Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode, Jess is joined by Dr. Brad Leech, PhD-qualified Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist Dr. Brad Leech, to discuss gut microbiome testing. Dr. Brad Leech specialises in complex gastrointestinal disorders and chronic autoimmune conditions, offering personalised care to his patients through functional nutrit…

Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode, Jess is joined by Clinical Psychologist Brita List to chat about the psychological approach to PANS and PANDAS in children. Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) occur after an infec…

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, Jess explores the naturopathic approach to managing behavioural difficulties in children. Although naturopathic support is not often considered for issues like tantrums, mood swings, angry outbursts, and defiance, Jess shares how it can be highly beneficial. In this episode, Jess covers: The importanc…

Send us a Text Message. In this week's podcast episode, Jess is talking about whether your child's behavioural challenges could be attributed to the state of their gut. At Natural Super Kids, it's observed that tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, and fussy eating often impact behavior negatively. Often, when addressing digestive concerns…

Send us a Text Message. After getting back into the groove of work, life, and adjusting to the cold I am back to share our travels with you. In this week’s podcast episode I am letting you in on the realities of our family’s overseas adventure in Canada. In this episode, I discuss: Canada’s natural beauty and our itinerary during our time here; Tra…

Send us a Text Message. We have recently returned from a 4 week family holiday to Canada, travelling with our two teenagers, so in this week's episode, I am sharing the process we took to plan this overseas family adventure. Taking our kids to Canada has been on our bucket list for a while, as my husband and I have spent a lot of time backpacking t…

Send us a Text Message. We have been focusing a lot on brain health recently on the podcast with our episode last week focusing on the key dietary changes I recommend for kids with ADHD - check it out here. We also chatted with Dr. Robert Melillo about the Melillo method and his approach to balancing the brain in kids with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and To…

Send us a Text Message. Today, on the podcast Jess shares the two most important dietary changes to support ADHD kids. These dietary shifts will be relevant for people whose kids are presenting with symptoms that are common in ADHD, as well as supporting behaviour, mood and sleep in general. In this episode, Jess discusses: The two most important d…

Send us a Text Message. On this week's podcast episode, Jess is joined by a specialist in child neurological health and neurological disorders, Dr. Robert Melillo. Dr. Melillo is a clinician, professor, brain researcher, and best-selling author. Dr. Melillo has been supporting children with Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Tourette's, Bipolar as well a…

Send us a Text Message. On this week's podcast episode, Jess is speaking with integrative paediatrician Dr Leila Masson all about PANS and PANDAS in children. Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) occur after an infection, most c…

Send us a Text Message. If you missed last weeks podcast, Jess spoke to relationship coach Aston Simmonds about how to recreate your relationship after kids. Here is the link to listen to this episode. This week on the podcast we have Nate Kemp, best-selling author of the book '80/80 Marriage' and formally trained philosopher. Nate and his wife Kal…

Send us a Text Message. Today we have relationship coach Aston Simmonds on the podcast to discuss recreating your relationship after kids and keeping the spark alive. Aston is not only a relationship coach, but a retreat facilitator, podcast host, writer and married mum of two. Aston helps women and couples to communicate, connect and recreate thei…

Send us a Text Message. Our guest on the podcast this week is Emily Lo, who is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Sensory Expert, a mother, and a caregiver to her autistic brother. Emily has worked for the Department of Education, in International Schools, for Not For Profit Organisations, and in private practice. Emily has a private practice …

Send us a Text Message. Last week on the podcast, Jess spoke about the importance of building a healthy winter immune system in autumn. If you have not checked this episode yet, click here to listen. Today, on the podcast Jess is talking about the antibiotic cycle, how to break this cycle and help your child's immune system recover this winter. Nea…

Send us a Text Message. Today Jess is talking about immunity, and why it is important to support your child's immune system before winter. Parents generally focus on building their children's immunity during winter. However, focusing on supporting your children's (and your) immune system in autumn gives you the best chance of fighting off colds, an…

Send us a Text Message. In our last episode, I had an insightful discussion with Paediatric Neurologist Dr Steve Hodges from the United States. Dr. Hodges shared his unique approach to toileting issues, explaining how chronic constipation may be the underlying cause of toileting issues in your children. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, …

