Would you know what to do if your child was neurodivergent? Are your schools giving enough education on the topic? If your answer is no then you’ve come to the right place. 

In today’s episode I sit down with Jules Tushuizen, Speech Pathologist, coach and author with over 17 years of experience helping families navigate early childhood development. As a mother of two boys who both needed speech therapy, Jules draws on personal and professional insight to make a powerful difference through early intervention and neurodivergence education. 

You’ll learn:

The early signs every parent and educator should be looking out for in speech and language development 

What Neurodivergence is, the signs to look for in young children and how to get help

How to support neurodivergent children at home and in the classroom

Why neurodivergent children don’t need to be fixed and what to do instead

The importance of supporting the entire family as well as tips for parents of neurodivergent and autistic children 

How early speech therapy can dramatically shape a child’s communication and early development 

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Listen to the episode with Karen Perks Jules mentioned on Spotify here or Apple here

Check out the books Jules mentioned here:

Henry Finds His Word By Lindsay Ward

The Boy Who Felt Too Much by Henry Markham

Want more of Jules? Find her on the below platform:

Jules's website - free downloads and information for parents and educators

Waitlist for online course with Jules

Clinic website

Instagram @growandtelltherapy

Check out Jules’s Instagram post I mentioned about  the language swaps we can make here 

Youtube @GrowandTellSpeechandOT

Mentioned: Window of Tolerance  

Join the Parents of speech delayed children Facebook Group here 

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Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

Do you ever feel like your stress levels are higher than the average person’s? Like you wake up just hoping to get through the day? If so, today's episode is for you…

I sat down with personal trainer, therapist and wellness coach Nina Belfort who has over a decade of experience in the health and wellness space, to talk burnout 101 and the processes she uses to help women overcome burnout, anxiety and identity loss. 

You’ll learn:

05:41 - The early signs and 5 distinct stages in the cycle of burnout

11:54 - What Nina learnt from Ninja Warrior, a ruptured Achilles, and having a partner with terminal brain cancer all at once

17:10 -  Why women subconsciously feel guilty for everything and the key to stopping

17:42 - The quick fixes you can implement in your daily routine to get your me time back

26:52 - How to get out of fight-or-flight if breathwork isn’t working for you  

28:47 - If you feel like you’ve lost your spark… Follow these steps 

30:03 - How to stop just “getting through” the day

30:56 - How to get your partner to support you better 

33:34 - What to do for just 10 minutes every morning to help prevent burnout 

36:34 - The biggest sign of burnout that everyone ignores 

38:29 - How to spot chronic fatigue and burnout in your children   

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Check out Nina’s 5 days to RESET & REWIRE program here 

Want more Nina? Check her out on Instagram @nina. belfort or facebook CARMA Collective

Listen to The Marie Forleo Podcast we mentioned in the episode: on Spotify here or on Apple here

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, mental health and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If these topics are sensitive or triggering for you, please take care while listening or consider skipping this episode. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. 

Please contact: 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732 or Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14

Do you ever feel like you want to go to therapy but the traditional route is not for you? Then this episode is definitely for you

Today I sit down with Harvard-educated and Masters-certified Courtenay DuBois who has worked with high profile clients like public figures, entrepreneurs and athletes, helping them to break destructive cycles and resolve unconscious patterns behind emotional disconnection, self-sabotage, and relationship dysfunction.

If you’ve heard of NLP, timeline therapy, hypnotherapy or other methods that seem a little ‘woo’ we’re going to talk about the science behind these methods and whether they really work

You’ll learn:

What is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and how it can help you understand your behaviour patterns and improve your life

What timeline therapy is and how it can help you reframe past emotional experiences and uncover sources of trauma 

Strategies to identify triggers, reframe thoughts and even how Courtenay uses safe words in her everyday life

What hypotherapy is and how trance-like states can allow access to the subconscious mind for heeling and behaviour change

The things that might be holding you back that you don’t even know about

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Check out Courtenay everywhere here: 

Website: courtenaydubois.com

Instagram: @courtenay_dubois

Facebook: Courtenay DuBois

LinkedIn: Courtenay DuBois

YouTube: Courtenay DuBois

TikTok: @courtenaydubois

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

Struggling to decide when or even if to get endometriosis surgery? Are you considering if you should be freezing your eggs or even embryos? 

