🎙️The Diaries of a SEND Parent🎙️

• Episode 16: Charlie Beswick

  In episode 17 of The diaries of a SEND parent, I’m joined by the incredible Charlie Beswick who runs the well known and loved SEND account @outalteredlife Charlie is mum to twin bows Harry and Oliver and a passionate advocate and voice in the SEND community. In this conversation she shares her inspiring Journey with Harry who has a rare craniofacial condition called Golden Har syndrome and is diagnosed with Autism and a learning disability. She discusses the initial shock of his diagnosis, the emotional turmoil of processing grief and expectations and the complexities of sibling relationships. Charlie highlights the challenges of accessing support and community resources, the importance of sharing her story and the misconceptions surrounding being a SEND parent. She reflects on her personal growth, the joys and struggles of parenting and offers valuable advice for new SEND parents navigating their own journeys.This episode is a raw and honest conversation about resilience, reality and the importance of community for SEND families. So whether you’re new to this journey or have been walking it for years, Charlie’s wisdom will speak to your heart. Please show support and love to my amazing guest and remember to rate the podcast show For updates, episode information and previews please follow the podcast on instagram @thediariesofasendparentpodcast

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• Episode 15: Lorna Breen

  Welcome back to The Diaries of a SEND parent, you are listening to episode 15 which is one incredibly close to my heart. I got the amazing opportunity to sit down with not only an inspiring SEND mum but my wonderful friend Lorna Breen.Lorna is a loving mum to her beautiful babies Alanis-Ocean who is 4 and Rayne who is 2. They are both on the pathway for an autism diagnosis, they both have special educational needs and they are both Lorna’s world.Alongside her partner Rossi, they navigate the highs and lows of SEND life with so much love, unity, and strength. Based in Manchester, Lorna has built a powerful community on Instagram as @alanis_ocean_rayne__ransford, where she shares her journey with raw honesty and deep compassion.Lorna’s story is so much more than just parenting. It’s about faith. It’s about resilience. And it’s about finding the light even on the darkest days. She is deeply spiritual, and her words, her presence, and her energy lift up everyone around her including me.Lorna is one of the most authentic, kind, and powerful women I know. Her love for her children is fierce, her message is always uplifting, and her strength is something I deeply admire.In this episode, we talk about what it really means to live with your hands full but your heart fuller ,The late nights, the tears, the advocacy, the small wins that feel like miracles and most of all, the unconditional love that carries us through.So, make yourself a cuppa, take a breath, and settle in for this emotional, honest, and deeply moving conversation with my beautiful friend, Lorna Breen.Please remember as always to show all the love and support to my incredible guest this week and if you have enjoyed the episode to share and rate the show.To follow Lorna’s journey you can follow her on Instagram @alanis_ocean_rayne_ransford.

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• Episode 14: ASD with Sophie

  Welcome back to another episode of The diaries of a SEND Parent.I got to speak to the incredible Sophie Bradley from the well loved and known SEND account ASD with Sophie.She is an incredible married SEND mum of 6 year old William who is autistic and lives with ARFID , Pica and a sleeping disorder.We talk about a range of topics from Navigating diagnosis, managing Arfid and dealing with negativity online.We cover the positives and negatives of being a SEND mum and how she accesses support such as Respite.I’m certain those listening will get so much from this chat and I’m so excited to share this conversation with you.Please follow and show love to Sophie who can be found on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.Remember you can catch snippets of future episodes, updates and exclusive information by following the page @thediariesofasendparentpodcast If you enjoy this episode or others you can support by rating the Podcast show.

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• Episode 13: Mr Andrew Denny

  Hello and welcome back to the Diaries of a SEND Parent. I’m your host Alexandra and I just want to say a big thank you for Joining me. Whether this is your first time listening l or you’ve been with me from the start I’m so grateful that you’re here.Now today’s episode- Episode 13 is a little different from the usual. Whilst I often talk with guests about the early years, the diagnosis journey, school battles and navigating the world of SEND, today we are shifting the focus forward.What happens after school ends? What’s out there for our young people as they grow into adulthood?I’m so excited and truly honoured to be joined today by the lovely Mr Andrew Denny, the director and founder of The Wash Club, The independence project and The independence club. Through these incredible initiatives Andrew is creating real, empowering opportunities for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities. He is helping themBuild confidence, gain independence and live more meaningful lives.This episode shines a huge light on the Adult SEND community and the incredible work that Andrew and his team are doing to make sure nobody gets left behind.Please follow @thewashclubuk @ipessex on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.Remember to follow the podcast @thediariesofasendparentpodcast for updates, news and episode information and if your enjoying what your listening to rate the show!

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• Episode 12: Lisa Lloyd

  Welcome back to Episode 12 of The diaries of a SEND Parent. I’m so excited to share this conversation and so honoured that my lovely friend Lisa agreed to come on. Most of you will know Lisa from the well loved SEND account ASD_with_a_g_ and_t and as the best selling author of her incredible book Raising the SENbetweeners.She is a proud and passionate advocate for Autism and has helped and continues to help so many people. I never know what direction my conversations are going to go in until the recording and I think it’s both beautiful and inspiring that we talked more about Lisa and her diagnosis than anything else. I’m obviously biased but I just loved her honesty and vulnerability and think it’s so important that others see this side of her too. I’m not going to give anything away but I already know this conversation will go on to help others in a massive way.Please make sure if you’re enjoying the podcast that you rate the show and show love and support to Lisa. You can follow her journey on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok @asd_with_a_g_and_t. Make sure you check out her book too which is available to purchase online.You can now follow the podcast on instagram @thediariesofasendparentpodcast where you will find all the latest episode info, previews and updates so make sure you check it out.

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