Natural Super Kids Podcast
Episodes
Episode 159: The benefits of risk-taking for children and teens
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 158: Melatonin to Support Children's Sleep
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 157: How Naturopathy Can Support Sleep Issues in Children
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is an essential component of overall good human health. Good sleep supports children's physiological and mental health, cognitive developme...
Episode 156: How Do Heavy Metals Impact Our Children's Health
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heavy metal toxicity in the body can cause symptoms such as brain fog, poor concentration, mood swings, headaches, food allergies, and more. The term ...
Episode 155: Walking You Through My Kids' Gut Health Assessment
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why your child is always picky about certain foods? Ever battled with recurrent infections, allergies, or even challenging behavior? It ...
Episode 153: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, lung health, and the gut microbiome
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 154: What you might be missing when it comes to fussy eaters and food intolerances in kids
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about fussy eaters and food intolerances - two very common complaints we see in the Natural Super Kids Clinic. Specifically w...
Episode 152: Are your child's skin complaints related to gut health?
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a parent of a child who struggles with sensitive skin, eczema, rashes, hives, keratosis pilaris (chicken skin) psoriasis, acne, chronic ski...
Episode 151: What is the gut-brain connection and why does it matter for our kids?
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 150: The Orchid and the Dandelion; The Science of Sensitive Kids
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 149: Time Saving Hacks for Packing a Healthy Lunchbox
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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&apos...
Episode 148: What you need to know about parenting teens with Kirsten Cobabe
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 progr...
Episode 147: Peaceful Discipline with Sarah. R. Moore
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, B...
Episode 146: 2023 Wrap Up
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Episode 145: EMFs and their impact on our childrens health with Nicole Bijlsma
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 144: Creating a healthy, low-tox home with Nicole Bijlsma
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode 143: An integrative approach to anxiety and mental health in children and teens with Dr. Elisa Song [Part 2]
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Episode 142: An integrative approach to anxiety and mental health in children and teens with Dr. Elisa Song [Part 1]
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Episode 141: Exploring the Connection between Fussy Eating, Constipation, and Iron Deficiency in Children
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cons...
Episode 140: Balancing Parenthood and Personal Wellness with Clinical Nutritionist Melissa Kirkwood
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast episode, I am joined by our practicing Clinical Nutritionist, Melissa Kirkwood to discuss the importance of personal well-...
Episode 139: Navigating Perimenopause with Natural Super Kids Naturopath, Sarah Worboys
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After receiving such a great response to our Perimenopause Masterclass that we created for our Natural Super Kids KLUB members, we have decided to sha...
Episode 138: How healthy is your child's gut?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why your child is always picky about certain foods? Ever battled with recurrent infections, allergies, or even challenging behavior? It ...
Episode 137: What is the gut microbiome and why is it so important for your kids health?
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bustlin...
Episode 136: A Holistic Approach to Managing Allergies and Intolerances in Children
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why allergies and intolerances, especially in children, are skyrocketing in Australia? Or if our medical system's approach...
Episode 135: Uncovering the cause of your kids tummy troubles
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 div...
Episode 134: The Unseen Enemy: How Mould Affects Our Health
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 133: Breathe Easy: Controlling Asthma the Natural Way
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our environmental allergies series. In this week's podcast episode we are focusing on asthma. If you missed previous episodes on ...
Episode 132: Environmental Allergies: A discussion on hay fever & pollens
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are continuing our conversation on environmental allergies, with our focus this week being on hayfever, pollens, and grasses. If you missed...
Episode 131: Does your child have a dust mite allergy?
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 N...
Episode 130: Parenting Teenagers: Are You Ready for the Transition?
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast episode is a little different from our usual episodes. It is more personal and conversational than our regular educational ep...
Episode 129: Health Star Rating: Can Parents Safely Rely on It for Nutritional Information?
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Natural Super Kids Podcast! Today's topic is a continuation of last week's discussion on the Australian Di...
Episode 128: Filling the Gaps in the Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Natural Super Kids Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into a controversial topic – Australian Dietary Guideline...
Episode 127: Navigating Food Intolerances in Kids: Insights from Clinical Nutritionist Melissa Kirkwood
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Natural Super Kids Podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome back Melissa Kirkwood, our clinical nutritionist, who sheds light on the o...
