Raising Wildlings

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that 1 in 14 children experience an anxiety disorder in Australia and that anxiety is becoming more and more prevalent in our youth? In this episode, we’re chatting with social worker and author, Jessica Sanders, about how to help our children wrangle their worries. We talk about what anxiety might feel like in children’s bodies, simple strategies for parents wanting...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re chatting with Meg Berryman about remedial vs regenerative business, stewardship vs leadership, the new and calmer questions to ask ourselves about obtaining the elusive work life balance and how the sensitive ones are leading the way in finding our way back to regenerative culture. This one is for those who feel like listening to an episode where you will leave with a...

Send us Fan Mail We all know that getting children outside is good for them, but that doesn't mean that everybody that works with/for children does. That is where organisations like Nature Play WA come in and why I have invited CEO and researcher, Dr. Kelsie Prabawa-Sear onto the podcast today to share why children really do need a childhood with play and nature and the challenges that we fac...

Send us Fan Mail If there is one thing I know that brings us all together when we are outside with our families and children, its music. I was so excited to find our guest today who has created the most beautiful songs that are loved by children and adults! Today we will be speaking with Sara Ernst, all about her music and children’s books in nature! 👉  Sara shares How she has come to master the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re chatting with Psychotherapist,  Arsho Kalloghlian, about all things teenage relationships: what Red flags to look out for in potential partners, the  the difference between selfless giving and martyrdom and how to ask for what you need in a relationship respectfully. Come and join us for the info I wish I had as a lovestruck teen! 👉  Arsho shares Her backst...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re talking with Tracy Gillett , founder, writer and advocate behind the award-winning blog, Raised Good - a guide to natural parenting in the modern world. And today we’re chatting about punishments, time outs and rewards and why conditional parenting doesn’t work. 👉  Tracy shares Her  journey to starting Raised Good. The best and worst parts of owning her own...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I’m joined by the beautiful Psychologist,  Dr Martha Deiros Collado. If you don’t already follow her on instagram, now is the time to start. Her mission is to make the science of psychology accessible to all and support parents to see their child behind the behaviour. She distills big topics into simple ideas and actionable strategies to support you every...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, it’s all about the Dad’s as we chat to Sam Patterson of All Time Dads who tells us how Dads can flick the switch between work and life so they can be present with their family for the moments that count. If you’re a father or have a partner or co-partner who wants some tips on how to be more present with your family, then this is the episode for you. 👉  Sam share...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year and Welcome back to season 4 of the Raising Wildlings Podcast! In this episode, I get to chat with Alfie Kohn, the author of my all-time favourite parenting book, Unconditional Parenting. 👉  Alfie shares What he means by ‘unconditional parenting’ What unconditional parenting looks like Why we need to ask ourselves hard questions about our motives for wanting our ch...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the end of the year here at Wildlings, so come and join us for our wrap up of 2022. Our highest highs, our lowest lows and some big news about next year. 👉  Nicki and Vicci Share: Some epic podcast stats! Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!  Their big business wins for 2022 How their roles have changed shape over this year  The importance of listening to your...

Send us Fan Mail A little while ago, Nicki and I attended a three day Non-Violent Communication workshop which started us on a journey to better understand ourselves, our needs and to get curious when it comes to conflict and uncomfortable conversations. Today I invited our NVC facilitator Kate Raffin to the podcast to chat about the power of Non-Violent Communication.  👉  Kate shares How she lea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re chatting with Chloe Kilgus and Zea Helman, some of our Wild Business clients and now co-founders of their very own Nature Play Business, Wild Little Raven in Jindabyne. 👉  Chloe and Zea Share Their background and what led them to this path All about Wild Little Raven How their degrees have shaped their programs  The role of Eco Sciences in their business Ho...

