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The Skies We’re Under: Parenting Disabled Children Podcast

Join Rachel for our first 'Raincheck' of the Summer. While you wait for new content, here is a short extract from earlier episodes to tide you over.  This week's 'Raincheck' is all about holes - bodily holes! Mouths, vaginas and rectums. What they are and what they are not. You will hear from Sarah, Rachel and Lucy as well as part of our interview with Mandy and Kate from the Too Peas podcast. Extracts From: Season 1 Episode 11,  Season 2 Episode 14 and  Season 1 Episode 18 We'd love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick', then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Snap Pea 100: Thank you and goodbye Peas!

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 129:17


Mandy and Kate are here with you on this very last episode of Too Peas In A Podcast! They listen to many of your beautiful speakpipes - thank you so much for sharing what this podcast and community has meant to you in your Pea journey. Mandy and Kate also thank the many people who have been involved from the start, from Kelly who designed the cute logo, to Adam who wrote the beautiful theme song, to the Sound Engineer who listened to every single moment over 5 years and edited every single episode, to Akke who got Mandy onto podcasts and was the original show note writer, Carly and Luke the Merchpea, Briohny and Kat who moderated the Too Peas Hangout so expertly and faithfully, to Kylie who started Good News Fridays in the hangout, to Jordon and Acast for getting right behind Too Peas and making us professional, to everyone who invited Kate and Mandy as guest speakers, Andy and Andrew who created and maintained the Too Peas website, Matthew Hardy our loose Live Guy who organised the live shows and book deal, to Annabel Crabb, Leigh Sales and the Chatters and Mia Freedman for their incredible support and endorsement, to Yasmin who we love and miss, to everyone who helped write the booklets, to all the kids, Milly, Molly, Miss 13, Sound Engineer, Number 1 Daughter, Scholarship and Buzz and Woody, to Annelise (me!) for writing the shownotes, curating the Spotify playlist and putting up with the weather chat, to Shane the paediatrician for being there in the best and worst of times, to Gary Bean for being one of our favourite humans ever, to Jude for sending songs, and Sam from Neighbours Everyday for all the gifts and love. In true Pea fashion to the very end, we forgot to thank all the many special guests we've had on over five years! So, we thank you here, we have been honoured to hear and share your precious stories, along with every single person who submitted such beautiful, honest and funny speak pipes. We thank everyone that we have also probably missed, in true Pea fashion. Peas, you changed the way we view the world. We are so very grateful for you, and we are so proud of you. You matter. And to those who have listened loyally, we thank you from the bottom of our Pea hearts and souls.We love you Peas, keep going. We made this for you. Plus:Find and follow Mandy at Mandy Hose She Knows Stay in touch with Kate through her new podcast Honestly, I'm Lonely Keep buying Too Peas in a Podcast merch - its 25% off!Get around the Tilted Twins merchMelbourne forecast for Sunday 12 May, cloud clearing, 19 degrees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
IPW 3: Sue and Mia

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 56:36


Kate and Mandy chat to power pea mum and daughter duo Sue and Mia. Mia has Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome (OCNDS) and is a Special Olympics athlete and admin assistant. Pea mum Sue is also a peafessional Maternal and Child Health Nurse. Sue and Mia talk about Mia's early years, including her diagnosis, early intervention and school. Mia also talks about swimming for Special Olympics, doing triathlons with Inclusive Sports Training and the opportunities she's had to travel overseas. Mia also recently moved out of home and lives independently with a housemate and with extra support - and is loving it! She's also working 3 days a week as an admin assistant in a disability organisation. Sue also talks about her experience as a midwife and Maternal and Child Health Nurse, and the opportunity she has to support families and have an impact on the little person in their lives. She also talks about the experience of being a Pea and a peafessional and the extra skills it gives her to support new Pea families. Thank you for sharing your story with us Sue and Mia! Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday May 8 - Partly cloudy, 18 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
IPW 2: Kelly

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 50:48


Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Tuesday May 7 - Partly cloudy, 17 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
IPW 1: Chloe

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 34:13


For Day 1 of International Pea Week, Mandy and Kate chat with Chloe - the self-described all-rounder and big heavy metal fan! Chloe is the proud sister of a brother with autism, she's also a disability support worker and a volunteer with the Melbourne West Special Olympics team. Chloe's life mission is to pay it forward and make the world a better place!Mandy met Chloe while she was volunteering as Team Support at the 2022 Special Olympic National Games and became a fan of her big heart, commitment and enthusiasm in supporting the athletes night and day. Chloe chats a bit about her childhood growing up with her brother, how much she enjoys the flexibility of support work and the opportunities she's had to coach, volunteer and travel to Europe through the Special Olympics. Chloe encourages anyone under age 30 to consider a career in support work, as every day is different, you're out in the community rather than stuck behind a screen and you come home knowing that you're the reason for making someone else's day. Thanks for chatting with us Chloe! Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Monday May 6 - Cloud clearing, 19 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Trish talks about life as a triple pea mum

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 60:23


Kate and Mandy chat to Trish, pea mum of three children diagnosed with autism and ADHD, with her oldest child also diagnosed with a pathological demand avoidance (PDA) profile. Trish talks about the journey of diagnosis, which began when her eldest peashoot was in high school and just as COVID was beginning. This then sparked her own journey towards an adult diagnoses of ADHD, and the game-changing experience of taking medication for the first time.Trish also chats about parenting her peashoots along with continuing her rewarding career as a paediatric retrieval nurse. In her role, Trish travels across South Australia to collect sick kids from regional hospitals to transfer them to receive higher levels of care. Trish shares all about the highs and lows and precious moments with her peashoots, and shares some wisdom she's learned along the way. Thank you for sharing your story with us Trish! Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday May 2 - Partly cloudy, 17 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Sonja the self proclaimed Norwegian Princess, talks about her gorgeous daughter Emmy.

