Flourishing Families
FF 11: 'It's all about the gut' with naturopath Jasmine Polley
Want to learn about baby gut health? In this episode of Flourishing Families, Dorte Bladt talks to Charlestown Naturopath, Jasmine Polley, about a healthy gut for kids. Jasmine Polley shares her professional insights about the connection between a healthy gut and a healthy body and brain. You will understand the importance of feeding your gut bacteria to help them thrive and the intricacies of…
FF 10: 'Tone up for health' with Katrina Morton
Our own Super Chiropractic Angel Katrina is her usual inspiring self as she shares how Pilates can help us get the most out of chiropractic care. She describes the what, where and how of Pilates and the connection between movement, exercises and the breath. Intro: Flourishing Families with Dr. Dorte Bladt, the Switched On Kids chiropractor and her passionate friends sharing the secret of…
FF 09: 'Balancing a busy family life' with naturopath Melinda Carbis-Reilly
Mums often struggle to balance Mum-life with everyday life. In this podcast, Dorte Bladt discusses finding a healthier balance with Newcastle Naturopath, Melinda Carbis-Reilly. Melinda, a local dynamo, mother of 5, gym owner and naturopath talks to us about how she helps busy Mums and families get a healthier balance in their lives. Intro: Flourishing Families with Dr. Dorte Bladt, the…
FF 08: 'Chronic fight and flight - how Sympathetic Dominance affects your health' with Kelly Beanland
Chronic stress can cause a shift in a mother's fight or flight response. Learn more with Newcastle chiropractor Dr. Dorte Bladt and her chiropractor friend, Kelly Beanland. Stress is an inevitable part of life. It can be both good and bad depending on what sort of stress it is, and how we deal with it. Kelly Beanland, chiropractor at Family Chiropractic Charlestown, explains how chronic, bad…
FF 07: The importance of chewing with Mary Bourke
Chewing is important for strengthening the lips and facial muscles thereby facilitating better breathing patterns. Chewing also helps keeping teeth and gums healthy. Mary Bourke explains the Myo Munchee chewing device.
FF 06: 'School Readiness' with Kate Highland
Learn school readiness for your kids with principal Kate Highland and Newcastle chiropractor, Dr. Dorte Bladt. Assistant principal Kate Highland shares with us how we can help our kids feel comfortable and confident as they enter a new and exciting phase of their lives: Big school. Intro: Flourishing Families with Dr. Dorte Bladt, the Switched-On Kids chiropractor and her passionate friends…
FF 05: 'Thoughts on Birth' with Newcastle doula She Births educator Nichola Kinnane
Discover the magical benefits of a natural birth with local doula, Nichola Kinnane, and our very own Newcastle baby's chiropractor, Dr. Dorte Bladt. Nichola talks with us about supporting couples with knowledge and skills for birth. Intro: Flourishing Families with Dr. Dorte Bladt, the Switched-On Kids chiropractor and her passionate friends sharing the secret of inspiring wellness to help your…
FF 03: 'Hold on' with pelvic floor physio Eileen Lavis
Having babies wreaks havoc with Mum's body - top to toe. Oh well, our beautiful babies are so worth it! Eileen from Complete Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is incredibly knowledgeable about the less noticeable changes that may occur after childbirth and shares with us what we can do to help ourselves.
FF 02: Healthy Family Food
Feeding the family horde interesting, appetising and nutritious meals that everyone will enjoy is always a challenge. Our wonderful local nutritionist Anita Pugh from 'Misoteria' shares her wisdom from the perspective of 'real families and real hunger'.