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Wild and WellHealthy HomeIs your home hindering your health with Building Biologist Amanda Kletcher
What do you think of when you think of health?
Most of us think of the food we eat, physical activity, sleep, meditation or stress reduction activities. Maybe some even make up and skin care products and what cleaning products we use.
But how many of us consider our homes when we think of our health?
Not too many.
Yet, we spend a lot of time in our homes.
The health of our homes impacts our...2025-05-111h 00
Wild and WellSelfcare isn’t selfishPrioritizing your health and happiness is the greatest gift you can give your children.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Renee White to talk about why mothers must start prioritizing their wellness – and how we can do it alongside caring for our kids. This episode is full of insight, inspiration, and practical tools to help you shift your mindset and start putting yourself on the list.
Dr Renee and I chat about:
Why mothers need to prioritize their own wellness
How to care for ourselves while caring for our kids
The ways we...2025-05-0449 min
Harmonious WorldA special episode for International Jazz Day 2025 with Tara MintonWelcome to International Jazz Day 2025 and a special episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.While at Claire Cope's album launch, I bumped into harpist and singer Tara Minton, who kindly agreed to be my guest on this very special day.Tara is a great singer and harpist and she tells me in this episode about her composing in Mexico, for a new album which is set for release on 31 October 2025.Thanks to Tara for allowing me to play tracks from...2025-04-3028 min
Wild and WellGut Health Simplified with Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr Shalini BhatWe often associate gut health with issues like bloating, IBS, or constipation.
But what about other conditions such as anxiety, eczema, acne, hormonal irregularities, fatigue, body aches, and weight gain?
Well, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Shalini Bhat is here to explain how these health issues are highly connected to the state of our gut.
In this episode, Dr Shalini and I dive into gut health, discuss why so many of us are struggling with their gut health without even realizing it, and share actionable steps to improve gut health starting today.2025-04-1353 min
Take Me HomeClaire Fox: Abolish the House of LordsHilary and Sebastian are joined by Baroness Fox of Buckley who argues that the House of Lords must be abolished if we want a democratic system. She also suggests how she would reform government if given a magic wand. In Culture Club, Hilary shares her new found passion and Claire brings a TV series that should appeal to SDP minded people.Get in touch:sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.ukRecommendations:https://www.battleofideas.org.uk/Yellowstone - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80238738Girl - Edna O'Brien2025-04-0949 min
Wild and WellPostpartum Wellness: What moms need to know with Maranda BowerMany moms enter the postpartum period feeling isolated or with minimal support. However, this is a time when we need significantly more care, nourishment, and attention.
It often isn’t until we are deeply depleted and exhausted before we realize how much support and true nourishment we really need during this time.
I know that was the case for me!
Fortunately, Maranda Bower is helping to change this. She is transforming postpartum health by providing support to mothers and those who work with them. I must say, she is doing an impressive job!...2025-04-0958 min
Harmonious WorldAn interview with saxophonist and composer Matt CarmichaelWelcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I was fortunate in meeting this week's guest - saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael - before we spoke for the podcast. He was performing as part of Ensemble C with my guest from episode 263 Claire Cope and hearing him live and with a different group of musicians was fascinating. You can read my review of that gig here.Thanks to Matt for allowing me to play tracks from his latest album...2025-03-2419 min
Wild and WellRedefining Leadership: The Role We Play as Mothers with Executive Leadership Coach Sarah GibbonsWhen you think of a leader, what comes to mind?
Take a moment.
Did you picture yourself as a mother? Or other mothers?
Many of us don't immediately associate leadership with motherhood, but we should.
Mothers are some of the most powerful leaders there are!
In this episode, Executive Leadership Coach Sarah Gibbons and I explore the vital role mothers play as leaders, discussing how to embrace support, develop leadership skills, and prioritize self-care for success at home and work. We also share practical insights on navigating challenges, clarifying...2025-03-161h 02
Harmonious WorldA special episode for International Women's Day 2025 with Claire CopeWelcome to a special International Women's Day 2025 episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.I'm delighted to be joined by pianist and composer Claire Cope - her Ensemble C has a new album out today, called Every Journey. Thanks to Claire for allowing me to play tracks from Every Journey alongside our conversation. I hope you enjoy those tracks, and particularly Home, which ends the podcast and which really encapsulates that feeling of being where you feel most at home, or the people th...2025-03-0836 min
Wild and WellNatural fertility solutions with Natural Fertility Expert Dr Jane LevesqueFertility struggles are very common among couples, and if current trends continue, these challenges may become the norm.
