Natural Super Kids Podcast

Tummy aches are a frequent complaint of children and they are one of the most common reasons parents take their kids to the doctor or naturopath. Tummy aches can be a bit confusing to figure out when it comes to kids, as kids often complain of tummy aches when they're generally feeling unwell, or anxious, and nervous or if they're feeling a bit nauseous. It can be broad, and difficult fo...

Many people think that constipation is just hard, difficult-to-pass stools. But constipation can be more than just those pebbly poos. It is any time that passing a bowel movement is difficult, painful, incomplete, or too infrequent. Even if you feel your kid's stool movement is normal, if they are only going a few times a week, this would be classified as constipation. In this podcast episode...

Spring is finally here after what feels like a long winter season. Although the warmer weather of spring can lift our spirits and get us outside enjoying some Vitamin D, with that comes those pesky seasonal allergies. Today's episode is dedicated to our naturopathic approach to reduce and treat hay fever & environmental allergies and the practical ways in which you can reduce your kid&apo...

What does itchy skin have to do with the gut? Actually, quite a lot! In this podcast episode, I will be discussing the link between eczema and gut health. There are many topical options for managing eczema, including steroid creams and herb-based creams. But these don’t address the underlying causes of eczema. The main causes of eczema are actually found inside the body – particularly the gut. In...

A common issue that pops up with our members in the Natural Super Kids KLUB is the topic of eczema. Eczema affects 1 in 4 children and is an inflammatory condition of the skin. However, to really get on top of eczema we need to address the root cause of the inflammation which is generally coming from the gut and the immune system. Today's episode is part one of a two-part podcast series on ec...

This week on the podcast we are focusing on the importance of rest for Mums. From my work as a Naturopath and my own personal experience, I truly believe that rest is the one key element of our overall health and wellbeing. Even though it doesn’t come naturally to me, as I know it doesn’t to a lot of other women in our audience. Prioritising time to rest is something that I’ve been committing to m...

I am loving all of the inspiring women that I have had the honour of interviewing over the last few weeks! If you have missed any of our recent episodes make sure you check them out.  This week on the podcast I am speaking with the wonderful Amy Taylor-Kabbaz about Matresence and the journey she has been on over the last decade, to answer the question, ‘What happens to a woman when she becomes a m...

This week I have an inspiring chat to share with you!! Joanne from Additive Free Living joins me on the podcast to share her knowledge on all things additives. Jo and her sister, Tracey, run the business together and their mission is to educate families on exactly what they are eating, what is in our food and some of the harmful effects that additives can have on our health.  Join us as we chat ab...

This week on the podcast we are talking to Lisa Moane about Congenital Heart Disease in children. We hear about Lisa’s personal story of her unborn baby being diagnosed with congenital heart disease when she went in for her routine 19 week scan and the emotional effect and trauma that came from that. Lisa went on to study to become a Naturopath and in this Episode she shares: > More about conge...

Get to know our new naturopath here at Natural Super Kids, Sarah Worboys! Join us this week as Sarah and I dive into: What inspired Sarah to become a Naturopath and how her family's love for cooking was a big factor in her becoming a Naturopath. Sarah’s approach to Naturopathy and why she believes that a one size fits all approach in Naturopathy is not the answer. Sarah's love of Naturop...

Do your kids FREAK OUT when there is a new type of food on their plate? Exposing our kids to a variety of foods regularly helps them to become more comfortable with the food and will lead them to taste, eat and enjoy that food over time. This is not a short term strategy, it’s a long term strategy and it really is about rebuilding a child's trust with food and building that relationship with...

Feeding picky eaters is one of the most common challenges that parents can face. It can make mealtimes a nightmare, but it can also raise concerns about whether your fussy eater is getting enough nutrients. In this week's episode we are focusing on one of my favourite strategies when it comes to fussy eating which is, adding nutrition into the food that your kids already enjoy. This is import...

