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The FASD Success Show
Jeff Noble
168 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text What if mental health and behavior weren’t just about the brain, but also about the body? In this fascinating conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Tamara Bodnar, a biological scientist and researcher at the University of Calgary, whose work is changing how we understand FASD from the inside out. Dr. Bodnar studies the gut–brain axis — the constant communication between our digestive system and our brain — and how prenatal alcohol exposure can disrupt that balance for life. Her...
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Send us a text What if mental health and behavior weren’t just about the brain, but also about the body? In this fascinating conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Tamara Bodnar, a biological scientist and researcher at the University of Calgary, whose work is changing how we understand FASD from the inside out. Dr. Bodnar studies the gut–brain axis — the constant communication between our digestive system and our brain — and how prenatal alcohol exposure can disrupt that balance for life. Her...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/168)
The FASD Success Show
How the Gut Talks to the Brain: Dr. Tamara Bodnar on FASD, Stress, and Small Changes That Matter
Send us a text What if mental health and behavior weren’t just about the brain, but also about the body? In this fascinating conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Tamara Bodnar, a biological scientist and researcher at the University of Calgary, whose work is changing how we understand FASD from the inside out. Dr. Bodnar studies the gut–brain axis — the constant communication between our digestive system and our brain — and how prenatal alcohol exposure can disrupt that balance for life. Her...
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Dr. Jacqueline Pei: Understanding Mental Health and Hope in FASD
Send us a text Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around mental health challenges and suicide. Please listen when you feel ready and take care of yourself as needed. What if everything you thought you knew about mental health and behavior was flipped on its head? In this powerful conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Pei, psychologist, professor at the University of Alberta, and senior research lead with CanFASD, to explore how mental health really shows up for indi...
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4 weeks ago
58 minutes

The FASD Success Show
From Fires to Foundations with the Freemans
Send us a text What if you could hear the same family one year apart and actually feel the shift from chaos to connection. In this powerful “before and after” episode, Jeff revisits Angela Freeman and her two kids, Ruby and Elias. Last year, we met them in Toronto when every day felt like triage — school battles, misunderstandings, and constant fires. One year later, everything looks different. Through sober momentum, the right school fit, and daily co-regulation, the Freemans moved from surv...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Teaching, Training & Transformation: Malgorzata’s Journey Forward
Send us a text Teaching, Training and Transformation: Malgorzata’s Journey Forward What happens when language that works at home starts changing classrooms and systems. What if a one minute demo with an umbrella could stop symptom punishment faster than another meeting. What if a parent advocate was invited to help shape an international conference. About This Episode In this Part 2 of The FASD Success Show, I bring Malgorzata back from Poland to share what happened next. Invitations to schoo...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Turning Pain Into Purpose: Malgorzata’s FASD Advocacy
Send us a text Turning Pain Into Purpose: Malgorzata’s FASD AdvocacyWhat if the child you were promised was “healthy” — and the real story didn’t show up until years later? What if the diagnosis you fought so hard to get didn’t open doors but instead left you standing in another long hallway? In this episode of The FASD Success Show, I sit down with Malgorzata from Poland. Her journey takes us through judgment, grief, and exhaustion, but also resilience and advocacy. From being told by her pe...
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1 month ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Relationships and Resilience: Reinier & Kate on Love and FASD
Send us a text Relationships and Resilience: Reinier & Kate on Love and FASD What does love look like when FASD is part of the story? And how do you play the long game when milestones come later than expected? In this episode of The FASD Success Show, I sit down with my friends Reinier deSmit and Kate Kristiansen for a real and vulnerable conversation about partnership, conflict, and resilience. Reinier was diagnosed with FASD at 56. Now in his 60s, he describes that diagnosis as a gift&n...
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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes

The FASD Success Show
FASD Awareness Month Special: CanFASD Updates + See Jeff Live
Send us a text FASD Awareness Month Special: CanFASD Updates + See Jeff LiveAwareness isn’t just hashtags or red shoes. It’s what we do with that awareness that counts. In this special episode of The FASD Success Show, I sit down with Kathy Unsworth (the new Executive Director of CanFASD) and Audrey McFarlane (who has been a champion of mine since day one). We talk about the new Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) report, the leadership transition at CanFASD, the National FASD Framewor...
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2 months ago
59 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Why an Adult FASD Diagnosis Isn’t Doom: Barb Clark’s Story, Three Months Later
Send us a text In this follow-up episode of the FASD Success Show, Jeff reconnects with Barb Clark three months after she received her official FASD diagnosis. When we first spoke, Barb had just gotten the news, and she shared the raw relief and validation of finally having a name for her lifelong struggles. Now, with time to process, she reflects on what has actually changed in her daily life, her work, and her relationships. Barb opens up about the accommodations she’s put in place, the rea...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Why Getting an FASD Diagnosis Matters: Barb Clark’s Story (Part 1)
Send us a text In this raw and powerful episode of the FASD Success Show, Jeff sits down with his friend and colleague Barb Clark just hours after she received her official FASD diagnosis. Barb has coached, trained, and supported caregivers for years, but this time she’s on the other side of the story talking openly about what it feels like to finally have confirmation of something she always suspected. She shares the shock, the relief, and the validation of putting a name to her lifelo...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

