Nip in the Bud® Podcast - The children's mental health charity

Summary In this insightful episode from the Nip in the Bud podcast, parent Christine shares her lived experience raising two neurodivergent children. The conversation focuses on the emotional and practical journey of seeking an autism diagnosis, specifically highlighting the complexities of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the challenges of "masking" in school. She shares their jo...

Summary In this conversation, Andy shares their journey through mental health challenges, including a diagnoses of autism and ADHD. They reflect on their experiences through both primary and secondary schools, discussing the social dynamics, friendships, and academic struggles they faced. Andy emphasises the importance of a clearer understanding of neurodivergence and the need for supportive educa...

Summary In this episode of the Nip in the Bud podcast, host Alis Rocca engages with Tier Blundell, who shares his personal journey through the challenges of school exclusion, racial abuse, and ADHD. Tier discusses the alarming rise in school exclusions in the UK, particularly affecting marginalised groups, and emphasises the need for early intervention and a genuine sense of belonging in education...

Summary In today’s conversation, Rachel Macfarlane shares her extensive journey in education, highlighting her experiences as a teacher, headteacher, and educational consultant. She emphasises the importance of equity, diversity, and building strong relationships with students and families. Rachel discusses the challenges of addressing racial inequity in schools and the need for a curriculum that...

Summary In this conversation, Dr Bruce Clark, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, shares his extensive experience supporting children and young people experiencing OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder). He emphasises the importance of early intervention, the complexities of these conditions, and the need for innovative approaches to care. The discussion...

Summary In this episode of the Nip in the Bud podcast, Scott Mair, director of Fatherhood Solutions, shares his insights on parenting, particularly focusing on the complexities of raising children with autism. He discusses the importance of understanding individual differences among children, the myths surrounding autism diagnoses, and the emotional journey parents undergo. Scott emphasizes the va...

In this enlightening conversation, Peter Ruppert shares his personal journey with anxiety, detailing his early experiences and the challenges he faced growing up. He emphasizes the importance of understanding anxiety as a natural part of being human rather than an enemy. Peter discusses various coping strategies, including mindfulness techniques and the significance of therapy in managing anxiety....

This clip is from my podcast with Dr Bettina Hohnan - Neurodiversity: how to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively. In these short podcast clips, we offer nuggets of information from our longer podcasts that give advice and quick tips to help you as teachers recognise children’s needs and respond more efficiently, empowering you to adapt teaching effectively. In this clip we talk abou...

Lucy works part time at the Charity Tourette's Action and consults with schools and education professionals to optimise understanding of, and support for pupils with TS. She provides resources and training to education provisions in order to increase their knowledge and understanding and to help them learn how best to support a learner with TS. Lucy has a background of SEN in schools and has...

Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy is a Brighton-based counsellor dedicated to supporting children and young adults. Passionate about advocating for and helping young people overcome adversity and reach their full potential, Svetlana collaborates with several youth charities in Brighton and West Sussex. Her approach focuses on accepting each individual as they are, creating a safe environment where they feel h...

In this episode of the Nip in the Bud podcast, Alis Rocca speaks with Vanessa Longley, the Chief Executive of Chance UK, about the critical importance of early intervention in children's mental health. They discuss the challenges faced by vulnerable children, the significance of amplifying young voices, and the need for genuine relationships between adults and children. Vanessa shares insight...

In this heartfelt conversation, Dennis Ougrin, a professor of child psychiatry, discusses his work in developing Intensive Community Care Services for children with mental health issues, particularly in the context of refugees and the ongoing war in Ukraine. He emphasises the importance of community support, routine, and honest communication with children about their experiences. Ougrin shares ins...

In this episode of the Nip in the Bud podcast, Jessica Bondy shares her journey from a successful career in communications to founding a charity aimed at ending childhood verbal abuse by adults. She discusses the profound impact of verbal abuse on children's mental health, the importance of raising awareness, and practical steps adults can take to foster positive communication. Jessica emphas...

Today I speak with Jolene Ironside. Jolene is an Integrative Counsellor using the Arts, ADHD Coach and holistic therapist who specialises in children and young people, families, trauma, sensory processing and neurodivergence. She is a trained trauma therapist, sensory profiler and skilled in nervous system regulation. Jolene brings the mind and body into her practice, providing a holistic approach...

We're joined by GP and mother of two teenage daughters and a twelve-year-old son, Dr Davies to discuss moving towards a smartphone free childhood. Five years ago, when deciding how to manage smartphones within her own family, Dr Davies founded the charity PAPAYA (Parents Against Phone Addiction in Young Adolescents). PAPAYA  aims to educate and empower parents on the mental health problems as...

Lucy works part time at the Charity Tourettes Action and consults with schools and education professionals to optimise understanding of, and support for pupils with TS. She provides resources and training to education provisions in order to increase their knowledge and understanding and to help them learn how best to support a learner with TS. Lucy has a background of SEN in schools and has worked...

This clip is from my longer podcast in which I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher on supporting children through (EBSA), and how teachers and parents can meet the developmental needs of children effectively. Do you have, or know, a child who has started illustrating new behaviours around school attendance?  Are you noticing rising numbers of children who are struggling to get into scho...

This clip is from my longer podcast in which I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher on supporting children through (EBSA), and how teachers and parents can meet the developmental needs of children effectively. Do you have, or know, a child who has started illustrating new behaviours around school attendance?  Keep listening because in this nugget for parents we talk about what signs and...

Dr Naomi Fisher Dr Naomi Fisher is an independent clinical psychologist and EMDR-Europe trainer.  She specialises in trauma, autism and alternative approaches to education. She works with children, adolescents and adults.  She is the author of Changing our Minds: How Children Can Take Control of their Own Learning (Robinson, 2021) and  A Different Way to Learn: Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Edu...

In these short podcast clips, we offer nuggets of information from our longer podcasts that give advice and quick tips to help you as teachers recognise children’s needs and respond more efficiently, empowering you to adapt teaching effectively. Barry Carpenter is the UK’s first Professor in Mental Health in Education and  is Honorary Professor at universities in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Austr...

In these short podcast clips, we offer nuggets of information from our longer podcasts that give advice and quick tips to help you as teachers recognise children’s needs and respond more efficiently, empowering you to adapt teaching effectively. Barry Carpenter is the UK’s first Professor in Mental Health in Education and  is Honorary Professor at universities in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Austr...

In these short podcast clips, we offer nuggets of information from our longer podcasts that give advice and quick tips to help you as parents and carers recognise your children’s needs and respond more efficiently, empowering you to better navigate the challenges of parenting. This clip is from my podcast with Dr Bettina Hohnen - Neurodiversity: how to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effect...

This clip is from my podcast with Dr Bettina Hohnan - Neurodiversity: how to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively. In this clip we discuss the executive function framework and how, as teachers, we can understand a child’s behaviour as a response that may be a skills deficit rather than just bad behaviour. In this way we can learn how to develop children’s skills, setting them up for...

Nip in the Bud Nuggets for teachers In these short podcast clips, we offer nuggets of information from our longer podcasts that give advice and quick tips to help you as teachers recognise children’s needs and respond more efficiently, empowering you to adapt teaching effectively.  This clip is from my long form podcast with Dr Bettina Hohnan titled Neurodiversity: how to parent and educate neurod...

In this episode I speak with Barry Carpenter  on important themes in education such as school curriculum,  the impact of covid on mental health, absenteeism, complex needs and how we as parents and education professionals can support the children we care for in an ever changing environment. Barry Carpenter is the UK’s first Professor in Mental Health in Education, a Chair created for him at Oxford...