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Living with spinal cord injury, with Emma Murray
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Seven years ago mindfulness coach Emma Murray had to put her training to the test when her eldest son, Will, had an accident that left him paralysed from the chest down. This week, Emma shares the story of that fateful day and how she must continually master the art of acceptance to keep on going. LINKS Check out Emma on Instagram HERE Check out Hi…
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The misunderstandings of miscarriage, with Tahyna MacManus
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When Tahyna MacManus experienced her first miscarriage, she was shocked to find out how common it was. After her second miscarriage, she decided to make a documentary. This week, Tahyna shares the story of her three miscarriages, the insights that she gained from conversations with other women during the making of her documentary and where her fami…
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SUMMER SERIES : Joh Scully and Georgia Barnes on surrogacy
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Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. This episode features Joh Scully and her best friend AND surrogate, Georgia Barns. This is the story of how together they were able to make Joh’s dream of being a mother come true. LINKS https://…
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SUMMER SERIES: Tiff Hall on Plagiocephaly
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Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. This week's episode features fitness instructor extraordinaire, Tiffany Hall. Here, Tiff shares what happened when her daughter Vada was born with Plagiocephaly - which in simple terms it means ‘…
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SUMMER SERIES: Ilit Golshevsky on Craniosynostosis
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Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. This episode features Dr Golly's wife, Ilit Golshevsky. Together, they share the story of their youngest daughter, Pia, who was born with a birth defect called Craniosynostosis. LINKS https://www…
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SUMMER SERIES: Hamish McLachlan on West Syndrome
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Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. This episode features sports broadcaster, Hamish McLachlan whose daughter Milla was diagnosed with West Syndrome. LINKS: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/west-syndrome/ See omnystudio.com/l…
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The unique challenge of childhood stroke, with Denton Pugh
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Denton Pugh was in the middle of an important presentation when he received a message from his wife to say their four-year-old son, Rocky, had a lump in his brain. Further investigation revealed that Rocky had in fact suffered multiple childhood strokes. This week, Denton shares what happened that fateful day, the heartbreaking reality of Rocky’s f…
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The harsh assumptions around Down Syndrome, with Julie Mathers
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Julie Mathers was 12 weeks pregnant with her first son, Woody, when she and her husband were told that he had Down Syndrome. The same day, they were confronted with the option to terminate the pregnancy. This week, Julie opens up about the process of making the decision to go forward and how 5 years later they have never looked back. LINKS Check ou…
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The invisible disability of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), with Sophie
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When Sophie discovered she was pregnant, she was filled with joy but also concern as she thought back to the nights that she had enjoyed a glass of wine before knowing she was expecting. Fourteen years later, her son was diagnosed with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). This week, Sophie shares the struggles her son faces, how she and her hus…
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The road to diagnosis of Sanfilippo Syndrome, with Sarah Warden
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Sarah Warden knew that her son, Callum wasn’t progressing as he should, but she could never have predicted what was causing the delays. Callum’s final diagnosis was Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic condition described as ‘childhood dementia’. This week, Sarah talks about how she had to persevere to get the right diagnosis, and what this rare con…
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The reality of severe eczema and anaphylaxis, with Alexis Bree
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For the past six years, Alexis Bree has faced the relentless challenges that come with her son's severe eczema and severe anaphylaxis. These conditions have led to countless sleepless nights, heightened vigilance in everyday environments, and the constant feeling of being an overprotective parent. This week, Alexis shares how she has embraced being…
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The many challenges of VACTERL, with Skye and Kieran Burke
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Skye and Kieran Burke always thought one child would be enough, yet very quickly the desire for another became stronger and they fell pregnant with their son, Jack. But this pregnancy was nothing like they expected. Jack was diagnosed with VACTERL - a group of birth defects that require multiple major surgeries. This week, Skye and Kieran share how…
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A complication after four caesareans, with Dr Lisa Chimes
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Dr Lisa Chimes is no stranger to a surgical procedure as she has performed many on pets featured on Bondi Vet. But after four children via four caesareans, Dr Lisa found herself on the other end of the scalpel. This week, Dr Lisa shares her experience with a post birth complication, the intense procedures that followed and her long road to recovery…
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3 boys with Level 3 autism, with Kathrine Peereboom
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In the early days of raising three young boys with Level 3 Autism, Katherine Peereboom found that access to support was difficult. Determined to make a difference, Kathrine took matters into her own hands. This week, Kathrine shares how she juggles caring for her family, running a world-leading disability organisation and how she is working to buil…
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Living with the restrictions of Phenylketonuria, with Yolanda Shennan
