Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd
Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a weekly podcast for parents and carers raising neurodivergent children. Host Izzy Judd speaks with experts, advocates, and other parents about family life, support, and understanding. Episodes offer honest stories, practical advice, and relatable 'me too' moments. The show aims to help listeners feel less alone and more confident with tips they can use in everyday life.
Episodes
Let’s Talk... About Everything We’ve Learned! with Harry Judd
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 De
What Tourette’s Really Feels Like!
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 – Wher
Why Movement Matters in the Classroom - Understanding 'School readiness' with Ruth Lue-Quee
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 for
Reframing Dyslexia: Unlocking the Brilliance of Neurodivergent Minds with Kate Griggs
What if the education system is failing the very kids who could change the world? In this episode Izzy Judd is joined by Kate Griggs, mum and founder of Made By Dyslexia, a charity that has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. This conversation is filled with practical insight, hope, and a strong message: difference is brilliant.
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How to Parent Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit with Dr Naomi Fisher
What if your child’s refusal to get dressed… meant they finally felt safe?
In this episode Izzy Judd chats to clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Naomi Fisher about low demand parenting, why traditional discipline often backfires, how to parent when your child is in survival mode, and the critical importance of listening to a child’s “no.”
🔗 More on Dr Naomi Fisher: naomifisher.co.uk
Stop the Meltdown Before It Starts: The Toolkit Every Parent Needs! With Kate Steer
How do you really support a neurodivergent child through the chaos of everyday life? In this episode, Izzy Judd chats to neurodivergent family coach and education consultant Kate Steer about her essential toolkit for parents, from meltdown mantras to school advocacy and sensory survival tips.
👉 Follow Kate on Instagram: @nurturedneurokids
👉 More resources: www.nurturedneurokids.com
Chapters
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School Anxiety is Rising — This Might Be Why? With Sophie David
Play expert, author and educator Sophie David joins Izzy Judd to explore the rising tide of childhood anxiety, how the classroom is failing neurodivergent kids, and why play is essential for learning. With insights from her own parenting journey, Sophie shares simple, powerful ways to support children through anxiety, dysregulation, and rigid school systems.
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Chapters
Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive – Advice from Top ADHD Coach Leanne Maskell
Why are so many neurodivergent girls slipping through the cracks, and what can we do to change that? In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by best-selling author, ADHD coach and advocate, Leanne Maskell. They explore the emotional cost of late diagnoses, the difference in how boys and girls mask, how to support your child through hormonal changes, and why parenting neurodivergent kids requires reth
ARFID: The Misunderstood Eating Disorder Every Parent Should Know About! With Michelle Jacques & Teresa Foley
Feeding your child should be simple — but for some families, it’s a source of fear, judgment, and overwhelming anxiety. In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by mum Michelle Jacques and occupational therapist Teresa Foley to discuss ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) — a misunderstood eating disorder often mistaken for picky eating.
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Parental Burnout Is Real: "You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup" with Lisa Galley
Izzy is joined by autism consultant, former speech therapist, and mum of three autistic adult children, Lisa Galley. Together, they chat about the often-overlooked emotional and physical toll of parental burnout, particularly when raising neurodivergent children.
Lisa shares her personal journey through two burnout collapses, the moment she hit rock bottom, and how she rebuilt her life around mic
A Name For Your Brain: Ben Branson on Masking, Misunderstanding, and Making Change
What happens when you finally get a name for your brain after 40 years of not knowing?
This week, Izzy’s joined by Ben Branson - entrepreneur, dad, and founder of The Hidden 20% who shares his powerful story of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in adulthood.
Hear how that moment changed everything, from how he sees himself to how he parents his neurodivergent daughter.
Find out why so many p
What Does Compassionate Communication Look Like? With Dr Donia Fahim
Izzy is joined by Dr. Donia Fahim — a leading expert in speech and language therapy and behaviour analysis. Together, they explore the power of communication and share practical, compassionate ways to create inclusive environments at home and in schools. Topics include: when to discuss diagnosis with your child, techniques for communicating with non-speaking children, and how to empower and encour
Parenting, Perseverance and SEN Advocacy with Lisa Lloyd
What happens when your child begins to fall between the cracks?
