Dr Golly and the Experts

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 HERECheck out High Performance Mindfulness HEREFor more information on Dr Golly's sleep program or new book head to drgolly.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/surrogacy https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LINKShttps://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2022/january-february/paediatric-head-shape-and-craniosynostosisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 future and how the family are doing today. LINKS For more info, check out the Stroke Foundation websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 husband have supported him and her passion to break down the stigmas surrounding FASD. LINKS Check out NOFASD on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofasd.australia/For more information on FASD check out https://www.nofasd.org.au/For the FASD free helpline call 1-800-860-6113 Check out Every Moment Matters website https://everymomentmatters.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a pedantic parent, the extra precautions she must take to keep her son safe and how other parents with young children can help do their part in creating a safe environment for all. LINKS Check out Alexis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexis_bree/Allergic Australia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allergicaustralia/Allergic Australia https://allergyfacts.org.au/ Ezcema Aus Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eczemaau/Ezcema Aus website https://www.eczema.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LINKS Check out Dr Lisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlisachimes/Check out the DOG range by Dr Lisa https://dogbydrlisa.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 challenges of managing Hudson's diet and how she’s raising her son to be the most resilient he can be. LINKS Check out Hudson's food journey on Instagram https://instagram.com/pku_mumma_melbourne?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Check out MDDA Australia https://www.instagram.com/mdda_australia/For more information on Phenylketonuria and other metabolic conditions, and how to support families like Yolanda’s, please go to: https://mdda.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 issues and how she stays her bubbly and positive self through it all. LINKS Check out Reggie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reggiebirdbb/ Cystic Fibrosis Australia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cfaustralia/CF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CFCCAUST CF Website - https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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://www.instagram.com/marthaa__k/Michael’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mbrunelli/ SMS 4 Dad’s https://www.sms4dads.com.au/ SMS 4 Dad's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pandanational PANDA https://panda.org.au/get-support/support-dadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 today, and give tips on how we can open up the conversation with our own children. LINKS https://www.instagram.com/yumichild/https://www.booktopia.com.au/welcome-to--melissa-kang/book/9781760509538.html?irclickid=wTIyu6xEaxyPTVzXaV2GGV6VUkFyNFU%3AtXyuwY0&utm_campaign=Yumi%20Stynes&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Impact&bk_source=1431742&bk_source_id=1431742&irgwc=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 explains what it’s like to live with three kids with different presentations of Tourette’s Syndrome and reveals the unique perspectives she's gained through her roles as both a parent and an advocate. LINKShttps://www.instagram.com/tsassociation_australia/ https://tourette.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 only had a limited time on earth, Priyanka and her husband made it their mission to make every day special. LINKS https://www.instagram.com/the_lilyflower/ https://lilycalvert.com/ https://www.vsk.org.au/ https://www.instagram.com/veryspecialkids/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.