Send us a Text Message. Today we have Dr. Steve Hodges on the podcast. Dr. Hodges is a Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and is a leading authority on childhood toileting issues. In this episode, Dr Hodges and I discuss enuresis (bedtime and daytime wetting) and encopresis (poop accidents). Dr Hodges is ded…

Send us a Text Message. This week on the Natural Super Kids podcast we are talking about risk-taking, risky play, and risky activities in kids. Back in January, I shared some stories on Instagram about my children jetty jumping, and it led to a conversation about how parents feel about risky activities such as jetty jumping, most parents said risky…

Send us a Text Message. In our last episode we talked about sleep in general, the underlying causes of sleep issues in kids, diet and lifestyle factors that impact sleep and some practical tips to improve sleep for families. If you haven't listened to that episode yet - click here. Today we are zooming in to focus specifically on melatonin, its rol…

Send us a Text Message. Sleep is an essential component of overall good human health. Good sleep supports children's physiological and mental health, cognitive development, and behaviour. At Natural Super Kids we see sleep issues in children frequently, and in this week's podcast episode, I sat down with our practising Naturopath, Sarah Worboys to …

Send us a Text Message. Heavy metal toxicity in the body can cause symptoms such as brain fog, poor concentration, mood swings, headaches, food allergies, and more. The term ‘heavy metals’ is related to elements found on the periodic table. These elements include mercury, copper, iron, and zinc. So how do you determine whether your child has heavy …

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why your child is always picky about certain foods? Ever battled with recurrent infections, allergies, or even challenging behavior? It all could be tied to something as simple as gut health. I'm excited to announce that I've put together a brand new kids' gut health assessment. This assessment will help you de…

Send us a Text Message. If you are a parent of a child who has been diagnosed with a lung condition such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, or acute respiratory infections such as influenza, RSV, or the common cold then this episode is valuable for you. Research tells us that there is promise for these chronic lung conditions and that the gut microbiome p…

Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking about fussy eaters and food intolerances - two very common complaints we see in the Natural Super Kids Clinic. Specifically what you might be missing if you're dealing with a child who is a fussy eater, or one who has a food intolerance.. or maybe you're dealing with both concerns. In this episode, Jess w…

Send us a Text Message. If you are a parent of a child who struggles with sensitive skin, eczema, rashes, hives, keratosis pilaris (chicken skin) psoriasis, acne, chronic skin infections such as molluscum, Impetigo, hand, foot, and mouth, cradle cap this episode is going to interest you. Let us dive into the fascinating connection between the gut a…

Send us a Text Message. The rise in mental health issues among children is concerning, but did you know that it's tightly woven with changes in their gut microbiome? In this episode, I will share with you how nurturing a diverse microbiome can balance neurotransmitters and enhance mental well-being to improve mood, sleep, behaviour, and more. In th…

Send us a Text Message. Join me for this conversational episode where I chat about the concept of orchid and dandelion children. I spoke about this over on our Instagram page in December 2023 and it resonated with a lot of parents, so I thought I would expand upon it today on the podcast. The concept of orchid and dandelion children was created by …

Send us a Text Message. Packing school lunch boxes every day can be such a chore, especially when your kid comes home and you realise they haven't eaten a thing you've prepared. When it comes to packing school lunchboxes, it's important to focus on building a nutritionally balanced lunchbox that balances your children's blood sugar levels, but we a…

Send us a Text Message. This week I'm thrilled to have Kirsten Cobabe on the podcast. I've had the pleasure of chatting with Kirsten before for our membership program, the Natural Super Kids Klub, and it was such an insightful chat on supporting our teens. Kirsten is a family coach and teen whisperer who specialises in supporting both teens and par…

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the podcast, I sat down with special guest, Sarah R. Moore, who is the author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior and founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. Sarah is a certified Master Trainer in conscious parenting and a Board Member of the American Socie…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our final episode of 2023. We want to thank you for listening to our weekly podcast, we appreciate our podcast community so much. In this conversational-style podcast episode, I will be sharing: A quick overview of what's been happening at Natural Super Kids this year; Sharing more information about the Natural Su…

Send us a Text Message. I am joined again this week by building biologist, Nicole Bijlsma. In case you missed last week’s episode, Nicole joined me to chat about creating a healthy low-tox home. You can listen to that episode here. Nicole is a building biologist based in Australia and the bestselling author of one of my favourite resource books Hea…