This week, fun-loving author and co-founder of SEND Reform England Lisa Lloyd joins Izzy for a candid conversation sharing her story of raising two neurodivergent children.
You'll come away with an understanding of how the education system can better support your child. Plus, find out why even in the most challenging of times, resil
Brain Food: Lucinda Miller on Kickstarting Your Child's Day With The Right Nutrition
How do certain foods affect the brain? And what should your child be eating more of?
Izzy’s joined by nutrition guru Lucinda Miller, who’s spent over 25 years helping
neurodivergent kids feel their best—starting with what’s on their plate.
Find out just how important Zinc is and how to get it, why breakfast should take the crown, and how eggs could become your ultimate secret ingredient
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Draw the World Differently: Eliza Fricker on Raising a Neurodivergent Child
What exactly is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and how should you support a child
with this profile?
Izzy sits down with bestselling author, illustrator and advocate Eliza Fricker who has spent years working as a consultant for PDA, Autism and Learning.
Discover how to adjust your child’s routines to allow for better decompression, why traditional rules don’t work in many neurodivergent
Izzy Judd: Starting The Conversation
Before we dive into the series, Izzy shares the reasons behind creating this podcast. She opens up about what inspired her, what she hopes you'll take away, and why these conversations matter so much to parents, carers and anyone wanting to better understand the world of raising a neurodivergent child.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids
Email: hello@letstalkndkids.c
Trailer: Launches on Monday 28th April 2025
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 storie
9: Ep 9 - Gerad Kite
To celebrate World Wellness Week Izzy talks to Acupuncture Master and Fertility Expert, Gerad Kite. Gerad's hollistic approach challenges us to question if we are functioning in an balanced way, living in the best way we possibly can.
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8: Ep. 8 - Jessica Hepburn
In the final episode of this series, Izzy is joined by author, arts producer and adventure activist, Jessica Hepburn. Having been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and undergone eleven rounds of IVF, Jessica talks openly about how it feels to struggle to create the family you long for, and explains why she is dedicating this decade of her life to raising awareness of the subject.
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7: Ep. 7 Sophie Beresiner
In this week’s episode Izzy is joined by Elle magazine’s beauty director and Times columnist, Sophie Beresiner. Sophie shares her own experience of infertility following cancer treatment and gives an open and heartfelt insight into her ongoing surrogacy journey.
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6: Ep. 6 - Harry Judd
In this New Year’s day episode of Let’s Talk Fertility, husband and wife Harry and Izzy Judd recount their own fertility struggles and IVF story. Harry shares a very honest and open account, from a partner’s perspective.
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5: Ep. 5 - Alex Jones
TV presenter Alex Jones is the co-host of BBC’s The One Show and in 2011 was a Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist alongside Harry Judd, which is where Alex and Izzy first met. In this week's episode, Alex shares her own experience of fertility issues, as well as some exciting news.
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4: Ep. 4 - Herts & Essex Fertility Centre
The Herts & Essex Fertility Centre is one of the UK’s top fertility treatment clinics. In this week's episode Izzy talks to the Herts & Essex team about what to expect when going through the IVF process and how to support those undergoing treatment. Joining Izzy are Medical Director and Consultant Gynaecologist, David Ogutu, Director of Clinical Services and Senior Nurse, Debbie Evans, and Laborat
3: Ep. 3 - Gabby Logan
Gabby Logan is a former international gymnast and one of the UK’s leading broadcasters. In this week's episode, Gabby shares her own experience of fertility struggles and how IVF treatment led to the birth of twins, Lois & Reuben.
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2: Ep. 2 - Emma Cannon
Emma is a fertility and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, bestselling author, mentor and speaker. In this episode Emma explains how she has bridged the gap between western medicine and complimentary therapies, to provide her own unique approach to supporting all aspects of fertility.
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1: Ep. 1 - Izzy Judd
In the first episode of my new series Let's Talk Fertility, I'm sharing my own fertility story with you. I'm interviewed by Jessica Hepburn, fertility author, campaigner and friend.
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1: Coming soon: Let's Talk Fertility with Izzy Judd
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