Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality

In this fourth and final part of this multi-part FASD First Voices Special, Kurt's quest is at a end. Kurt is joined by CJ Lutke, a person with FASD, a member of the FASD Changemakers, advocate, writer and blogger. They chat about her life, her writing and how she deals with her FASD symptoms. To read CJ Lutke’s many insightful blogs about her FASD then please click on this link: https://www.nofas...

Kurt’s quest continues as he interviews another person with FASD in the third part of this multi-part FASD First Voices Special. In this episode, Kurt is joined by Maggie May who is a person with FASD, advocate, speaker, YouTuber and moderator for the Facebook support group for adults with FASD called “Flying with Broken Wings”. They chat about her life and how she lives with this invisible disabi...

Kurt continues his quest to find out more about the people who live with FASD. In second part of this multi-part special, Kurt is joined by Jessica; an advocate, writer, speaker and person with FASD, who was previously interviewed back in Series 2. They chat about her life, her FASD symptoms as well as the tips and advice she has for other people with FASD who are living with this invisible disabi...

Kurt is on a quest to discover more about people who live with FASD. In each week of this multi-part special, Kurt will talk with an adult who lives with this invisible disability to learn more about how they live with FASD. In part one, Kurt is joined by RJ Formanek, founder of the Red Shoes Rock movement and a very successful Facebook support group for adults with FASD called “Flying with Broken...

Kurt is joined by Dr Jeff McMullen, renowned Australian journalist, author, filmmaker and NOFASD Ambassador. In this supersized FASD Awareness Day episode, they chat about his work as a journalist, as an advocate for people with FASD and the power of grass roots activism. They also talk about the importance of being an advocate for people with FASD and raising awareness about this invisible disabi...

"It has been 10 months and 11 days since the last episode of Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality. Until now...." The first episode is a interview with NOFASD ambassdor and Journalist Dr Jeff McMullen will be released on the 9th of September 2021 (International FASD Day)! We are back with heaps of amazing interviews with FASD experts, parents/carers of children with FASD and even people w...

Kurt is joined by Sophie......  They chat about the mysterious Karen from #05 Finale. All will be revealed in this episode. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Sophie This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaboration with NOFASD Australia. The copyright is o...

Kurt is joined by Sue Miers, the founder and past Chair of the Board of NOFASD Australia. They chat about her experience in creating the national organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Sue Miers This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Sc...

Kurt is joined by Sue, the Mother of Jessica (the FASD Advocate who was interviewed in last week's episode.)⠀ They chat about her journey to get a diagnosis for her daughter. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Sue This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaboratio...

Kurt is joined by Jessica, a FASD Advocate. They chat about her recent FASD diagnosis, living with the symptoms of this disorder and her plans for the future. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Jessica  This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaboration with...

Kurt is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Elliott, a member of the Order of Australia (AM), for services to paediatrics and child health. Dr. Elliott is regarded as a "pioneer in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, advocacy and patient care". They chat about diagnosis, advocacy, alcohol labeling and FASD awareness.  For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt L...

In Part 02 of the Parents and Carers Special, Kurt chats with more people who care for children wih FASD. They talk about FASD, children and the tough times.  For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee 01: Nikki Mortier Interviewee 02: April Wilson Show Notes - Perseveration Presentation: https://www.acade...

Welcome to Series 02!! Kurt is joined this week by three people who care for children with FASD. They discuss FASD, children and providing support for those people who need it the most. Please tune in next week for Part 02 of the Parents and Carers Special For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee 01: Christin...

We Are Back!! A sneak peek at the second series of Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality.... The first episode will be released on the 9th of September 2020 (International FASD Day)! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our trailer! Please show your support by liking and subscribing to our little podcast!! If you want more information about FASD then please go to https://www.nofasd.o...

Kurt is joined by Karen. A Mother who knows that her son has FASD but is waiting for the official diagnosis. Due to Karen not wanting to be identified, this is a word for word recreation of the orignal interview with a actress and myself.  For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ The NOFASD Helpline: 1800 860 613 Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis In...

Kurt is joined by Dr Jon Harper (GP Liaison Officer for the Sunshine Coast Area) to get a GP's perspective on alcohol, pregnancy and FASD. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ HealthPathways https://www.ourphn.org.au/healthpathways/ Queensland Health Support Services https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/topics/atod/services FASD Hub https://www.fasd...

Kurt is joined by Judy Shea to discuss her grandson and there incredible FASD journey. Dr Heidi Webster sits in on our chat to help us understand the medical information.  For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewees: Judy Shea and Dr Heidi Webster. The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia. All rights res...

Kurt is joined by Dr Heidi Webster (Paediatrician), Denise Kane (Senior Psychologist), Nicole Lord (Speech Therapist and Clinic Manager), Nicole Wood (Social Worker), Cate Hilly (Occupational Therapist) and Jessica Doak (Psychologist) for a unique panel interview. These health professionals work for the Sunshine Coast Child Development Service (CDS).  The CDS is a service that provides a coor...

First episode of Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality!!! Kurt is joined by Louise Gray (The Chief Executive Officer for NOFASD Australia) to chat about Fetal Alcohol Sprectrum Disorder, NOFASD Australia and the myths of FASD. For more information please go to https://www.nofasd.org.au/   Language guide - https://www.nofasd.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FASD-HUB-Australia-Language...

A sneak peek at the upcoming podcast series.... The first episode will be released on the 9th of September 2019 (International FASD Day)! Thank you for taking the time out to listen to our trailer! Please show your support by liking and subscribing our little podcast!! If you want more information about FASD then please go to https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Podcast Creator: Kurt Lewis Producer: Kurt Le...