Send us a Text Message. This week on the Natural Super Kids podcast I am joined by building biologist, Nicole Bijlsma. Not only is Nicole a building biologist, but she is a bestselling author (Healthy Home Healthy Family), founder of the Healthy Home (Building Biology) movement in Australia, and CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studie…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Part Two of my chat with Dr. Elisa Song. If you missed Part One, be sure to listen to that episode first - click here to listen. Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mum to two children. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whol…

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Elisa Song to discuss children's mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, and the huge role of the gut microbiome when it comes to supporting our children's mental health. Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, ped…

Send us a Text Message. A common theme we have been seeing in our Natural Super Kids KLUB lately is the number of children dealing with fussy eating, iron deficiency and constipation. So in today's episode I am going to discuss the link between the three. In this episode, we will touch on: How it is common for fussy eaters to become iron deficient …

Send us a Text Message. In this week's podcast episode, I am joined by our practicing Clinical Nutritionist, Melissa Kirkwood to discuss the importance of personal well-being as a parent/carer. In our online clinic, we often see a lot of children with complex health issues, children who aren't sleeping, or those who are unwell a lot, which puts a l…

Send us a Text Message. After receiving such a great response to our Perimenopause Masterclass that we created for our Natural Super Kids KLUB members, we have decided to share this topic with our wider community. In this week's podcast, I'm joined by our Natural Super Kids consulting naturopath, Sarah Worboys to discuss the physical and emotional …

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why your child is always picky about certain foods? Ever battled with recurrent infections, allergies, or even challenging behavior? It all could be tied to something as simple as gut health. I'm excited to announce that I've put together a brand new kids' gut health assessment. This assessment will help you de…

Send us a Text Message. Discover the amazing world of the gut microbiome and why it's so important for your kid's health. Journey with us as we navigate the bustling cityscape of the gut, home to trillions of microbes that crucially influence your child's growth, development, and overall well-being. This episode is Part 3 of our gut health podcast …

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered why allergies and intolerances, especially in children, are skyrocketing in Australia? Or if our medical system's approach to these conditions is falling short? Join us as we delve deep into the perplexing issue of food allergies and intolerances in children in Part 2 of our Gut Health Podcast Series. …

Send us a Text Message. We are starting a new gut health podcast series this week, which is my favourite topic to share with you all. Over the next four weeks, we will be diving into uncovering the cause of your kid's digestive symptoms or tummy troubles. As an experienced naturopath, I am here to help you unravel the root cause of gut issues rathe…

Send us a Text Message. Are you wondering why you or your child can't seem to shake off those allergy or asthma symptoms? It's time to consider the possible role of an unseen culprit - mould. In this revealing discussion, I will be unraveling how mould could be igniting allergic and inflammatory reactions in many of us. In the final episode of our …

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to our environmental allergies series. In this week's podcast episode we are focusing on asthma. If you missed previous episodes on dust mite allergies, and managing hayfever, grasses and pollens be sure to check out the links below. I start this episode with a personal story of a previous client of mine, a teen…

Send us a Text Message. Today we are continuing our conversation on environmental allergies, with our focus this week being on hayfever, pollens, and grasses. If you missed last week's episode we chatted about dust mite allergies and our naturopathic approach to treatment. In Episode 132, I will be discussing: My personal story of how I dealt with …

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode of our brand new environmental allergies podcast series. We will be diving into the most common allergies we see in our Natural Super Kids community and with our members in the Natural Super Kids Klub. This podcast series will include episodes on pollens, grasses, mould, and then we will move on …

Send us a Text Message. This week's podcast episode is a little different from our usual episodes. It is more personal and conversational than our regular educational episodes. As a parent of teenagers, I am sharing my personal experience and insights on my teen parenting journey. In today’s episode, I will discuss: ​​The transition in parenting, m…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of the Natural Super Kids Podcast! Today's topic is a continuation of last week's discussion on the Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children. If you missed that episode, be sure to check it out because it sets the stage for today's conversation. We’re talking about another tool provided by the Au…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Natural Super Kids Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into a controversial topic – Australian Dietary Guidelines. For this episode, we will be looking at three specific guidelines: The National Health and Medical Research Council’s Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, Nutrition Guidelines for School…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Natural Super Kids Podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome back Melissa Kirkwood, our clinical nutritionist, who sheds light on the often confusing topic of food intolerances and the challenges they present to parents. We began to explore food intolerances in Episode 9: Addressing Food Intolerances and Sensiti…