Episode 126: Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with Amberley Harris
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, which falls on August 1 - August 7, 2023. Joining us on the p...
Episode 125: Is Your Child's Weight a Growing Concern? Insights for Parents
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Natural Super Kids podcast! In this episode, we tackle the sensitive topic of weight concerns in children. As busy p...
Episode 124: Optimal Nutrition for Active Kids: Nourishing Young Athletes
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Natural Super Kids Podcast! Today, we will tackle a much-anticipated topic that has been highly requested by our Klub members: feeding ...
Episode 123: A Case Study on Resolving Enlarged Adenoids and Tonsils in Children Naturally with Sarah Worboys
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Natural Super Kids podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Sarah Worboys, a naturopath from the NSK team. Sarah has pre...
Episode 122: Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves With Kasey Edwards
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Kasey Edwards back on our podcast for this episode. Kasey is widely recognised for her best-selling books, including the highl...
Episode 121: All about S.I.B.O. with Karly Raven
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karly is an accomplished gut health naturopath, nutritionist, and mentor with extensive clinical experience in treating complex gut health issues, spe...
Episode 120: Does my child need supplements for a healthy immune system?
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do our children need supplements for a healthy immune system? This is a complex question with no black-or-white answer. The answer depends on many fac...
Episode 119: A Natural Approach to Boosting Immunity and Fighting Infections in Kids
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the cold weather setting in, you might have noticed that your children fall sick far more frequently. But the good news is that this is perfectly...
Episode 118: Fever Medication for Kids: Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When our children fall sick, as parents we will often rely on medications such as paracetamol and ibuprofen for fever relief. But did you know that th...
Episode 117: Ear infections - Causes & Natural Treatment
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there - the cold weather arrives, and suddenly, little ones are plagued with painful ear infections. It's a situation that se...
Episode 116: Answering Your Questions About Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of our Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids series in which we will be answering all your questions about this very popular topic. If you m...
Episode 115: An Alternative Approach to Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids in Children
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are common problems for kids to experience, which can also have some long-term health implications. The good news is tha...
Episode 114: Does My Child Need Magnesium?
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could your child be low in magnesium? When it comes to magnesium for kids, there are so many benefits – particularly for their sleep and mood. But w...
Episode 113: Iron Deficiency in Children
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Low iron in children is more common than you might think. Many kids have low iron stores, or they may struggle to build their iron levels up.Iron defi...
Episode 112: MTHFR, anxiety, and fertility with Carolyn Ledowsky from MTHFR Australia
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn Ledowsky is the queen of MTHFR in Australia. She is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia, a Health Scientist, Researcher, naturopath, herbal...
Episode 111: How Nature Deficit Disorder is Affecting Our Kids
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nature deficit disorder is a term coined by author Richard Louv to describe the phenomenon of children spending less time in nature and the resulting ...
Episode 110: Managing Anxiety in Children
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our kids are living in an anxiety-promoting world. There is so much stimulation out there thanks to modern technology, which gives their brains a lot ...
Episode 109: Food & Nutrition to support Kids with A.D.H.D.
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s estimated that around 1 in 20 kids in Australia have ADHD. It is a complex condition, and symptoms can vary from child to child. Hyperactivity,...
Episode 108: Does Food Affect Your Child's Mood, Behaviour, and Mental Health?
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, the question is.. is your kids current diet impacting their mood, behaviour and mental health? The answer is YES! The relationship between food a...
Episode 107: 5 Common Causes of Sleep Issues in Children
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Children not sleeping well is a big issue that many parents will face. Even one night of poor sleep can have a negative impact on the whole family –...
Episode 105: MTHFR, Methylation and Histamine intolerance with Joanne Kennedy
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit different from our regular episodes as we are deep diving into the complexities of MTHFR gene mutations, methylation, and histam...
Episode 104: Separation Anxiety with Emily Hanlon, the Playful Psychologist
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Hanlon from The Playful Psychologist is a child and adolescent psychologist with experience providing individual and group therapy for children,...
Episode 103: Reimagining Discipline with Sarah Bolitho
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to disciplining our kids, we often lean on the ways we were disciplined as a child. But is this really the best way going forward? In Ep...
