Episodios

  • Raising Neurodivergent Kids With a Speech Pathologist & Autism Educator

    Raising Neurodivergent Kids With a Speech Pathologist & Autism Educator
    Jun 10 2025
    Would you know what to do if your child was neurodivergent? Are your schools giving enough education on the topic? If your answer is no then you’ve come to the right place. In today’s episode I sit down with Jules Tushuizen, Speech Pathologist, coach and author with over 17 years of experience helping families navigate early childhood development. As a mother of two boys who both needed speech therapy, Jules draws on personal and professional insight to make a powerful difference through early intervention and neurodivergence education. You’ll learn: The early signs every parent and educator should be looking out for in speech and language development What Neurodivergence is, the signs to look for in young children and how to get help How to support neurodivergent children at home and in the classroom Why neurodivergent children don’t need to be fixed and what to do instead The importance of supporting the entire family as well as tips for parents of neurodivergent and autistic children How early speech therapy can dramatically shape a child’s communication and early development … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Listen to the episode with Karen Perks Jules mentioned on Spotify here or Apple here Check out the books Jules mentioned here: Henry Finds His Word By Lindsay Ward The Boy Who Felt Too Much by Henry Markham Want more of Jules? Find her on the below platform: Jules's website - free downloads and information for parents and educators Waitlist for online course with Jules Clinic website Instagram @growandtelltherapy Check out Jules’s Instagram post I mentioned about  the language swaps we can make here Youtube @GrowandTellSpeechandOT Mentioned: Window of Tolerance Join the Parents of speech delayed children Facebook Group here If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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    48 m
  • What Burnout Really Looks Like And How To Overcome It With Wellness Coach Nina Belfort

    What Burnout Really Looks Like And How To Overcome It With Wellness Coach Nina Belfort
    Jun 3 2025
    Do you ever feel like your stress levels are higher than the average person’s? Like you wake up just hoping to get through the day? If so, today's episode is for you… I sat down with personal trainer, therapist and wellness coach Nina Belfort who has over a decade of experience in the health and wellness space, to talk burnout 101 and the processes she uses to help women overcome burnout, anxiety and identity loss. You’ll learn: 05:41 - The early signs and 5 distinct stages in the cycle of burnout 11:54 - What Nina learnt from Ninja Warrior, a ruptured Achilles, and having a partner with terminal brain cancer all at once 17:10 -  Why women subconsciously feel guilty for everything and the key to stopping 17:42 - The quick fixes you can implement in your daily routine to get your me time back 26:52 - How to get out of fight-or-flight if breathwork isn’t working for you 28:47 - If you feel like you’ve lost your spark… Follow these steps 30:03 - How to stop just “getting through” the day 30:56 - How to get your partner to support you better 33:34 - What to do for just 10 minutes every morning to help prevent burnout 36:34 - The biggest sign of burnout that everyone ignores 38:29 - How to spot chronic fatigue and burnout in your children … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Check out Nina’s 5 days to RESET & REWIRE program here Want more Nina? Check her out on Instagram @nina. belfort or facebook CARMA Collective Listen to The Marie Forleo Podcast we mentioned in the episode: on Spotify here or on Apple here If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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    49 m
  • If Traditional Talk Therapy Hasn’t Worked For You… Try This

    If Traditional Talk Therapy Hasn’t Worked For You… Try This
    May 27 2025
    This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, mental health and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If these topics are sensitive or triggering for you, please take care while listening or consider skipping this episode. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Please contact: 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732 or Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14 Do you ever feel like you want to go to therapy but the traditional route is not for you? Then this episode is definitely for you Today I sit down with Harvard-educated and Masters-certified Courtenay DuBois who has worked with high profile clients like public figures, entrepreneurs and athletes, helping them to break destructive cycles and resolve unconscious patterns behind emotional disconnection, self-sabotage, and relationship dysfunction. If you’ve heard of NLP, timeline therapy, hypnotherapy or other methods that seem a little ‘woo’ we’re going to talk about the science behind these methods and whether they really work You’ll learn: What is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and how it can help you understand your behaviour patterns and improve your life What timeline therapy is and how it can help you reframe past emotional experiences and uncover sources of trauma Strategies to identify triggers, reframe thoughts and even how Courtenay uses safe words in her everyday life What hypotherapy is and how trance-like states can allow access to the subconscious mind for heeling and behaviour change The things that might be holding you back that you don’t even know about … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Check out Courtenay everywhere here: Website: courtenaydubois.com Instagram: @courtenay_dubois Facebook: Courtenay DuBois LinkedIn: Courtenay DuBois YouTube: Courtenay DuBois TikTok: @courtenaydubois If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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  • Advice From A Fertility Specialist Who Deals With Endometriosis Herself