Facing fertility issues can be incredibly stressful, exhausting, and even paralyzing. It can also be overwhelming to navigate all the information on increasing your chances of getting pregnant. That’s why I invited Dr Jane Levesque to the podcast to discuss how we can support our fertility.
Dr Jane is a Naturopathic Doctor and a Natural Fertility Expert. She specializes in helping couples who have been struggling with infertility for over a year to identify the root ca...2025-03-0247 min
Wild and WellHave an optimal pregnancy and easeful birth with Osteopath Tessa Lang-LarsonI started getting osteopathy treatments in the early years of motherhood and it helped me so much. My body was rather misaligned and in pain after two pregnancies, carrying babies for hours every day and not taking proper care of myself. Osteopathy was one of the modalities that helped me so much on my journey back to prioritizing myself and having my health and energy back.
I only wish I had known of osteopathy and its benefits before I had my children. I had no idea that it could have helped with having a more easeful birth...2025-02-1651 min
Wild and WellUnlock children's learning through play with Reggio Play School Teacher Jayda RiveraTime in nature and play are some of the best teachers for our children. Yet many children spend much of their days indoors in highly structured activities.
Parenting becomes more manageable when I take my kids outside. We all calm down there and find endless ways to play. Do you as well?
In this episode, I speak with Jayda Rivera, a Reggio Emilia Play School Teacher, all about how we can use nature and play to help our children learn and develop. Outside of her work with children, she educates parents and teachers and provides co...2025-02-0236 min
Sober TravelDry January and Dry Dating with Hilary Sheinbaum: Ted Talk Speaker, Author, and Writer for The New York Times, Travel and Leisure, and MoreSend us a textJoin us in welcoming Hilary Sheinbaum, a celebrated writer for The New York Times, USA Today, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire and more. Hilary, also a TED Talk speaker and author of, "The Dry Challenge" and new, "Going Dry: A Workbook: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More" shares her expertise on how a Dry January Challenge in 2016 transformed her life and career, leading to a journey of sober curiosity and mindful living. Discover tips for embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle while exploring cities globally, including recommendations for non-alcoholic-friendly destinations and activities. This...2025-01-2235 min
Wild and WellThe transformation of becoming a motherHave you heard the term matrescence?
It is the transition of becoming a mother and all that goes with that. It is a process, not just a moment in time.
It is a wild, beautiful, complex and challenging process.
Motherhood changes us profoundly. This is completely normal.
In this episode, I chat with doula, coach and author Jessie Harrold about the massive transformational time of becoming a mother.
Jessie and I chat about:
Why the transition to motherhood takes 2-3 years – not just 6 weeks
What matrescence is
...2025-01-1956 min
Wild and WellCultivating life skills in our kids through homemakingCultivating life skills in our kids through homemaking
Do you wish your kids helped out around the home more?
Do you find yourself nagging and constantly reminding your kids to clean up after themselves?
Are you resentful of your family because you end up doing all the cooking, cleaning and laundry?
These are all common struggles that parents have.
That is why I asked Veronica Vanderpool to come on the podcast to talk about chores and homemaking. We unpack why getting our kids involved in homemaking is essential and how...2025-01-0548 min
Wild and WellHealing foods to eat postpartum
We prepare and think about birth a lot. Or at least I did.
But postpartum? Not so much.
It wasn’t until after I had both my children that I even heard of a postpartum doula. A birth doula sure, but postpartum – no.
Postpartum was a shocking reality slap. It was beautiful. It was messy. And it was the first time in my life that I craved more support on such a deep level.
Imagine how different our world would be if new mothers had extra support and delicious nourishin...2024-12-151h 03
Wild and WellCurbing morning sickness without pharmaceuticalsMorning sickness seems like something that we have to struggle through. The only options typically given are medicine, ginger tea or plain crackers.
Morning sickness can be so severe for many pregnant women that they are hesitant or even downright fearful to go through another pregnancy.