Today I’m sitting down with Dr. Mei Cheah who is a fertility specialist and surgeon passionate about advocating for women’s health and reproductive rights.  

We sit down to discuss all things fertility and reproductive health as well as both her personal and professional experience dealing with endometriosis. 

You’ll learn:

01:46 - The most common misconceptions about fertility

04:29 - The things you might be doing that are increasing your risk of infertility

08:10 - The impact that microplastics are having on fertility and how Dr. Mei limits her plastics intake

13:27 - How Dr. Mei’s own experience with endometriosis has influenced her approach as a fertility specialist

17:45 - My experience with my daughter’s own endometriosis diagnosis and what Dr. Mei is seeing in young teens dealing with endo today

20:20 - The impacts the pill as well as diet and food have on endometriosis

22:38 - The most beneficial time to get endo surgery

26:19 - The ideal time for families to get pregnant and when to start thinking about freezing eggs and embryos

30:41 -  What happened that made my two pregnancies completely different experiences

36:02 - What is three people IVF and how it could change the future of fertility treatment

40:57 - How stress can impact endo and what Dr. Mei does to manage it in her everyday life

43:37 - Dr. Mei’s top 3 tips for dealing with endo pain

44:41 - When you should start getting fertility tests (for both women and men)

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Want more of Dr. Mei? Check her out on Instagram here and on facebook here or visit her at her clinic Create Health 

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If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

I first started SynxBody 14 years ago… that went fast! But before we took the business on Shark Tank, we were in debt, still working in our clinics treating patients and didn’t know if our great idea was even that marketable. 

Today I’m talking about everything SynxBody from the first prototype we had made in China, to getting funding offers from three Sharks, to everything I wish I knew before starting my business. 

You’ll learn:

01:24 - How my recent visit to the Canton Fair has changed the future of SynxBody…

02:05 - Behind the scenes of how I developed the first SynxBody product 14 years ago

05:05 - Why we went on Shark Tank and exactly what we did to prepare for it 

07:20 - How Shark Tank helped us pay off $140,000 of debt

08:35 - How we got stocked in chemist warehouse

09:24 - Why SyxBody stands out amongst our competitors

11:20 - How to deal with growing pains in a business

12:26 - The biggest mistakes I’ve made in my business and the lessons they taught me

14:07 - Why I love China but nearly didn’t go on my last trip 

16:30 - Why we use German and Italian machinery for our products in our Chinese warehouses 

20:00 - The many exciting new products that I’m working on 

23:21 - The five things I wish I knew before starting my business

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Interested in the products I mentioned? Get them here:

One Stop Insoles 

Heel Balm 

Compression Sleeves 

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

Do you know how many medical misdiagnoses happen in Australia every year? You’d be shocked to know the answer is 141,000 and Mikayla Cameron-Lyon was one of them. 

Today I sit down with her mother Karen Perks, author of Mum Please Help Me, to chat about the international issue that is medical misdiagnosis and negligence from healthcare professionals. We dive into the 21 ED presentations, the 60+ ambulances, the 30+ doctors misdiagnosing Mikayla and how Karen used her own research and AI to get to the centre of the problem. 

You’ll learn:

03:01 - How Karen’s daughter Mikayla was misdiagnosed

04:34 - Why Karen didn’t trust what the medical professionals were telling her

07:30 - What led Karen to start doing her own research and recording Mikayla’s health data

09:01 - The gaslighting Karen experienced and why she considered calling the police on the hospital

11:37 - How AI can help diagnose undiagnosable cases 

15:09 - Why doctors need to take parents concern more seriously and the power imbalance between doctors and patients

16:32 - The impact of ego and bias on medical treatment

21:06 - How the correct diagnosis for Mikayla was finally found

24:32 - Why our medical system is failing us

28:53 - The dangerous assumptions some doctors make that have nothing to do with your health… 

31:48 - Is there a place for AI in the medical system?

