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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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/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎧 Episode 7 – Pride, Parenting & Penalties
In this shorter then usual episode in The NeuroDADverse, Ben and Dan reflect on a summer weekend packed with big moments. From marching at Pride to navigating teenage boundary testing, all while trying to keep family life connected and calm.
Oscar embraces Pride with a homemade non-binary flag, Mabel shines as a supportive ally, and the family enjoys a joyful cinema trip. Meanwhile, a challenging conversation about teen boundaries sparks open, respectful discussions on honesty, independence, and trust.
There’s also football joy (England win!) and the ever-present bath time saga proving that even the most everyday routines are never boring when you’re parenting neurodivergent kids.
If you’ve ever tried to balance allyship, adolescent independence, and your own sanity during summer holidays — this one’s for you.
đź’¬ Topics this episode:
•Marching at Pride & supporting LGBTQ+ identity in ND families
•Teen boundary exploration & honest conversations about trust
•Creating safe spaces at events for sensory needs
•Allyship between siblings
•England’s Euros victory & family football bonding
•Summer holiday wins & managing unstructured time
•Bath time negotiations & regulation strategies
👇 CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.
00:00 – Welcome back to The NeuroDadverse
01:00 – Why Dan’s tired & the week in three words
02:00 – Wins of the week: England win, cinema trip, Pride march
04:00 – Pride with Oscar: homemade flag, sensory-friendly route & finding comfort
05:30 – Mabel’s allyship & sibling bonding moments
06:30 – Visiting friends & managing unfamiliar environments
07:00 – Ben’s win: first week of the summer holidays
09:00 – Challenges: unstructured time & tag-team parenting
12:00 – Work-life balance during the holidays
13:00 – Teenage boundary exploration: the biggest challenge
15:00 – Approaching boundaries with conversation & trust
18:00 – Social contracts, honesty & the family “value tree”
22:00 – Keeping freedoms while reinforcing respect
24:00 – Resisting the urge for heavy consequences
26:00 – Calm communication over confrontation
29:00 – How teaching experience shapes parenting style
32:00 – Looking ahead: family meet-ups & friend visits
35:00 – Bath time wins & post-football chill
38:00 – Regulation challenges & one-bath-a-week routine
40:00 – Closing reflections: wins, challenges & listener thanks
42:00 – Outro: where to find us & join the conversation
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