Dr Golly and the Experts

By Dr GollyParenting Kids & Family

Dr Golly and the Experts episodes

January 23, 2024 Living with spinal cord injury, with Emma Murray
Seven years ago mindfulness coach Emma Murray had to put her training to the test when her eldest son, Will, had an accident that left him paralysed from the chest down.
This week, Emma shares the story of that fateful day and how she must continually master the art of acceptance to keep on going.
LINKS
Check out Emma on Instagram HERE
Check out High Performance Mindfulness HERE
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57 min
January 16, 2024 The misunderstandings of miscarriage, with Tahyna MacManus
When Tahyna MacManus experienced her first miscarriage, she was shocked to find out how common it was. After her second miscarriage, she decided to make a documentary.
This week, Tahyna shares the story of her three miscarriages, the insights that she gained from conversations with other women during the making of her documentary and where her family is today.
LINKS
To watch Misunderstandings of Miscarriage, search on SBS or Apple TV.
Check out Tahyna on Instagram @tahynamacmanus
Visit The Pink Elephant Support Network website HERE
The Pink Elephants Support Network Instagram @pinkelephantssupport
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39 min
January 09, 2024 SUMMER SERIES : Joh Scully and Georgia Barnes on surrogacy
Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening.
This episode features Joh Scully and her best friend AND surrogate, Georgia Barns. This is the story of how together they were able to make Joh’s dream of being a mother come true.
LINKS
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/surrogacy
https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/
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1 hr 8 min
January 02, 2024 SUMMER SERIES: Tiff Hall on Plagiocephaly
Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening.
This week's episode features fitness instructor extraordinaire, Tiffany Hall. Here, Tiff shares what happened when her daughter Vada was born with Plagiocephaly - which in simple terms it means ‘flat head.'
LINKS
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/health-concerns/plagiocephaly
https://mytxo.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tiffhall_xo/
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42 min
December 26, 2023 SUMMER SERIES: Ilit Golshevsky on Craniosynostosis
Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening.
This episode features Dr Golly's wife, Ilit Golshevsky. Together, they share the story of their youngest daughter, Pia, who was born with a birth defect called Craniosynostosis.
LINKS
https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2022/january-february/paediatric-head-shape-and-craniosynostosis
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51 min
December 19, 2023 SUMMER SERIES: Hamish McLachlan on West Syndrome
Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening.
This episode features sports broadcaster, Hamish McLachlan whose daughter Milla was diagnosed with West Syndrome.
LINKS:
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/west-syndrome/
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52 min
December 12, 2023 The unique challenge of childhood stroke, with Denton Pugh
Denton Pugh was in the middle of an important presentation when he received a message from his wife to say their four-year-old son, Rocky, had a lump in his brain. Further investigation revealed that Rocky had in fact suffered multiple childhood strokes.
This week, Denton shares what happened that fateful day, the heartbreaking reality of Rocky’s future and how the family are doing today.
LINKS
For more info, check out the Stroke Foundation website
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50 min
December 05, 2023 The harsh assumptions around Down Syndrome, with Julie Mathers
Julie Mathers was 12 weeks pregnant with her first son, Woody, when she and her husband were told that he had Down Syndrome. The same day, they were confronted with the option to terminate the pregnancy. This week, Julie opens up about the process of making the decision to go forward and how 5 years later they have never looked back.
LINKS
Check out Julie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliemathers/
Check out Snuggle Hunny https://www.instagram.com/snugglehunnykids/
For more info on Down Syndrome, visit Down Syndrome Australia https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/
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51 min
November 28, 2023 The invisible disability of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), with Sophie
When Sophie discovered she was pregnant, she was filled with joy but also concern as she thought back to the nights that she had enjoyed a glass of wine before knowing she was expecting. Fourteen years later, her son was diagnosed with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). This week, Sophie shares the struggles her son faces, how she and her husband have supported him and her passion to break down the stigmas surrounding FASD.
LINKS
Check out NOFASD on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofasd.australia/
For more information on FASD check out https://www.nofasd.org.au/
For the FASD free helpline call 1-800-860-6113
Check out Every Moment Matters website https://everymomentmatters.org.au/
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45 min
November 21, 2023 The road to diagnosis of Sanfilippo Syndrome, with Sarah Warden
Sarah Warden knew that her son, Callum wasn’t progressing as he should, but she could never have predicted what was causing the delays. Callum’s final diagnosis was Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic condition described as ‘childhood dementia’. This week, Sarah talks about how she had to persevere to get the right diagnosis, and what this rare condition means for her life and her family.
LINKS
Check out the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanfilippochildrensfoundation/
To visit the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation website click HERE
To donate to Sarah’s fundraiser click HERE
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46 min

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