Episode 102: Preparing Your Child for School with Danielle Murray
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With school heading back in a few short weeks, we thought it would be a great time to introduce you to our podcast guest Danielle Murray. Danielle is ...
Episode 101: Sleep, Reflux & Feeding with Natasha from Whole Child Co
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am chatting with Occupation Therapist Natasha Duffin. Tash is an Occupational Therapist trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy,...
Episode 100: Mel Interviews Jess
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are celebrating our 100th episode - which is really exciting. We are really proud to have reached 100 episodes over the last two years, rel...
Episode 99: Surviving Broken Sleep for Mums with Georgie Stephen
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode I am joined by my friend and fellow naturopath Georgie Stephen. Georgie is a naturopath and a mama to one spirited lit...
Episode 98: Nervous System Regulation with Kristin Nelson
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to be sharing the calming wisdom of our podcast guest, my beautiful friend and yoga teacher Kristin Nelson today. I have been attending ...
Episode 97: Working Toward a Zero Waste Home with Laura Trotta
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Trotta is an experienced environmental engineer and award-winning sustainability educator. Laura is a passionate believer in addressing the smal...
Episode 96: Empowering kids to sleep better through stories with Sam Holt from Sleep With Kip
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated that 35% of Australian families at any one time will be experiencing some behavioural sleep issues that will be affecting family well-...
Episode 95: An Uncomplicated Approach to Baby Sleep with Fiona from Mama Matters
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we are chatting with Fiona from Mama Matters. Fiona is a social worker by trade and has worked in perinatal mental health and par...
Episode 94: A Natural Approach to Long Covid with Carla Wrenn
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, I am joined by a fellow naturopath, Carla Wrenn. Carla is such an inspiration in the naturopathic world. She is an integr...
Episode 93: Homeopathy for Children with Eugenie Kruger
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast episode, I am chatting with Eugenie Kruger, an Australian homeopath. When I was in college I also studied homeopathy, but have found t...
Episode 92: Which Mum Personality Are You?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At Natural Super Kids we encourage Mums to have a balanced view and approach to their family's health and wellbeing. This means taking responsibi...
Episode 91: How Does Your Child's Gut Health Affect their Mood & Mental Health
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I often get asked whether having a sensitive child is linked to having a sensitive gut, and the answer is yes! The gut controls so much when it comes ...
Episode 90: The Hidden Signs of Gut Imbalance in Kids
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is an important episode, as your child's gut health impacts so much of their overall well-being. This includes their immune system, allergie...
Episode 89: Parasites in Children
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we are discussing a very common issue - parasites in children. Specifically the gastrointestinal parasites blastocystis homin...
Episode 88: Histamine Intolerance in Children
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss histamine intolerance, which occurs when our body has difficulty managing and metabolising histamine due to insufficient l...
Episode 87: Choosing the Best Probiotic for your Child with Rebecca Edwards from Activated Probiotics
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I sat down with Rebecca Edwards, who is a qualified Naturopath and the Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, with mo...
Episode 86: Is Your Child's Fussy Eating Caused by Oral Dysfunction?
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sat down with Morgan Hammond, a speech and language pathologist and early intervention and feeding therapist. We are talking to Morgan t...
Episode 85: Authentic Parenting with Eleanor and Emma from The Reconnected
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Eleanor from The Reconnected back on the podcast, joined by Emma from The Reconnected to talk to us today about authentic pare...
Episode 84: Constipation in Babies
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems for babies. Constipation can look different for every baby but generally presents as infrequ...
Episode 83: A Natural Approach to Reflux in Babies
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from our series on infant health, this episode will focus on reflux in babies. Reflux, sometimes referred to as GORD – Gastro-Oesophage...
Episode 82: Introducing Solids with Nutritionist Mel Kirkwood
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We understand how confusing and somewhat daunting starting solids can be for families. When do you start? What foods do you being with? Is your baby g...
Episode 81: How to Treat Colic in Infants with NSK Nutritionist Mel
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by our Natural Super Kids Clinical Nutritionist Mel to chat all things infantile colic. Colic is a common condition we see i...
