The Unfinished Idea: Understanding the Neurodiverse World

The Unfinished Idea: Understanding the Neurodiverse World

Welcome to The Unfinished Idea—the podcast that opens up real conversations about neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and raising neurodivergent children. What’s it really like parenting a child with ADHD and autism? How do neurodivergent individuals experience and navigate the world? Here, you’ll find practical tips, encouragement, and honest stories about the joys, challenges, and everyday realities of life in a neurodiverse family. I’m Greer—a mom of two boys (and two dogs!), raising a child with special educational needs (SEN) alongside my husband. Our daily life looks different, and yet it’s rarely talked about. That’s why I started this podcast—to create a space where parents, teachers, friends, and communities can come together to better understand, support, and celebrate the neurodivergent world-which is all around us. Each week, I’ll share heartfelt conversations, personal insights, and guest interviews that shine a light on what it means to live in and love a neurodiverse family. Whether you’re here to learn, to feel less alone, or to support someone you care about, this is your place to grow, connect, and discover that none of us are walking this journey alone.

Episodes

Fighting for Change: How Parents Are Transforming the SEND System with Hayley

September 4, 2025 • 27 mins
What happens when a system designed to support children with additional needs fails them instead? Across the UK, families are facing rejected applications, endless bureaucracy, and years of waiting for vital services. Behind the statistics are real children, real parents, and stories of resilience and determination. Today we dive into the fight for fair education and support for neurodivergent children. This week, Greer speaks wit...
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Parenting Neurodivergent Teens: ADHD, Autism, and the Teenage Years with Jheri South

August 28, 2025 • 35 mins
Did you know that children with ADHD often hear over 20,000 corrective messages by the age of 10? Imagine the weight of that shame and self-doubt as they enter the already turbulent teenage years. For parents raising neurodivergent teens, the shift from childhood to adolescence can feel like everything changes overnight. But you’re not alone in this. In this episode, I sit down with Jheri South, mom of seven neurodivergent kids, A...
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Neurodivergent Sleep Struggles: Real Solutions for Better Nights

August 21, 2025 • 32 mins
Sleep Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a LifelineIf you’re raising or supporting a neurodivergent child, you already know how tough bedtime can be. Meltdowns, 2 AM wake-ups, and total bedtime resistance are all too common. But what if there were real, gentle strategies that actually worked? In this episode, I speak with Lindsey Clark, sleep coach and neurodivergent parenting specialist, about why ND kids and adults often struggle with sleep—an...
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Late-Diagnosed & Unmasking: Reclaiming Identity After Autism & ADHD Diagnosis

August 14, 2025 • 28 mins
Getting the Diagnosis Is Just the BeginningWhat happens after the diagnosis? For so many late-diagnosed adults—especially those with ADHD or autism—it sparks a whole journey of unmasking, grieving, relearning, and reclaiming identity.In this episode, Hayley Honeyman shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with ADHD and autism in her early 20s, the internal resistance she felt at first, and how those diagnoses changed everythin...
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Time Management & ADHD: Tools That Actually Work for Neurodivergent Brains

July 31, 2025 • 29 mins
Why Time Feels So Hard (And What You Can Do About It)If you’ve ever said, “I just lost track of time” or felt totally frozen before a 2 PM meeting… you’re not alone.Time blindness, energy crashes, and planning overwhelm are part of the neurodivergent experience—especially for those with ADHD, autism, or PDA.But here’s the good news: there are practical tools that actually work for your brain. In this episode, we’re talking about ti...
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Understanding ARFID: When It’s More Than Picky Eating

July 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Why You Need to Know About ARFIDEver been told your child is “just a picky eater”? What if it’s something more?ARFID—Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder—is often misunderstood or completely missed, especially in neurodivergent kids. In this episode, we dive into what ARFID really is, how it shows up differently from regular picky eating, and how parents can get the right support without shame or blame. Meet Our Guest: Michel...
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Brain Health & Neurodivergence: Simple Nutrition That Makes a Big Impact

July 17, 2025 • 38 mins
What if small changes to your child's breakfast—or even their bath—could help with meltdowns, anxiety, sleep, or focus? Brain health is often overlooked in conversations about neurodivergence, but it might just be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.In this episode, we explore how everyday nutrition can powerfully support your neurodivergent child—and you too. Lucinda Miller is a naturopath, founder of NatureDoc, and auth...
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Helping Neurodivergent Kids Communicate: Speech Cards, Selective Mutism & the Find Your Voice App

July 10, 2025 • 25 mins
Did you know that some autistic and PDA children can speak—but sometimes just can’t? In these moments of shutdown, anxiety, or selective mutism, words disappear, but the need to communicate remains.In this episode, we explore a tool that’s quietly changing the game for families navigating nonverbal moments with their kids.Meet Tara and Steve Harnwell-Jones—parents, creatives, and the team behind Find Your Voice, a communication ca...
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Beyond Words: Redefining Communication in Neurodivergent Families

July 3, 2025 • 35 mins
CHECK OUT THE UNFINISHED RESOURCES but don't forget to check out the MERCH too (its two different links) Did you know up to 40% of autistic children are non-speaking—yet they have so much to say? What if communication wasn’t about words but about connection? In a world built around verbal communication, how do we truly hear and understand our neurodivergent kids? In this heartwarming and practical conversation, Greer sits down ...
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Through a Father’s Eyes: Raising Neurodivergent Kids with Rob