Send us Fan Mail The scope of the Nature Play Industry is huge and in today’s episode we chat with Environeers founder, Tamieka Vasile.  👉  Tamieka shares Her story All about Little Environeers The kind of programs she runs Her inspiration to start her business About the importance of adventure in children's lives The role that sustainability takes at Little Environeers What makes her unique...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are talking about red flags for teachers that shouldn’t be the norm. Now, if you aren’t 100% sold on your career in education, then this episode might just be for you.  👉  Nicki shares Her story and why she felt so frustrated The realities of teaching The role bribery and coercion play in traditional schools How her teaching career impacted her relationships w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re talking about why we don’t use risk assessments and what we use instead. Controversial, I know!! But don’t worry, we promise we’re not just reckless cowgirls! 👉  Nicki Shares How the system works Why educators dislike writing risk assessments About the fear of litigation Why children need risk Lifelong benefits of a risky childhood Why the benefits need to...

Send us Fan Mail We have a controversial one for you today, especially if you work in education, because today we’re talking about the ways in which prisons and schools are similar and how in at least one way, prisons are better. Buckle in friends, we’re in for an emotional ride! 👉  Nicki Shares Her experience of enlightenment when her students helped her see the similarities in the prison and sc...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many women out there who are taking the lesser worn path that combines purpose, the needs of our families and the needs of our community through the creation of a heart  centered business, and today I am joined by Steph Fleeton, founder of Spirited Hearts, who is one such change maker. 👉  Steph shares Her journey that took her to this place in life About Aware Parent...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re chatting Brooke Davis owner and author of Your Wild Books about her journey from owning her own nature play business, Your Wild Imagination, to author of seven books.   👉  Brooke shares About her business, Your Wild Imagination About Your Wild Books Her journey to finding this work The importance of the ‘best kind of play’ - child led and intrinsically moti...

Send us Fan Mail When children form a close connection with nature, they become the next stewards of the earth. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jodi Salmond from Reef Check, an organisation using citizen science to inspire positive action for our reefs and oceans.  👉  Jodi Shares Her background and how she became the person she is today, a champion for our oceans How a childhood in nature s...

Send us Fan Mail PART 1 In this two part episode, we’re chatting with Nikita Fitzpatrick, owner and creator of New Dreaming Art, about her journey to becoming a First Nations artist and business owner, cultural awareness, appropriation and how to connect with your own First Nations community. 👉  Nikita Shares Her background and heritage How New Dreaming Art came to be How creating art helps her i...

Send us Fan Mail PART 2 In this two part episode, we’re chatting with Nikita Fitzpatrick, owner and creator of New Dreaming Art, about her journey to becoming a First Nations artist and business owner, cultural awareness, appropriation and how to connect with your own First Nations community. 👉  Nikita Shares Her background and heritage How New Dreaming Art came to be How creating art helps her i...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by clinical psychologist, Carla Anderson, who understands the importance of supporting parents during the perinatal period and has some helpful tips for both new parents and our wider village.  👉  Carla Shares: Her background and what brought her to this work The vision of Perinatial Child and Family Hub The biggest barriers parents face while seeking out help Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re chatting with our dear friend, Cat Green, all about how to introduce your kids to herbs and basic herbal skills, her top 3 herbal remedies to always have on hand in family homes, how to get kids involved in wildcrafting, including basic safety rules, and how to create a family culture of holistic herbal healing.  👉  Cat Shares About fostering nature connect...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re chatting with artist, creative producer and co-creator of Ngamumu (For Mothers) Lia Pa’apa’a about how to support mothers and their babies through Arts & Cultural practice during the first 1000 days. 👉 Lia shares What her work in arts and cultural practice looks like Her journey to this work How Ngamumu came to be The importance of creative and cultural...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode, we are going to be talking all about the sex education. So just a little prewarning, if you have yet to start this conversation with your family, it may be the time to pop in those earphones to put this podcast on privacy mode. It’s an important topic, so join me as we reframe the way sex education needs to look for our modern times.  👉  Natalie Shares Her own...