But there really is so much we can do to prevent morning sickness or reverse the symptoms if we are currently experiencing it!
In this episode, I am joined by Jes Reynolds to discuss morning sickness and what we can do to prevent and stop it in its...2024-12-0157 min
Wild and WellBuilding adult friendships and creating real community offline Many of us feel isolated and lonely even though we constantly connect through social media and our devices.
We are busy in our lives yet not connected to the people we love.
We don’t see our friends as often as we would like or don’t have friends living close by.
We are living in a loneliness epidemic – and mothers are often feeling this more so than anyone else.
This is why I asked Palak Dave to join me on this episode to discuss fostering adult friendship, building community and spending m...2024-11-2456 min
Wild and WellThinking bigger in motherhood and entrepreneurship with Maddy PidelThis was a fun chat with Maddy Pidel about motherhood, entrepreneurship, making big life changes, creating new habits and thinking bigger.
Maddy and I chat about:
How we can pivot when a change is needed
The importance of community and support when making big life changes
Connecting back to your seven year old self to find your purpose
Creating more space and being intentional with your time
Microshifts to start building better habits
An important question to ask yourself to make better decisions and start creating the life that you want
Why the last hour of our da...2024-11-1044 min
Wild and WellOne thing we need to let go of in motherhoodWe change so much when we become mothers. Our bodies change. Our brains change. Our day-to-day changes. It is no wonder that our identities and beliefs change too.
It is liberating to let go of unhelpful beliefs that keep us small in motherhood and old, outdated identities that no longer serve us in our current moment.
In this episode of Wild + Well, I discuss several things that are helpful to let go of in motherhood, including unhelpful beliefs and old identities.
In this episode, I cover:
The three significant stages of creating tru...2024-10-1327 min
Wild and WellFinding calm, confidence and contentment in motherhoodThis episode is a little different. The microphone has been turned around today, and I am interviewed by Naturopath Jessica Donovan. We are chatting all about how we can enjoy motherhood more.
Jessica Donovan is a Naturopath and founder of Natural Super Kids. Through her Natural Super Kids Klub membership, Jessica helps busy moms raise healthy and resilient kids. She does this by assisting them focus on one healthy change at a time. Jessica has helped hundreds of parents transform the health of their kids.
Jessica and I chat about:
The physical challenges, practical bar...2024-09-2930 min
Wild and WellLiving and working creatively with author Laura BennDo you consider yourself a creative person?
Do you like the idea of living and working creatively but need help knowing where to begin?
Would you like to have more playfulness and presence sprinkled throughout your day?
Well, I have good news for you. Today’s podcast is about creativity, specifically creative living and creative working.
Chatting with author Laura Benn in this episode has inspired me to have more intention in the pockets of my day and create little rituals for the sake of more joy and play in my day. ...2024-09-1557 min
Wild and WellHealth concerns in newborns: Knowing when to be concerned and when to be reassured with Pediatrician Dr Kristen WeidertIt can be scary when our newborns get sick, have fevers or have difficulty breathing.
It can also be hard to know when we should seek medical health and when we can wait and see.
In this episode of Wild and Well, I am joined by pediatrician Dr Kristen Weidert. We discuss newborn health issues and what do about them. Dr Kristen outlines several potential health issues that can arise in the early days and weeks of a baby’s life and what we need to know about them.
Dr Kristen and...2024-08-2547 min
Wild and WellGet clear on your priorities, values and needs for a calmer motherhood with Rachelle GlendonDoes your schedule reflect your priorities?
Do you know your values?
Are you clear on your emotions? What about your needs?
Life can get busy as a mom. Our time can easily get eaten up. We can get disconnected from our own feelings. We can forget about our own needs as we tend to our children’s.
But reconnecting with these are foundational to creating and sustaining a motherhood in which you thrive.
In this episode, the microphone has been turned around today and I am interviewed by slow living...2024-08-1840 min
Wild and WellCreate a smooth recovery from birth and pregnancy with Dr Andrea LovingWhen pregnant, we learn about and plan for birth. After birth, we recognize that recovery is needed. But recovery from pregnancy is not often talked about.
Recovery from birth AND recovery from pregnancy are essential if we want to be healthy, strong and the best moms we can be.
