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EPIC Families

EPIC Families
ADHD
Neurodiversity
Bay Paediatrics
Online Safety
Autism
Generation Z
Tween To Teen Queens
Spectrum Connections
Taronga
Safesurfer
Media Literacy
Education / Schools In New Zealand
Play Therapy Tauranga
Growth Hungry
Workplace
Body Image
Creativity
Artificial Intelligence
New Zealand
It Takes a Village Papamoa

We’re on a mission to create EPIC families: Extraordinary Parents. Incredible Children.

Families with children (and potentially parents!) who have ADHD, Autism or sit along the neurodiverse spectrum...it's time to celebrate the power of thinking differently.

The EPIC Families Podcast gives neurodiverse families the certainty, clarity, and confidence to build EPIC relationships and live incredible... more

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Latest Episodes

🎉 Join us at EPIC Families LIVE on August 16th: New Zealand’s biggest EVER event for Neurodiverse families! More details here.🎉

She Looked Around and Saw Nothing. So She Built Everything.

Every neurodiverse family knows the feeling: The park visi... more

Your Child Isn't Lazy. The System Just Wasn't Built For Them.

What happens when a 23-year-old who left school early, worked 13 jobs, and got labelled ‘lazy’ and ‘entitled’ decides to do something about it? She builds a business that fights for every... more

Giving tween queens the confidence to build a kingdom.

For so many girls, the journey from childhood to teenage years doesn't feel like growing up. It feels like losing themselves. The body changes. The friendships get complicated. The social media ... more

Stop Talking. Start Playing

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your struggling child wasn't another appointment, another assessment, or another parenting book…but simply getting on the floor and playing with them?

Melanie Gilbert-De R... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Hoeata
CEO of Growth Hungry
Growth Hungry
Episode: Breaking The System. Building The Future.
Mariana Sala
Founder of Tween to Teen Queens
Tween to Teen Queens
Episode: Owning Your Crown: From Tween to Teen Queen
Melanie Gilbert-De Rios
Play Therapist, Play Therapy Tauranga
Play Therapy Tauranga
Episode: Tough Times to Playtimes: The Healing Power of Play
Lisa Cowan
Mother, founder of It Takes a Village Papamoa, advocate for neurodiverse families
It Takes a Village Papamoa
Episode: Stronger Than The System: Mum on a Mission
Rory Birkbeck
CEO and co-founder of SafeSurfer; online safety expert
SafeSurfer
Episode: Ferrari Brain, BMX Brakes: ADHD in the Digital World
Mary-Jane du Toit
Mom, neurodiversity advocate, and founder of Spectrum Connections
Spectrum Connections
Episode: Fighting The Good Fight

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Freddie Bennett
Host of EPIC Families Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • LOVED this!

    This podcast is a game changer for parents with neurodivergent/ ADHD kids. It’s so real and relatable. Thank you so much for doing this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mollbennett
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Amazing

    Relatable, informative and easy to listen to. Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scootaller
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Relatable, practical guidance for neurodiverse families.
Honest discussions that help parents feel seen and supported.
High-quality guests who bring real-world insights.

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Stronger Than The System: Mum on a Mission
Q: Would you rather be a genius in a world full of average people or be an average person in a world full of geniuses?
Lisa prefers being a genius in a world of averages, while Freddie adds that every neurodivergent child already is a genius at their own unique strengths, underscoring the episode's theme of valuing neurodiversity.
Ferrari Brain, BMX Brakes: ADHD in the Digital World
Q: What future trends does Rory see for online safety and neurodiverse kids?
A combination of online safety legislation, enhanced media literacy, and continued innovation in safety-by-design tools to protect kids while honoring their time, attention, and creativity.
Ferrari Brain, BMX Brakes: ADHD in the Digital World
Q: How can parents talk to their kids about ADHD and technology?
Frame ADHD positively, discuss the gift and creative potential, set practical boundaries, and use resources like monitoring tools to foster conversations and safety.
Ferrari Brain, BMX Brakes: ADHD in the Digital World
Q: What is the core philosophy behind SafeSurfer and its products?
SafeSurfer is built to delay technology use, educate children about digital safety, and provide tools like a Kid-Safe smartphone with limited access to nurture safer online habits.
Ferrari Brain, BMX Brakes: ADHD in the Digital World
Q: How did ADHD first come onto Rory's radar as a parent and entrepreneur?
Rory describes recognizing his son's ADHD early on while building SafeSurfer, framing it as a gift and motivator to create tools that help families manage technology responsibly.

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A practical, family-oriented show that centers on neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and parenting within New Zealand families. Across episodes, hosts talk with clinicians, advocates, and entrepreneurs to translate expert knowledge into real-world tools for school, home, and community life—covering education pathways, play therapy, online safety, puberty, and wraparound support. Notable strengths include a clear focus on actionable guidance, strong emphasis on family empowerment and community networks, and a candid, empathetic tone that treats neurodiversity as a strength rather than a problem to be fixed.

Listeners are likely drawn from neurodiverse families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking practical strategies, pee... more

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EPIC Families launched 2 years ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on EPIC Families include:

1. Nicole Hoeata
2. Mariana Sala
3. Melanie Gilbert-De Rios
4. Lisa Cowan
5. Rory Birkbeck
6. Mary-Jane du Toit

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