Natural Super Kids Podcast

When our children fall sick, as parents we will often rely on medications such as paracetamol and ibuprofen for fever relief. But did you know that these medications don’t need to be your first port of call? In many cases, these medications may be doing more harm than good when it comes to illness and recovery for your children.  While it's important to be cautious, it's equally vital to...

We've all been there - the cold weather arrives, and suddenly, little ones are plagued with painful ear infections. It's a situation that sends parents rushing to the doctor's office, hoping for a quick fix in the form of antibiotics. But what if we told you there might be a healthier, holistic approach to infections in children? While we believe that antibiotics are effective in ce...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids series in which we will be answering all your questions about this very popular topic. If you missed Part 1, be sure to listen to it first as it contains a lot of information, including our holistic approach on how to treat enlarged tonsils and adenoids - click here to listen. In today's episode, I'm answering some of the questions t...

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are common problems for kids to experience, which can also have some long-term health implications. The good news is that there are steps you can take to relieve enlarged tonsils and adenoids naturally. In this episode, I will be sharing: What exactly are the tonsils and adenoids and where they are found in the body; What causes the tonsils and adenoids to become enla...

Could your child be low in magnesium? When it comes to magnesium for kids, there are so many benefits – particularly for their sleep and mood. But when magnesium levels are low, symptoms can start to pop up. Magnesium is needed for over 300 chemical reactions in the body. This affects countless functions and systems, including: Muscle function Nerve function Blood sugar regulation The production o...

Low iron in children is more common than you might think. Many kids have low iron stores, or they may struggle to build their iron levels up. Iron deficiency is something we see a lot here at Natural Super Kids – whether we spot it in their presenting symptoms, or it’s the primary reason that their parents seek our advice. For many kids, boosting up iron levels is not as simple as taking a supplem...

Carolyn Ledowsky is the queen of MTHFR in Australia. She is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia, a Health Scientist, Researcher, naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist. Carolyn has many areas of study under her belt, including a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine, and additional diplomas in naturopathy and nutrition. Carolyn is currently doing her Ph. D. at the University of Technolog...

Nature deficit disorder is a term coined by author Richard Louv to describe the phenomenon of children spending less time in nature and the resulting negative impacts on their health and well-being. The term does not refer to a formal medical diagnosis, but rather a growing concern among health professionals and educators about the impact of decreased exposure to nature on children's physical...

Our kids are living in an anxiety-promoting world. There is so much stimulation out there thanks to modern technology, which gives their brains a lot to process. Some even say that anxiety is a normal and rational reaction to the modern world. Anxiety is the second most common mental health disorder among children in Australia. It is more common in girls than boys, but boys can still have a hard t...

It’s estimated that around 1 in 20 kids in Australia have ADHD. It is a complex condition, and symptoms can vary from child to child. Hyperactivity, inattention, impulsive behaviour, and behavioural challenges tend to be the common symptoms across the board.  In this podcast episode, I will be discussing the natural remedies that will support your child with ADHD with a big focus on food and nutri...

So, the question is.. is your kids current diet impacting their mood, behaviour and mental health? The answer is YES! The relationship between food and mood is a two-way street. What you eat affects your mood, and your mood can affect your food choices.  In this episode I will be discussing:  The research studies that confirm the impact food plays on managing moods, plus the diet that is seeing po...

Children not sleeping well is a big issue that many parents will face. Even one night of poor sleep can have a negative impact on the whole family – parents will be cranky, and the kids will be tired and moody.  In this episode I will be discussing the five common sleep issues in kids: The impacts diet has on our sleep patterns, and quality of sleep. Including how food additives can cause a lot of...

This episode is a bit different from our regular episodes as we are deep diving into the complexities of MTHFR gene mutations, methylation, and histamine intolerance. So make sure you've had a coffee, the brain is switched on and you're ready to learn from our experienced, and highly-qualified guest naturopath Joanne Kennedy in this episode.  Through Joanne's extensive knowledge of...

Emily Hanlon from The Playful Psychologist is a child and adolescent psychologist with experience providing individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of difficulties including ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood-related disorders, anxiety, poor social skills, and other behavioural concerns.  In this podcast episode, Emily and I are dis...

When it comes to disciplining our kids, we often lean on the ways we were disciplined as a child. But is this really the best way going forward? In Episode 103, I sat down with Sarah Bolitho from Secure Foundations to discuss reimagining discipline.  Sarah Bolitho is a Master's Qualified Child and Filial Play Therapist and an Early Years Consultant. With over a decade of experience working in...

With school heading back in a few short weeks, we thought it would be a great time to introduce you to our podcast guest Danielle Murray. Danielle is a teacher, mother, and author of two books, who is currently studying a Masters of Child Play Therapy.  Danielle spent a decade working in primary school classrooms teaching prep/preschool to year three, as well as working in a kindergarten setting....

In this episode, I am chatting with Occupation Therapist Natasha Duffin. Tash is an Occupational Therapist trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, paediatric feeding, sleep quality and infant reflux and a mother of three. Tash is passionate about sleep quality for our children during periods of early growth and critical brain development. She believes the wait-and-see approach does an injustic...

Today we are celebrating our 100th episode - which is really exciting.  We are really proud to have reached 100 episodes over the last two years, releasing a new episode each week on a wide range of topics. For this episode, Jess will be sitting on the other side of the microphone, and our Clinical Nutritionist Mel will be asking her the following questions: What is your favourite kind of holiday?...

In today's podcast episode I am joined by my friend and fellow naturopath Georgie Stephen. Georgie is a naturopath and a mama to one spirited little girl and runs an online clinic dedicated to supporting tired, sleep-deprived mamas through the early years of motherhood.  It was through her own experience of sleep deprivation that she became passionate about helping other mothers to survive th...

I am thrilled to be sharing the calming wisdom of our podcast guest, my beautiful friend and yoga teacher Kristin Nelson today. I have been attending Kristin's yoga classes for close to a decade and I just love her style of yoga, and how her classes allow me space to go inward and connect to my intuition. Kristin is a devoted mama and a perfectly, imperfect dedicated yogi. She is the happiest...

Laura Trotta is an experienced environmental engineer and award-winning sustainability educator. Laura is a passionate believer in addressing the small things to achieve big change and protecting the planet in practical ways. She has inspired and educated tens of thousands of people globally to adopt a greener lifestyle through her popular ‘Eco Chat’ podcast and award-winning sustainable living pr...

It is estimated that 35% of Australian families at any one time will be experiencing some behavioural sleep issues that will be affecting family well-being. Based on over two decades of research, the Sleep with Kip™ stories are a fun and friendly way to learn to manage common sleep problems in children. The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute prides itself on generating and sharing evidence-base...

Today on the podcast we are chatting with Fiona from Mama Matters. Fiona is a social worker by trade and has worked in perinatal mental health and parenting for most of her career, and with that experience, she has developed a signature style of honest parenting support. Fiona's approach is to empower parents to shift from the traditional sleep training culture and honour their babies as litt...

On this week's episode, I am joined by a fellow naturopath, Carla Wrenn. Carla is such an inspiration in the naturopathic world. She is an integrative naturopath and nutritionist, a passionate learner, and has undergone post-graduate studies in integrative oncology, autoimmune diseases, and functional medicine within Australia and USA. In September 2022, Carla launched Long Covid Care which i...

On this podcast episode, I am chatting with Eugenie Kruger, an Australian homeopath. When I was in college I also studied homeopathy, but have found that I haven't used it much since being in clinic. This chat with Eugenie has really inspired me to start prescribing homeopathics more as they are such an incredible, and holistic tool to have - especially when it comes to managing ailments in c...