Best I Am A Health Visitor Podcasts (2024)

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Haunt with all your Heart featuring Roseann(CEO) & Abigail of Hauntfest in Athens 43:09

8M ago43:09

43:09

Author Jack Townsend link about April Ghouls Event: https://www.gasstationjack.com/post/seven-reasons-to-attend-hauntfest-this-april Check out Haunfest's website: https://mrh80504.wixsite.com/haunt-fest Check out all the Upcoming events: https://2f75edbc-482f-4121-a12a-4d5051903e56.filesusr.com/ugd/ffe8bc_73676e9316a142a3907121f7beb8636d.pdf Source…

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Cultivate your Relationship with CBD featuring Alan Hart, owner of Franny's Farmacy in Athens 40:12

1y ago40:12

40:12

Cultivate your Relationship with CBD featuring Alan Hart, owner of Franny's Farmacy in Athens Words matter sources : https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-endocannabinoid-system-essential-and-mysterious-202108112569 https://www.leafly.com/learn/cannabis-glossary/thca Franny's Farmacy Information: https://frannysfarmacy.com/cbd-athens/ https://www…

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Welcome Visitors & Neighbors alike featuring Caitlin Short from Historic Athens Welcome Center 18:30

1y ago18:30

18:30

This third episode of Season two of little decisions asks you to Welcome Visitors & Neighbors alike! Interview featuring Caitlin Short, Historic Athens Welcome Center Visitor Experience Specialist Historic Athens Welcome Center website: www.athenswelcomecenter.com Instagram: @athenswelcomecenter Support the show…

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Create Art to Share featuring Sherre Watwood, curator of the Free & Wee tiny art gallery in Winterville, Ga 28:47

1y ago28:47

28:47

This week's episode of little decisions features Sherre Watwood, curator of the Free & Wee Tiny Art Gallery in Winterville, Ga. Ways to help Maui: https://mauiunitedway.org/disasterrelief http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/Maui https://hscadv.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/11501 https://staghornplantati…

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Season 2, Humanize the Homeless featuring Gordon Wayne, UGA Law student & Homelessness advocate 28:47

1y ago28:47

28:47

little decisions is BACK! Season 2 begins with an episode about kindness, connection & community & just how powerful that can be. Interview with UGA Law student and Homelesness advocate, Gordon Wayne. Gordon's Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/3f387e96 Gordon's Instagram: https://instagram.com/gordoncwayne?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Gordon's YouTube serie…

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All about Expressing Breastmilk 1:12:17

2+ y ago1:12:17

1:12:17

This episode links really well with our previous episodes about combination feeding and giving top ups (linked in resources section below). In this episode Jen shares all her IBCLC wisdom with us on expressing breastmilk. How much do you know about flanges?! We talk about:- when to express- the emotional and physical load of pumping- how to pump- '…

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Infant poo under 6months - what's normal and what's not 50:45

2+ y ago50:45

50:45

Jen and Amy delve into the murky world of infant poo in the first six months! What to expect, what is a worry and what isn't. How is poo different between formula and breast or chestfed babies? Or mixed fed babies? What does that green poo mean? What about giving a bit of fruit juice or water for constipation? We answer all your questions and as us…

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Is there a new SIDs Biomarker? 31:05

2+ y ago31:05

31:05

Amy and Jen take a dive into a recent research paper suggesting there may be a newly identified biomarker for infants at high risk of SIDS. We look at the recent paper in detail, review the statistics and the methodology and consider what we are able to say and what we are not, as well as possible harms that might come from misinterpretation of the…

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Breastfeeding for Public Health Professionals - with Alison Spiro 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

49:06

Amy and Jen chat to the inspiring Alison Spiro who has a PhD in anthropology as well as practicing as a health visitor. Listing all her achievements is a podcast summary in itself, but across her career she has worked as a breastfeeding counsellor herself, established an incredibly successful peer support service, taken both a hospital and communit…

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Slings and Babywearing with Maria Renshaw 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

31:20

This week Jen talks to Maria Renshaw who runs a local sling library in Colchester about her experience of slings and all things baby-wearing from a very practical perspective. She goes through different types of baby wearing from soft wrap slings to buckle carriers with some tips on the differences, fitting, safety tips including the TICKs acronym,…

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BASIS on Sleep Pods and Nests 44:17

2+ y ago44:17

44:17

Amy and Jenny chat to the lovely Alice from the Baby and Infant Sleep Information Source (BASIS) about sleep pods and nests. We cover the evidence base - what can we and can't we say about these products. Are they safe or not? In what circumstances? How do we actually know one way or the other? We talk about what manufacturing standards these produ…

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Contraception 57:58

2+ y ago57:58

57:58

Jen and Amy go through the world of contraceptive advice. Although not directly our work, it's definitely connected and very relevant to health visitors. Often a bit of a neglected topic, it can be something we feel uncomfortable or poorly prepared to discuss with families. We hope our discussion solves some of those problems as we go through the c…

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Listen to Kindness in your community featuring Dusty Gannon, band member of Vision Video 45:36

2+ y ago45:36

45:36

This week's episode is a music infused episode! Kindness and music can be powerful when paired together, just listen to this episode if you don't believe me! In this episode, you will hear Victoria share about why music matters, a personal story about the power of music in her life, the history of the benefit concert, how to use a pineapple as an i…

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The infant microbiome - headlines from the CHILD study 54:01

2+ y ago54:01

54:01

Jen and Amy gently guide you through the main headlines of the huge, massive, overwhelming and generally awe inspiring 'CHILD Cohort Study' all about the human microbiome. We will discuss how all the things you might expect, and some very unexpected factors, can all impact the infant microbiome and the important long term impacts this can have on t…

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March 2022 Update 1:29

2+ y ago1:29

1:29

A quick update on the podcast and what's coming up next! Support the showBy Victoria Cooper

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episode 28: offer and accept advice featuring Ida Barrett 46:13

2+ y ago46:13

46:13

For episode 28, Victoria talks about how both giving and seeking advice relates to kindness. While asking for your recommendation of this podcast, she also talks about how the show Frasier gave advice to a generation, advice from a pineapple and the personal impact advising has had on Victoria's life. Ida Barrett offers her advice and a glimpse int…

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Measurement of Postnatal Anxiety with Dr Vicky Fallon 1:05:34

2+ y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

We discuss postnatal anxiety, specifically the measurement of anxiety after birth. In practice we are often using generic anxiety measures which are simply just not appropriate for use in this specific period of a parent's life. Listen in to learn more about the scale, how it can be used and how you might be able to incorporate it in your clinical …

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2022 Valentine's Day Special: love your space featuring Tommy Valentine, executive director of Historic Athens 57:56

2+ y ago57:56

57:56

For this Valentine's Day special, Victoria talks about how kindness and love intersect through the little decisions where you love your space! The episode includes interviews with two children in Victoria’s family about what love is, it's connection with nostalgia, a funny pineapple story and what love your space looks like! Tommy Valentine, execut…

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episode 26: question yourself featuring Dr. Hank Finkel & Shannon Haynie, creators of "Am I still the Ocean" 21:13

2+ y ago21:13

21:13

In episode 26 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about what it's like to question yourself, on multiple levels. This kindness is expressed through unique little decisions. The episode includes a frank discussion about the adjustment in the schedule last week, ways to get out of a funk, why the logo for this podcast has 3 pineapples and…

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Hepatitis B Selective Vaccination Policy 21:09

2+ y ago21:09

21:09

Amy and Jen discuss a government guidance document published in the past year which reviews the Hepatitis B selective immunisation pathway for pregnant people and newborns. We look at this guidance from the perspective of health visitors in practice - what do you need to know? What should be happening, what actually IS happening and what do you nee…

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Money for you! The Macqueen Bursary: application deadline approaching 31:24

2+ y ago31:24

31:24

Extra bonus episode! In this special extra episode, Jen and Amy talk to the lovely Kitty Lamb of the CPHVA Education Development Trust Macqueen Bursary team. Kitty walks us through the types of projects the Macqueen bursary funds and how to apply. Hopefully it will give you lots of ideas for your own career development projects. Good luck and get a…

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episode 25: focus, one at a time featuring Emily Cameron, author of The Local Athenian 26:40

2+ y ago26:40

26:40

In episode 25 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria shares the connection of being able to focus, one at a time and intentional kindness. The episode includes a discussion about what Victoria means by focus, a review of the Wonder Years television show from the 1980's, 5 kindness quotes , interesting pineapple facts and a look at decision fatig…

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episode 24: recovery is possible featuring Jamie Tall, YouTube star of Athens, Ga 48:05

2+ y ago48:05

48:05

In the latest episode of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how recovery is possible, through kindness. This episode includes interviews with three students from UGA’s Spike Squad to talk about the national championship win! Rachel Henderson, Jenny Swope and Sydney Youngblood are interviewed. Jamie Tall (Armstrong) is the featured g…

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Pelvic Health with Physiotherapist Hannah Poulton 45:03

3y ago45:03

45:03

Happy new year everyone! For our first podcast of 2022 we are lucky to be joined by Hannah Poulton, who is an experienced physiotherapist with a specialism in women's health, scar therapy and c-section recovery. We talk all things pelvic floor! We learned heaps from this episode and could have talked all day, so hopefully this episode will really h…

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little decisions kindness in our world series featuring Kim Pangaro, author of Atomic Mommy 16:46

3y ago16:46

16:46

For the second episode in the Kindness in our World miniseries, Victoria talks with blogging superstar Kim Pangaro about her business: Atomic Mommy. Enjoy this brief interview about kindness and the power of our words! atomicmommy.net Support the show

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episode 23: invest in you featuring Jennifer Duvall of JennySue Makeup in Athens, Ga 31:36

3y ago31:36

31:36

In episode 23 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how to invest in yourself through kindness, especially in the new year. The episode includes interviews with the children in Victoria’s extended family about developing resolutions, discussion about the words resolutions and goals and the examination of new year’s resolution statis…

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little decisions kindness in our world series featuring Nicole Black, author of Coffee and Carpool 32:29

3y ago32:29

32:29

Hello and welcome back to little decisions, the podcast about kindness, connection and community in the Athens area! Today’s episode is the start of a new interview series called: Kindness in Our World. For the Kindness in Our World (KIOW) series, I go beyond the boarders of Athens, Ga to talk about kindness. The series will explore how kindness he…

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episode 22: Feel the spirit featuring Eugene Mobley (Athens) & Janet Nestor (Hampstead) 37:18

3y ago37:18

37:18

In episode 22 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how to feel the spirit and be kind to yourself and each other in her first winter holiday special. The episode includes interviews with a visit back to the Marigold Market before the season ends, a discussion about real self-care tactics to use around the holidays is discussed, fol…

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Merry Christmas 2021: "We see and hear it all!" 1:15:29

3y ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Merry Christmas! Get your IamaHV Bingo card at the ready (downloadable from our twitter and instagram feeds @IamaHV), mince pies and cup of tea lined up and get ready to laugh. A lot. Have your tissues at the ready for the last section, which got unexpectedly emotional! Thank-you everyone for all your amazing funny stories. You are all hilarious! T…

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episode 21: share your data featuring Grace Bagwell Adams of Athens Wellbeing Project in Athens, Ga 37:38

3y ago37:38

37:38

In episode 21 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how sharing data and kindness blend together! The episode includes a discussion on how to be kind and share data in Words Matter, a honest discussion about mental health, some fun pineapple facts, fun holiday events on the calendar, a great website for watching holiday favorites, a…

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December 2021 Update 1:30

3y ago1:30

1:30

Here is a quick update about the episodes that will be released in December! Spoiler alert: they will be coming out Thursdays December 9th & 16th! Pineapple with care! Victoria Cooper Support the showBy Victoria Cooper

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Jaundice 1:07:40

3y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Amy and Jen talk about something we see and manage all the time, but as we always find there is more to it than meets the eye! We discuss definitions and different forms of jaundice in terms of the underlying mechanism, red flags and risk factors, assessment including how to spot jaundice in darker skin tones (and some promising new tech to help wi…

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Episode 20: thanksgiving special featuring Morgan King as Athens Pink Flamingo 37:30

3y ago37:30

37:30

Episode 20 of the little decisions podcast is the Thanksgiving special featuring Morgan King as Athens Pink Flamingo. That’s right, for thanksgiving here at little decisions Victoria is serving Pink Flamingo! Enjoy this light hearted episode that focuses on the kindness found in Athens, especially during a holiday such as this! Guest interview with…

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episode 19: uncover your wild featuring Jo Thomas Wilson of My Heart Salon in Athens, Ga 41:48

3y ago41:48

41:48

In episode 19 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about what it means to uncover your wild and what the heck that has to do with kindness. Episode also features an interview with Pridefest attendee and Athens Pride board member Kai Avery. Featured guest interview with Jo Thomas Wilson of My Heart Salon in Athens, Ga Potpourri https://r.…

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little decisions thankful interview series featuring Rachel Greb of FIG Life Coaching in Athens, Ga 22:37

3y ago22:37

22:37

On the latest installment of the Thankful Tuesday series, Victoria talks with life, relationship, and sex coach Rachel Greb of FIG Life Coaching in Athens, Ga. FIG stands for fierce inner growth, so give this episode a listen to learn all about the kindness Rachel is doing for Athens. Potpourri: www.figlifecoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/fig…

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Car Seat Safety 1:25:06

3y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Ahead of road safety week, Amy and Jen talk to two experts in car seat safety to get the key messages for you to pass onto parents. I know I often talk with parents at the antenatal contact about what kit they have bought for baby, often they are keen to share with me their ideas or thoughts and often quite receptive to suggestions regarding safety…

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episode 18: capture the moment featuring Matt Brewster of Marigold Solutions in Athens, Georgia 21:48

3y ago21:48

21:48

In episode 18 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how kindness can be used to capture the moment and what that can mean to everyone! Guest interview: Matt Brewster of Marigold Solutions Potpourri https://www.mashed.com/655315/the-reason-pineapples-once-cost-8000-each?utm_campaign=clip https://apple.news/A9lOXDtwPSkudnQjEcbRaNg htt…

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little decisions thankful interview series featuring Alison Alwes from United Way of Northeast Georgia in Athens, Ga 23:37

3y ago23:37

23:37

For the 2nd installment of the Thankful Tuesday series, Victoria talks with the Director of Marketing and Engagements from the United Way of Northeast Georgia, Alison Alwes! #GivingTuesday is coming up on Nov. 30! It’s a great way to be a part of a global generosity movement but focused locally on helping our neighbors. Consider making a donation v…

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episode 17: seek justice featuring Cameron Jay, host of Classic City Crime Podcast in Athens, Ga 43:47

3y ago43:47

43:47

For episode 17, Victoria talks about the power found when one can seek justice through kindness! Guest interview: Cameron Jay, Host of Classic City Crime Podcast https://classiccitycrimepodcast.com/ Support the showBy Victoria Cooper

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Considering a PhD? 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

Have you ever considered a career in academia? Or perhaps a blended career with a mixture of clinical and research across your week? If so then listen in as Amy chats about the process of finding and applying for a PhD. You might be more well qualified than you realise! Health visitors make excellent candidates because of our passion for evidence b…

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little decisions thankful interview series featuring Deanna Washington from Washington Farms in Bogart, Ga 19:44

3y ago19:44

19:44

For this thankful Tuesdays series, Victoria will present an interview with a different local organization or nonprofit that is doing kind work! For the start of the series, Victoria talks with Deanna Washington of Washington Farms in Bogart, Ga. The theme of the corn maze this year is growing kindness! They talk nostalgia, family fun and kindness, …

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episode 16: practice empathy featuring Tracy Adkins of Athens 17:18

3y ago17:18

17:18

In episode 16, Victoria talks about the idea of practicing empathy and kindness. From quality quotes to spooky facts about candy corn, this episode is not to be missed! Guest Interview with Tracy Adkins, author of "Ghosts of Athens, History & Haunting of Athens, Ga." Potpourii https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-neurodivergence-and-what-does-it-me…

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little decisions Winterville Special Election Part 2: Bruce Johnson, city council candidate 19:22

3y ago19:22

19:22

This is part 2 of a 2 part series focused on the Winterville City council race, scheduled to be held on Tuesday , November 2nd. Winterville survey: https://forms.gle/7Hbw827DXrHu27ct6 bruceforwinterville.com https://www.facebook.com/bruceforwinterville/ https://www.instagram.com/bruceforwinterville/ Support the show…

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little decisions interview with Andrew Shearer from Gonzoriffic in Athens 41:18

3y ago41:18

41:18

In this little decisions interview, Victoria speaks with creative feminist Andrew Shearer from Gonzoriffic in Athens, Ga! Gonzoriffic celebrates 20 years this year at Cine on November 12th & 13th and on YouTube November 14th! https://gonzoriffic.storenvy.com/ Support the show

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little decisions Winterville Special Election Part 1: Melissa Metzger, city council candidate 19:45

3y ago19:45

19:45

This is part 1 of a 2 part series focused on the Winterville City council race, scheduled to be held on Tuesday , November 2nd. Winterville survey: https://forms.gle/7Hbw827DXrHu27ct6 https://www.facebook.com/MetzgerforWinterville/ www.metzgerforwinterville.com Email: metzgerforwinterville@gmail.com Support the show…

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Mastitis 48:00

3y ago48:00

48:00

Jen is leading the way this week sharing her IBCLC knowledge with us on the topic of mastitis. We discuss a new school of thought on the treatment of blocked ducts as inflammation - moving away from vigorous massage and towards cold compresses and Ibuprofen. What's the deal with cabbage leaves - an old wives tale or does it work? What about antibio…

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episode 15: find your tribe featuring the University of Georgia's Spike Squad 20:32

3y ago20:32

20:32

For episode 15, Victoria discusses what it means to find your tribe and what a kindness it is for yourself and everyone in the community. Ted Lasso is mentioned, as is some fun local news and a brief but festive explanation of what an unkindness of ravens is. Potpourri: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&ei=UTF-8&p=spike+squad+ug…

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episode 14: Discover your spark featuring poet Jack Eisenman of Winterville 24:19

3y ago24:19

24:19

In episode 14, discover your spark, Victoria talks about how kindness can make this journey we call life a little easier. Learn about upcoming interviews, local Athens services that are kind and everything in between in this week's episode! Potpourri https://gonzoriffic.storenvy.com/ https://www.wuga.org/post/athens-news-matters-2021-athens-poet-la…

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Introducing Solid Foods 1:06:04

3y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Our 'bread and butter' (no pun intended!) but as with everything our perspective and advice changes over time so time for an update! What are the current important messages we should be conveying to parents as they begin to introduce solids to their babies. Why should we not be calling it 'weaning' and what about giving milk alongside solids? What …

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episode 13: be flexible featuring Deirdre Murray from the Winterville Library 17:32

3y ago17:32

17:32

For episode 13, Victoria talks about how you can be kind and be flexible at the same time! Lucky #13 starts spooky season for the podcast as well, giving it a Halloween theme. Housekeeping discusses the other podcasts Victoria has been on, slinging kindness and talking about connection. In metaphorically, Victoria talks about how be flexible is mor…

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