    Advice From A Fertility Specialist Who Deals With Endometriosis Herself
    May 20 2025
    Struggling to decide when or even if to get endometriosis surgery? Are you considering if you should be freezing your eggs or even embryos? Today I’m sitting down with Dr. Mei Cheah who is a fertility specialist and surgeon passionate about advocating for women’s health and reproductive rights. We sit down to discuss all things fertility and reproductive health as well as both her personal and professional experience dealing with endometriosis. You’ll learn: 01:46 - The most common misconceptions about fertility 04:29 - The things you might be doing that are increasing your risk of infertility 08:10 - The impact that microplastics are having on fertility and how Dr. Mei limits her plastics intake 13:27 - How Dr. Mei’s own experience with endometriosis has influenced her approach as a fertility specialist 17:45 - My experience with my daughter’s own endometriosis diagnosis and what Dr. Mei is seeing in young teens dealing with endo today 20:20 - The impacts the pill as well as diet and food have on endometriosis 22:38 - The most beneficial time to get endo surgery 26:19 - The ideal time for families to get pregnant and when to start thinking about freezing eggs and embryos 30:41 - What happened that made my two pregnancies completely different experiences 36:02 - What is three people IVF and how it could change the future of fertility treatment 40:57 - How stress can impact endo and what Dr. Mei does to manage it in her everyday life 43:37 - Dr. Mei’s top 3 tips for dealing with endo pain 44:41 - When you should start getting fertility tests (for both women and men) … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Want more of Dr. Mei? Check her out on Instagram here and on facebook here or visit her at her clinic Create Health Facebook? If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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  • How I Built a Footcare Brand That Helps Thousands Move Better

    How I Built a Footcare Brand That Helps Thousands Move Better
    May 13 2025
    I first started SynxBody 14 years ago… that went fast! But before we took the business on Shark Tank, we were in debt, still working in our clinics treating patients and didn’t know if our great idea was even that marketable. Today I’m talking about everything SynxBody from the first prototype we had made in China, to getting funding offers from three Sharks, to everything I wish I knew before starting my business. You’ll learn: 01:24 - How my recent visit to the Canton Fair has changed the future of SynxBody… 02:05 - Behind the scenes of how I developed the first SynxBody product 14 years ago 05:05 - Why we went on Shark Tank and exactly what we did to prepare for it 07:20 - How Shark Tank helped us pay off $140,000 of debt 08:35 - How we got stocked in chemist warehouse 09:24 - Why SyxBody stands out amongst our competitors 11:20 - How to deal with growing pains in a business 12:26 - The biggest mistakes I’ve made in my business and the lessons they taught me 14:07 - Why I love China but nearly didn’t go on my last trip 16:30 - Why we use German and Italian machinery for our products in our Chinese warehouses 20:00 - The many exciting new products that I’m working on 23:21 - The five things I wish I knew before starting my business … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Interested in the products I mentioned? Get them here: One Stop Insoles Heel Balm Compression Sleeves If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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    29 m
  • 30+ Doctors Misdiagnosed Her Daughter … So Karen Perks Turned to AI to Save Her Life

