Sounding Board Parenting

Travis is the presenter and producer of the award winning ABC podcast ‘The Parenting Spectrum’, a member of the Australian Autism Research Council, Vice Chair of the Board at Autism Camp Australia, an Education Consultant, Autism Advocate, professional speaker, adventurer and father to an incredible autistic son. He has taught in schools all over the world and worked with autistic students for more than 20 years. Travis travels the country presenting workshops and keynote addresses to students, parents, teachers and allied health professionals about autism, parenting and how to be a positive guide. In 2020 he was awarded Autism Spectrum Australia ‘Parent/Carer of the Year’.

This weeks guest on the Sounding Board Parenting podcast is direct, doesn’t pull any punches and is definitely NOT a fence sitter when it comes to multiple topics on parenting. We LOVE it! Karalee Katsambanis is also the Author of best selling book, ‘Step Parenting with Purpose’. A book packed with valuable insights and practical tips from an authentic soul who herself has long been on the journey of step parenting | www.karaleekatsambanis.com

It’s been slightly longer since our last episode. There are several reasons behind that, including taking extra time to make this one extra special as our host, Shaun is joined by his Life Partner, Lover and Wife, Jess for an intimate exploring of parenting chat. Whether it’s about creating the best environment for kids to flourish or facing the home truths of taking on the behaviours that our parents showed with us (the good and bad). This chat definitely possesses value for anyone who listens | www.soundingboardparenting.com.au

The SBP podcast is blessed to have Daisy Lane Publishing Founder, Jennifer Sharp, join us to explore the world of parenting. For Jennifer, this world now also involves being a grandparent. How parenting has changed across generations, the importance of reading for a parent-child relationship and the benefits that adopting a proactive attitude can bring into your life are a few of the topics touched on in this conversation. | https://www.daisylanepublishing.com/

Whether it’s the relationship between teacher and parent, finding more pockets of time for creativity or using the power of questioning to take the connection with your child to another level. There’ll be something in this episode for you with Jessica Terlick returning to Sounding Board Parenting for her 3rd time, an SBP first!

Like all of the guests that join the Sounding Board Parenting podcast, Dana Hooker is a high performing parent in her own right. It was only 5 weeks after giving birth to her daughter Alice that was she back on the training track as an elite AFLW athlete. To say that footy is a BIG part of both Dana and Alice’s lives is an understatement. In fact, as an infant Alice would travel with her Mum and her teammates, otherwise known as Alice’s “30 Aunties” around the country all season long. Being a Mother has seemed to have had a positive impact on Dana’s career, with her already being the recipient of multiple club champion awards, multiple All-Australian team honours and being admired by many. Throughout this epic chat, we touch on several different areas of Dana’s parenting life including the challenges faced, how the parenting she experienced as a child helped to shape who we see today and what young Alice has taught her so far. If you hang on until the end, you may even hear young Alice having her own input into the conversation.

We loved having Kacey on the podcast a couple of weeks ago which is we have brought her back so quickly for her 2.0. In this episode, we delve deeper into Kacey’s parenthood journey with her daughter Tilly, including how her belief systems have changed and gain even more insight into children’s health http://kaceynaturopath.com.au

In this epic episode of Sounding Board Parenting, we explore the world of parenting with Resilience Project Founder, Hugh Van Cuylenburg. Hugh is a Father to Benji and Elsie who shares the joy of parenting with his Wife, Penny. Whether it is expanding the comfort zones of elite sporting teams and corporate companies, or educating our future generations through schools on how important our mental wellbeing is, Hugh is having a positive impact on the lives of many through the power of resilience. From our chat with Hugh, it is clear that this has carried through his parenting as well and there a multiple parenting gems for anyone to take away from this episode https://theresilienceproject.com.au/about/

Kacey Gerovich considers herself to be one of a few people that get to work in a passion of theirs, hers being Naturopathy. When she isn’t transforming lives through her work, Kacey enjoys being a Mother for her daughter Tilly. As we explore the world of parenting, Kacey touches on things like how she would do things differently, letting go of control and her passion for children’s health.

Despite spending nearly a quarter of his life in hospital, this week's guest Michael Crossland has forged a highly successful career as an inspirational speaker and has shared the stage with the likes of Sir Richard Branson, the Dalai Lama and Tony Robbins. Michael has also represented Australia in his chosen sport, has established a school and orphanage in Haiti and is also a best selling Author.

However, we don't believe there is anything more extraordinary in Michael's life than being a Father to Lachlan (2) after he and his Wife Melissa were told they wouldn't be able to have kids. Michael steps into the arena of vulnerability in a BIG way during this chat, taking us through the highs and lows of his life to date, which parenthood plays an important role in. The Sounding Board Parenting team would also like to send a loving congratulations to Michael and Melissa as they recently announced that they are expecting their second child.

If Michael's story intrigues you, we highly recommend you go and watch the award-winning documentary on his life, by ABC’s Australian Story, which has been viewed by over 4 million people | https://michaelcrossland.com