Tag: anxiety

SE 17: Spotlight on Laura Pettigrew

We are so excited to welcome the incredibly talented Laura Pettigrew as the newest host to the Speak Up and Engage team. Both Toby and Bridget interview Laura to discover her amazing journey to the age of 21 and crack up laughing to one of Laura’s funniest and whackiest moments especially facilitating a ‘baby race’… Continue reading SE 17: Spotlight on Laura Pettigrew

SE 15: Teenage Relationships

Wow, there are some awesome relationships that start when we are at school and there are also some of the most heartbreaking times as we explore our first loves and first encounters of adulthood. Today our podcasters explore if teenage relationships are a good thing or if they are a road to self-destruction? Do you… Continue reading SE 15: Teenage Relationships

TNN 80: Primal Alternative

Featuring special guest Helen Marshall fellow podcaster, health coach and creator of Primal Alternative! Helen shares her story and struggles with her health and how this lead her to starting her own business, based on the principles of the paleo diet. We discuss Helen’s breakthrough when she changed her diet and how her symptoms disappeared… Continue reading TNN 80: Primal Alternative

SE 14: The Power of Self-Love

Why is Self-love and self care so vital for our growth? Have we grown up in a societal culture that doesn’t teach us to treat ourselves with care? Have we grown up without the skills to handle our own emotions and to care and nurture ourselves instead of looking to others to do it for… Continue reading SE 14: The Power of Self-Love

SE 13: Meditation – Is this the way to positive change?

Meditation, mindfulness and changing the world…. That’s what is waiting for you in this weeks episode of Speak Up and Engage. What is meditation anyway? How does a 15-year-old boy meditate? What changes when you’re 19 or 21? Listen in as our hosts explore their own personal relationships to meditation and mindfulness and how they… Continue reading SE 13: Meditation – Is this the way to positive change?

SE 7: Stress and Stress Management

“Your body (or your mind) doesn’t know the difference between what is real and what is imagined.”  With the stress of society, these days including so much work, information overload, activities, expectations, pressure of figuring out what we want to do… then add money into the equation! OMG!! Wowsers, it’s tough and learning to cope,… Continue reading SE 7: Stress and Stress Management

AQJ 138: Childhood Anxiety & the Inflamed Brain

Dr. Natalie Challis is a neuro-psychotherapist who specialises in treating children with anxiety and other health concerns. She says, “What drives me? Mothers. I want to be an advocate for mothers experiencing the same distress and frustration I felt.” Dr. Nat first became interested in children’s mental health when her son started showing signs of… Continue reading AQJ 138: Childhood Anxiety & the Inflamed Brain

SE 4: Spotlight on Erica Claire

Wowsers, at just 19 years old, our Erica Claire has experienced her fair share of life’s ups and downs! In this episode, we get up close and personal with Erica to discover what makes her tick, what gets her inspired and how she keeps herself focused on making a difference to the people she loves.… Continue reading SE 4: Spotlight on Erica Claire

HBH 31: Making School A Success with Sue Larkey

Today we are soaking up all the practical advice and insights into how to make school a success, with the amazing Sue Larkey. We dive into anxiety, transitions, adjustments for tests, sensory tools and SO MUCH MORE! I have subscribed to Sue’s newsletter 7 years ago when I had my first pediatric caseload at a… Continue reading HBH 31: Making School A Success with Sue Larkey

AQJ 133: Play Therapy for Fussy Eaters, with Crystel Poggioli (OT)

In this episode, you get two discussions on health and wellness topics for the price of one! 😀 The main interview is on supporting parents of kids with developmental disorders to eat well, and the importance of play therapy in helping to change your child’s diet for the better. Plus in the intro, we discuss… Continue reading AQJ 133: Play Therapy for Fussy Eaters, with Crystel Poggioli (OT)