Episode 80: Meet our Nutritionist Mel Kirkwood
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm excited to introduce you all to our team member, Mel. Mel wears many hats here at Natural Super Kids - not only is she our qualifie...
Episode 79: The Benefits of Zinc for Kids
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we could pick one mineral that is important when it comes to children’s health, it would have to be zinc. It is one of my most prescribed nutrien...
Episode 78: Vitamin D for Immunity, Allergies, and Brain Health
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many parents are aware that children need to eat a balanced diet with plenty of nutrients to support their growth and development. But one of the most...
Episode 77: Supporting Kids with Asthma and Allergies Through the Winter
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winter sickness - we see it a lot. But did you know it's the kids with allergies and atopic conditions who struggle with persistent or regular in...
Episode 76: Natural Treatment for Coughs and Croup in Children
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coughs are very common in kids and can cause significant interruptions in the home, especially at night when they often get worse due to laying down. ...
Episode 75: 3 Things That Weaken Your Child's Immune System
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have been receiving a lot of questions on social media and via our email in regards to winter illness this year. Especially because the last two wi...
Episode 74: Why Your Kids Are Sick So Often and What You Can Do About It
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There seems to be a lot of sicknesses around at the moment from colds to influenza, to a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and we can't forget C...
Episode 73: When to Treat a Fever in Children
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kids get sick, and they run fevers. But as parents, we can be prone to a bit of fever phobia. Many parents believe that if a fever is not treated with...
Episode 72: Treating Warts Naturally
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another common skin complaint in kids is warts. Much like molluscum, these skin growths are not harmful but spread like wildfire if given the opportun...
Episode 71: Treating Molluscum Contagiosum
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molluscum Contagiosum is a very common skin condition that is usually seen in kids. Most adults tend to have natural immunity, as they will have been ...
Episode 70: Treating Worms in Children
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the joys of parenting is dealing with worms. Most kids will pick up worms from daycare or school at some point, which can often lead to infecti...
Episode 69: Managing Tricky Behaviour in Kids with Ashleigh Warner
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down and chat with Ashleigh Warner from Raising Humans Kind & Holistic Family Psychologist. Ashleigh is a mum, a gentle par...
Episode 68: Inspiring Teens to Shine from Within with Amanda Rootsey
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I sat down with Amanda Rootsey from Shine From Within. Amanda is a Hay House author, qualified life coach, and youth mentor. ...
Episode 67: How To Get Kids Eating Healthier (without them even knowing) with Laini Oldfield
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am chatting to Laini Oldfield from The Wholefood Collective. Today we are speaking about a topic I know will be popular - h...
Episode 66: Common Poop Signs in Children with Naturopath Sarah Worboys
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(And what these poop signs can uncover about your kids' digestive health)In this week's podcast episode, I chat to our Natural Super Kids Na...
Episode 65: Stutter-free Kids with Lauren Brown
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am thrilled to chat all things stuttering with Lauren Brown from Stutter Free Kids. Lauren is a paediatric speech pathologist, childhood s...
Episode 64: Finding Calm, Confidence and Contentment in Motherhood with Dr Hilary Claire Rowsell
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to be chatting with Dr. Hilary-Claire Rowsell again on the podcast this week. Hilary-Claire and I spoke in Episode 50 of the Natural Sup...
Episode 63: Raising Girls Who Like Themselves with Kasey Edwards
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to introduce you all to our podcast guest, Kasey Edwards. Kasey is an author, international bestseller, and regular columnist for Huff...
Episode 62: Three Chemicals Your Kids are Exposed to that are Ruining Their Gut Health
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, our kids are exposed to more chemicals and toxins than ever before and many of these are having a detrimental effect on their microbiom...
Episode 61: Four Things in Your Child’s Diet that are Depleting Their Gut Health
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity is key when it comes to maintaining a healthy microbiome and good gut health in our kids. Unfortunately, our modern diets provide our childr...
Episode 60: Why Your Child's Gut Health is So Important
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gut health is the foundation of health and wellbeing, especially when it comes to our kids. If digestion isn't working properly every other syste...
Episode 59: Vegetarian Diet for Kids - Part Two
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are continuing the conversation about the things you need to consider if your child is on a vegetarian diet or conside...