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NeuroDADverse

NeuroDADverse

Di: Danny Eycott - Ben Wisdom-Quieros
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A proposito di questo titolo

The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, it’s a weekly therapy session between two long-time friends reconnecting through the shared highs and lows of neurodivergent parenthood.


Danny is raising a six-year-old, while Ben is navigating life with two teenagers. Between them, their lived experiences span early years and adolescence, offering valuable perspective for any parent on the neurodivergent journey. Their conversations blend lived wisdom, raw honesty, and light-hearted reflection, often with Danny just entering stages that Ben has already faced. This dynamic brings warmth, curiosity, and relatable storytelling that resonates across all ages and stages of parenting.


At its heart, The NeuroDADverse exists because parenting neurodivergent children can feel incredibly isolating. Many of society’s norms simply don’t apply and it’s rare to find someone who truly hears you. This podcast was born from the need to find and grow that tribe. A space where parents can feel seen, heard, and appreciated.


Whether you’re in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses you’re not alone.


Here, we speak with love, lead though our understanding and share with honesty. This is a space for ideas, laughter, and connection.


Please remember:

You are doing better than you think.

You are enough.

You are not alone.


Welcome to the NeuroDADverse.“

Real talk from two dads raising neurodivergent kids with love, laughter, and plenty of chaos.



Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and watch us on Youtube @NeuroDadversepodcast


Theme music by Hands Up! https://www.instagram.com/handsuppunk/?hl=en


Show produced by Squid Shack Studios https://www.instagram.com/squidshackstudios/

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  • Starting ADHD medication, School attendance and Frankie not knowing | NeuroDADverse Ep 32

    Starting ADHD medication, School attendance and Frankie not knowing | NeuroDADverse Ep 32
    Jan 23 2026


    In Episode 33 of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan have one of their most honest conversations yet, navigating the early days of ADHD medication, school attendance challenges, emotional overwhelm, and the quiet work of protecting a child’s self-esteem.


    This episode explores what happens when support does help… but also brings unexpected side effects, emotional floodgates, and difficult parental decisions. It’s about staying steady when everything feels fragile.

    We talk about:

    • Beginning ADHD medication and managing side effects
    • Lethargy, overstimulation, sleep disruption, and emotional release
    • When medication removes masking — and everything spills out
    • School attendance struggles and shifting support needs
    • The fear of repeating past damage to self-esteem
    • How delayed processing can look like “regression”
    • Supporting two ND children with very different needs at the same time
    • Avoiding shame while still holding boundaries
    • Communication that builds trust with ND teenagers
    • Why safe relationships matter more than perfect solutions
    • Sitting in joy without over-analysing it
    • Wins that don’t look impressive — but change everything




    Chapter Breakdown (≈50 minutes)


    00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Episode 33

    01:05 – What This Podcast Is Really About

    02:20 – Three Words of the Week: Medicate, Educate, Floodgate

    03:55 – ADHD Diagnosis Recap & Medication Trial Begins

    05:30 – Side Effects: Lethargy, Dry Mouth & Sleep Issues

    07:40 – When Medication Lowers the Mask

    09:10 – Overstimulation After School & Emotional Release

    11:05 – Understanding Floodgates vs Regression

    13:10 – Protecting Self-Esteem After Past School Trauma

    15:45 – The Fear of “Going Back There”

    18:10 – School Attendance Challenges Shift Between Siblings

    20:35 – Supporting Two ND Kids With Different Needs

    23:00 – Sleep Disruption & Night-Time Regulation

    25:15 – Holding Boundaries Without Shame

    28:05 – Break

    28:30 – Wins: Delayed Communication & Joyful Language

    31:10 – Why Function Matters More Than Milestones

    33:20 – Sitting in Joy Without Over-Analysing It

    35:05 – Teen Communication, Trust & Timing

    38:00 – Creating a Safe Space for Hard Conversations

    40:25 – Why Kids Talk When They Feel Secure

    42:30 – Parenting ND Teens Without Comparison

    45:00 – Looking Ahead: School, Work & Energy Management

    47:30 – Final Reflections: Kindness, Patience & Perspective

    49:00 – You’re Doing Great. You Are Enough.


