Neurolicious - by Mummel Road
Parenting is a tough gig—but parenting a child with additional needs brings unique challenges, emotions, and incredible moments of growth. Mummel Road is a space where personal experiences meet professional insights, creating a supportive and informative podcast for parents, caregivers, and those navigating the world of disability.
Hosted by Emily, a mother of three—one of whom has a disability—and a dedicated professional supporting families of children with additional needs. Plus her co host, Kylee, a paediatric occupational therapist who herself has a diagnosis of ADHD. This podcast blends real-life stories, expert knowledge, and meaningful conversations to empower and uplift listeners.
Whether you're searching for guidance, solidarity, or just a reminder that you're not alone, you'll find practical advice, heartfelt discussions, and strategies to navigate parenting with confidence and connection.
There’s something for everyone on Mummel Road—because the journey is easier when we travel it together.
Follow along on socials @mummelroad and tune in each week for a new episode
Episodes
12 episodes
How Big Is the Sky: Parenting on the Spectrum with Kim Brown
✨ Episode 2 of Season 2 of Neurolicious is live! ✨This week, we sit down with the incredible Kim Brown – a high school science and art teacher, and mum to two beautiful kids. Kim shares her family’s journey after her eldest...
When the Scripts Run Dry: Real Stories from the ADHD Medication Crisis
🎙️ Episode Title: When the Scripts Run Dry: Real Stories from the ADHD Medication CrisisIn this heartfelt episode of Neurolicious, Emily and Kylee unpack the real-life impact of the current Ritalin and Concerta shortage sweeping across NSW....
From Our Homes to Yours: Season 2 of Neurolicious
🎙️ Season 2, Episode 1 – Welcome Back to Neurolicious!We’re back! In this Season 2 opener, Emily — behaviour support practitioner and mum of three (including one incredible neurodivergent child with autism, ADHD, and intellectual delay) — j...
Tight Spaces, Big Feelings: Building Bridges Through Mealtimes and School Struggles
In this episode of the Neurolicious Podcast, hosts Emily and her step in co host daughter Annabel, discuss two prevalent challenges faced by families: mealtimes in small homes and school refusal. They emphasize the importance of connectio...
Sleeping on the Spectrum: Helping Kids Rest, Recharge & Regulate
🎙️ In this episode of Neurolicious, we are pulling back the covers on one of the most common yet complex challenges faced by families of children on the autism spectrum: sleep.We’re diving into:Why sleep can be tricky ...
When Every No Feels Like a Never: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
🎙 Episode #5: The Emotional Rollercoaster of RSDWelcome back to another episode of the Neurolicious Podcast with Emily & Kylee! In this episode, we unravel the complexities of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—a phenomenon t...
More Than Just a Swim Lesson: The Lifelong Benefits for Kids with Autism
In this eye-opening episode of Neurolicious, we sit down with Antoinette Spear, General Manager of Autism Swim, to explore a crucial yet often overlooked topic—the relationship bet...
Messy, Beautiful, ADHD Parenting: A Lesson in Grace
In this heartfelt episode, Kylee dives into the messy, beautiful world of kindness—especially when life gets tough. She opens up about the challenges of parenting with ADHD, shedding light on the mental load that comes with it and how it inters...
Beyond the Diagnosis: Finding Strength in Autism Parenthood
When Emily’s son, Charlie, received an autism diagnosis, it wasn’t the ending of a journey—it was the beginning of a profound transformation. In this episode, Emily shares her deeply personal experience navigating the emotional highs and lows o...
When Your Child with Autism Becomes a Teen: A Mother's Story
The Neurolicious Podcast brings valuable insights to parents navigating autism. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of puberty.Meet Leeanne HawkeLeeanne Hawke is a mother, advocate, and expert by experience in raisin...
Let the pod begin! Welcome to episode one
No form of parenting is that easy, most parents are familiar with the usual struggles -no sleep, no 'me time', no more free weekends, and well the list goes on and on. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can be even more challenging. Welco...