In this heartfelt episode of the NDV Podcast, host Andreiais joined once again by Leandra Hamblin — a parent, advocate, and founder of SENtipede — for an honest and powerful conversation about neurodivergent family life,resilience, and community.

Leandra shares her lived experience as a parent to threeneurodivergent children, reflecting on early signs of autism and ADHD, the realities of navigating education systems, school avoidance, and the emotional toll of constantly having to “prove” your child’s needs. She speaks openlyabout burnout, crisis points, and the relentless nature of fighting systems that too often fail to listen to parents.

The conversation also explores how these experiences ledLeandra to create SENtipede, a peer-support space rooted in lived experience, connection, and compassion. She talks about finding her voice, stepping into advocacy, the power of community coffee mornings, and what it means to movefrom surviving to roaring — embracing her inner “lioness”.

This episode is a validating listen for parents and carers,a reminder of the importance of listening to lived experience, and a hopeful reflection on self-discovery, strength, and the future of the neurodivergent community.

A deeply human conversation about being seen, being heard,and continuing to fight — together.

Links:

SENtipede Facebook

SENtipede Instagram

Leandra Hamblin LinkedIn

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