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Raising Well Nourished Kids
Georgia Harding & Jane Faulkner
63 episodes
1 month ago
A resilient gut sets the foundation for your child’s health, supporting everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity and energy. In this episode, Georgia speaks with clinical nutritionist Michelle Hislop about how to build and protect the microbiome in kids. Michelle shares her beautiful “garden” analogy to help parents picture the trillions of bacteria that live in the gut and how diversity keeps that inner ecosystem strong. They explore why the first years of life are a gol...
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A resilient gut sets the foundation for your child’s health, supporting everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity and energy. In this episode, Georgia speaks with clinical nutritionist Michelle Hislop about how to build and protect the microbiome in kids. Michelle shares her beautiful “garden” analogy to help parents picture the trillions of bacteria that live in the gut and how diversity keeps that inner ecosystem strong. They explore why the first years of life are a gol...
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Kids & Family
Education,
Health & Fitness,
Nutrition
Episodes (20/63)
Raising Well Nourished Kids
63. Kids’ Gut Health 101: How to Build a Resilient Microbiome
A resilient gut sets the foundation for your child’s health, supporting everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity and energy. In this episode, Georgia speaks with clinical nutritionist Michelle Hislop about how to build and protect the microbiome in kids. Michelle shares her beautiful “garden” analogy to help parents picture the trillions of bacteria that live in the gut and how diversity keeps that inner ecosystem strong. They explore why the first years of life are a gol...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
62. The Truth About the Health Star Rating System and What Parents Need to Know
This week Georgia is joined once again by Belinda Smith from The Root Cause, a returning guest who is passionate about transforming children’s health and raising awareness about the role food plays in wellbeing. Together, they dive into the Health Star Rating System, the food labelling scheme that the Australian government plans to mandate by 2027. While it might sound like a helpful tool for parents, Belinda and Georgia share why the system in its current form is deeply flawed. They explore ...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
61. Raising Kids with Strong Values: How to Nurture Their Moral Compass
Values shape the way we live, the decisions we make, and how we relate to others and they play a powerful role in how our children grow into confident, capable, and compassionate adults. In this episode of the Raising Well Nourished Kids podcast, Jane and Georgia explore why values matter, how they influence parenting, and how to bring more awareness to them in family life. You’ll learn: What values are and why they’re so important for children’s developmentHow being clear on your own values ...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
60. How to Fuel Sporty Kids for Energy, Focus and Recovery
If you’ve got a sporty child, you’ll know the challenge of keeping up with their energy needs while still making sure they are eating in a way that supports growth, concentration, and long-term health. From endless training sessions to weekend carnivals and competitions, what kids eat and drink can make all the difference to both performance and recovery. In this episode, Georgia is joined by nutritionist Alethea Mills, who specialises in sports nutrition and has helped athletes of all ages f...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
59. Bedtime Struggles Explained: Connection, Anxiety, and Nutrition
It’s a familiar scene for many parents - you’ve settled your child into bed, but minutes later they’re back with “I’m hungry,” “One more story,” or “Can I have a drink of water?” While genuine hunger can certainly play a role, there are often deeper factors at play. In this episode, naturopath Georgia Harding and psychotherapist Jane Little explore both the emotional and physiological reasons behind bedtime resistance, and share practical ways to support children in winding down for the night...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
58. Winter Wellness: Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Immune System
As the temperature drops and sniffles start to spread, it’s the perfect time to focus on strengthening your child’s immune system - without the overwhelm. In this episode, we’re diving into real-life, practical ways to support your family’s health through the cooler months. From food and nutrients to lifestyle rhythms that really help, Georgia shares easy tips that can make a big difference. We chat about: Immune-supportive foods like warming soups, broths, leafy greens and winter veggiesWhy ...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
57. Are We Doing Too Much for Our Kids? Raising Capable, Confident Humans
“If you do too much for your kids, you build your self-esteem by stealing theirs.” – Dr. Daniel Amen This quote landed deeply with us - and it forms the heart of today’s episode. As parents, we often step in to help, fix, or smooth the path for our kids. Sometimes it’s because we want to protect them. Sometimes it’s because we’re trying to avoid conflict. And sometimes, if we’re really honest, it’s because it just feels easier or faster to do it ourselves. But what happens when we overd...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
56. Start As You Intend to Continue: The Parenting Advice That Changed Everything
Sometimes the most powerful parenting advice comes in a casual conversation… and for us, it was this: “Start as you intend to continue.” In this episode, we explore the real-life impact of setting intentional (and sustainable!) habits in the early years of parenting… habits that helped shape how our kids eat, sleep, cope, and relate to others. We chat through: Why mealtime matters more than we think (and why sitting down with your kids counts)Letting go of perfectionism (no fancy cut-out frui...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
55. From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Your Health as a Mum with Ana Robinson
What happens when you push through, hold it all together, and keep putting yourself last...until your body says no more? In this relatable episode, Georgia sits down with women’s health coach and nutritionist Ana Robinson from Nourish Us, who opens up about her journey from corporate burnout and a mysterious virus to being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis - and how that wake-up call led her to completely transform her life. This isn’t just a fluffy wellness chat. It’s real, grounded, and f...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
54. Why Teens Are Struggling with Real Connection: And What We Can Do About It
In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Georgia and Jane unpack a growing concern that many parents are noticing, but not always sure how to name: Why are so many teenagers and young adults struggling to form meaningful relationships? Jane shares what she’s been seeing in her work with youth and young adults, clients in their teens, 20s, and even early 30s, who feel socially anxious, disconnected, and unsure how to engage with others in real life. Together, Georgia and Jane explore: How ...
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5 months ago
21 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
53. Fussy to Flourishing: One Mum’s Transformation with Whole Foods and Family Wellness
This episode is for any parent who's ever felt like they're doing all the right things—but nothing is shifting. Georgia chats with special guest Nicole Barrett, a mum of six (yep—six!), who’s been part of the Well Nourished community for years. But it was her youngest, Ashton, who really tested everything she thought she knew about food and feeding. He was a classic fussy eater—white foods only, no meat, no veggies, no interest. And in a big blended family, mealtimes were already busy enough....
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6 months ago
32 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
52. Nature's Hidden Medicine: How Homeopathy Could Change Your Child's Health Story
In this eye-opening conversation with homeopath Sarah Valentini from The Family Apothecary, we dive deep into the healing potential of homeopathy for treating both acute and chronic conditions in children. How homeopathy works through the principle of "like cures like" and why these highly diluted remedies can have such powerful effectsSarah's journey from skeptic to practitioner after witnessing remarkable recoveries with homeopathyReal-life examples of healing, including how homeopathy reso...
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6 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
51. INTERVIEW Real Food for Real Families: Practical Wisdom from Boob to Food's Luca
In this enlightening conversation, Georgia and Jane chat with Luca, the founder of Boob to Food, about her journey from nurse and midwife to creating a business dedicated to healthy eating for children. Luca shares her personal transformation from growing up on processed foods to becoming passionate about whole, nutrient-dense foods for her family. What began as an Instagram page documenting meals for her children has evolved into a company with 16 employees and two successful books: "Milk to...
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6 months ago
48 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
50. Sweet Bribes, Bitter Consequences: When Parents Disagree on Treats
Looking for strategies to handle those tricky co-parenting food battles? Our latest podcast episode tackles the common challenge of what happens when one parent uses treats as bribes while the other tries to maintain boundaries. In this insightful Q&A taken straight from our Raising Well Nourished Kids program, we address a listener's struggle with her husband who keeps bribing their three-year-old with lollies (candies), resulting in tantrums and behavioral issues. But rather than just f...
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7 months ago
28 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
49. From Crisis to Connection: How One Father's Journey Changed Everything He Knew About Parenting
In this deeply moving and insightful episode, author and journalist Rupert Isaacson shares his journey of parenting his autistic son Rowan. From early challenges with sensory meltdowns to discovering breakthrough approaches that changed their lives, Rupert offers wisdom that resonates for any parent or care giver. Learn how legendary autistic and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin's three fundamental principles - following the child physically, emotionally, and intellectually - opened up new ...
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7 months ago
56 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
48. Parent Questions Answered: Overcoming Picky Eating Challenges
In this special episode, we're giving you exclusive access to content typically reserved for members of our "Raising Well Nourished Kids" online program. Each month, program participants submit questions about their specific challenges with picky eating or difficult mealtime behaviors. Georgia and Jane then record thoughtful, personalised responses to these questions, which are normally shared only within the program's dashboard. Today, we're opening up one of these valuable Q&A sessions ...
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8 months ago
20 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
47. The Long Game: A 20-Year-Old's Take on Growing Up with Health-Conscious Parents
In this insightful episode of Raising Well-Nourished Kids, host Jane sits down with Georgia’s 20-year-old daughter Saoirse Harding, for a candid conversation about what it's really like growing up with health-conscious parents. As the daughter of a nutrition-focused mother, Saorise shares her honest journey from being "the girl with the weird lunchbox" to becoming a confident young adult who deeply appreciates her family's food culture. What makes this episode particularly valuable for parent...
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8 months ago
17 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
46. The Supplement Dilemma: What Your Kids Really Need
In this latest episode, naturopath Georgia, tackles one of the most common questions parents ask: Do children really need vitamins and supplements? Rather than offering a simple yes or no, she dives deep into the science and wisdom behind supplementation, sharing why "food first" should be every parent's mantra. You'll discover: Why you can't "out-supplement" a poor diet and the vital importance of whole foodsWhen supplements are actually necessary (and when they're just expensive urine)The h...
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9 months ago
19 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
45. Quick & Healthy School Lunches: Your Freezer's Hidden Potential
In this practical episode of Raising Well-Nourished Kids, discover how your freezer can change-up your school lunch preparation! Learn insider tips for freezing and storing everything from quality proteins to homemade sourdough bread, and why these choices matter for your child's health. Whether you're struggling with school lunch preparation, looking to avoid processed foods, or simply wanting to make your mornings run more smoothly, this episode offers practical solutions that can work fo...
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9 months ago
18 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
44. Post-Holiday Reset: How to Restore Family Balance
In this heartfelt and practical episode of Raising Well-Nourished Kids, we tackle a universal parenting challenge: helping your family transition from the holiday season back to normal routines. If you're noticing increased irritability in your children or escalating picky eating habits post-holidays, this episode is for you. Our discussion offers actionable strategies for: Gradually reestablishing sleep and meal routines before school startsCreating positive mealtime environments without sc...
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10 months ago
23 minutes

Raising Well Nourished Kids
A resilient gut sets the foundation for your child’s health, supporting everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity and energy. In this episode, Georgia speaks with clinical nutritionist Michelle Hislop about how to build and protect the microbiome in kids. Michelle shares her beautiful “garden” analogy to help parents picture the trillions of bacteria that live in the gut and how diversity keeps that inner ecosystem strong. They explore why the first years of life are a gol...