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Guest Bio Mary Jenner, is a nurse, healthcare innovator, and founder of The Butterfly Pig , a company dedicated to transforming children’s healthcare experiences through play-based education and trauma-informed tools. Her educational tools are used by over 150 hospitals worldwide, and by tens of thousands of families. She is also the host of the Care Rewritten podcast, deepening her mission to end...

Episode Description What happens when a research analyst with expertise in  paediatric immunology turns their attention to creating developmentally sensitive resources for families? In this conversation, Dr Kate sits down with Monica Jones from My Binkie Bear to explore how rigorous research translates into joyful, practical tools that support children through life's transitions. Monica share...

What if science could demonstrate that authentic connection between parent and child creates literal brain synchronization? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Kate Renshaw welcomes Dr. Ezgi Kayhan Wagner founder of Mumbi, neuroscientist and clinical psychologist to explore the remarkable intersection of brain science and playful parenting. Dr. Ezgi reveals groundbreaking insights about what hap...

Dr Kate Renshaw 'aka' Dr Play in conversation with guest, Rachel Parker on the topic of the relationship between global citizenship and play. Rachel Parker is the Founder of Global Play Lab and Voice of the Child Foundation Lead at Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Her experience includes: 20+ years in educational programming and research International work with Lego Foundation...

What if the most powerful therapeutic tool for children isn't found in any clinic, but right outside your door? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of nature-based play therapy with insights from groundbreaking Australian research. From bush kindergartens to natural resources integrated into playrooms, discover how therapists are using everything from rock hopping to leaf collag...

Join us for a transformative conversation with Dr Kate Renshaw and Jenny Bowers about their groundbreaking collaboration that's reshaping how we support educators. What started as Wednesday afternoon Group Play Therapy sessions in a South Yorkshire school evolved into a powerful advocacy for educational supervision - something therapists have always had, but teachers desperately need. Discove...

Dr. Kate Renshaw sits down with Natalie (Nat) Scira from Playroom Therapy to explore the future of play therapy in Australia. Fresh from their collaboration on NDIS advocacy work, they discuss the challenges facing a profession with varying training standards, and the opportunities that have emerged from the uncertainties. Nat shares her journey from primary school teacher to play therapist, and w...

The host of “Dr Play”, Dr. Kate Renshaw chats with fellow Play Therapist Caz Hynes Episode highlights: Personal Journey: Caz Hynes shares her path from psychology studies to nursing and finally to play therapy, describing it as coming "full circle" to where she always wanted to be professionally. Friendship Foundation: Dr. Kate Renshaw and Caz reflect on their decades-long friendship tha...

Episode highlights: How small interactions can lead to significant community change The importance of mentorship and connection in both personal and professional settings How Operation Presidium emerged from simple conversations to address complex community issues The contrast between traditional community support systems and today's time-pressured reality How play and simple acts of kindness...

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