    🎙️ Two dads. One mission.

    Raising neurodivergent kids in a neurotypical world.


    If this episode resonates — whether you’re autistic, ADHD, a SEND parent, or still figuring it all out — you belong in the NeuroDADverse.


    🔔 Subscribe for weekly, honest conversations about neurodivergent parenting

    📢 Like, share, or comment to help other families find us

    📧 Contact: neurodadverse@gmail.com


    🌐 Links, episodes & socials:

    👉 linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse


    🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & Audible

    📺 Watch full episodes & clips on YouTube


    #NeurodivergentParenting #SENDFamily #AutismParenting

    #ADHDDads #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess

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    50 min
  • ADHD Diagnosis, Identity Realisation & Letting Kids Process at Their Own Pace | NeuroDADverse Ep.31

    ADHD Diagnosis, Identity Realisation & Letting Kids Process at Their Own Pace | NeuroDADverse Ep.31
    Jan 16 2026
    Welcome to Episode 31 of The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan talk openly about what happens after a diagnosis, when clarity arrives, but emotions are still catching up.This week includes a major family milestone for Ben: a formal ADHD diagnosis, and the complex feelings that follow. Relief. Validation. Grief. Confusion. Pride. And the quiet work of helping a child rebuild their sense of self after years of being told they were “too much” or “not enough.”In this episode, we discuss:What an ADHD diagnosis gives (and what it doesn’t)Why clarity doesn’t instantly equal confidenceHow identity is shaped by years of misunderstandingThe emotional impact of clinician questions about self-esteemMasking, unmasking, and delayed processingTemperature regulation, sensory overload, and emotional releaseWhy behaviour is communicationAdvocating in clinical settings without taking overLetting children grieve past experiences in their own timeMedication as a tool — not a cure or a verdictCelebrating wins gently, without pressureSibling connection, shared joy, and thoughtful gift-givingCinema trips as safe spaces and regulation anchorsThis episode is about holding space rather than rushing solutions, and remembering that diagnosis is not an ending — it’s context.As always, we want to remind you:You’re doing great.You are enough.And you are definitely not alone.Chapter Breakdown00:00 – Welcome to Episode 3100:44 – What This Podcast Is (and Why We Keep Doing It)01:47 – Three Words of the Week03:36 – A Big Medical Update in Our Household04:36 – ADHD Diagnosis: Why Clarity Matters06:12 – Advocating in the Clinician Appointment08:10 – When Kids Can’t Name Their Strengths10:00 – Self-Esteem, Identity & Being “Too Much”12:40 – Masking, Unmasking & Emotional Processing14:55 – Grief After Diagnosis (For Kids and Parents)17:20 – Giving Space Instead of Explanations19:35 – Temperature Regulation & Sensory Overload22:10 – Behaviour as Communication24:56 – Medication: Cautious Hope, Not Pressure26:42 – Why This Is a Step, Not a Solution29:08 – Oscar’s Birthday & Putting Kids First31:20 – Sibling Thoughtfulness & Unexpected Empathy33:26 – Cinema Trips as Safe Spaces35:01 – Regulation Wins in Busy Environments36:52 – Pain, Perception & ND Bodies38:32 – Missing the Bus & Learning Consequences Safely40:13 – Social Stories, Visual Supports & Transitions42:42 – Supermarkets, Sensory Load & Progress Over Time45:09 – Small Wins That Change Family Life46:40 – Looking Ahead Without Overloading48:23 – Attendance, Energy & Realistic Weeks50:41 – Why We Don’t Force Traditions52:25 – Closing Reflections53:47 – You’re Doing Great. You Are Enough🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com🌐 Find us in all the usual places:linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse🎧 Listen on:•Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseApple•Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify📺 Watch full episodes + clips:Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotifyYouTube: youtube.com/@NeuroDADversePodcast📲 Follow & connect:•TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodadverse•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodadverse/•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582530685142•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurodadverse-podcast/?viewAsMember=true 🔗 Hashtags:#NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast#NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    55 min
  • A New Year, Big Transitions & a Broken Foot | NeuroDADverse EP.30

    A New Year, Big Transitions & a Broken Foot | NeuroDADverse EP.30
    Jan 9 2026

    Episode 30 🎧

    In the NeuroDADverse this week, Ben and Dan return for the first episode of 2026, reflecting on the strange reset that comes with a new year, especially when neurodivergent family life doesn’t pause for calendars.


