8: Ep. 8 - Jessica Hepburn

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 encourage self advocacy. Chapters: 10:11 - The Role of Speech and Language Therapy 13:36 - Compassionate Communication & Listening 22:24 - Non-Speaking Children 27:08 - Supporting Siblings 35:34 - Encouraging Self-Advocacy 41:04 - How Schools Can Improve Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: [email protected] Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, resilience and vulnerability can be the light at the end of the tunnel. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: [email protected] Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: [email protected] Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 households, and how humour can be a game-changer for empowering your child. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: [email protected] Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: [email protected] Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids/reels/ Email: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices