The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, itās 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 societyās norms simply donāt apply and itās 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 youāre in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses youāre 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.ā
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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The NeuroDADverse is more than just a podcast, itās 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 societyās norms simply donāt apply and itās 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 youāre in the thick of meltdowns, laughing uncontrollably with them or even just wondering about diagnoses youāre 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.ā
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/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
š§ Episode 20 - Happy Halloween! šš»
This weekās episode lands just in time for Halloween and itās full of the real-life trick-or-treat moments of parenting neurodivergent kids.
Dan opens up about a tough week navigating the fallout of Frankieās haircut last week and the emotional sting that comes when connection feels lost. Ben reflects on his own experiences with Oscarās dysregulation, gaming frustrations, and how staying calm in the storm takes constant patience and navigation (his āVPNā week!).
But amid the chaos come real wins:
š Picture Day success, sensory-safe trips out, and a full-on away-day football adventure that tested regulation in the loudest of environments.
š„ A family cinema night brings unexpected emotional parallels ā cancer survival, grief, and art as emotional expression ā all hitting home in ways they never saw coming.
š§© Plus, the dads unpack the subtle victories of social growth, independence, and why even six out of ten weeks can still be progress.
If youāve ever felt that parenting a neurodivergent child is a constant balance between love, guilt, and resilience ā this oneās for you.
Key Topics Covered
ā¢Emotional aftermath of sensory-triggering experiences (haircuts, meltdowns)
ā¢How ND parents manage guilt and reconnection after setting boundaries
ā¢Gaming frustration as a window into dysregulation and patience
ā¢Building independence through small routines (bath time, hygiene)
ā¢Navigating public sensory overload (football matches, restaurants, cinema)
ā¢The importance of safe spaces and knowing regulation cues
ā¢Emotional storytelling through childrenās art and media
ā¢Balancing family dynamics during holidays and celebrations
ā¢Recognising progress even in āsix-out-of-tenā weeks
ā±ļø 4ļøā£ YouTube Chapter Breakdown (62 min total)
00:00 ā Intro: Welcome to The NeuroDADverse (Halloween Edition)
02:00 ā Three Words of the Week: āVictory, Patience, Navigationā
04:30 ā Danās Challenge: The Haircut Moment and Emotional Fallout
10:00 ā When Love Hurts: Feeling Disconnected After Doing the Hard Thing
13:00 ā Benās Reflections: Remembering Boundaries & Emotional Recovery
18:00 ā Navigating Dysregulation: Gaming Day Frustrations and Breakthroughs
23:00 ā Outings and Overwhelm: Family Day Trips, Sushi Wins & Sensory Crashes
29:00 ā Wins of the Week: Picture Day, KFC Trips & Social Progress
36:00 ā Live Football with Mabel: Sensory Regulation in the Stands
40:00 ā Cinema Trip: Movie āSketch,ā Emotional Parallels & Family Healing
47:00 ā Halloween Plans & Upcoming Birthdays
52:00 ā Trick-or-Treating with ND Kids: Social Scripts & Sweet Honesty
56:00 ā Parenting Score of the Week: Managing Bath Time Independence
59:00 ā Reflections: Meeting the Need & Accepting Imperfect Progress
61:00 ā Outro: Follow, Review, and Remember ā Youāre Doing Great
šļø Two dads. One mission. Raising ND kids in a very NT world.
š” If this episode resonates, whether youāre a zebra, a stripy horse, or still figuring it all out. Thereās space for you in the NeuroDADverse.
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