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When Yolanda Shennan fell pregnant with her first born, Hudson, she envisioned all the foods she would get to cook for him. But only days after he was born, Hudson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU) leaving him to lead a life on an incredibly restricted diet to survive. This week, Yolanda shares the many challen…
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The silent loss of stillbirth, with Bel and Rory Sloane
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At 34 weeks pregnant, Bel Sloane and husband Rory Sloane noticed they hadn’t felt any kicks one day and scheduled in a scan. The couple were given the devastating news that there was no heartbeat. Their son Leo had passed This week Bel and Rory recount their journey from that heart-wrenching day, to where their family stands today, five years later…
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Understanding Cystic Fibrosis, with Reggie Bird
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Two-time Big Brother winner Reggie Bird has always come across as a bit of a tough nut, but that’s because she’s had to be. For fourteen years she’s been battling to keep her son Lucas alive. Lucas was just one month old when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. This week, Reggie shares how she manages Lucas’s condition alongside her own health i…
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Fighting Cerebral Palsy together, with Youssef Dib
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Youssef Dib is a pro boxer who comes from a family of boxing champions. But Youssef’s son, Jibreel, is possibly the toughest in the family. When Jibreel was only 8 months old he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy – a disorder that affects a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. This week, Youssef shares his journey from being to…
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Postnatal anxiety in dads, with Michael Brunelli and Martha Kalifatidis
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Michael Brunelli has lived with anxiety for a long time, but when he became a father it got much worse. This week, MAFS duo Michael and Martha talk to Dr Golly about how this anxiety has at times come between them, how it has affected the way he fathers and why Michael says he is unlikely to get professional help. LINKS Martha’s Instagram https://w…
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Diagnosed with a rare blood cancer at 7, with Samantha Sanfilippo
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The word “cancer” strikes fear into the hearts of most... but imagine hearing it applied to your child. A week before his 7th birthday Samantha Sanfilippo’s son, Noah, was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Today, Samantha shares her story of coming to terms with the life changing diagnosis and how she faced up to t…
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Talking puberty and education, with Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang
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Do you remember learning about puberty and ? What were those conversations like? For Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang discussions around puberty and were awkward and even unpleasant. They are now on a mission to transform this experience for today's children. Sitting down with Dr Golly, Yumi and Dr. Kang talk about how different puberty is for kids …
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The gift of life via surrogacy, with Joh Scully and Georgia Barnes
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Joh Scully had tried every possible way to fall pregnant when she decided that surrogacy was her last chance. In Australia, surrogacy has to be altruistic. That is - you can only attempt surrogacy if someone is willing to carry your child out of the goodness of their heart. For Joh that “someone” turned out to be her good friend, Georgia Barnes. Th…
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Unfiltered: Living with Tourette Syndrome, with Mandy Maysey
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How would you cope if your child sporadically swore at strangers or made obscene gestures at family dinners? Mandy Maysey is a mum who understands how challenging it can be to raise a child with Tourette’s Syndrome. She has three children with the syndrome and is President of Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia (TSAA), This week, Mandy expla…
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Snoring babies and sleep apnoea, with Kylie and Jonathan Brown.
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In the beginning, Kylie and Jonathan Brown thought it was cute that their youngest and smallest child, Macy, was a loud snorer. But snoring in children can be serious, leading to sleepless nights, trouble breathing, gut issues and in their daughter’s case, intrusive surgery to fix it. Today, the couple sit down with Dr Golly (the Brown’s very own p…
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Miller-Dieker syndrome and celebrating the life of Lily, with Priyanka Saha
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When Priyanka Saha attended her final pregnancy scan, she was told that her baby wouldn’t live very long. Lily was diagnosed with Miller Dieker Syndrome - a rare disorder that causes the outer part of a child's brain (the cerebral cortex) to be smooth causing severe developmental issues. Despite the heart-wrenching prognosis and knowing that Lily o…
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Plagiocephaly and helmet-wearing babies, with Tiff Hall
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Renowned fitness instructor, podcaster and author Tiffiny Hall was told not to worry about her daughter's flat head and that she would grow into it. Tiff’s intuition said otherwise and led to a journey with her daughter being diagnosed with plagiocephaly. For the first time, Tiffiny opens up about the challenges she faced while navigating this cond…
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Coping with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, with Keren Ludski
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Keren Ludski is the CEO of Red Nose, Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep and safer pregnancy advice, and bereavement support for anyone affected by miscarriage or the death of a baby or child. In this episode, Keren shares her personal story, the story that led her to become involved with Red Nose, and to help other families. LINKS: https:/…
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The Autism Spectrum and juggling siblings, with Christie Hayes
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Christie Hayes is an actress and radio host who makes her living talking. But when her son Hendrix was still very small, she learned that communication was going to look different for him. Hendrix was diagnosed with Level 2 Autism at 18 months old. Opening up to Dr Golly, Christie talks about how she stopped being scared by the word ‘autism’ and wh…