The FASD Success Show
FASD Without Borders: Raising a Family, Building a Movement with Cornelia Fornefeld
Send us a text In this powerful episode of the FASD Success Show, Jeff sits down with Cornelia Fornefeld, a fierce and funny foster mom from Germany who's turning personal adversity into national impact. Cornelia opens up about the whirlwind journey of raising her daughter Dana, who came into her home at just five weeks old. Despite being a trained social worker and early childhood educator, Cornelia quickly discovered that parenting a child with FASD meant learning a whole new playbook. From...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Teamwork and Transformation: Ray and Jen’s FASD Success Story
Send us a text Join us for a raw and real episode of The FASD Success Show. I’m your host, Jeff Noble, and in this episode, I chat with Ray and Jen, parents of five kids—four of whom are on the FASD spectrum. Before joining our community, they were constantly overwhelmed by daily blowups, meltdowns, and behaviors that left them walking on eggshells. But through training and education, they found the tools to stop engaging in the chaos and create more peace at home. Ray and Jen share their hon...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Ready to Run: Crystal’s Breaking Point and How They Found a Way Forward
Send us a text In this episode of The FASD Success Show, I sit down with Mike and Crystal, a couple who have been through the wringer raising four kids—all on the FASD spectrum. They open up about their darkest moments and the journey that brought them from surviving on the edge to finding peace and understanding. Crystal shares how she was on the verge of running away, feeling overwhelmed and without support. But through education and connection, they found the tools to change their family d...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Breaking Through the Overwhelm: Ryan Jolly’s Path to FASD Caregiving Success
Send us a text Welcome to another inspiring episode of The FASD Success Show! In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Jolly, an incredible single mom of four, two of whom have FASD. Ryan's story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformation that comes from finding the right support. Ryan opens up about her toughest moments—like dealing with explosive behaviors and feeling completely overwhelmed. However, she also shares how she shifted her mindset through training and community su...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Back from the Brink: Spilling Tea and What’s in It for You!
Send us a text Join us for a raw and real episode of The FASD Success Show. I’m your host, Jeff Noble, and in Episode 158, I’m coming back after an unexpected hiatus with a deeply personal story that’s changed my life. But it’s not just about the challenges—I’m here to share what’s in store for you as we move forward. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s been happening behind the scenes, and I’m spilling the tea on some big changes, powerful lessons, and exciting plans that...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Summer Sanity: How FASD Caregivers Make It Work
Send us a text Welcome to "Summer Sanity: How FASD Caregivers Make It Work" Summer break is upon us, and if you're feeling the heat, you're not alone. In this episode, Jeff Noble is joined by the Caregiver Council—a group of seasoned parents from our online coaching programs. They're here to share their tried-and-true strategies to help you navigate the summer months with your FASD kiddos. From maintaining structure and handling behavioral challenges to managing sibling dynamics and sneaking ...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Does Choline really help?
Send us a text Join us for an insightful and inspiring episode of The #FetalAlcoholSyndrome(FASD) Success Show. I'm your host, Jeff Noble, and in Episode #156, we welcome Dr. Jeffrey Wozniak and Dr. Blake Gimbel to discuss the latest in FASD research, focusing on choline and brain imaging studies. In this episode, Dr. Wozniak and Dr. Gimbel provide updates on their groundbreaking follow-up study on the effects of choline in children with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). They delve into how c...
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1 year ago
1 hour 15 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Level Up Your FASD Advocacy with Alicia Munn
Send us a text Join us for an insightful and inspiring episode of The #FetalAlcoholSyndrome(FASD) Success Show. I'm your host, Jeff Noble. In Episode #155, we are thrilled to welcome Alicia Munn, a dedicated advocate and pioneer in the FASD community. Alicia brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience, offering invaluable tips for creating an FASD-friendly environment and navigating the complexities of FASD advocacy. In this episode, Alicia shares her journey from working in health...
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1 year ago
1 hour 40 minutes

The FASD Success Show
HOPE SHREDS: Strumming Through the FASD Struggles with Demi!
Send us a text Do you need some HOPE? Wondering if all this effort is worth it in the end? Well, I'm here to say it is, and in this episode, I'm bringing you Exhibit (A) in the case for hope: Demi Forsyth – a young woman who embodies resilience. With heartfelt candor, Demi shares her day-to-day triumphs and trials, offering a dose of reality mixed with a surge of optimism for caregivers and individuals alike. Here's what you'll uncover: How Demi carved out her path to independence and what th...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Engaging Reluctant Dads: Strategies for Shared Success
Send us a text Join us on a compelling journey in Episode 153 of The FASD Success Show as we delve into the often-overlooked struggles that fathers face in the world of FASD caregiving. Host Jeff Noble sits down with Dr. Mike Howlett, who not only navigates the complexities of FASD at home with his family but also balances a demanding career as a veterinarian. In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Howlett opens up about: The Real Struggles of FASD Dads: Explore the emotional and practical ch...
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute

The FASD Success Show
How to Live with Less Fear and Frustration about the Future
Send us a text Embark on a journey of resilience and hope in Episode 152 of The FASD Success Show, "How to Live with Less Fear and Frustration about the Future." Join host Jeff Noble as he explores the transformative insights of Kim Driscoll, whose experiences shine a light on navigating the complexities of FASD with unwavering love and strategic advocacy. In this episode, Kim Driscoll, a seasoned FASD caregiver and advocate, unveils her roadmap for managing the unpredictable waves of FASD. ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 11 minutes

The FASD Success Show
Send us a text What if mental health and behavior weren’t just about the brain, but also about the body? In this fascinating conversation, Jeff sits down with Dr. Tamara Bodnar, a biological scientist and researcher at the University of Calgary, whose work is changing how we understand FASD from the inside out. Dr. Bodnar studies the gut–brain axis — the constant communication between our digestive system and our brain — and how prenatal alcohol exposure can disrupt that balance for life. Her...