June 26, 2025 • 25 mins
CHECK OUT THE UNFINISHED RESOURCES & MERCH! (It's two different links) Did you know that over 75% of parenting conversations about autism center on moms? But what about dads—especially those raising neurodivergent kids as primary caregivers? In today’s episode, we hear the rarely shared perspective of a father navigating the highs, heartbreaks, and hope of raising autistic children. Greer sits down with Rob Gorski—widely known on...
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Late Diagnosis, Self-Discovery & Neurodivergent Relationships with Savannah

June 19, 2025 • 55 mins
I sit down with Savannah—one of those people you instantly click with. Though we've never met in person, our conversation felt like chatting with a longtime friend. Savannah shares her story of being diagnosed with both autism and ADHD as an adult, and how that late diagnosis became a turning point in how she sees herself, her relationships, and the way she moves through the world. If you're a woman who’s been diagnosed with ADHD ...
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Father’s Day Special: Honest Conversations with Two Neurodivergent Dads

June 15, 2025 • 32 mins
Fatherhood in the neurodiverse world comes with challenges that aren’t often talked about—but in this episode, we’re changing that. In honour of Father’s Day, I’m joined by two amazing dads who share what it’s really like being neurodivergent & raising kids, some who are neurodivergent themselves. First, you’ll hear from NeuroDad Diaries, who opens up about discovering his own neurodivergence and why he created a space for dads ...
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Parenting with ADHD: Emotional Regulation, Joyful Connection, and Real-Life Strategies with Dr. Tamara

June 12, 2025 • 37 mins
In this heartfelt episode of The Unfinished Idea, I’m joined by Dr. Tamara Rosier—ADHD coach, speaker, and author of You, Me, and Our ADHD Family. Together, we dive into the real-life dynamics of parenting in a household where ADHD is more than a diagnosis—it’s part of everyday life. We talk about the emotional intensity that so often comes with raising neurodivergent children, and how learning to “stay on the edge of the emotio...
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Coffee, Chaos & Connection: Real Talk About ADHD with Jackie

June 5, 2025 • 36 mins
I sit down with Jackie for a candid chat over coffee (or tea!) about navigating life with ADHD. Our conversation is filled with laughter, insights, and the kind of real talk that makes you feel like you've just made a new best friend. Jackie opens up about her daily experiences living with ADHD, sharing how she manages the unique challenges it presents in her personal and professional life. We dive into the realities of being an A...
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Wise Squirrels: A tale of late diagnosis ADHD with Dave Delaney

May 29, 2025 • 29 mins
Getting an ADHD diagnosis later in life can be overwhelming—but it can also be life-changing. In this week’s episode I’m joined by Dave from the Wise Squirrels community. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Dave shares how finally having a name for his neurodivergence brought clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of self. Whether you're a neurodivergent adult trying to make sense of your past, or you're a parent raising an ADHD child...
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Traveling with a Neurodivergent Family: Real Talk About Imperfect Holidays

May 22, 2025 • 26 mins
I sit down with my friend Chloe for a real, honest conversation about what it’s actually like to travel as a neurodivergent (ND) family. From navigating airports with sensory-sensitive kids to releasing the unrealistic pressure of creating the “perfect” holiday, we dive into all the things no one tells you about vacationing when your family doesn’t fit the typical mold. Chloe shares the evolution of her family’s approach to travel...
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Travel Tips for Neurodivergent Families: How to Plan Neurodivergent-Friendly Vacations

May 20, 2025 • 28 mins
Planning a vacation as a neurodivergent family can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Unfinished Idea, I’m joined by Kayla, a certified autism travel agent and fellow neurodivergent mom, who has turned her lived experience into a mission: to help families raising autistic and ADHD children enjoy stress-free, sensory-friendly vacations.Kayla shares her personal journey of traveling with her autistic ...
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Neurodivergence, Trauma & Healing: A Conversation with David & Sissy

May 15, 2025 • 31 mins
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by David Thomas and Sissy Goff from the Raising Boys & Girls podcast—two incredible voices in the world of childhood development, counseling, and emotional health. Together, we dive into a topic that’s especially important for neurodivergent families: the deep and often overlooked connection between neurodivergence and trauma. David and Sissy—both experienced, licensed counsellors—share how neu...
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Understanding Dyslexia: Signs, Support, and Breaking the Myths with Kelli Sandman-Hurley

May 8, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, I’m joined by Kellie from the Dyslexia Institute for Learning for a powerful conversation about what dyslexia really is—and what it isn’t. If you're a parent of a child with dyslexia, have a neurodivergent learner in your family, or you're navigating your own learning differences, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement. Kellie gently debunks common myths about dyslexia and explains how it affects ...
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Creating Inclusive Spaces for Neurodivergent Families: The Story of 'Our Space'

May 1, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode, I sit down with good friend Judith to talk about what it looks like to turn compassion into action. Judith, along with her partner in crime, saw a need in their local community—families raising children with additional needs were craving connection, understanding, and a space that truly worked for everyone in the family. And so, Our Space was born. Our Space is a monthly meet-up designed specifically for families ...
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