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 50:31


Mandy and Kate talk to Sonja, a self proclaimed Norwegian princess and introduces us to her gorgeous daughter Emmy who lives with Patau Syndrome or Trisomy 13. Emmy was born 7 weeks prematurely, in a dramatic entrance which has paved the way for Emmy's life so far. Sonja shares the story of Emmys birth, her time in SCN and the genetic testing and diagnosis of Patau Syndrome and the mosaic nature of the results. This time was gut wrenching whilst Emmy was in hospital and they couldn't be together.She came home at 6.5 weeks and was healthy and growing beautifully. Sonja began the journey of hip dysplasia and microcephaly initially and had a hip brace and avoided a head brace. Emmy then got her nickname as baby Elton John with her first pair of glasses.Sonja grew up in America, and lives in Melbourne, so her family came to Australia with their family heirloom gown for Emmy to wear at her christening. It was a very special time.Sonja was told to google Patau Syndrome/Trisomy 13 by her Doctor and she found it affects one in 4000 - 20,000 people. Emmy's geneticist told Sonja that her results had not been found in anyone else in the world and now that Emmy is older, they have met another little boy from QLD.Emmy has had some significant respiratory illness in her life and at age 3, she was extremely unwell and had a cardiac arrest in the ambulance on the way to RCH and thankfully was resuscitated and recovered. She had many respiratory admissions to hospital for many years.Emmy began schooling in mainstream, and then moved to a specialist school in grade one which coincided by covid 2020. Emmy enjoys school and is now in grade 6.Emmy is dramatic, friendly, be anyones best friend, she is a storyteller with a terrific memory. She is a Special Olympics athlete and loves being a part of it. She is now heading into the secondary school with a new diagnosis of Autism and Intellectual Disability and the tours for the schools have began.Sonja is a florist and loves using the creative part of her brain. She is pausing her florist business at the moment, but follow her for when she returns.Thank you for sharing your story Sonja.You can find and follow Sonja on Instagram @sonjabarrettgibbons and @sonjagibbonsfloraldesignPlus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday April 25 - Shower or two, 16 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Mother and daughter pea duo Vicki and Rachel talk about their wonderfully diverse family

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 52:22


Mandy and Kate chat to mother and daughter dynamic pea duo Vicki and Rachel from Newcastle. Vicki is a mum of five kids and wife to her husband Neil, who has an acquired brain injury due to a stroke. One of her children also has neurofibromatosis, ADHD and learning disabilities. Her daughter Rachel was a young carer for her siblings and her stroke-affected stepdad, and recently became a mum to 2-year-old Amelia, who is a gorgeous little SWAN girl. Rachel talks about Amelia's birth and early few weeks spent in NICU. Amelia had a challenging start and needed approximately 25 emergency department visits in her first year for tube reinsertions and tape allergies. Rachel talks about the search for a diagnosis, which after many genetic tests, has still yet to be determined, and living with the uncertainty that this brings. Vicki also talks about supporting her girl Rachel and the joys and challenges of being a mum and grandma to such a diverse family. Thank you Vicki and Rachel for sharing your story with us!Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday April 18 - Showers increasing, 17 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Maya talks about Rare Wear and her little boy Lloyd

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 62:17


Mandy and Kate chat to Maya, founder and CEO of Rare Wear - adaptive fashion for kids with disabilities - and Pea mum to six-year-old Lloyd, who has a rare genetic condition called Iqsec2 Associated Disorder and lives with developmental, medical and mobility issues. Maya chats all about Lloyd's birth when she was just eighteen years old, and the long journey towards diagnosis when he was 2 and a half years old. Lloyd is a full-time wheelchair user and is peg-fed, and is a chill and happy little peashoot who adores cars and 80s rock music, and is a good big brother to his little sister Elsie. Maya started Rare Wear as she was finding it hard to buy clothes for Lloyd that were easy and comfortable - pants should not be hard! Rare Wear offers adaptive tops, bottoms, accessories and swimwear that make life easier for kids and carers. In her spare time, Maya has also worked full time at Supercheap Auto sharing her mad car skills taught to her by her dad, is doing her honours year in health sciences at uni with a view to doing a PhD next year, and also undertakes community advisory roles with a range of organisations, including SWAN Australia.Thanks for sharing your story with us Maya!Check out the Rare Wear website and socials, including TikTok, and Lloyd's Instagram. Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday April 4 - Partly cloudy, 19 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Music therapea Alex talks about her almost magical profession

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 61:35


Kate and Mandy chat to Alex, a registered music therapea from Devonport, Tasmania. Alex talks all about her journey through the almost magical profession of music therapy. Growing up in a musical family, Alex was interested in music and singing, but felt a strong sense that there was more to it than just performing or entertaining people. Spotting a music therapy conference happening in her hometown of Brisbane, she decided to head along to explore it. Little did she know that she was about to experience a sliding doors moment, when on hearing a speech about music therapy practice in the RCH NICU, she realised, “This is what I'm going to do with the rest of my life!”Alex started studying at the University of Queensland, and then following a move to Tasmania, began her music therapy practice, mostly with young children and older people. She shares some beautiful client stories that will make you cry (Mandy sure does!) and delves into the research behind why this particular form of therapy is so powerful - particularly the ‘memory bump' that occurs between the ages of 10-30, where all the songs you love during this age stay with you and become enduring and resonant memories throughout your life. Alex also discusses how to access music therapy through NDIS, why she thinks every Pea should be in a choir, and why you should intentionally use your memory bump music to get you through the hardest parts of your day. Thank you Alex for sharing your absolutely beautiful stories (and your voice!) with us.Check out her business Creative Therapies on Facebook and Instagram and some music therapy resources here. Also, search for ‘Alex Morse -music therapist' on Spotify Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 28 - Cloudy, 20 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Natural health Pea Belinda talks about meditation, shiatsu and diabetes

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 46:30


Mandy and Kate chat with Belinda, meditation teacher, shiatsu practitioner and Pea! Belinda is passionate about helping and supporting people on their health journey. She is the founder of Vitaliqi and loves showing people how they can feel better and turn their physical and mental health around naturally. Belinda's natural health career was inspired by her experiences of being a Pea mum to a daughter with type 1 diabetes. She found that meditation and shiatsu have helped her better manage challenges and stress, and hold her through the hardest times. Belinda talks about her now 17-year-old daughter's diagnosis at the age of 4, the hard times and the good times during primary school and the complexities of managing a chronic illness during the teenage years. Thank you for sharing your story with us Belinda!Check out Belinda's business Vitaliqi via their website, Facebook and Instagram. Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 21 - Mostly sunny, 21 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Louise talks about her little bumblebee Isabelle