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Traumatic brain injury and recovery, with Dr Norman Swan
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Seven years ago, broadcaster and investigative journalist Dr Norman Swan, along with his family, took a holiday to Italy. Little did he know that this trip would take an unexpected turn, as one of his children suffered a severe head injury and ended up in the hospital. Norman's daughter, Anna, had been riding her bike without a helmet when she was …
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Craniosynostosis: Dealing with serious surgery for your baby, with Ilit Golshevsky
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Today’s episode is one close to Dr Golly’s heart. His third child Olympia was born with a condition called Craniosynostosis. This meant that the bones in her skull weren’t developing as they should, and that Pia would need to have serious, intensive surgery. In this unique and introspective episode, Dr. Golly invites his wife Ilit Golshevsky onto t…
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Step parenting and blended families, with Melissa Ambrosini
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Best-selling author and podcaster Melissa Ambrosini was not thinking about blended families when she met the love of her life. But that became her reality once she married Nick Broadhurst (a founding member of Sneaky Sound System) who already had a son from a previous marriage. In this candid conversation, Melissa shares her personal journey and re…
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Embracing neurospicy brains and being a nonconforming ADHD-er, with Em Rusciano
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Em Rusciano doesn’t want to be called an advocate, but she does want you to know that the systems in place for neurodivergent girls and women aren’t good enough. Em was diagnosed with ADHD after her son went through the diagnostic process. Since then her eldest daughter Odette has also been diagnosed. Em explains to Dr Golly why she thinks occupati…
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Explaining serious illness, separation and loss, with Erin Molan
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When Erin Molan and her ex-partner Sean Ogilvy decided to separate, they moved into the same apartment building for the first six months to ensure their daughter Eliza would be okay. And while they both put Eliza first, the challenge of single parenting hit Erin hardest when Eliza became dangerously unwell one night. Erin talks to Dr Golly about ho…
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Sleep deprivation when you’re an elite athlete, with Jordan Lewis and Jarryd Roughead
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Most parents struggle to get through a normal day after a night tending to a crying baby, but imagine if your job relied on elite athletic performance! Former AFL stars Jordan Lewis and Jarryd Roughead open up to Dr Golly about the impact having children had on their sporting careers. LINK: https://www.sms4dads.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Dealing with a double diagnosis post birth, with Jacqueline Alwill
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Nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill’s world turned upside down when her daughter Amelie was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, requiring an immediate brace to be applied. While navigating the challenge of managing her in a brace, incredibly - Jacqueline herself was diagnosed with the exact same condition - missed in her own childhood. Currently recovering fr…
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The secret life of stay-at-home dads, with Steph Claire Smith and Josh Miller
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Entrepreneur and co-host of KICPOD and KICBUMP Steph Claire Smith always knew she would go back to work after she had her first child. It made sense to her and her husband, Josh Miller, that he would become the stay-at-home parent. Steph and Josh talk to Dr Golly about how their non-traditional family dynamic still cops flak, and how they make it w…
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Navigating the pitfalls of social media, with Rachael Finch
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Social media star and model Rachael Finch knows how cutting online criticism can get. She’s copped her fair share of comments over the years, but she says that when trolls target her children, it cuts even deeper. Rachael talks to Dr Golly about how she and her husband Michael manage trolls, why she continues to post on social media and why she’s s…
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Surviving peri and post-natal depression, with Sophie Pearce and Jayde Couldwell
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Popular podcasters from Beyond the Bump Sophie Pearce and Jayde Couldwell might look like they have it all together but both had to overcome significant challenges in their pregnancies. Anxiety, depression and the overwhelming impact of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) made pregnancy and juggling childcare extremely difficult. Sophie and Jayde open up t…
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How childhood trauma can impact birth, with Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom
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There aren’t many couples who can say they both know what it’s like to give birth. Former AFLW player, Survivor contestant and author Moana Hope and her wife model Isabella Carlstrom have each been through pregnancy and birth, though they were very different experiences. Moana and Isabella talk to Dr Golly about the impact of childhood trauma on th…
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Hamish McLachlan and his miracle daughter
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At just six months old McLachlan’s daughter Milla started having seizures. What McLachlan and his wife referred to as “twitches” turned out to be West Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. McLachlan was told that Milla had a 10% chance of dying in the hospital, 80% chance of having brain damage for life, and just 10% chance of being unscathed. LINKS: …
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Dr Golly and The Experts – launches April 26
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We all go into parenting as beginners. But imagine the learning curve when things don’t go to plan. Dr Golly delves into the hard-earned wisdom of parents who have faced tough times and come out the other side as… the Experts. * Launches 26th April, new episode every week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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