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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 children's health
The research linking obstructive sleep apnoea to IQ, attention, and growth
Signs of obstructive sleep breathing
Ideal tongue positioning and palette shape
Preconception nutrition for airway and jaw development
The role of an orofacial myofunctional therapist
When to see an ear nose and throat specialist
Examples of orofacial exercises for children
The links between fussy eating and airway issues
Three things you can check tonight if you're worried about your child

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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 how it affects jaw and tongue strength
Airway health and its connection to attention and behaviour
The difference between speech and language, and when to seek help
Key takeaways from Rita
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 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:
What ARFID is and how it looks
‘Safe foods’ vs ‘preferred foods’
Why the signs of ARFID are often misunderstood
The gut-brain connection
The main drivers of ARFID
Different categories of ARFID
Why common strategies for fussy eating fail
How we manage ARFID in clinic
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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.
In this episode, we explore:
Tracey’s personal story that led her to become a mould inspector
The difference between mould and mycotoxins
How mould develops so easily
Things you can do to help prevent mould in your home
The long-term recovery period of mould illness
Why it can affect people differently within the same family
DIY mould testing and why it isn’t sufficient
The importance of ventilation and airflow 
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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 nasal breathing and tongue ties to red flags when starting solids, and the warning signs to look for in a child who could have breathing issues.
In this episode, we explore:
Dr Lim’s introduction into paediatric dentistry
The importance of nasal breathing
Links between mouth breathing and sensory processing disorders
Resting tongue posture
Oral function red flags when starting solids
Purees vs baby-led weaning
Nasal disuse and how to test it
Signs of tongue ties in breastfeeding
Connection between migraines and oral function
Signs and symptoms of breathing issues

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