Dr Golly and the Experts

The reality of severe eczema and anaphylaxis, with Alexis Bree

For the past six years, Alexis Bree has faced the relentless challenges that come with her son's severe eczema and severe anaphylaxis. These conditions have led to countless sleepless nights, heightened vigilance in everyday environments, and the constant feeling of being an overprotective parent. This week, Alexis shares how she has embraced being a pedantic parent, the extra precautions she must take to keep her son safe and how other parents with young children can help do their part in creating a safe environment for all.
LINKS Check out Alexis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexis_bree/Allergic Australia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allergicaustralia/Allergic Australia https://allergyfacts.org.au/ Ezcema Aus Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eczemaau/Ezcema Aus website https://www.eczema.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The many challenges of VACTERL, with Skye and Kieran Burke

Skye and Kieran Burke always thought one child would be enough, yet very quickly the desire for another became stronger and they fell pregnant with their son, Jack. But this pregnancy was nothing like they expected. Jack was diagnosed with VACTERL - a group of birth defects that require multiple major surgeries.  This week, Skye and Kieran share how they navigated the many days spent in hospital, why Kieran was urged to seek professional help before Jack was born and how they believe a positive mindset is essential when faced with any diagnosis. 
LINKS Check out Skye and Kieran’s fundraiser Art Helps Heaps https://arthelpsheaps.com/  Art Helps Heaps Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arthelpsheaps/Check out Skye on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/apatchofskye/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A complication after four caesareans, with Dr Lisa Chimes

Dr Lisa Chimes is no stranger to a surgical procedure as she has performed many on pets featured on Bondi Vet. But after four children via four caesareans, Dr Lisa found herself on the other end of the scalpel. This week, Dr Lisa shares her experience with a post birth complication, the intense procedures that followed and her long road to recovery.  LINKS Check out Dr Lisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlisachimes/Check out the DOG range by Dr Lisa https://dogbydrlisa.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 boys with Level 3 autism, with Kathrine Peereboom

In the early days of raising three young boys with Level 3 Autism, Katherine Peereboom found that access to support was difficult. Determined to make a difference, Kathrine took matters into her own hands.  This week, Kathrine shares how she juggles caring for her family, running a world-leading disability organisation and how she is working to build the brightest future possible for her boys. 
LINKS Check out Kathrine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kathrinepeereboom/Kathrine’s website https://www.kathrinepeereboom.com/about  Spectrum Support on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spectrumsupport/Spectrum Support website https://www.spectrumsupport.org/  Autism Spectrum Australia https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living with the restrictions of Phenylketonuria, with Yolanda Shennan

When Yolanda Shennan fell pregnant with her first born, Hudson, she envisioned all the foods she would get to cook for him. But only days after he was born, Hudson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU) leaving him to lead a life on an incredibly restricted diet to survive. This week, Yolanda shares the many challenges of managing Hudson's diet and how she’s raising her son to be the most resilient he can be. 
LINKS Check out Hudson's food journey on Instagram https://instagram.com/pku_mumma_melbourne?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Check out MDDA Australia https://www.instagram.com/mdda_australia/For more information on Phenylketonuria and other metabolic conditions, and how to support families like Yolanda’s, please go to: https://mdda.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The silent loss of stillbirth, with Bel and Rory Sloane

At 34 weeks pregnant, Bel Sloane and husband Rory Sloane noticed they hadn’t felt any kicks one day and scheduled in a scan. The couple were given the devastating news that there was no heartbeat. Their son Leo had passed This week Bel and Rory recount their journey from that heart-wrenching day, to where their family stands today, five years later. 
LINKS Check out Bel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bel_sloane/?img_index=6Check out Rory on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rorysloane/Red Nose Australia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rednoseaustralia/Red Nose Australia website https://rednose.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis, with Reggie Bird

Two-time Big Brother winner Reggie Bird has always come across as a bit of a tough nut, but that’s because she’s had to be. For fourteen years she’s been battling to keep her son Lucas alive. Lucas was just one month old when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. This week, Reggie shares how she manages Lucas’s condition alongside her own health issues and how she stays her bubbly and positive self through it all.
LINKS Check out Reggie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reggiebirdbb/ Cystic Fibrosis Australia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cfaustralia/CF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CFCCAUST  CF Website - https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting Cerebral Palsy together, with Youssef Dib

Youssef Dib is a pro boxer who comes from a family of boxing champions. But Youssef’s son, Jibreel, is possibly the toughest in the family. When Jibreel was only 8 months old he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy – a disorder that affects a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. This week, Youssef shares his journey from being told that Jibreel would not live long, to being in denial of his son’s diagnosis, to helping him be the fighter he was born to be.  
LINKS Check out Youssef on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uwee_dib/Cerebral Palsy Alliance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cpalliance/ Support STEPtember https://www.instagram.com/steptemberau/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cerebralpalsyalliance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postnatal anxiety in dads, with Michael Brunelli and Martha Kalifatidis

Michael Brunelli has lived with anxiety for a long time, but when he became a father it got much worse.   This week, MAFS duo Michael and Martha talk to Dr Golly about how this anxiety has at times come between them, how it has affected the way he fathers and why Michael says he is unlikely to get professional help. 
LINKS Martha’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marthaa__k/Michael’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mbrunelli/ SMS 4 Dad’s https://www.sms4dads.com.au/  SMS 4 Dad's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pandanational PANDA https://panda.org.au/get-support/support-dadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diagnosed with a rare blood cancer at 7, with Samantha Sanfilippo

The word “cancer” strikes fear into the hearts of most... but imagine hearing it applied to your child. A week before his 7th birthday Samantha Sanfilippo’s son, Noah, was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, anaplastic large cell lymphoma. 
Today, Samantha shares her story of coming to terms with the life changing diagnosis and how she faced up to the many challenges of supporting a seriously unwell child. 
LINKS 
Samantha's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthasanfilippo4/ Leukaemia Foundation - https://www.leukaemia.org.au/get-involved/blood-cancer-month/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leukaemia_foundation/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LeukaemiaFoundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.