Timmy Bobbins is an autistic boy who loves rules; they make the world feel calm, fair, and safe. But when his best friend Shane (aka The Chaos Tornado) bursts in, order turns to giggles! Can Timmy keep things fair and fun?
Join Emma HG and Neuro Hacker for a story about friendship, fairness, and how rules can be ramps for calmer, kinder play.
Stories that see you. Words that lift you.
Lucas’s heart is huge - his filter, not so much. From calling someone’s perfume “grandma’s curtains” to praising potatoes for being “less lumpy,” his compliments are a comedy of good intentions gone wrong. Join Emma H-G and Neuro Pro for a laugh out loud Neuro Nook Storytime about literal thinking, social slip-ups, and learning that kindness sometimes needs a tiny edit.
It’s zoo day for the Standen family but with ADHD, Autism and a dash of organised chaos in the mix, things are about to get wild! From missing shoes and floor crisps to a monkey initiation and a melted-chocolate lunch, join Emma HG and Neuro Noob for a hilarious day out that proves every troop has its own kind of magic.
Perfect for kids, parents, and anyone who knows life’s better when you’re a little bit bananas.
Milo’s brain runs faster than Wi-Fi. Words, ideas, facts - he absorbs them all in a flash. But when the world moves at snail speed, he invents the Convers-o-matic 3000 to make socialising more fun… and ends up discovering the real magic of connection. Join Emma H-G and Neuro Hacker for a witty, heart-warming Neuro Nook Storytime about hyperlexia, empathy, and celebrating brains that think differently.
Grandad, I’m Autistic. A heart-squeeze of a story filled with kettle hums, crunchy toast, and big gentle learning. Jamie has a new word, “autistic,” and a grandad who thinks, “We didn’t have that in my day.” But then headphones, simple plans, and brave conversations turn confusion into connection. Perfect for ages 6–13 and their grown-ups, this episode models sensory awareness, choosing when to stay or leave, and asking for what you need.
This week we are joined by the ever-curious Neuro Noob for a laugh out loud adventure on a family farm. Meet Maggie May - a distractible, forgetful girl whose chores always seem to turn into chaos. From chickens in imaginary hats to carrot puppet shows, a horse who thinks it’s a dog, runaway ducks, and one very cheeky goat. Maggie’s Market Day goes hilariously wrong but sometimes the best mistakes make the best stories.
Perfect for neurodivergent kids (and their parents), this funny and relatable story also explores why children with ADHD may get side-tracked more easily and why that can be part of what makes them so wonderfully creative.
Toby doesn’t just love football, he lives it. But when he goes to watch England in the World Cup Final, the pressure of “silence during penalties” makes his tic bubble up until it bursts out: “EEE-YAHH!” What feels like the most embarrassing moment ever quickly turns into something unforgettable. A funny, heartwarming story about football, tics, and discovering that being different can be your greatest strength.
Meet Josh, the world’s first professional Splatologist! From beanbags to boxes, stair jumps to sofa dives, Josh just has to splat. But what happens when he can’t? Join Emma HG and Neuro Pro in this funny, crash-landing adventure about movement, sensory seeking, and why splats aren’t mischief-they’re just what the Dr ordered.
Perfect for kids who love to bounce, crash, wiggle, and wonder. Perfect for grown-ups learning how big movements help big feelings.
Maisie has a big secret: the letters in her books don’t stay still! They wiggle, flip, swap places, and sometimes even spin into whirlpools. Reading and spelling feels like battling cheeky alphabet tricksters until a new teacher, Miss Bloom, shows Maisie that her “spaghetti brain” isn’t broken, it’s brilliant. With a little sideways thinking, Maisie turns her dyslexia into a strength and proves that different brains see the world in amazing ways.
A funny, magical, and relatable story for kids (and grown-ups!) who know that sometimes, words just won’t behave.
George has got a dragon in his head that roars whenever a demand sneaks in. From “good morning” landmines to the mystery of breakfast, the Outfit Olympics, and even spy-mission shoes, join George and his quick-thinking mum as they find sideways strategies to keep the dragon calm. A funny, heart-warming story for Neurodivergent kids (and their parents) about courage, creativity, and the power of play.
Leo would rather build Lego skyscrapers or recite train facts than face the chaos of a birthday party. But when he’s invited to Mega Bounce Soft Play, he must navigate banana vests, overly chatty parents, the terrifying ball cannon, and the world’s loudest ‘Happy Birthday’, all while finding a few surprises that make the day 60% good. A funny, relatable adventure for kids who know that ‘fun’ can be complicated.
Perfect for Neurodivergent kids (and their grown ups) who have ever had to muddle their way through birthday party chaos.
Dog Breath.
Ava just thinks her brother Jordan is being over the top about the smells on their family road trip, until their dog Pickle’s legendary dragon breath mixes with the great countryside stink of cow poo and chicken farms. With the windows shut and nowhere to escape, Jordan reaches for his secret weapon, Berry, his strawberry-scented sensory buddy, and Ava begins to understand what it’s like to experience smells in full technicolour.