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 54:30


This week, Mandy (Kate is sick!) chats to Louise, Pea mum to 3-year-old Isabelle who lives with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) or the ‘bubble baby condition' - a life-threatening genetic condition in which affected babies are unable to fight bacterial, viral or fungal infections.Louise shares her story of Isabelle's diagnosis thanks to the quick and insightful actions of two supportive paediatricians, and her months-long hospital stay in a positive pressure room, all while the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Isabelle underwent a lifesaving stem cell transplant at 7 months of age and was able to return home. Isabelle's condition also led to hearing loss, and she's also been subsequently diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay. Louise is proud to have successfully advocated for SCID to be added to Australia's Newborn Bloodspot Screening Panel and has ensured that SCID is now detected, diagnosed and treated shortly after birth in every state in Australia, before a baby can become critically ill or pass away. Louise also sits on the Board of the Immune Deficiencies Foundation of Australia, supports other families who have a child born with SCID and is an advocate and peer mentor to families living with any immune deficiencies. Thank you for sharing your story with us Louise! Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 14 - Shower or two, 22 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Kate and Mandy chat about Neighbours Every Day

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 41:48


Mandy and Kate recap their recent trip to Parliament House to celebrate all things neighbours and belonging and connection with the excellent people from Neighbours Every Day - Relationships Australia's social connection campaign. Neighbours Every Day aims to help create and share belonging across Australia, and build the inclusive communities you want to live in, one relationship at a time. Kate and Mandy are Neighbours Every Day Ambassadors and flew up to Canberra to celebrate the launch of their national day of action - Neighbour Day on Sunday March 31. They also chat all about types of neighbour-related stuff - good neighbours during COVID lockdowns, calling your neighbours if you need them, what happens when you move and don't have the energy to meet your new neighbours, what our neighbours might think if out peashoots have difficult behaviours etc etcMandy and Kate also give a big shout out to Sam from Neighbours Every Day who is a huge supporter of the Peas - thanks Sam! Join the annual day of action on March 31! Neighbour Day provides the perfect opportunity to increase social connection in your local areas. You can celebrate in a variety of ways including hosting or supporting events that assist and engage your communities.Register or find an event herePlus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 6 - Partly cloudy, 23 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Rachael talks about her gorgeous boy Robbie

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 56:40


Mandy and Kate chat to Rachael, pea mum to a beautiful 5-year-old Robbie, and the Tasmanian representative for Angelman Syndrome Association Australia.Rachael shares the story of her pregnancy, moving to Hobart in preparation for Robbie's birth, time in the NICU, Robbie's surgery at only 9 days of age, and his diagnosis of the rare genetic disorder Angelman Syndrome. Rachael talks about adjusting to Robbie's medical complexities, feeling like the whole world had changed around her, experiencing the hard days of isolation, loneliness and comparison, but receiving some wonderful support from some amazing and insightful friends. Rachael connected online with other Angelman Syndrome parents and developed new and supportive friendships, leading to her role in the association. The Association provides support, information, education, networking, research promotion and advocacy for people and families affected by the syndrome. We also learn that Robbie is a gentle and beautiful boy, he loves holding hands and touching faces, he's patient and works incredibly hard at his therapies, he's a good big brother and and loves music! Thanks for sharing your story with us Rachael! For more information about the Angelman Syndrome Association Australia, visit their website or find them on Facebook and Instagram. You can also follow Robbie's story on Instagram too. Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday February 29(!) - Cloudy, 25 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
YouTuber Lewis talks about clefts, community and all things Lewlyfe

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 53:01


Kate and Mandy chat to Lewis from northwest Tasmania, a lovely young guy who studies media and communications and runs YouTube channel Lewlyfe. Lewis is part of the pea community as he was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate.Lewis talks about growing up managing all the challenges of multiple surgeries, speech therapy and regular check ups with a whole range of doctors and specialists. Primary school was not much fun as he went to a sporty school when he wasn't into sports, but he found his feet and a loving and supportive community at high school, where his friends loved drama and music as much as he did.Lewis also talks about the impact on his mum and dad, their work in supporting other cleft families, and the support and kindness the whole family received from their church community. Kate and Mandy were also extra impressed to hear the news that Lewis' dad owns an IGA supermarket, given they're both very frequent shoppers at their local. Lewis also talks about making the decision to no longer undergo further surgeries, as he's happy and confident as he is. Lewis is focused on studying, running his YouTube channel and staying involved in his local community.Thanks for sharing your story with us Lewis! Subscribe to Lewis's YouTube channel Lewlyfe and help him bump up his followers, visit the Lewlyfe website and follow Lewis on Instagram. Visit CleftPals Victoria and Cleft Connect Australia for more information about cleft and palate conditions. Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday February 22 - HOT, late cool change, windy, 38 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Sue talks about Carers Victoria and her kids Jas and George

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 64:10


Mandy and Kate chat to Sue, Chair of Carers Victoria, the peak body representing all unpaid carers in Victoria. Sue is an experienced communications consultant who has worked in executive roles and run her own business for many years, while also caring for her four children. Sue's two oldest children both had a very rare genetic condition called Niemann Pick Disesase Type C. Her daughter Jas died from the condition at the age of 14, and her son George also died of the condition three and half years later at the age of 19. Sue joined the Carers Victoria board in about 2014, shortly after losing George. Sue talks about managing the children's diagnosis and care in a time prior to the NDIS, coming to terms with the news in her own time and finding her own strength before sharing the news with others, and finding her tribe of supporters and friends through the specialist school system. She shares some frank and funny conversations about the times she took her children travelling overseas and camping locally with all of their medical equipment and needs, the kindness of strangers at some times and the terribly rectum behaviour from some at other times. Sue has seen plenty of change in the almost ten years on the board at Carers Victoria, and although there's a keen emphasis on building an inclusive community and making social services work a lot better, there's still a long way to go in supporting carers better, as Peas well know. Sue encourages everyone to connect with Carers Victoria, or the local carers advocacy network in your local area, to add your voice in advocating for change. Thanks for sharing the remarkable story of your family with us Sue. Visit the Carers Victoria website and Facebook pagePlus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday November 30 - Shower or two, 19 degrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Sue and Mel chat about Snuggly Bags by Ellie