34:42 - What you need to do as a parent to stay in the conversation when it comes to your child’s healthcare 

36:14 - Karen’s advice for parents in her situation 

37:16 - What the public can do to bring more attention to misdiagnosis 

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Want More of Karen? Follow her on facebook here or LinkedIn here and check out her website here

Buy Karen’s book here: Mum Please Help Me 

Read the ABC article about Karen’s story that has over 100,000 views here 

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

Have you been hearing all sorts of things about weight loss medication and don’t know what to believe? Do you ever feel like the way you talk about food is impacting your children? 

Well no need to fret any longer because in this episode, I’m chatting with dietician Brianna Fear-Keen to talk about weight loss medication and surgery as well as the importance of instilling a positive attitude towards food in children. 

You’ll learn:

01:22 - Brianna’s morning ritual she can’t go a day without

01:40 - Why you NEED to be having breakfast everyday and what to have if your stuck

07:46 - The trick to approaching mealtimes as a parent

09:21 - How to get your picky eaters to eat anything… 

12:59 - The best quick and easy high protein snacks to always have on hand

14:43 - How you’re relationship with food influences your children

17:21 - Dealing with kids food independence outside of home

18:41 - How to navigate going from cooking for six to one during a marriage separation

20:31 - Why the weight loss medication landscape has changed and where it is today

22:26 - The importance of prioritising nutrition after weight loss surgery 

23:31 - How to navigate social settings after weight loss surgery

26:10 - Are ozempic users stealing medication from diabetics?

28:21 - The best way to manage hair loss during your weight loss journey

30:29 - The most common weight loss medication side effects

30:59 - How weight loss may not be the only benefit of weight loss medication…

35:48 - Who to talk to if you’re interested in weight loss medication or surgery

37:30 - How much weight loss medication actually costs

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Want more of Brianna Fear-Keen? Follow her on IG @yourfamilysnutritionist or over on her website https://yourfamilysnutritionist.com.au/

Interested in the books we discussed? Check them out here: 

Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves 

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody

Have you been hearing about smart shoes and how they’re revolutionising the foot world? 

Are you questioning whether they’re worth the exxy price tag or if the technology is even there yet? 

Today's episode I’m going to talk you through the latest shoe technology and look at whether it’s just marketing hype or if it’s something that can actually change the game. 

As well as the latest innovations we’re seeing across runners this year and why buying the latest greatest model might not be the right fit for you. 

You’ll learn:

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here

Listen to the episode I mentioned: 4 Steps to Finding the Perfect Shoes! On Spotify here or on Apple here 

Smart Shoes & Insoles I Mentioned:

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

What if I told you that you could strengthen your bones, boost your energy, and feel physically and mentally stronger without spending hours at the gym?

This week we’re sitting down with Libby O’Sullivan, a physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the critical role of strength training for women. If you’re navigating a busy life, dealing with hormonal changes, and feeling the onset of aging, Libby breaks down why 10-minutes per day can be the difference between living a full life and an early death.

She also shares tips on how to overcome common obstacles like fatigue and time constraints, and why outsourcing your health decisions can backfire.

You’ll learn:

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.

Follow Libby on instagram here: @glowwithlibby and check out her website here: Glow Physio 

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody

Did you know that one in five supplements in your local grocery store contain ingredients that could make a professional athlete fail their drug test? 

This week I'm speaking with Karen Brown; an award-winning pharmacist, founder of Batch Tested and former professional netball player for the Firebirds. She shares what she has learned about supplements through her work with everyone from olympians, rugby players, and even local tradies and some of these stories will shock you! 

We talk about the regulations (or lack there of), what you should be looking out for yourself and your family and how a single product could cost someone their career, reputation and millions of dollars. 

You’ll learn:

… and SO much more.

Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast: here

Follow Karen over at @batchtested and on Linkedin here here on Instagram here 

Learn more about Batch Tested at www.batchtested.com.au 

If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson