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This week, I welcome back Kelly Allan, a senior naturopath and nutritional therapist at The Paediatric Naturopath. Kelly returns with her deep understanding and wealth of knowledge, to chat with me about hormonal changes in girls and what parents can do to support them through these stages of development and beyond. 

In this episode, we explore:

• When hormonal issues usually start to affect young girls
• What to expect when your child is approaching puberty
• Other health conditions confused with hormonal changes
• Considerations for early-onset puberty
• Managing teenage acne naturally
• Signs of zinc deficiency in teens
• Common hormonal issues in teenage girls
• Why the contraceptive pill is so commonly (and unfortunately) prescribed
• Supporting painful periods naturally

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This week, I welcome Amy Kelly back to the podcast. She is a Senior Naturopath and Nutritionist at The Paediatric Naturopath with over 14 years of experience and a special interest in paediatric neurodiversity and behavioural disorders. Amy shares her deep knowledge of pyrroles, their impact on children’s health, and why they’re often misunderstood. If you’ve ever wondered about the link between nutrient imbalances and children’s mental health, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• What pyrroles are and their effects on the body
• Typical signs and behaviours in children with pyrroles
• Testing protocols for pyrroles
• Why there is controversy surrounding pyrroles
• The link between pyrroles and oxidative stress
• Amy’s favourite compounds for pyrrole defence
• Real-life cases from Amy’s clinical experience
• Long-term outlook of a pyrrole's diagnosis
• Symptoms of a zinc deficiency

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In this episode, I’m joined by online nutritionist and life coach Sonya Reynolds. With over 16 years of experience and a personal connection to her work, Sonya shares her journey of navigating life after her child’s epilepsy and intellectual disability diagnoses. We talk about the emotional weight of receiving medical news and the strength it takes to advocate for your child, and Sonya opens up about the realities of parenting a child with an invisible disability.

In this episode, we explore:

• Sonya’s journey that led her to specialise in natural epilepsy management
• Parenting a child with a disability
• Advocating for our children’s health
• Processing the rollercoaster of emotions when you receive medical news
• What Sonya’s everyday family life looks like
• Common misconceptions about epilepsy
• Social impacts of invisible disabilities
• Using Facebook support groups

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This week, I’m joined by Alisha, the face behind Naughty Naturopath Mum. She's a naturopath, flower essence formulator, and mum on a mission to support emotional wellbeing. In this episode, chat about whether your child might benefit from flower essences, some great success stories, and Alisha’s favourite blends to start with. She shares how she chooses blends for individual needs, and why children often respond so well to this gentle form of support, and we also dive into her experience supporting neurodivergence with flower remedies.

In this episode, we explore:

• The story behind the Naughty Naturopath Mum
• How flower remedies actually work
• The process behind choosing essence blends for clients
• Responsiveness of flower remedies in children
• Alisha’s favourite essence blends
• How to know if your child may benefit from flower remedies
• Success stories of children using flower essence blends
• Alisha’s experience using flower remedies to support neurodivergence
• The reality of running a business and sharing her life online

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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Amelia from A Glimpse of Amelia. She is a mum on a mission to help families reduce their toxic load in a practical way. We talk about how to make simple changes without feeling overwhelmed, the ingredients in everyday products that she recommends paying closer attention to, and so much more. Amelia also shares some insights around tuning into your body, reading between the lines on those sneaky labels, and making low-tox living feel simple. 

In this episode, we explore:

• Amelia’s journey to a low-tox home
• Items in your home that could be affecting your health
• Managing the overwhelm that can come with a big lifestyle change
• Communicating low-tox living choices with family members
• Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and why they affect our health
• Being wary of labelling and marketing on products
• Ingredients and additives to look out for
• Homemade cleaning product recipes
• Amelia’s top tips for pregnant mothers and parents
• Heavy metal testing
• Choosing teenage personal care products

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This week, I'm joined by Emily Hill from Head Hand Heart Kinesiology to explore how kinesiology can support your family’s wellbeing. Emily shares her gentle, intuitive approach to working with both adults and children as we explore all aspects of kinesiology, from what it is and how it’s guided by the body, to the literature and research behind it. 

In this episode, we explore:

• What kinesiology involves
• How your family can benefit from kinesiology
• Using kinesiology with children
• The research and scientific literature
• When to expect to notice a difference
• Integrating kinesiology at home after your session
• How to approach your body when you’re noticing issues
• Helpful methods and techniques Emily uses in her clinic
• Emily’s top tips for your family’s wellbeing

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In this episode, I’m joined by Bec Holt from Developmental Dental. Bec is an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist based in Perth, who works with young children to support not just their dental health, but their overall oral function and wellbeing. Bec combines dental treatment with evaluation and therapy for the lips, cheeks, and tongue to help children breathe better and sleep soundly. This episode is a fascinating look at how our oral health and habits impact everyday life, and how early support can make a lasting difference.

In this episode, we explore:

• What Bec’s job role involves
• The importance of flossing your child’s teeth
• Caring for baby teeth
• Tips for brushing and flossing your children’s teeth
• Explanation and causes of gingivitis
• Bec’s thoughts on using stainless steel caps
• All about hypomineralisation
• Fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste
• Bec’s toothpaste brand recommendations
• The difference between toothpaste and tooth mousse
• Nutritional benefits for dental health
• Working with highly sensitive children in clinic
• Signs of a tongue tie in breastfeeding babies
• Dealing with mouth breathing in children

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This week, I’m chatting with Lauren Beeton, a gentle sleep consultant & parenting coach, offering families holistic sleep support. Lauren shares her compassionate, real-world approach to helping families reclaim rest and connection with their children. Tune in as she provides non-judgmental advice, reassurance and insight for parents seeking support without the guilt or rigid rules.

In this episode, we explore:

• Myths around sleep consultations
• Common causes of sleep disruptions
• Frequent sleep issues in Lauren’s clinic
• Signs and symptoms that your child isn’t getting enough sleep
• Lauren’s top tips to help toddlers fall asleep (and stay asleep!)
• Being mindful of keeping consistent boundaries
• Why letting your baby cry it out isn’t always the best approach
• Managing early morning waking
• What to do when your toddler refuses their daytime nap

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Sarah is a degree-qualified Senior Naturopath at The Paediatric Naturopath who has been supporting children with a wide range of ailments for the last 12 years. In this episode, we dive into how naturopathy can benefit families and growing kids, we address common myths, and explore practical, affordable ways to use natural medicine at home.  

In this episode, we explore:

• Sarah’s journey into naturopathy
• How a naturopath can help your growing child
• Barriers preventing access to natural medicine
• Opportunities to make naturopathy more accessible and affordable
• Ways you can use natural medicine at home
• Common myths and misconceptions around naturopathy
• The importance of quality when it comes to herbal medicine
• Red flags to look out for when purchasing probiotics and herbs
• Essentials to include in your medicine chest at home
• Recent case studies from Sarah’s clinic
• Natural remedies you can implement at home

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In this episode, Sara, a Certified Practicing Nutritionist and SOS Feeding Therapist, shares her expert insights on fussy eating in kids. With a unique blend of clinical nutrition knowledge and a practical, family-centred approach, Sara helps parents uncover what’s really driving their child’s mealtime struggles. Through her work at The Paediatric Naturopath, she supports families in creating a stress-free environment that promotes confidence with food. If fussy eating has been a source of worry in your home, this episode offers both reassurance and guidance.

In this episode, we explore:

• Sara’s own experience as a fussy eater
• What SOS feeding therapy involves
• How Sara works with families to identify the root causes of fussy eating
• Implementing food play and food therapy at home
• Exploring the physiological reasons behind food refusal
• Factors that are essential for success when your child is a fussy eater

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