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Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd

Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd

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 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! Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
Episodes
  • Let’s Talk... About Everything We’ve Learned! with Harry Judd

    Let’s Talk... About Everything We’ve Learned! with Harry Judd
    Jul 27 2025
    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
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    52 mins
  • What Tourette’s Really Feels Like!

    What Tourette’s Really Feels Like!
    Jul 20 2025
    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
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    56 mins
  • Why Movement Matters in the Classroom - Understanding 'School readiness' with Ruth Lue-Quee

    Why Movement Matters in the Classroom - Understanding 'School readiness' with Ruth Lue-Quee
    Jul 14 2025
    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
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    53 mins
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