About Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd
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!
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 Demand Parenting with Naomi Fisher
10:00 - Mental Health & Misdiagnosis: Ben Branson’s Story
14:30 - Parental Burnout & The ‘Fk It Bucket’**
17:45 - Magnesium Baths & Everyday Strategies with Lucinda Miller
20:00 - Listener Letters: Stories from the Inbox
35:00 - Learning Environments & The Power of Play
50:00 - Thank You & Season One Wrap-Up
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20 Jul 2025
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 – Where to Get Help for Self-Harm
The NHS provides guidance on seeking help for self-harm, including advice on speaking to a GP and accessing support services - link here
Chapters:
02:32 – The dream: Acceptance and inclusion for those with Tourette’s
04:03 – Alma’s early symptoms and family response
07:21 – What Tourette Syndrome actually is (Katie explains)
11:29 – Misconceptions: Tourette’s is more than swearing
16:54 – Why suppressing tics can be harmful
19:56 – The social toll: Being forced to advocate
22:07 – Acceptance, trauma and breaking cycles
25:00 – Pain, isolation and the complexity beneath the tics
27:29 – School struggles: Inclusion, ignorance and the “What If” board
35:00 – Music, exercise and finding peace
40:00 – How Tourette’s Action can help families today
42:29 – Magnus's ADHD discovery and mental health journey
52:15 – The care gap: Lack of NHS services and support
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13 Jul 2025
Why Movement Matters in the Classroom - Understanding 'School readiness' with Ruth Lee-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 former Deputy Headteacher, Ruth brings extensive experience in both mainstream and Special Educational Needs education, with a particular focus on Early Years and Key Stage One.
Learn more about Ruth's work - https://mmtplay.com/
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00:00 – What Are We Expecting From Our Kids?
02:00 – Ruth’s Story: From Teacher to Play Advocate
05:30 – Growing Up Loving Teaching
08:00 – The Big Jump Between Reception and Year 1
13:45 – The Controversial Comment About Four-Year-Olds
16:00 – What Being “Ready for School” Really Means
25:00 – Why Sitting Still Isn’t the Goal
34:30 – If Adults Can Move, Why Can’t Kids?
41:30 – Ruth’s Petition: Making Play Part of the Curriculum
49:00 – Final Thoughts: Let’s Do What’s Right for Children
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Who has been a guest on Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd
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Kate Griggs
Dr Naomi Fisher
Kate Steer
Sophie David
Leanne Maskell
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
30,553
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
44 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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Quality
60
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
51
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