discover how to adjust your child’s routines to allow for better decompression, why traditional rules don’t work in many neurodivergent households, and how humour can be a game-changer for empowering your child. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment What exactly is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and how should you support a child with this profile? Izzy sits down with bestselling author, illustrator and advocate Eliza Fricker who has spent years working as a consultant for PDA, Autism and Learning. Discover how to adjust your child’s routines to allow for better decompression, why traditional rules don’t work in many neurodivergent households, and how humour can be a game-changer for empowering your child. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What exactly is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and how should you support a child

with this profile?


Izzy sits down with bestselling author, illustrator and advocate Eliza Fricker who has spent years working as a consultant for PDA, Autism and Learning.

Discover how to adjust your child’s routines to allow for better decompression, why traditional rules don’t work in many neurodivergent households, and how humour can be a game-changer for empowering your child.


Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com


Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production


Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Producer: Connor Gani

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]]> 2430 no Izzy Judd: Starting The Conversation Before we dive into the series, Izzy shares the reasons behind creating this podcast. She opens up about what inspired her, what she hopes you'll take away, and why these conversations matter so much to parents, carers and anyone wanting to better understand the world of raising a neurodivergent child. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Before we dive into the series, Izzy shares the reasons behind creating this podcast. She opens up about what inspired her, what she hopes you'll take away, and why these conversations matter so much to parents, carers and anyone wanting to better understand the world of raising a neurodivergent child. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Before we dive into the series, Izzy shares the reasons behind creating this podcast. She opens up about what inspired her, what she hopes you'll take away, and why these conversations matter so much to parents, carers and anyone wanting to better understand the world of raising a neurodivergent child.


Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids


Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com


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]]> 257 no Trailer: Launches on Monday 28th April 2025 Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back… this time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding. Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate advocates, and fellow parents to share real stories, helpful advice, and those “me too” moments we all need. This podcast is here to make you feel less alone and more confident, with solid gold tips you can actually use in everyday life. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids/reels/ Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:26:00 -0000 full Viral Tribe Entertainment Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back… this time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding. Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate advocates, and fellow parents to share real stories, helpful advice, and those “me too” moments we all need. This podcast is here to make you feel less alone and more confident, with solid gold tips you can actually use in everyday life. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids/reels/ Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back… this time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding.


Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate advocates, and fellow parents to share real stories, helpful advice, and those “me too” moments we all need. This podcast is here to make you feel less alone and more confident, with solid gold tips you can actually use in everyday life.


Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids/reels/

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com 

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]]> 83 9: Ep 9 - Gerad Kite https://audioboom.com/posts/7294831 To celebrate World Wellness Week Izzy talks to Acupuncture Master and Fertility Expert, Gerad Kite. Gerad's hollistic approach challenges us to question if we are functioning in an balanced way, living in the best way we possibly can.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 25 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0000 Ep 9 - Gerad Kite full 9 Viral Tribe Entertainment To celebrate World Wellness Week Izzy talks to Acupuncture Master and Fertility Expert, Gerad Kite. Gerad's hollistic approach challenges us to question if we are functioning in an balanced way, living in the best way we possibly can.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2342 no 8: Ep. 8 - Jessica Hepburn https://audioboom.com/posts/7143171 In the final episode of this series, Izzy is joined by author, arts producer and adventure activist, Jessica Hepburn. Having been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and undergone eleven rounds of IVF, Jessica talks openly about how it feels to struggle to create the family you long for, and explains why she is dedicating this decade of her life to raising awareness of the subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 15 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -0000 Ep. 8 - Jessica Hepburn full 8 Viral Tribe Entertainment In the final episode of this series, Izzy is joined by author, arts producer and adventure activist, Jessica Hepburn. Having been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and undergone eleven rounds of IVF, Jessica talks openly about how it feels to struggle to create the family you long for, and explains why she is dedicating this decade of her life to raising awareness of the subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 2420 no 7: Ep. 7 Sophie Beresiner https://audioboom.com/posts/7135488 In this week’s episode Izzy is joined by Elle magazine’s beauty director and Times columnist, Sophie Beresiner. Sophie shares her own experience of infertility following cancer treatment and gives an open and heartfelt insight into her ongoing surrogacy journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 08 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -0000 Ep. 7 Sophie Beresiner full 7 Viral Tribe Entertainment In this week’s episode Izzy is joined by Elle magazine’s beauty director and Times columnist, Sophie Beresiner. Sophie shares her own experience of infertility following cancer treatment and gives an open and heartfelt insight into her ongoing surrogacy journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this week’s episode Izzy is joined by Elle magazine’s beauty director and Times columnist, Sophie Beresiner. Sophie shares her own experience of infertility following cancer treatment and gives an open and heartfelt insight into her ongoing surrogacy journey.

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]]> 2922 no 6: Ep. 6 - Harry Judd https://audioboom.com/posts/7128402 In this New Year’s day episode of Let’s Talk Fertility, husband and wife Harry and Izzy Judd recount their own fertility struggles and IVF story. Harry shares a very honest and open account, from a partner’s perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 01 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -0000 Ep. 6 - Harry Judd full 6 Viral Tribe Entertainment In this New Year’s day episode of Let’s Talk Fertility, husband and wife Harry and Izzy Judd recount their own fertility struggles and IVF story. Harry shares a very honest and open account, from a partner’s perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this New Year’s day episode of Let’s Talk Fertility, husband and wife Harry and Izzy Judd recount their own fertility struggles and IVF story. Harry shares a very honest and open account, from a partner’s perspective.

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]]> 3434 no 5: Ep. 5 - Alex Jones https://audioboom.com/posts/7119576 TV presenter Alex Jones is the co-host of BBC’s The One Show and in 2011 was a Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist alongside Harry Judd, which is where Alex and Izzy first met. In this week's episode, Alex shares her own experience of fertility issues, as well as some exciting news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 18 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -0000 Ep. 5 - Alex Jones full 5 Viral Tribe Entertainment TV presenter Alex Jones is the co-host of BBC’s The One Show and in 2011 was a Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist alongside Harry Judd, which is where Alex and Izzy first met. In this week's episode, Alex shares her own experience of fertility issues, as well as some exciting news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices TV presenter Alex Jones is the co-host of BBC’s The One Show and in 2011 was a Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist alongside Harry Judd, which is where Alex and Izzy first met. In this week's episode, Alex shares her own experience of fertility issues, as well as some exciting news.

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]]> 3009 no 4: Ep. 4 - Herts & Essex Fertility Centre https://audioboom.com/posts/7112611 The Herts & Essex Fertility Centre is one of the UK’s top fertility treatment clinics. In this week's episode Izzy talks to the Herts & Essex team about what to expect when going through the IVF process and how to support those undergoing treatment. Joining Izzy are Medical Director and Consultant Gynaecologist, David Ogutu, Director of Clinical Services and Senior Nurse, Debbie Evans, and Laboratory Director and Embryologist, Dr Lucy Richardson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 11 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0000 Ep. 4 - Herts & Essex Fertility Centre full 4 Viral Tribe Entertainment The Herts & Essex Fertility Centre is one of the UK’s top fertility treatment clinics. In this week's episode Izzy talks to the Herts & Essex team about what to expect when going through the IVF process and how to support those undergoing treatment. Joining Izzy are Medical Director and Consultant Gynaecologist, David Ogutu, Director of Clinical Services and Senior Nurse, Debbie Evans, and Laboratory Director and Embryologist, Dr Lucy Richardson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Herts & Essex Fertility Centre is one of the UK’s top fertility treatment clinics. In this week's episode Izzy talks to the Herts & Essex team about what to expect when going through the IVF process and how to support those undergoing treatment. Joining Izzy are Medical Director and Consultant Gynaecologist, David Ogutu, Director of Clinical Services and Senior Nurse, Debbie Evans, and Laboratory Director and Embryologist, Dr Lucy Richardson.

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]]> 2961 no 3: Ep. 3 - Gabby Logan https://audioboom.com/posts/7105973 Gabby Logan is a former international gymnast and one of the UK’s leading broadcasters. In this week's episode, Gabby shares her own experience of fertility struggles and how IVF treatment led to the birth of twins, Lois & Reuben. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -0000 Ep. 3 - Gabby Logan full 3 Viral Tribe Entertainment Gabby Logan is a former international gymnast and one of the UK’s leading broadcasters. In this week's episode, Gabby shares her own experience of fertility struggles and how IVF treatment led to the birth of twins, Lois & Reuben. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Gabby Logan is a former international gymnast and one of the UK’s leading broadcasters. In this week's episode, Gabby shares her own experience of fertility struggles and how IVF treatment led to the birth of twins, Lois & Reuben.

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]]> 3410 no 2: Ep. 2 - Emma Cannon https://audioboom.com/posts/7095553 Emma is a fertility and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, bestselling author, mentor and speaker. In this episode Emma explains how she has bridged the gap between western medicine and complimentary therapies, to provide her own unique approach to supporting all aspects of fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -0000 Ep. 2 - Emma Cannon full 2 Viral Tribe Entertainment Emma is a fertility and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, bestselling author, mentor and speaker. In this episode Emma explains how she has bridged the gap between western medicine and complimentary therapies, to provide her own unique approach to supporting all aspects of fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Emma is a fertility and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, bestselling author, mentor and speaker. In this episode Emma explains how she has bridged the gap between western medicine and complimentary therapies, to provide her own unique approach to supporting all aspects of fertility.

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]]> 2592 no 1: Ep. 1 - Izzy Judd https://audioboom.com/posts/7089679 In the first episode of my new series Let's Talk Fertility, I'm sharing my own fertility story with you. I'm interviewed by Jessica Hepburn, fertility author, campaigner and friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 20 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -0000 Ep. 1 - Izzy Judd full 1 Viral Tribe Entertainment In the first episode of my new series Let's Talk Fertility, I'm sharing my own fertility story with you. I'm interviewed by Jessica Hepburn, fertility author, campaigner and friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the first episode of my new series Let's Talk Fertility, I'm sharing my own fertility story with you. I'm interviewed by Jessica Hepburn, fertility author, campaigner and friend.

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]]> 3019 no 1: Coming soon: Let's Talk Fertility with Izzy Judd https://audioboom.com/posts/7082375 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:04:00 -0000 Coming soon: Let's Talk Fertility with Izzy Judd trailer 1 Viral Tribe Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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