Preparation during pregnancy can make recovery from pregnancy and birth a little smoother.
And it isn’t too late for the rest of us who didn’t set ourselves up optimally for a speedy recovery. We can start now.
On the latest episode...2024-08-1152 min
Wild and WellMomsomnia and optimizing sleep postpartum with clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr Daniella MarchettiAre you worried that you will never sleep well again once you have a baby?
Do you struggle to get to sleep or find yourself waking in the middle of the night and unable to get back to sleep?
Sleep can seem evasive once we become mothers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It is possible to get great sleep even with little kids or a baby. This doesn’t always happen automatically. Yet, with a few shifts in your mindset, environment and daily habits, it can be your normal.
In this...2024-08-0454 min
Wild and WellNourishing foundations to thrive in motherhoodDo you struggle with low energy?
Do you want more sleep but feel it is impossible at this point in your motherhood journey?
If we want to feel vital and have more energy, we must get the foundations in place. Sleep. Food. Movement. Without these, the rest is helpful but will never be enough to allow you to truly thrive.
In this episode of Wild + Well, I go over these three nourishing foundations. These are the first three of the 10 Nourishing Non-Negotiables I discuss in my book, Nourished Mama.
In this epi...2024-07-2830 min
Wild and WellPelvic health is so much more than just Kegels with Doctor of Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Dr Angela TurnowPeeing when jumping on a trampoline. Fear of running. Prolapse. Back pain. Separated abdominals. Pelvic floor pain.
While these are common for mothers after having babies, they don’t need to be the reality. Giving birth doesn’t mean we must experience these things. And for those of us who already experience these, they aren’t a life sentence.
In this chat with Doctor of Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Dr Angela Turnow, we uncover what we can do to prevent and remediate any challenges.
Dr Angela and I chat about:
Why pelvic heal...2024-07-1457 min
Make Life Less DifficultClaire Uncapher: Finding and Healing Root Causes and the SubconsciousMy guest today is Claire Uncapher.Claire is an intuitive and transformational life coach, energy healer, and speaker. She is on a mission to help people understand their symptoms don’t always mean there’s something wrong with them and the traditional model of medicine isn’t the only tool at their disposal for emotional healing.Claire’s first career was as a nurse and during that time she realized that people didn’t always get the real and lasting change they were seeking in the traditional medical setting. In her work now, she uses a holistic a...2024-07-041h 10
Wild and WellA rather unexpected way to move out of burnout with burnout therapist and business coach Sheena SchuyBurnout.
It is all too common for us mamas. Our modern world doesn’t make it easy for mothers to thriveand many are left just getting by.
In this chat with Burnout Therapist and Business Coach Sheena Schuy, we uncover why burnoutis so common. (Spoiler alert: It is not your fault!) Not only does Sheena help us make sense ofthis epidemic of burnt out moms from an anthropological frame, but she also shares so manyways we can shift our daily lifestyles to leave burnout in the past. Sh...2024-06-3052 min
HIListically Speaking with Hilary RussoHolistic Dentistry: TMJ and Sleep Apnea Connection with Dr. Claire StaggI have sleep apnea. I also had major jaw surgery at 15. Are they connected? If I had a Magic 8 Ball, it would likely say, “All signs point to Yes”. And so would one pioneer in holistic dentistry by the name of Dr. Claire Stagg. Through my personal journey of trauma and jaw surgery, we highlight the limitations of conventional solutions like CPAP and oral appliances, underscoring the need for a comprehensive, whole-body approach. Dr. Stagg shares invaluable insights into the interconnectedness of our body's systems, focusing on non-surgical solutions for TMJ, clenching, grinding, sleep apnea, and airway disorde...2024-06-2753 min
Wild and WellA root cause approach to cavities and dental health with Biological Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist Alex ClintonDoes your child have cavities?
Do you notice they often breathe through their mouth or snoring at night?
Dental issues like cavities, crowded teeth and breathing issues seem all too common nowadays. Yet, trying to get to the core of what is causing these issues can be overwhelming.