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 39:25


Kate and Mandy chat with super duo mother-in-law Sue and daughter-in-law Mel, founders of Snuggly Bags by Ellie, a company that makes sleeping bags in sizes 4-16 for kids who have trouble staying under the covers at night!Snuggly Bags by Ellie is inspired by Mel's fifteen-year-old daughter Ellie, who is diagnosed with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. Once she'd grown out of her size 4 sleeping bag, Ellie had trouble sleeping under the covers, yet Mel couldn't find bigger sleeping bag sizes to suit Ellie's growing body. So, with Sue's background in the clothing industry and dress design, she set about designing and making a sleeping bag to fit. Using a business called Manufacture My Product, Sue was able to source organic, pure cotton and have samples made up in China, and develop two different weighted full bags, a lighter summer bag and a suit with legs. The bags use soft woven cotton that feels like sheets and allows plenty of room for movement. Sue and Mel took the Snuggly Bags to the Source Kids expo in Sydney, where a tired dad bought a snuggly bag for his young son. He contacted them the next day, to say he'd had his first full night's sleep in years! Sue and Mel then knew they were onto a product that could help Peas everywhere get a better night's sleep. Snuggly Bags can be modified to fit feeding tubes and can be claimed as a consumable through NDIS.Order your Snuggly Bag via their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Sue and Mel will be doing a giveaway on Instagram this week, so please follow them to be in the running! Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday November 23 - Cloud clearing, 26 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Cally talks about Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Special Olympics and her girl Amelie

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 57:55


Mandy and Kate chat to Cally, Director of Smith-Magenis Syndrome Australia and Chair of Melbourne Inner East Special Olympics Club. Cally's 18-year-old daughter Amelie was diagnosed with rare chromosonal disorder Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) at age three. Cally chats about Amelie's life with SMS, including some chronic sleep issues that saw her falling asleep in funny places during the day, the commonly overlapping symptoms with autism, ADHD, OCD and sensory issues, and her journey through school in the special education system. Cally has been involved in Smith-Magenis Syndrome Australia for several years and is now their Director. The organisation's key activities include raising awareness, particularly on Smith-Magenis Awareness Day coming up shortly on November 17, welcoming and supporting families of newly-diagnosed children with education, resources and community, and running camps. Cally is also the powerhouse Chair of Melbourne Inner East Specialy Olympics Club, where Amelie is involved in athletics and snow skiing. This is where she met Mandy and Molly! Cally talks about her experiences attending the Special Olympics National Games in 2022, and the World Games in Berlin earlier this year. Thanks for sharing your story with us Cally!Find out more about Smith-Magenis Syndrome Australia and Special Olympics AustraliaPlus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday November 16 - Shower or two, 18 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Making room for joy with Sharon from The Functional Family

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 52:56


Mandy and Kate chat with Sharon, founder of The Functional Family and award-winning ADHD coach who provides life-changing practical strategies and support for people with ADHD. Sharon's husband and three boys all have ADHD. Using her lived experience, her studies at ADDCA in New York and the International Coaching Federation, and over 15 years of research into ADHD, Sharon founded The Functional Family six years ago to help families like her own feel more supported. The Functional Family offers online programs, low-cost memberships, adult ADHD coaching and parent memberships, a podcast and more. Through the Functional Family, Sharon aims to help people and families managing ADHD feel more supported, offer new information, take away all the confusion and make room for joy! Sharon shares her family's story, her huge amounts of expertise and her hopes and dreams for The Functional Family in the future. Thank you Sharon!Find The Functional Family via their website, Facebook and Instagram. Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday November 2 - Cloudy, 18 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Tara and Willow and the joy of home play therapy

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 57:48


Mandy and Kate chat with the lovely Tara, they talk about Tara's incredible creative home based play therapy, and learn all about her daughter Willow, who has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and autism.Also, they chat about Kindship. Tara is Kindship's Head of Marketing, Creative Director, and the go-to-girl for all things play therapy related. Tara's background is Primary Teaching and Early Childhood Education.Melbourne tomorrow will be 21 degrees and mostly sunny! Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday October 19 - Sunny, 26 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Tracey chats about Bus Stop Films

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 40:02


Kate and Mandy talk to Tracey Corbin-Matchett OAM, CEO of Bus Stop Films, who make films with, for and about people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.Bus Stop Films's Accessible Film Studies Program offers people the chance to learn about filmmaking and working in the screen industry. The year-long program teaches practical and creative screen industry skills while also providing the opportunity to build community, make friends, increase confidence and learn work-ready skills. Participants make films about topics and ideas that they're interested in pursuing, across all film genres. There's no exams or assessments and they can spend as long as they like in the program. Their films are regularly entered in film festivals worldwide and participants are often walking the red carpet to showcase their work! Bus Stop Films also has an employment program that assists participants in finding work in the screen industry, and for production companies looking to hire people with disabilities. Tracey shares a little bit about her background in community welfare and engagement, her family and her advocacy work in lobbying for the screen industry to become as equitable and accessible as other industries, given the amount of flexible roles and opportunities it offers to people with disabilities. Check out Bus Stop Films via YouTube or Instagram or visit their website to learn how to get involved. Thank you so much Tracey for sharing Bus Stop Films with us! Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday October 19 - Sunny, 26 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Jo and Kai chat about Kaiko Fidgets

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 56:38


Mandy and Kate talk to Jo and Kai from Kaiko Fidgets. Kaiko Fidgets is based in Melbourne and was co-founded by Kai, who is both autistic and dyslexic, while he was still at school. With the help of his OT mum Jo, who also has ADHD and autism, Kai has now developed a huge range of fidget designs to help with all sorts of needs, and also employs other young people with diverse needs in the business. Kai and Jo share their story of founding the business, making and testing products, and the enjoyment, satisfaction and challenges of working for themselves and providing support and inspiration for other neurodiverse people keen to find their inner entrepreneur. Jo also shares her in-depth knowledge, based on her lived experience and feedback from the neurodiverse community, on how fidget tools and toys can provide practical assistance with stress reduction and emotional regulation, in particular for people who engage in self-harm. Thank you so much Jo and Kai for sharing your life-changing products and your incredible knowledge and experience with us! Peas, good news, you all get a 15% discount at Kaiko Fidgets until October 20! Head to their website and add ‘toopeas' in the discount code. Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday October 12 - Early cold change, 19 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chantelle talks about ADHD, bullying and her gorgeous girl