    30+ Doctors Misdiagnosed Her Daughter … So Karen Perks Turned to AI to Save Her Life
    May 6 2025
    Do you know how many medical misdiagnoses happen in Australia every year? You’d be shocked to know the answer is 141,000 and Mikayla Cameron-Lyon was one of them. Today I sit down with her mother Karen Perks, author of Mum Please Help Me, to chat about the international issue that is medical misdiagnosis and negligence from healthcare professionals. We dive into the 21 ED presentations, the 60+ ambulances, the 30+ doctors misdiagnosing Mikayla and how Karen used her own research and AI to get to the centre of the problem. You’ll learn: 03:01 - How Karen’s daughter Mikayla was misdiagnosed 04:34 - Why Karen didn’t trust what the medical professionals were telling her 07:30 - What led Karen to start doing her own research and recording Mikayla’s health data 09:01 - The gaslighting Karen experienced and why she considered calling the police on the hospital 11:37 - How AI can help diagnose undiagnosable cases 15:09 - Why doctors need to take parents concern more seriously and the power imbalance between doctors and patients 16:32 - The impact of ego and bias on medical treatment 21:06 - How the correct diagnosis for Mikayla was finally found 24:32 - Why our medical system is failing us 28:53 - The dangerous assumptions some doctors make that have nothing to do with your health… 31:48 - Is there a place for AI in the medical system? 34:42 - What you need to do as a parent to stay in the conversation when it comes to your child’s healthcare 36:14 - Karen’s advice for parents in her situation 37:16 - What the public can do to bring more attention to misdiagnosis … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Want More of Karen? Follow her on facebook here or LinkedIn here and check out her website here Buy Karen’s book here: Mum Please Help Me Read the ABC article about Karen’s story that has over 100,000 views here If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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  • Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss Medication with Dietician Brianna Fear-Keen

    Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss Medication with Dietician Brianna Fear-Keen
    Apr 29 2025
    Have you been hearing all sorts of things about weight loss medication and don’t know what to believe? Do you ever feel like the way you talk about food is impacting your children? Well no need to fret any longer because in this episode, I’m chatting with dietician Brianna Fear-Keen to talk about weight loss medication and surgery as well as the importance of instilling a positive attitude towards food in children. You’ll learn: 01:22 - Brianna’s morning ritual she can’t go a day without 01:40 - Why you NEED to be having breakfast everyday and what to have if your stuck 07:46 - The trick to approaching mealtimes as a parent 09:21 - How to get your picky eaters to eat anything… 12:59 - The best quick and easy high protein snacks to always have on hand 14:43 - How you’re relationship with food influences your children 17:21 - Dealing with kids food independence outside of home 18:41 - How to navigate going from cooking for six to one during a marriage separation 20:31 - Why the weight loss medication landscape has changed and where it is today 22:26 - The importance of prioritising nutrition after weight loss surgery 23:31 - How to navigate social settings after weight loss surgery 26:10 - Are ozempic users stealing medication from diabetics? 28:21 - The best way to manage hair loss during your weight loss journey 30:29 - The most common weight loss medication side effects 30:59 - How weight loss may not be the only benefit of weight loss medication… 35:48 - Who to talk to if you’re interested in weight loss medication or surgery 37:30 - How much weight loss medication actually costs … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. Want more of Brianna Fear-Keen? Follow her on IG @yourfamilysnutritionist or over on her website https://yourfamilysnutritionist.com.au/ Interested in the books we discussed? Check them out here: Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves Raising Girls Who Like Themselves If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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    48 m
  • Should We Be Buying Smart Shoes in 2025? The Technology Behind Them and A Podiatrist’s Recommendation…

    Should We Be Buying Smart Shoes in 2025? The Technology Behind Them and A Podiatrist’s Recommendation…
    Apr 22 2025
    Have you been hearing about smart shoes and how they’re revolutionising the foot world? Are you questioning whether they’re worth the exxy price tag or if the technology is even there yet? Today's episode I’m going to talk you through the latest shoe technology and look at whether it’s just marketing hype or if it’s something that can actually change the game. As well as the latest innovations we’re seeing across runners this year and why buying the latest greatest model might not be the right fit for you. You’ll learn: What smart shoes actually are and why they could be the shoe for you If you really need every single shoe upgrade Which shoes can improve your running technique, prevent injury or recurring pain and even prevent a fall The shoe that is completely made for YOU ... from your phone How to find the shoe for you (there could be more than one answer) … When you should be upgrading your runners and what to look out for when you do … and SO much more. Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here Listen to the episode I mentioned: 4 Steps to Finding the Perfect Shoes! On Spotify here or on Apple here Smart Shoes & Insoles I Mentioned: Nike Adapt BB (unavailable in Australia) UA HOVR (unavailable in Australia) FeetMe Moticon Digit Sole Xero XB+ (unavailable in Australia) If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson or on TikTok here @synxbody
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