Lucky for us, I am diving into all of this with Alex Clinton in this episode. She is a biological dental hygienist, myofunctional therapist and holistic dental coach based in Ontario, Canada. She supports parents in preventing oral health issues including cavities, crowded teeth, mouth bre...2024-06-161h 17
The Sage Mother Podcast16. Postnatal Depletion & The Motherhood Reset with Dr. Hilary ClaireIf you've experienced overwhelm, exhaustion, or burnout in early motherhood then this episode is for you. These are all signs of postnatal depletion, and guess what??? There are realistic, tangible things you can do about it.
On this week's episode, Dr. Hilary Claire - clinical psychologist & holistic parenting mentor parenting - unpacks how she helps move moms out of exhaustion, depletion and overwhelm not only because of her professional training, but also because she has lived the ups and downs of early motherhood.
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Wild and WellWhy visualization and knowing yourself better is critical in motherhoodExhaustion, overwhelm and depletion are all too common in motherhood. If this is how you are feeling at the moment, please know that this doesn’t have to be your future too.
There are many very real obstacles outside of our control that make motherhood nowadays even harder (think: unhelpful societal beliefs, increased financial strains, lack of a village, and workplaces not being child friendly).
Yet, there is much that is still within our control and that is exciting. That means that despite the barriers, we can create a better way forward for ourselves and our...2024-06-0322 min
Wild and WellGetting kids moving to enhance their development with Exercise Physiologist Lec BruggisserWe all want our kids to develop well and hit their milestones. There are endless items marketed to us as parents to buy to ‘help’ our kids start sitting, walking, and doing all the things.
But what if these weren’t necessary? And perhaps even a hinderance to their development?
What is there for us to help our kids then?
Good old physical activity – no fancy equipment required.
In this episode, I am talking to Lec Bruggisser about the importance of physical activity in the early years and how we can support our...2024-05-1959 min
Wild and WellAyurveda for increased fertility, smoother pregnancies & a better postpartumHave you heard of Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient traditional medicine. But it is so much more than that. It is a way of life, as Kate O’Donnell puts it.
I have been fascinated with Ayurveda since I first learned about it during my yoga teacher training in 2010 in Byron Bay. So naturally, I was thrilled to talk to Kate about Ayurveda – what it is, how we can access it for improved health, fertility, pregnancy and a better postpartum – on this episode of the podcast.
Kate and I chat about:
What Ayurveda i...2024-05-0558 min
Wild and WellWhy we need to care about our children’s airway health with dentist Dr Shereen LimDoes your child snore or grind their teeth? Do they wake up grumpy or struggle with inattention, hyperactivity or meltdown at the drop of a hat?
If so, airway health is something worth looking at.
In this episode, I chat with airway-focused dentist Dr Shereen Lim all about airway health and why it is so important for our kids’ sleep, development, health and behaviour.
Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth-based dentist with a postgraduate diploma in dental sleep medicine from the University of Western Australia.
She has been involved in the team m...2024-04-2141 min
Wild and WellSaving time & money feeding our kids whole foods with Wholefood Chef Vicky TiecheI know firsthand the power of food for health, mood and behaviour. When I feed my family real wholefoods, we are all calmer and healthier. Parenting is easier.
But life can get busy, and it can be challenging to provide nourishing meals and snacks day in day out. That is why I am talking to Wholefood Chef Vicky Tieche on the podcast today. She is a wealth of knowledge about how to feed our families whole foods without stress and save us time and money.
After this chat with Vicky, I was batch cooking and ba...2024-04-0747 min
Wild and WellThe book writing processHave you ever thought about writing a book?
So many people have told me that they want to write a book. But it seems overwhelming, too big a project or they just don’t know where to start.
In this episode, my book editor, Laura Benn from Gooseberry Studios and I go in depth on the book writing process including all the insecurities that will inevitably come up.
Even if book writing isn’t on your agenda, mamas, you’ll get a lot out of this raw conversation.
“The mother is the centre o...2024-03-2453 min
Sober ShockinglyEpisode 21: Journalist and Author of The Dry Challenge Hilary SheinbaumHilary Sheinbaum is a journalist and the author of The Dry Challenge: How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month (HarperCollins), a judgment-free guide to giving up alcohol for a month-long period.
Hilary is a prominent figure in the sober curious/nonalcoholic beverage space. She is an advocate for dry months and exploring fun, new and different ways to live a happy, adventurous, big life. In 2023, she was featured extensively in news articles and on broadcast segments including: MarketWatch’s piece on nonalcoholic options on St. Patrick's Day, The New York Times which ca...2024-03-2242 min
Wild and WellSupporting our kids with hyperactivity & inattention with Naturopath Jessica DonovanIt is so common nowadays for our kids to struggle with inattention, learning difficulties, impulsivity, low mood, hyperactivity and sensory issues.
There is no doubt that genetics plays a role in how our brains work and neurodiversity can be an incredible thing.
But when our kids are struggling with their mental health or exhibiting really challenging behaviour, it is natural for us as parents to want to help them. The great news is that we can! We can do so much to support our kids’ brains to work optimally. A fabulous by-product of this is that...2024-03-1040 min
The Four Q PodcastEp 110 - Why is everyone burnt out? An episode with Sheena Schuy and Dr Hilary ClaireIn today’s episode I’m playing you a replay of a recent podcast episode. I recorded with the amazing Dr Hillary Claire who’s been on our podcast before.
And in this episode, I talk about why is everybody burnt out, and I go deep into human history…
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Wild and WellSlow living for modern day mothers with life coach Rachelle GlendonThe slow movement is very much here. Slow parenting, slow food, slow everything. And for good reason.
As a collective, we are living busier and busier lives. I talk to so many mothers about the desire to slow down and live a simpler life. Yet, it is tricky to do so.
But what exactly is it and how can we slow down?
I sat down with slow living coach, Rachelle Glendon to learn more about slow living in motherhood. We talk about how we can incorporate more simplicity and intentionality into our already ful...2024-02-2551 min
Wild and Well5 Parent-Focused Strategies to Ease Our Child's Challenging BehaviourIn this episode, I go over five helpful strategies parents can implement when their kids are having a hard time or “challenging” behaviour.
When your child regularly throws tantrums, it may seem counterintuitive for you, as the parent, to review your own behaviour. After all, you're not the one screaming in the grocery store.
However, if we as parents first focus on how we act and shape our interactions with our kids, we can then learn how to shift the focus away from the challenging behaviour the child is engaging in.
The result?
...2024-02-1127 min
Wild and WellOne and Done with The Only Hearts Club founder Jacqueline SteinMore and more parents are choosing to have one child.
Is this you?
If it is, you will love the chat I have with Jacqueline Stein on this episode of the Wild + Well podcast. But it is a chat worth listening to, even if you have more than one child.
Jacqueline and I talk about the struggles of modern day motherhood and how we can support our mental health as mothers just as much as we chat about the reality and misunderstanding of mothers who choose to have ‘only’ one child.
Jacquel...2024-01-2844 min
Wild and WellLittle shifts for big health improvements for our children with Naturopath & Nutritionist Belinda ByrnesIn this episode, I chat with Naturopath Belinda Byrnes. We talk about how we can support our kids to have optimal health and overcome health challenges, including eczema and ADHD, through lifestyle and dietary changes.
“The diagnosis is saying ‘yes, you have something,’ but it doesn't give you any information about why you have it. There is always a reason.”
Belinda is a Naturopath and Nutritionist. She is the owner of Ritual Herb Bar and Naturopathic Clinic. She sees a wide range of conditions in her clinic but has a special interest in skin conditions such as ec...2024-01-141h 05
Wild and WellHow to diffuse a power struggle with your childDo you find yourself in power struggles with your child?
Do you feel stuck and not know how to help your child with the challenges they are currently facing?
Would you like to work on procrastination, anxiety or anger within yourself?
In this episode, I go in-depth into a very useful therapeutic tool that parents can use when they are having a power struggle or when their kids are having a hard time.
Externalizing.
Externalizing is something that we can apply to ourselves to reduce shame around not feeling good...2024-01-0125 min
Wild and WellChange the way you see yourself through photography with Laura Benn of Gooseberry StudiosHow often are you in the photos with your kids?
How do you feel about having your photo taken?
Are there moments from the past that you wish you had captured but didn’t?
In this episode of the Wild + Well podcast, I am talking to photographer Laura Benn about how we can use photography to change our perspective, appreciate the messy moments of motherhood, and have more fun with our kids.