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 48:51


Kate and Mandy chat to Chantelle, AKA famous blogger Fat Mum Slim! Chantelle shared her “wild” journey with her 15-year-old daughter Lacey, who has a diagnosis of ADHD. Frank and brave, Chantelle talks about the very nasty experience of bullying that her daughter has been going through at school due to her neurodiversity, and the internalised ableism and lack of accountability from the young bullies, their parents and the community that has caused and enabled it. Chantelle talks about her daughter's diagnosis, the relief and agency she found in finally having an answer and the ability to learn about and manage the condition, and the powerlessness she feels in being unable to keep her daughter safe from the harms of bullying, despite everyone's best efforts (minus a rectum policeman). Kate, Mandy and Chantelle discuss the reality and prevalence of bullying for our peashoots and the power of the Pea community in providing support and solace and friendship during the hard times. Thank you for sharing your powerful story with us Chantelle. Find out more about Chantelle, her life, family, travels, photos, recipes and things she loves over at Fat Mum Slim Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday October 5 - Shower or two, 17 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sinead chats about adventures with Torryn

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 57:03


Mandy and Kate chat to Sinead, a speaker and advocate for Pea mums and carers in the disability community. Sinead is the host of podcast Finding Happy and mum to her 15-year-old son Torryn who has Down Syndrome and autism. Sinead shares her adventurous and sometimes tumultuous journey raising her family while traveling and moving around the world. From London to Thailand to Australia to the United States and back home to Australia again, Sinead talks about the ups and downs of managing Torryn's birth, early diagnosis, therapies and wellbeing while navigating different systems, cultures and resources. Coming home to Australia when Torryn was a teen, she faced navigating culture shock, family illnesses and a whole new system called the NDIS.Sinead is candid, sincere and honest about her family's experiences, and has become a strong advocate for making sure women's and carers' voices are heard and valued. hanks for sharing your remarkable story with us Sinead!Follow Sinead on Instagram and download a free meditation from Sinead to help you sleep. Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday September 28 - Mostly sunny, 21 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pea mum and writer Kate talks about her amazing boys

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 55:46


Kate and Mandy chat to Kate, a warm and colourful Pea mum from country Victoria with a powerful story about her beloved boys. Kate's oldest child Michael has an acquired brain injury and her second child Jack is legally blind. Michael was struck by a car while helping his brother cross the road, and spent six months in hospital recovering, including a month in ICU. He's now non-verbal and requires constant care, but still goes on plenty of adventures like water skiing and skydiving. Jack is still studying and is currently overseas on exchange in the Czech Republic, and navigating a different life to his peers due to his visual impairment. Kate shares their family's story with a lot of laughs and a quite few f-bombs so make sure you've got your headphones in while listening! Kate is also currently writing a book about her extraordinary journey with her family. You can follow her on Instagram and keep up to date with her progress - good luck Kate and thank you so much for sharing your story with us!Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday September 21 - Shower or two, 15 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Phil from Wallara talks about inclusion, choice and opportunities

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 47:40


This week, Kate flys solo chatting to Pea Dad Phil, CEO of Wallara, a leading provider of adult disability support services in Melbourne's southeast. Phil has a young adult daughter Phoebe who has an intellectual disability and is non-verbal. Following a 12-year stint working all over the world for the NBA, Phil took on the CEO role at Wallara. Wallara provides innovative support for people to grow, work, explore and live while also educating and engaging the community to drive inclusion. Wallara provides learning and lifestyle support, employment opportunities, supported housing, social and recreational activities and more. Wallara also runs a farm and cafe that welcomes over 15,000 visitors a year and has partnerships with organisations such as the St Kilda Football Club. Kate and Phil have a robust discussion from a parent's view about education, inclusion, ableism, choice, opportunities, wages and the Disability Support Pension and more! Find out more about Wallara on their website, head down and visit the Sages Cottage Cafe & Farm and make sure you check out WallaraTV on YouTube. Thanks for chatting with us Phil!Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday September 14 - Becoming windy, mostly sunny, 24 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Sarah chats about Wholesome Blends

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 67:22


Mandy and Kate chat to Sarah, twin mum and founder of Wholesome Blends, Australasia's first real food option for enteral feeding. Sarah was inspired to start Wholesome Blends by her twin son Lewis, who at the age of three, unexpectedly suffered a stroke and developed a hemiplegia. As a result, Lewis found the gross motor tasks of eating and swallowing to be very difficult and unpleasant. A subsequent diagnosis of ADHD also complicated matters, as Lewis also experienced the appetite suppressant effects of the ADHD medication, so Lewis was struggling to take in enough nutritious food to support his growth and development. After a rectum comment of being told to choose whether her son would eat or learn, Sarah was determined to find a better solution for Lewis. Permanent tube feeding was the best option, but the blends available were high in sugar in not very appealing. So, Sarah founded Wholesome Blends! Wholesome Blends are created by an Executive Chef in consultation with a Senior Dietitian and tested by Lewis, Chief Tubie of the company. Each pouch of Wholesome Blends is high in calories and contains nothing but fresh fruits, vegetables and proteins, with no added sugars, preservatives or additives. Check out the Wholesome Blends website for more information on the flavours and stockists. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram Thank you for sharing your family's story with us Sarah! Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday September 7 - Showers increasing, windy, 22 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Power House Haney talks all her sister Fatima and how she started her own support service!

