Tag: autism

HBH 5: The Life-Changing Magic Of A Mother’s Mindset

In this week’s podcast, Rhiannon chats to Darrielle Maree – a special needs mother and the founder of “Mums Reborn”. Darrielle shares her personal story of sadness, exhaustion and burnout following her daughter’s diagnosis. She recognised that this was not serving herself or her family well. Darrielle made a conscious decision to find a happier… Continue reading HBH 5: The Life-Changing Magic Of A Mother’s Mindset

HBH 4: The Therapeutic Benefits Of Nature with Angela Hanscom

This week, Rhiannon speaks with Angela Hanscom, a paediatric Occupational Therapist based in the US and founder of Timbernook – an award winning developmental nature based program. Angela is extremely passionate about reconnecting children with nature and her book ‘Balanced and Barefoot’ highlights the importance of nature based play. Angela tells of how she first… Continue reading HBH 4: The Therapeutic Benefits Of Nature with Angela Hanscom

HBH 3: Autism & Diet – The Foundations Of Healing with Kris Barrett

Rhiannon speaks with Kris Barrett who wears a lot of hats including certified health and nutrition coach, bio individual nutrition practitioner, MINDD practitioner and certified GAPS practitioner. She is also an author of two books – No Cows Today and High Thrive Me! Kris specialises in helping families living with children on the spectrum through… Continue reading HBH 3: Autism & Diet – The Foundations Of Healing with Kris Barrett

HBH 2: Life On The Spectrum & Autism Advocacy with Jeanette Purkis

This week Rhiannon speaks with Jeanette Purkis, an autism advocate, author, renowned public speaker, radio presenter, group facilitator and the 2016 ACT volunteer of the year. Jeanette shares her personal story of growing up feeling “a bit different”, trying to “fit in” and being secluded and bullied by her peers. Jeanette shares how a late… Continue reading HBH 2: Life On The Spectrum & Autism Advocacy with Jeanette Purkis

HBH 1: Autism Awareness & A Tight-Knit Community

The first podcast of the series sees Rhiannon talking with Claire Gilmour and Francine McNabb from STEPS Autism Treehouse based on the Sunshine Coast of QLD, Australia. STEPS Autism Treehouse was born following Claire’s son’s diagnosis and the daunting feeling of not knowing where to turn for services and support. Its evolution has seen the… Continue reading HBH 1: Autism Awareness & A Tight-Knit Community

MUM 51: Kinta Gitsham : Behavioural Disorders – A Recovery Story

Kinta Gitshams’ Bio: Kinta Gitsham an ordinary mum who has had an EXTRA ordinary journey through motherhood. A stay at home mother of 3 gorgeous children; Archie (8), Josie (6) and George (3). She is currently separated from her husband of 10 years Rick since March this year, however they are still an incredible team… Continue reading MUM 51: Kinta Gitsham : Behavioural Disorders – A Recovery Story

MUM 011: Amanda Burleigh: Optimal Cord Clamping and its Amazing Benefits

This week I have another great episode for you! I was lucky enough to get a pioneering midwife on the podcast (I was thrilled that she said yes to my invite!!) and as you will learn, she really has done some amazing work to create change, particularly in the area of policy related to optimal… Continue reading MUM 011: Amanda Burleigh: Optimal Cord Clamping and its Amazing Benefits

AQJ 12: Mother Knows Best: Interview with Joanne Hall

What do you do when your newborn baby screams constantly in pain? Have you ever wondered what you would do if your child was diagnosed with severe allergies? What kind of approach do you take to help and heal this baby? In this episode of ‘A Quirky Journey’ we speak with the brilliantly driven Joanne Hall,… Continue reading AQJ 12: Mother Knows Best: Interview with Joanne Hall

AQJ 01: Our stories: why sometimes wholefood isn’t enough

Welcome to the first episode of A Quirky Journey! Grab a cuppa, sit down, and enjoy getting to know Jo and Leah as they share their personal stories with you. Learn about the health challenges that prompted them to seek healing through food, how their experiences led them to where they are now, why sometimes whole foods is not… Continue reading AQJ 01: Our stories: why sometimes wholefood isn’t enough