Holistic Health for Happy Kids

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm joined by Katie Kimball - an educator, mother of four, and founder of Raising Healthy Families. Her work began in 2009 with helping families balance nutrition, time, and budget, but when many parents told her they had never learnt to cook, she turned her focus to teaching children cooking skills. That work has since grown to include online courses, a summ...

Send us Fan Mail I'm chatting with Danni Duncan, a nutrition and fitness coach and mum of four, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 39. We discuss her diagnosis and revisit her childhood diet, talk about what she now knows about the link between ultra-processed foods and gut health, and why what you're feeding your kids today actually matters decades down the track. In this episode, w...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm talking with Natalie, one of the naturopaths at The Paediatric Naturopath, who is also a trained oral health therapist and orofacial myofunctional therapist. We’re talking about why tonsils, adenoids, and tongue posture matter so much more than most parents realise.  In this episode, we explore:  Why tonsils and adenoids are so important when it comes to childr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore: Rita’s personal experience with her children’s oral health and how that shaped her career Choose your ‘hard’ now to prevent the ‘harder’ later Signs your child might need to see a speech pathologist or orofacial myologist How to know if a tongue tie actually needs releasing The link between tongue posture, chewing, and fussy eating Baby-led weaning and...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode, I'm talking about ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). I'll chat about why it's so much more than just "fussy eating", how it affects the entire family, and how it's often rooted in nervous system distress rather than behavioural issues, which means many of the common approaches can fail.  In this episode, we explore:...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I chat with Tracey Seymour, an accredited mould testing technician and passionate founder of Break The Mould Inspections, who is passionate about helping families in Sydney identify and eliminate mould in their homes. She shares the personal story that launched her on this mission, along with everything she wishes more families knew about this silent household threat. I...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m chatting with Dr Shereen Lim, a general dentist, a specialist in early interceptive care, and the founder of Sparkle Dental in Perth, where she specialises in helping children overcome challenges with infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech. In this episode, Dr Lim explains the surprising links between oral function and child development, from nas...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re joined by Dr Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, and UCSF-trained integrative paediatrician with over 25 years of experience, who is on a mission to bridge the gap between conventional and holistic care for our kids. We're chatting all about Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), what it actually looks like for families and why symptoms can someti...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm joined by Rebecca Khan, an Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatric continence and bowel health. Rebecca shares her evidence-based approach to supporting children and their families with toileting challenges, including how to identify these issues, simple yet powerful strategies to manage them in the long term, and much more. If you're looking to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm joined by Kimberley Taylor, a Senior Naturopath at The Paediatric Naturopath, as we discuss how a naturopathic approach can support children with ADHD by addressing each child's individual needs. Drawing on her professional expertise and experience as a mother of three, Kim shares practical strategies to help families navigate everyday challenges and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Elina Castro, a dentist with a special interest in airway-centred dentistry and early interceptive orthodontic care. Dr Elina explains how feeding, sleep behaviours and learning difficulties can relate to airway health, and how she manages these issues in her Sydney-based clinic. We also discuss how breathing, craniofacial development and ora...

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m chatting with Toni Chambers, a Clinical Nutritionist at The Paediatric Naturopath. In our clinic, Toni’s interests include behavioural disorders, pyrrole disorder, digestive concerns, and sleep difficulties, and she recognises the importance of working alongside families to support their children. We’re speaking today about childhood aggression and the connection to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm chatting with Erin from Brain and Body Health, based in Gladesville, Sydney. Erin shares how looking beyond surface behaviours to understand what a child’s body is communicating can strengthen a child's brain and nervous system, with the goal of regulation rather than “fixing” a child. This is an interesting and reassuring conversation for parents wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with board-certified paediatrician Dr Liz Mumper. She is an educator with the Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs, and the founder and CEO of the Rimland Center. Dr Mumper has dedicated her work to helping families make sense of complex health puzzles. Together, we chat about what root-cause care really looks like in real life, and how par...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I’m talking about a topic that causes a lot of fear and confusion for parents: childhood fevers. Many parents worry when their child’s temperature rises, but what does the evidence actually say? I break down the facts around fevers and explain when not to worry and the red flags to watch for, with evidence-based advice so you can feel more confident the next...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I welcome back Sarah, a degree qualified Senior Naturopath at The Paediatric Naturopath who has over 12 years of experience. We take a closer look at the connection between gut health and fertility, and how what’s happening in your digestive system can influence your preconception and pregnancy journey. Sarah shares practical insights, research-backed guidance,...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m joined by Clinical Nutritionist and feeding therapist Summer, from The Paediatric Naturopath, to chat about all things gut health. We cover many topics including how it relates to skin, immunity, and your child's overall wellbeing. With her knowledge of nutritional medicine, Summer is passionate about helping families help their children to navigate eczema, foo...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I welcome back Kelly Allan, a senior naturopath and nutritional therapist at The Paediatric Naturopath. Kelly returns with her deep understanding and wealth of knowledge, to chat with me about hormonal changes in girls and what parents can do to support them through these stages of development and beyond.  In this episode, we explore: When hormonal issues usually start...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I welcome Amy Kelly back to the podcast. She is a Senior Naturopath and Nutritionist at The Paediatric Naturopath with over 14 years of experience and a special interest in paediatric neurodiversity and behavioural disorders. Amy shares her deep knowledge of pyrroles, their impact on children’s health, and why they’re often misunderstood. If you’ve ever wondered about t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by online nutritionist and life coach Sonya Reynolds. With over 16 years of experience and a personal connection to her work, Sonya shares her journey of navigating life after her child’s epilepsy and intellectual disability diagnoses. We talk about the emotional weight of receiving medical news and the strength it takes to advocate for your child, and...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m joined by Alisha, the face behind Naughty Naturopath Mum. She's a naturopath, flower essence formulator, and mum on a mission to support emotional wellbeing. In this episode, chat about whether your child might benefit from flower essences, some great success stories, and Alisha’s favourite blends to start with. She shares how she chooses blends for individual...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Amelia from A Glimpse of Amelia. She is a mum on a mission to help families reduce their toxic load in a practical way. We talk about how to make simple changes without feeling overwhelmed, the ingredients in everyday products that she recommends paying closer attention to, and so much more. Amelia also shares some insights around tuning into...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm joined by Emily Hill from Head Hand Heart Kinesiology to explore how kinesiology can support your family’s wellbeing. Emily shares her gentle, intuitive approach to working with both adults and children as we explore all aspects of kinesiology, from what it is and how it’s guided by the body, to the literature and research behind it.  In this episode, we explor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Bec Holt from Developmental Dental. Bec is an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist based in Perth, who works with young children to support not just their dental health, but their overall oral function and wellbeing. Bec combines dental treatment with evaluation and therapy for the lips, cheeks, and tongue to help children brea...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m chatting with Lauren Beeton, a gentle sleep consultant & parenting coach, offering families holistic sleep support. Lauren shares her compassionate, real-world approach to helping families reclaim rest and connection with their children. Tune in as she provides non-judgmental advice, reassurance and insight for parents seeking support without the guilt or rigid...