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 34:20


Today, Mandy and Kate chat with the amazing powerhouse Haney.Mandy met Haney on the sidelines of Molly's Special Olympics soccer game, and they hit it off straight away. Haney runs Holistic Quality Support. A fresh new, exciting support service! Holistic Quality Support is a Melbourne owned and operated organisation established to provide care and support in an environment that encourages itsmembers to learn essential life skills all whilst developing social skills, relationships and most importantly confidence in our teams ability to navigate theireveryday lives as independently as possible.admin@holisticqualitysupport.com.auPlus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday August 30 15 degrees and raining.Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Harry, Chelsea and Anna review the Special Olympics World Games 2023

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 89:06


Mandy went on an excursion to the Special Olympics Victorian State Games with her roving podcast mic and chatted with impressive young athletes and leaders Harry and Chelsea. Harry and Chelsea were attending the games following their trip to Berlin, where they represented Australia at the Special Olympics World Games 2023. First, Harry talks about all the amazing experiences, friendships and fun he enjoyed at the Games. Harry also talks about his time in the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Program, where he learned leadership and communication skills and gained opportunities to provide feedback and consultation on making the Games the best experience possible. This outstanding young leader also chats about his qualifications and his current work as Allied Health Assistant at a Melbourne hospital. Next, Chelsea talks about her Berlin games experience, and her current role in the Athlete Leadership Program, where she's developing valuable skills, building relationships and finding opportunities to share her story, feel included and represent her country. This young powerhouse is also the Athlete's Representative on the Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council, where she is the representative for over 5 million athletes around the world, and only the second non-American athlete to hold the position. Kate joins Mandy to chat with Anna Mezger, Harry's mum and a Special Olympics Australia board member. She gives both a parent and board members view of the Special Olympics World Games, and all of the learnings she's gained from attending the largest inclusive sporting event in the world, attended by 7000 athletes and 18000 volunteers! Find out more about Special Olympics Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday August 24 - Partly cloudy, 17 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Physiotherapea Kathy talks about all-abilities soccer

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 53:58


Mandy chats with Kathy Adams, a physiotherapea with 35 years of experience working with children and families. Kathy is passionate about providing encouragement, support and tools to help parents have fun with their children, help them grow, thrive and chase their goals and dreams together. Kathy's long and successful career started at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, where many years later, she provided physiotherapy to Mandy's twin daughters Milly and Molly following their dual leg surgeries. Kathy now works in the community providing physiotherapy to children and also mentors and supports newer physiotherapists to develop their skills. With soccer all the rage in Australia at the moment with the current FIFA Women's World Cup underway on our shores, this was the ideal time to hear about Kathy's new all-abilities soccer program that she's started up in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. Kathy was the Vice President of the Maroondah United Football Club, and was well aware that finding appropriate and engaging sports for kids with disabilities and special needs can be very tough for Pea families. Inspired by one of the club's coaches, whose soccer-loving daughter sadly passed away, Kathy finally started the all-abilities team so that he could coach and participate in her honour, while also providing new opportunities for local peashoots keen to participate and belong in a sports team. It's been a great success! The all-abilities team has approximately 21 children taking part each fortnight, having fun, smashing through smilestones and finding friendships and new connections in a place that's inclusive and welcoming. Based in Croydon, check out the Maroondah United Football Club's Facebook page and get in touch if you'd like your child to be involved, volunteer or donate! You can also get in touch with Football Australia to search for information about all-abilities clubs around Australia. Go Matildas and go Maroondah United Football Club All-Abilities team! Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday August 17 - Showers increasing, 15 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brooke talks about her beautiful boy Rye

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 51:32


Mandy and Kate chat with Brooke about her beautiful son Rye, who passed away a year ago at the age of twelve. Brooke shares Rye's story, from his birth following a stroke in utero, a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and unexplained medical conditions that led to a regression in his development over time.With Rye's birth occurring before the NDIS scheme began, Brooke was thrown into a new world of fundraising to pay for all of Rye's many therapy and equipment needs. Brooke talks about many of the positive aspects of Rye's life, from his supportive school environment, his troop of support workers, known as ‘Rye's Babes', who developed a close friendship group all thanks to Rye, his beautiful smile and his extended family who rallied around Brooke, Rye, her husband and two younger children to support them. Rye progressively became more unwell and spent most of the final year of his life in hospital, before passing away. Brooke shares about his funeral, which was like a beautiful party, and a family member's gift of a 12-year-old oak tree to plant in their garden in his memory. Brooke also speaks about the journey of finding her feet again following Rye's passing, and letting go of the life she built around his care, including all of the people who entered their life to help care for him. Brooke has now set up her own Pilates studio on the Mornington Peninsula as part of this new phase in her life. Mornington Peninsula Peas, you can find Brooke at Balanced Pilates Studio and you can check out her Rye's World Facebook page - you might even see a famous face in her family photos! Thanks for sharing your beautiful Rye with us Brooke. Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday August 10 -Rain easing to light showers, 15 Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Masterpea Julie finds the joy in cooking

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 45:59


Kate and Mandy chat with cook, author, radio and TV presenter and Australian Masterchef royalty Julie Goodwin!The three met at a Neighbours Every Day event earlier in the year, when after chatting with Kate and Mandy, Julie discovered that she was a Pea! Julie has an adult son with autism and has plenty of experience in not only cooking up beautiful dishes on TV, but cooking to suit her son's particular eating and food challenges. When Mandy and Kate told Julie that they'd always wanted to do a Too Peas episode on food, cooking and eating, Julie was well and truly up for the challenge. Enjoy this amazing episode where Julie talks about her “wild” experience on the first season of Masterchef, the differences between ‘mum cooking' and ‘fun cooking' and how to find the joy in cooking for children with challenges such as food aversions, sensory and textural challenges, choking risks, fussiness and reluctance to change. Julie also gives some insider info on how she perfects her cookbook recipes, and some hot tips on making daily cooking less of a drag. Keep an eye out for Julie's upcoming new cookbook, with a name inspired by the late Masterchef judge Jock Zonfrillo, and her memoir also coming out soon.Thanks for chatting with us Julie, it was an honour! For all the important info, including recipes, books and where to find her on socials, check out Julie's website. Catch up on Masterchef on 10PlayPlus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday August 3 - Becoming windy, sunny, 19 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Michelle chats about her app Kaboose

