Dr Golly and the Experts

Living with spinal cord injury, with Emma Murray

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.

The misunderstandings of miscarriage, with Tahyna MacManus

When Tahyna MacManus experienced her first miscarriage, she was shocked to find out how common it was. After her second miscarriage, she decided to make a documentary. This week, Tahyna shares the story of her three miscarriages, the insights that she gained from conversations with other women during the making of her documentary and where her family is today.
LINKSTo watch Misunderstandings of Miscarriage, search on SBS or Apple TV. Check out Tahyna on Instagram @tahynamacmanusVisit The Pink Elephant Support Network website HEREThe Pink Elephants Support Network Instagram @pinkelephantssupport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUMMER SERIES : Joh Scully and Georgia Barnes on surrogacy

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.

SUMMER SERIES: Tiff Hall on Plagiocephaly

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 week's episode features fitness instructor extraordinaire, Tiffany Hall. Here, Tiff shares what happened when her daughter Vada was born with Plagiocephaly - which in simple terms it means ‘flat head.'
LINKS https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/health-concerns/plagiocephaly https://mytxo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffhall_xo/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUMMER SERIES: Ilit Golshevsky on Craniosynostosis

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.

SUMMER SERIES: Hamish McLachlan on West Syndrome

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 sports broadcaster, Hamish McLachlan whose daughter Milla was diagnosed with West Syndrome.
LINKS: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/west-syndrome/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unique challenge of childhood stroke, with Denton Pugh

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.

The harsh assumptions around Down Syndrome, with Julie Mathers

Julie Mathers was 12 weeks pregnant with her first son, Woody, when she and her husband were told that he had Down Syndrome. The same day, they were confronted with the option to terminate the pregnancy. This week, Julie opens up about the process of making the decision to go forward and how 5 years later they have never looked back. 
LINKS Check out Julie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliemathers/Check out Snuggle Hunny https://www.instagram.com/snugglehunnykids/For more info on Down Syndrome, visit Down Syndrome Australia https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The invisible disability of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), with Sophie

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.

The road to diagnosis of Sanfilippo Syndrome, with Sarah Warden

Sarah Warden knew that her son, Callum wasn’t progressing as he should, but she could never have predicted what was causing the delays. Callum’s final diagnosis was Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic condition described as ‘childhood dementia’. This week, Sarah talks about how she had to persevere to get the right diagnosis, and what this rare condition means for her life and her family.  
LINKS Check out the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanfilippochildrensfoundation/To visit the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation website click HERE To donate to Sarah’s fundraiser click HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.