    This week includes a significant medical scare, a broken foot, hospital visits, difficult sensory decisions, and the careful balance between safety, regulation, and trust. Alongside the challenges, the episode becomes a powerful reflection on how far their children and they as parents have come.


    In this episode, we talk about:

    •The emotional weight of returning to routine after Christmas

    •Managing medical situations with ND children

    •Pain stimming, safety concerns, and regulation trade-offs

    •Hospital visits, advocacy, and processing time

    •When independence and vulnerability coexist

    •How injuries highlight both progress and ongoing support needs

    •Calm wins after chaotic weeks

    •Reflecting honestly on the highs and lows of 2025

    •Why resilience doesn’t mean “finding things easy”

    •Hopes for 2026 that focus on joy, autonomy, and self-belief

    •Letting go of pressure and trusting your child’s pace


    🎙️ Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.


    💡 If this episode resonates, whether you’re a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. There’s space for you in the NeuroDADverse.


    🔔 Subscribe for weekly real-talk on neurodivergent parenting

    📢 Like, share, or leave a comment to help more families find us

    📧 Get in touch: neurodadverse@gmail.com


    🌐 Find us in all the usual places:

    linktr.ee/NeuroDADverse


    🎧 Listen on:

    •Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseApple

    •Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify


    📺 Watch full episodes + clips:

    Spotify: bit.ly/NeuroDADverseSpotify

    YouTube: youtube.com/@NeuroDADversePodcast


    📲 Follow & connect:

    •TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodadverse

    •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodadverse/

    •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582530685142

    •LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurodadverse-podcast/?viewAsMember=true


    TImestamps

    00:00 – Welcome to Episode 30 & the Start of 2026

    00:44 – Returning to Routine After Christmas

    01:48 – Three Words of the Week: Reset, React & Rejoice

    03:36 – Medical Updates & Subtle Worries

    05:22 – Reframing Wins vs Challenges

    06:00 – Stimming, Safety & Pain Feedback

    08:56 – When Regulation Behaviours Become Concerning

    11:58 – Balancing Acceptance With Protection

    15:09 – Understanding Pain Stims & Sensory Feedback

    17:33 – When You Just Need to Observe, Not React

    20:13 – Family Gatherings & Unexpected Injuries

    21:09 – The Fall, the Foot & Processing What Happened

    22:49 – Hospital Decisions & Giving Thinking Time

    24:54 – X-Rays, Uncertainty & Breaking the News

    26:04 – The Walking Boot & Sensory Challenges

    27:11 – Trust, Advocacy & Medical Trauma

    28:41 – Independence Isn’t Linear

    29:34 – Living With Ongoing Support Needs

    30:33 – Break & Reset

    31:23 – Wins of the Week & Finding Calm Again

    33:58 – Shared Meals & Regulation Wins

    38:20 – Quiet New Year Moments That Mattered

    41:21 – Calm as a Win (Even If It’s Boring)

    42:28 – Family Rituals & Flexibility

    44:18 – Looking Ahead: School, Birthdays & Puberty

    45:36 – Pride, Fear & Letting Go of Complacency

    48:01 – Reflecting on 2025: Resilience & Growth

    49:33 – Seeing Progress When Daily Life Is Hard

    51:06 – Communication Beyond Words

    53:18 – Hopes for 2026 Without Pressure

    55:16 – Joy Over Achievement

    57:31 – A Reminder of How Far You’ve Come

    58:50 – Final Reflections & Community Thanks

    59:22 – You’re Doing Great. You Are Enough.


    🔗 Hashtags:

    #NeurodiverseParenting #SENDLife #AutismAdvocacy #ParentingPodcast

    #NeuroDadverse #DifferentNotLess #ADHDDads #AutismFamily


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