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 51:29


Mandy and Kate chat to Michelle, founder of Kaboose, an app that provides a safe space for the autistic and neurodiverse community, aged 7 to 30, to connect with peers around interests, find friends, mentors and jobs. Seeing her own teen autistic peashoot Nick struggling with loneliness, Michelle decided to develop Kaboose to help him safely find his tribe. She has a professional background in people and culture in the IT field, and decided to use her expertise and connections to bring Kaboose to life. Michelle chats about Nick's early years, including diagnosis, early intervention, kinder and schooling and all the challenges that go along with it. Michelle also talks about her family's time during the pandemic, which was particularly tough on everyone's mental health. She then chats about the process of developing the app and launching it, the app's features, and shares some of the wonderful feedback she's received already. Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us Michelle, we love Kaboose! Peas, find out more about Kaboose via their website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedInPlus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday July 27 - Possible late shower,17 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Dalal talks about SATB2 Connect

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 52:01


Kate and Mandy chat with Dalal, founder of SATB2 Connect, an advocacy organisation for people and families affected by SATB2 Associated Syndrome. SATB2 Connect was inspired by Dalal's experiences with her daughter Naomi, who has the rare genetic condition. Started in 2021 (during COVID, a few days before Christmas!) SATB2 Connect was created to support those living with SATB2 Associated Syndrome and its symptoms. SATB2 Connect aims to raise awareness, advocate, raise funds and drive research to educate, support and collaborate with researchers, medical professionals, therapists and families.Dalal talks about the diagnosis journey, finding her ‘advocacy gene' and reaching out to specialists and researchers at the University of Sydney to partner with them on much-needed SATB2 research, and student project opportunities in OT, speech and biomedical engineering. Dalal also shares her dreams for the future in supporting people and families with SATB2, including specialist clinics and support and respite options. Thank you Dalal for sharing your story with us. Connect with SATB2 Connect via their website, Facebook and LinkedIn,Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday July 20 - Showers developing, windy, 13 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Maddy talks about Little Dreamers

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 36:18


Mandy and Kate chat to Maddy, CEO and founder of Little Dreamers, a not-for-profit organisation supporting young people age 4 to 25 who provide care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, addiction or frail age. Maddy launched Little Dreamers at age 16, inspired by her experiences of caring for her brother and mum, who both had chronic illnesses. Little Dreamers support young carers through a range of programs, connections and opportunities, including dream experiences, holiday programs, peer support programs, tutoring and advocacy. Little Dreamers also helps young carers find friendships and support with other kids and young people who understand. Maddy talks about her personal experience, founding Little Dreamers, many of the common experiences and challenges faced by young carers and all of her hopes and plans for Little Dreamers' future.If you know and love a young person who could benefit from Little Dreamers support, or you would like to donate funds, collaborate or volunteer your time, check out their website for all the information. You can also follow Little Dreamers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Thank you Maddy for all of your incredible work in supporting young carers and for talking to us today!Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday July 13 - Becoming windy, partly cloudy, 15 degreesThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sister peas talk about their journeys

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 53:46


Mandy and Kate chat to pea mums and sisters Victoria and Liz! Victoria has two peashoots, one with rare genetic condition ectodermal dysplasia and another who is non-neurotypical. Liz's peashoot has autism spectrum disorder and was born at 28 weeks after a placenta abruption. Victoria and Liz share about their pregnancies, births, the challenges of their peashoots' diagnoses and their relationship as sisters supporting each other along the journey. Thanks for sharing your story with us lovely ladies! Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday June 22 - Showers increasing, 14 degrees Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Curious freedom with Pea friend Kirsty

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 52:30


Mandy and Kate chat with Kirsty Farrugia from Curious Freedom, a professional decluttering business and podcast. Kirsty is an OG Australian podcaster woman who has been one of our biggest inspirations and supporters. Originally part of The Art of Decluttering podcast team, Kirsty has since launched a new business and podcast that aims to help you embrace your curiosity about what freedom from clutter can look like for your unique self. As a declutter coach, Kirsty's passion is seeing you become curious about your possessions, thoughts, and feelings. She loves watching the transformation in individuals, homes, and families, especially Pea families, as they discover the freedom of living with less clutter.Curious Freedom is experienced with working with NDIS self-managed and select plan-managed participants to help them achieve their goals for their homes and daily life.Peas, we highly recommend you book a free consultation with Kirsty if feel you need some extra support in freeing up your home and life from clutter. Check out her absolutely lovely and thoughtful podcast here too. Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday June 15 - Shower or two, 16 degrees Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Staying organised at Sadie's pace

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 39:21


Mandy and Kate chat with Jess, creator of At Sadie's Pace - premium planners and stationary for carers and people with disabilities.Jess is a Pea mum to her four-year-old daughter Sadie, who has a rare genetic condition called GNB1 syndrome, epilepsy and autism. Sadie's journey inspired Jess to create a planner especially designed for carers and people with disabilities with content that reflect their needs, and hopes that the planner can help people to stay organised, prioritise self-care and better advocate for their needs.Check out the At Sadie's Pace website to pre-order your planner! Also, follow them Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and to follow Jess and Sadie's journey. Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday June 8 - Showers easing, 17 degrees Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kate and Mandy chat about friendship

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 73:16


Mandy and Kate take a deep dive into the tough topic of friendships for Peas. They reflect on the ups and downs of friendships while doing parenting the Pea way, and hear from a couple of Peas who sent in speakpipes to share their views on the topic. This might be a hard one, and we acknowledge that not everyone has the same experiences of friendship, as a Pea and as a friend of a Pea, so please skip over this one if it's not for you, and we'll see you next week!PlusListen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday June 1 - Shower or two, 16 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Louise checks and chats about consent, sexuality and wellbeing