Join them on a hilarious quest through the Land of Cows and the River of Farts, where magic spells, sock shields, and sibling teamwork turn a stinky ride into an adventure about understanding, sensory differences, and being there for each other.
Perfect for neurodivergent kids (and their grown-ups) who know that sometimes, the smells are a lot.
I Think I Have Jelly Beans in My Belly.
Ever feel like your body just has to move, even when everyone else is sitting still? Ralph and Rachel sure do, and they’re convinced it’s because their bellies are full of jelly beans!
Join Emma HG and special guest Neuro Hacker for a funny story straight from the Neuro Nook that will have wiggly kiddos and understanding grown-ups giggling together.
Stick around for some brain-boosting Neuro Nuggets with Neuro Hacker, who breaks down why sitting still can feel super weird for some neurodivergent kids, and why movement is a-okay.
Perfect for neurodivergent kids and their families.
So, grab your cozy nook, press play, and let’s level up together!
My Clothes Are Out To Get Me.
Is it just us, or do some clothes feel like they’re personally offended by our existence?
In this cozy and comical episode, we meet Poppy, a pyjama-loving, sensory-savvy kid who’s 100% convinced her school clothes are plotting against her. Scratchy trousers, itchy jumpers, evil sock seams? Nope. Not today.
Join us for an adventure as Poppy leads a full-blown Pyjama Protest, proves that comfort is power, and learns how to ask for what her body really needs.
Perfect for neurodivergent kids and their families.
Lucy the Lioness and the Kingdom Cup.
Meet Lucy, a lioness with ADHD, autism, and a playbook full of passion. While others nap in the shade, Lucy’s dreaming in diagrams, sprinting through stats, and coaching her team of cubs to the most epic football tournament in the savannah: The Kingdom Cup.
From last-minute goals and penalty shootouts to broken legs and whiteboard stats, Lucy shows us that being different isn’t a disadvantage, it’s her greatest strength.
Perfect for neurodivergent children and their families.
So lace up your boots (or paws), find your cozy nook, and press play. This story goes the full 90...plus extra time...plus penalties.
I Love Jam Sandwiches... I Hate Jam Sandwiches.
Warning: This episode may contain strong feelings about toast.
Meet Richie, jam sandwich superfan turned jam sandwich enemy number one. One day he was living the dream (breakfast, lunch, and dinner = jam), and the next? He couldn’t even hear the words “jam sandwich” without running for the hills.
Join host Emma HG and our ever-curious pal Neuro Pro as they explore the twisty, squishy world of safe foods, and what happens when those foods suddenly feel all wrong. Spoiler: It’s messy. It’s hilarious. And it’s oh-so-familiar for many neurodivergent kiddos.
A story about changing sensory needs.
Jam meltdowns and toastie triumphs.
Sibling solidarity and sandwich drama.
Perfect for children and grown-ups who’ve ever faced a snack-time mutiny.
So grab your cosiest nook, and maybe a snack you still like, and press play. This one’s sticky in the best way.
Zippy, a gingerbread kid brought to life by a distracted but loving baker who forgot to follow the recipe exactly right, and accidentally sprinkled in a pinch of powered-up personality.
Hosted by Emma HG and special guest Neuro Hacker, this episode is a whirlwind of relatable realness for every child who has been told they’re “too much”, and every grown-up who loves them.
Neuro Nuggets on ADHD brains.
Talking gingerbread with big emotions.
A wise fox who gets it.
Perfect for children and their co-regulators.
So go on, press play and follow the cookie crumb trail to a world where ADHD isn’t a problem… it’s a boost for passion & personality.
Felix Figgleton & the Three F-Words.
Warning: May contain flying toast, emotional explosions, and one suspiciously smug toaster.
Meet Felix, a boy whose brain has emergency buttons. Not the cool kind that launch rockets… the kind that shout FIGHT! FLIGHT! FREEZE! anytime life throws a surprise his way. (Like pop quizzes. Or girls. Or, y’know, breakfast.)
In this episode, our wonder Neuro Noob joins host Emma HG to explore what really happens when our brains hit the panic button. Spoiler: it’s messy, hilarious, and totally relatable.
Perfect for neurodivergent children and their families.
Full of farts, ferrets, and feelings.
So grab your freeze pop, find your cozy nook, and press play. It’s time to level up with Neuro Nook Storytime!
Welcome to Neuro Nook Storytime , where curious minds and brilliant brains come to play! Hosted by a real-life parent and joined by magical guests like Neuro Noob, Neuro Pro, and Neuro Hacker. Each episode shares joyful, relatable stories inspired by real neurodivergent kids. Created by the Holden-Girt family, this podcast celebrates what makes us different in the most delightful ways. Perfect for children and their grownups. Hit play and let’s Level Up together!