Neuroshambles

By Mark Allen

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Episodes: 53

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Neuroshambles is a UK parenting podcast about raising neurodivergent children. Hosted by lapsed comedian Mark Allen, this show explores autism parenting, ADHD, PDA, SEND, school struggles, family life and parental wellbeing through honest, relatable conversations - often with a healthy dose of humour, but always grounded in lived experience.

Mark is raising three neurodivergent children and chats with parents, carers, advocates and professionals about the everyday challenges some families face. These aren’t lectures or masterclasses, but candid tales from the front line of parenting neurodivergent kids, as guests swap stories about what works for them - and just as importantly, what definitely doesn’t. Topics range from meltdowns, PDA-related demand avoidance and dealing with authorities, to holidays, mealtimes and the logistical chaos of daily life.

Neuroshambles is for UK parents and carers who want something that feels human - supportive without being preachy, practical without being clinical. The aim isn’t to provide all the answers, but to shine a light on the absurdities and difficulties of a family life shaped by neurodivergence, offering connection, reassurance and the comfort of knowing you’re not the only one struggling to make sense of things.

New episodes are released fortnightly.

Check out more information on the Neuroshambles website: www.neuroshambles.com


Episode Date
The knotty issue of hair care | Rebecca Huseyin
Feb 18, 2026
Raising SEND kids: the dads’ perspective | Terry Lloyd
Feb 04, 2026
How broken is the healthcare system? | Dr Lucy Pocock
Jan 21, 2026
School: The Primary Years | Grace Lockrobin
Jan 07, 2026
How autistic is your child? | Kieran Rose
Dec 03, 2025
Kids refusing medical help | Michelle Parton
Nov 19, 2025
Difficulty with transitions - Part 2 | Pete Wharmby
Nov 05, 2025
Difficulty with transitions - Part 1 | Pete Wharmby
Oct 22, 2025
Managing the work/shambles balance | Mark Holborow
Oct 08, 2025
Swearing | Heidi Mavir
Sep 24, 2025
Surviving the summer holidays | Lisa Galley
Jul 23, 2025
Swimming | Hatty Ashdown
Jul 09, 2025
Tackling Ignorance - Part 2 | Jo Matthews
Jun 25, 2025
Tackling Ignorance - Part 1 | Jo Matthews
Jun 11, 2025
Why can't they stick with a hobby? | Nicole Bateman
May 28, 2025
The nightmare of shopping | Helen Stuart
May 14, 2025
School: The Early Years | Helen Daniel
Apr 30, 2025
Being the token neurotypical | Kirsty Hockenhull
Apr 09, 2025
Parental Burnout | Liz Evans
Mar 26, 2025
The Bumpy Road to Diagnosis | Tam
Mar 12, 2025
Why do our kids mask? | Pete Wharmby
Feb 26, 2025
Seeking help from "experts" | Charlotte Mountford
Feb 12, 2025
Grappling with personal hygiene | Rebecca Huseyin
Jan 29, 2025
Do our kids feel empathy? | Heidi Mavir
Jan 15, 2025
Medicating Our Children | Danielle Jata-Hall
Dec 11, 2024
How far have we come? | Stephanie (from over the road)
Nov 27, 2024
Coping with transport | "Belle"
Nov 13, 2024
Judgement From Outsiders | Lisa Lloyd (@asd_with_a_g_and_t)
Oct 30, 2024
Keeping up with the Joneses | Samuel Wilson
Oct 16, 2024
Am I raising an arsehole? | Kate Ebbutt
Oct 02, 2024
Conversation | Kieran Rose
Sep 18, 2024
Food, laborious food | Dee McMahon
Sep 04, 2024
Trying to take a bloody photo | Claire Quigley Ward
Jul 03, 2024
Siblings | Jess Cain
Jun 19, 2024
Acquiring Life Skills | Lisa Galley
Jun 05, 2024
Family Games | Dan Clark
May 22, 2024
Sensitivity to noise | Lauren Palfrey
May 08, 2024
The chaos of mealtimes | Liam Mullone
Apr 24, 2024
Navigating Emotions | Grace Lockrobin
Apr 10, 2024
Leaving The House | Hatty Ashdown
Mar 27, 2024
Struggles with clothing | Steph Curtis
Mar 13, 2024
Life as a social outcast | Samuel Wilson
Feb 28, 2024
Walking with Neurodivergents | Angie Belcher
Feb 14, 2024
Social Etiquette | Jo Matthews
Jan 31, 2024
So much f*cking admin | Jess Meredith
Jan 17, 2024
Honesty | Heidi Mavir
Jan 03, 2024
Christmas | Belle
Dec 13, 2023
Friendships | Kate
Nov 29, 2023
Special Interests | Liam Mullone
Nov 15, 2023
Holidays | Dr Hildi Mitchell
Nov 01, 2023
Birthday Parties | Belle
Oct 18, 2023
Camping | Jo Matthews
Oct 04, 2023
Trailer
Oct 03, 2023