Holistic Health for Happy Kids

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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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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 sometimes seem to appear overnight. If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to connect the dots with your child’s behaviour, health, or sudden changes, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, supported, and empowered.
 In this episode, we explore:
What a PANS diagnosis means
The difference between PANS and PANDAS
Identifying symptoms and finding the triggers
Links to gut health, diet and PANS
The importance of prebiotics
Lifestyle changes to support PANS
How vagus nerve support and acupressure can help
The role of medication in PANS

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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 feel more confident and equipped to support your child with compassion and consistency, don't miss this one.
In this episode, we explore:
How Rebecca came to specialise in toileting
Signs of toilet training readiness
The window of opportunity for toilet training
Reusable versus disposable nappies
Common causes of urinary incontinence
Involuntary leakage of stool
Long-term constipation management
Strategies for withholding stool
Correct posture when sitting on the toilet
Toileting regression
The gaps in clinical practices

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