Flourishing Families

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FF 13: 'Movement makes the brain' with Anna Campbell

Dorte Bladt discusses movement and disabilities with exercise physiologist, Anna Campbell. Intro: Flourishing Families with Dorte Bladt, the Switched-On Kids chiropractor and her passionate friends sharing the secret of inspiring wellness to help your families thrive. Dorte Bladt: I'd like to welcome Anna Campbell from HealtheCo to our podcast this morning. Anna, tell us a little bit about…


FF 12: Felicity's beautiful birth story

Newcastle infant chiropractor, Felicity Cook, shares her preparation and experience with bringing beautiful little Ivy into the world with Dorte Bladt. Intro: Flourishing Families with Dorte Bladt, the Switched On Kids chiropractor and her passionate friends sharing the secret of inspiring wellness to help your families thrive. Dorte Bladt: We're going to do something really different today.…


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…


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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…


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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.


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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…


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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…