In last week's episode we talked about the basics of feeding kids healthier food.  It’s one thing to be aware of what’s best for our kids when it comes to their diet and nutrition, but another thing entirely whether our kids will eat the food we serve up to them or not. Over the next few weeks we will be delving into some fussy eating topics and today we are diving into my number one tip for...

This week we are going back to basics and shifting our focus to some of the more foundational topics rather than the more complex topics of gut health and immunity that we have been covering lately. In today's episode we will be talking about how to get the foundations of your kids' diet right and how you can get more nutrition into their growing bodies.  Listen to this episode to learn:...

We are covering quite a different and specific topic today on the podcast, epilepsy in kids. Although this may not be a common issue for most parents, my hope is that what we talk about today will be shared and passed onto those families needing this kind of information and advice. Sonya Reynolds is a Nutritionist and Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in the natural health profession and...

This week we are talking to Jen Cuttriss from Sleep. Thrive. Grow. Consulting. Jen is a registered nurse and certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and she joins us to talk about baby and toddler sleep issues. Jen walks us through: > Her approach to sleep, which focuses on the importance of understanding the baby's temperament and the parents values and beliefs around sleep > How u...

This week we kick off a series of fantastic interviews and joining us this week is a friend of mine, Kasey Willson. Kasey from Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba joins us today to talk about the importance of preconception care. She shares her tips on how to optimize your chances of becoming pregnant and having the healthiest baby possible. Listen in as we talk through these practical tips: > Both pa...

This week's episode is a little bit different and I am so excited to share this with you! Today I will be talking to some of the beautiful mums from our Natural Super Kids KLUB community - Naomi, Katrina and Celeste.  Tune in as we talk about their health challenges before joining the KLUB and how the KLUB helped them with their kids' nutrition and their families' overall health. It...

We are up to the final episode in our Immunity Series.  In today's episode, we are going to be covering what can be a controversial topic, the use of antibiotics and how you can avoid unnecessary antibiotics in your kids this winter.  I see so many kids that are stuck on an antibiotic cycle and this week I want to talk about how we can help them get off of this cycle and reduce their need for...

Today, we are continuing with our Immunity Series and focusing on some of those recurrent infections in kids such as ear infections, croup and tonsillitis. This episode is going to give some great places to start if you have a child that has some of these recurrent infections and also give you an insight into why your child may be experiencing these infections. Listen in as I delve deeper into the...

Today we are continuing on with our Kids' Immunity Series! In this episode, I will be talking about how we can use food and nutrition to boost our kids immune systems  and what action we can take to make sure our family's immune systems are as robust as possible as we head into winter.  I will be sharing some practical tips on which processed and nutrient-depleted foods to avoid, foods t...

Welcome to our first episode in our Kids immunity series!  As we head into winter here in the southern hemisphere I am going to share inspiring information and practical tips on Kids' immunity so you can keep your kids healthy over the winter! In this episode, I'll be talking about how you can better understand your kids' immune systems so you can prevent and treat winter infections...

Today we are continuing our discussion on reducing some of those really detrimental chemicals and toxins that find our way into our homes. We're specifically going to be talking about non-stick cookware and some of the detrimental effects of the chemicals used in non-stick cookware. I thought that this subject was so relevant because here at Natural Super Kids, we focus a lot on food - gettin...

In this episode, we are talking about synthetic fragrances and perfumes - where they're found and why you want to think about avoiding them within your house, especially when it comes to your kids' exposure to them.  As what we've talked about in Episode 4, reducing kids' exposure to toxins and chemicals is one of the 4 Pillars of Healthy & Happy Kids. This episode is also...

Today's episode is all about dairy. A seemingly popular topic to cover because it's been something I have been getting lots of questions and having lots of conversations about with our Natural Super Kids Klub members, clients, and even on social media; given that there's also a lot of confusion surrounding dairy.  For people who can tolerate dairy, it's a great source of protei...