After this chat, I booked a family photography session with Laura. I wanted to capture more of their childhood and b...2023-12-171h 02
Wild and WellHow to have a dreamy postpartum with Dr Emma NagyOften, we plan for birth, get the nursery looking beautiful and receive a million cute onesies for our baby, but we forget to prepare ourselves for postpartum.
Today’s episode with Dr Emma Nagy will motivate you to plan and take steps to take care of yourself during this transformative time. That is the best we can do for our babies too. The strategies and mindset shifts that we discuss will help you at any point in your motherhood journey – not just in the early months. So this is an episode not to be missed for all mamas...2023-12-031h 01
Wild and WellEasy Ways to Get Your Kids Enjoying VegetablesWhile there are endless fancy and expensive things we can do to support our children’s immune systems, health and behaviour, it is often the simple, daily things that matter most. Like good sleep, plenty of exercise, time outside.
And yes, eating lots of veggies.
Many kids nowadays don’t eat anywhere near enough vegetables. Many don’t even eat any at all.
Kids tend to eat plenty of fruit, but veggies are sometimes a challenge.
But the great news is that this doesn’t have to be forever.
With consiste...2023-11-2627 min
Wild and WellHolistic Brain Health for KidsThis episode is a little different. The microphone has been turned around today and I am interviewed by Naturopath, Jessica Donovan. We are chatting all about how we can most optimally support our kids’ brain health.
Jessica Donovan is a Naturopath and founder of Natural Super Kids. Through her Natural Super Kids Klub membership, Jessica helps busy moms raise healthy and resilient kids. She does this by helping them focus on one healthy change at a time. Jessica has helped hundreds of parents transform the health of their kids.
Jessica and I chat about:
Holis...2023-11-1937 min
Wild and WellTaking care of ourselves alongside our children with Emma the Naturopath“To treat the child, you must treat the parent.”
Today, I am chatting with naturopath Emma Caller about how we, as mothers, can take true care of ourselves while we provide the best care we can for our little ones.
Emma, better known as Emma the Naturopath, is living out her childhood dream of being a naturopath and nutritionist. Emma predominantly works with “hot mess mamas and their kids and bubs.” Her practice is based on the Coffs Coast in New South Wales, but she also sees clients online. Emma was the naturopath that I worked wit...2023-11-0544 min
Wild and WellWhy you must prioritize yourself, mamaMama, are you last on your priority list?
Do you make sure everyone and everything else is taken care of before you are?
If you are nodding your head, you are not alone. Prioritizing ourselves as mothers is challenging!
Modern motherhood is not easy and there are so many expectations, pressures, societal norms and practical barriers that get in the way. However, prioritizing yourself is essential. It allows you to show up in your life as the best version of yourself, be there for others, and do great, meaningful work. It is also im...2023-10-2217 min
Mile 40 PodcastEp 50 - The Dry Challenge: Featuring Hilary SheinbaumEpisode Promotional Partner: Kreatures of Habit Use Code: Mile40 at www.kreaturesofhabit.com for 15% off a one-time purchase OR the first subscription order payment.
The thought might seem trendy at first glance, but as we dove deeper, we uncovered the profound reasons why people are choosing this path of self-discovery and self-improvement. Hilary Sheinbaum decided to embark on a month-long journey of sobriety, and by day ten, she already noticed remarkable changes in her sleep, mental clarity, and overall well-being. She discovered a new sense of presence, an awakened mind, and better recovery. Of course, her experience may not be the same for everyone, an...2023-10-2036 min
Wild and WellCalming your kid’s nervous system with chiropractor, Dr Carrie Rigoni In today’s podcast, I had the honour of talking with the incredible Dr Carrie Rigoni. We chatted about how we can support our nervous system and our children’s to be healthy and regulated.
Dr Carrie Rigoni is a chiropractor who works with mums and babies, to optimise their baby’s brain development, and set them up for lifelong health. She loves talking about all things vagus nerve, and all the factors that can influence brain development. She has a busy practice in Perth WA and is passionate about optimising the vagus nerve and setting our next gen...2023-10-0851 min
Wild and WellMake better decisions for a more fulfilling lifeWe make so many choices in our days. Sometimes this can leave us exhausted and overwhelmed and with serious decision fatigue. And often, we make decisions that don’t support us in the long term or move us toward the life we want for ourselves and our families.
Our decisions create our habits and our habits create our lives. They also shape our kids’ lives and how we show up for them.
This is why making better decisions are so important.
You can start making better decisions by asking yourself one or two questio...2023-09-2418 min
Wild and WellBuilding true resilience in motherhood with health writer, Jessica LeeIn this episode, I am talking to Jessica Lee. We are talking about resilience, what this and how we can foster it in ourselves and in our children.
Jessica Lee is a wellbeing writer and educator. She is passionate about neuroscience-based strategies for building resilience, lowering stress and increasing health, happiness and creativity.
She is a regular contributing writer to Wellbeing magazine and her book, Wired to Thrive will be available soon. This book is a practical guide to help people navigate change, build resilience, work smarter, prevent burnout and live with purpose.
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Listen & Learn (or Not)The Seattle Freeze, the Salem Warmth, & that Hurricane Hilary(Recorded 8/25/23) Laurie, Anna and Claire explore the infamous Seattle Freeze phenomenon. They've each felt the Seattle Freeze in one shape or form, and one of them has a theory. Hurricane Hilary turned into a tropical storm that made landfall in southern California. and Claire was there visiting Aunt Bernice when it happened! Having been through similar hurricanes and storms on the east coast, Claire had the challenge of convincing family on the west coast (where hurricanes just don't really occur) to take this storm a little more seriously. After having to navigate around some family emergencies that required hospital...2023-09-0728 min
Wild and WellWhat’s Holding Modern Day Mothers BackUnfortunately, it is all too common for mothers to struggle with extreme fatigue, anxiety, chronic health issues and postnatal depletion. There are plenty of practical, physical and societal reasons why modern day moms are having such a challenging time.
In this solo episode, I discuss several of these. If this topic is especially relevant to you, you may want to check out my book, The Motherhood Reset, as this is a topic we delve into deeply there.
In this episode, I cover:
Stats on how common it is for modern day mothers to struggle...2023-08-2830 min
Wild and WellDividing the invisible load of motherhoodIn this episode, we talk about a transformative way of reducing the ever-growing invisible load of mothers.
The invisible load is also often referred to as the mental load. It is the burden that mothers tend to carry most of. It includes everything from scheduling doctor’s appointments to meal planning to cleaning up the house to considering what school to send the kids to all the admin tasks…pretty much everything, including the kitchen sink.
Here are a few questions to consider while listening to this episode:
Who does the majority of the admi...2023-08-2425 min
Mid-Riff071 / Lizzo and the MonstersIs Lizzo a monster? What about Morrissey? What about Jimmy Page or David Bowie or Ryan Adams the guy in that local band who always hits on teenagers or the myriad other artists who have allegedly engaged in behavior that has harmed others? How do we interact with them and their art once the harm is revealed? How does art intersect with the artist’s identities and experiences or our own? In today’s episode, Hilary digs into the nuances of these questions (and *spoiler* there are more questions than answers!).Huge thanks to this...2023-08-1715 min
Don’t Touch My MindsetPivotal Moments: Leveraging Your Competence To Build Your Confidence with Hilary SheinbaumLeveraging your competence is a powerful way to build confidence and propel yourself toward success. It’s the only way to create the tomorrow you desire and the future you want to achieve. If we have no desire to be better tomorrow, then there is no point in having tomorrow. A better tomorrow keeps us pursuing our dreams, developing ourselves, and embracing a growth mindset because no ultimate achievement guarantees perfection in every aspect of life. There will always be areas that need attention and improvement. Even if you excel in one domain, there is always room for growth el...2023-07-3035 min
Harmonious WorldScott Dunn* * Now you can subscribe to Harmonious World for special subscriber-only contentWelcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, featuring a conversation with composer, arranger and pianist Scott Dunn. Together with vocalist Claire Martin, Scott has released I Watch You Sleep, a tribute to Sir Richard Rodney Bennett.It was wonderful to chat with Scott about this album and working with Claire Martin and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death ofSir Richard Rodney Bennett. We discuss the arrangements and the recording, as well as how the tracks were selected...2023-07-2125 min