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 58:20


Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of sexual abuse and violence experienced by people with disabilities. Mandy is flying solo this week, chatting to Louise Mapleston, social worker and founder of Check and Chat, a consent, sexuality and wellbeing psychoeducation and counselling service for people with disabilities. Check and Chat provides individual sessions, group training and support for parents and professionals. Louise founded Check and Chat in 2021 to address the high rates of sexual victimisation of people with intellectual disabilities identified in the Disability Royal Commission. Louise also provides support to people with autism, as they're also highly likely to be victimised while also engaging in harmful sexual behaviours. Louise shares some confronting stats about the level of risk to our peashoots, which highlights all the more just how critical it is to take a primary prevention approach through consent education and resources.Louise also shares some free resources you can check out, such as Planet Puberty, Murray Mallee Community Legal Service video resources on consent and sexting and Dr Wenn Lawson's autism-focused resources. You can also search #consent on TikTok for diverse range of conversations and ideas on consent. To foster her own creativity and self-care, Louise is also part of the feisty, feminist cabaret duo, Pink Flabby Bits! If you're a music therapist, get in touch with Louise about writing songs about consent!Thank you so much Louise for helping us talk through a very tough topic with such warmth, positivity and hope. We're so glad you're doing this incredibly important work. Get in touch with Louise via the Check and Chat website and Instagram if you'd like some support for yourself or your peashoot. If this episode has raised any concerns related to sexual assault, please contact: 1800 Respect Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeLeave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday May 25 - Rain developing, windy, 16 degrees Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Pea Excursion to All Things Equal Cafe

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 44:42


Grab yourself a cuppa, pop in your earphones and pretend you're having brunch with Mandy, Kate, Bianca and Jess at All Things Equal Cafe! Located on Carlisle Street, Balaclava in Melbourne's inner south, the cafe provides purposeful employment for people with disabilities in a mainstream work environment. Established in 2021 to meet a need for inclusive employment in the local area, All Things Cafe has been very successful, with staff excelling in their roles, strong community support and a waitlist of 50 people ready to work. Not a day service or school, cafe employees are paid award wages and provided with training, experience and the confidence to set them up for ongoing employment in the wider workforce. Bianca and Jess are both passionate about accessibility and inclusion, and talk about the meaningful work and training opportunities provided to staff through the cafe, as well as their cooking school, local sporting canteen pop ups and new catering service for events. Sparking a dialogue about disability and employment, and opening up partnership opportunities and networks to help cafe employees take their next steps out into the workforce, are also key to what they do. Mandy also chats with employee Paul about his experience at All Things Equal, including the things he most enjoys and his plans for the future. Thank you Bianca, Jess and Paul for hosting our excursion from the outer east and the delicious brunch. Melbourne Peas, head to All Things Equal at 263 - 265 Carlisle St Balaclava next time you need a coffee! For more information about the cafe, including their menu, work and volunteering opportunities, the cooking school, catering and more, visit the All Things Equal website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 18 May - Showers easing, 14 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Claire shares her ‘beautiful world' as a T21 Pea mum.

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 53:05


Mandy and Kate chat to Claire, Pea mum of Max who lives with T21, or Down Syndrome. Claire shares her story about “being thrust into this beautiful world” of life with Max. She talks about the trauma of his diagnosis of both T21 and heart defects, and his induced birth a week later, all in the middle of COVID lockdowns. He needed heart surgery at four days of age and spent his first four months in the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Claire reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of this time in her life, when things were scary and challenging and unpredictable. Kate and Mandy remember Claire's speakpipe that she sent in while she was in hospital, after Claire came across our podcast in the 21 Gifts ‘welcome-to-the-world' baby suitcase for families with children with T21 - listen to the episode about it here.Claire also spoke about her work with Abbey Solo Foundation, an organisation that supports families facing childhood cancer, in honour of Angel and Warrior, Abbey Solo. Find out more about this work on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for sharing your story with us Claire! Plus:Mandy took Molly to AbilityFest and thought it was incredibleMandy and Miss 12 have been laughing to The Odd Man Who Sings About Poop, Puke and Pee on Spotify Melbourne forecast for Thursday May 11 - Mostly sunny, 18 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Benison and Seana talk about The Australian Autism Handbook

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 71:21


Mandy and Kate chat with Benison O'Reilly and Seana Smith, Pea mums of adult sons with diagnoses of autism and co-authors of The Australian Autism Handbook - the essential guide for parenting a child on the autism spectrum. First published in 2008, a fully revised and updated version of the book was released in January 2023, and is an essential, comprehensive and inclusive guide incorporating advice and information you can trust. After meeting at a parenting support group and striking up a friendship, Seana and Benison decided to write a book together to address the enormous lack of support for parents at the time. The updated edition includes new and inclusive language, new evidence-based interventions, information on NDIS, greater recognition of diagnosis in women and girls, a new chapter with advice for parents directly from adults with autism, and more. The book draws on the experience of over forty different collaborators, including adults with autism, parents, professionals and autism experts. Benison and Seana also share insights into their son's adult lives now - their passions, interests, friendships and communities. Thank you Benison and Seana for chatting with us!Order your copy of The Australian Autism Handbook PlusMandy took Molly to AbilityFest and thought it was incredibleMandy and Miss 12 have been laughing to The Odd Man Who Sings About Poop, Puke and Pee on Spotify Melbourne forecast for Thursday May 4 - Partly cloudly, 17 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Peafessional OT Helen talks about Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 63:59


Mandy and Kate chat with Helen Bourke-Taylor - a paediatric occupational therapist and Associate Professor at Monash University's Department of Occupational Therapy. Helen has 32 years of experience working with children with disabilities and their families in Australia and in the USA. Helen developed a focus on mothers while working with their children and completed a PhD in 2010 that investigated the health and experiences of mothers. Since then, Helen has developed a program called Healthy Mothers Healthy Families, which is the longest-running, most effective program for mothers of children with disabilities in the world. The award-winning program offers free workshops, a free self-paced website and training for paediatric OTs to better support Pea mums. Mandy has completed the course and rated it “magic”. Helen is passionate about supporting mothers and doesn't intend to stop advocating for them anytime soon. She sees her role as metaphorically watering and shining sunshine onto Peas, and ensuring that they feel seen and validated in their role. Helen, Mandy and Kate have a long, nourishing chat about the benefits and research findings of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Families program and the vital importance of Pea mums finding time to look after their own physical and mental health and wellbeing, to ensure a healthy and happy life for their families. Thank you so much Helen for caring for us! Peas, sign up for the next program on the Kindred website. It's free and designed just for you, and builds on the wisdom of over 1500 Peas that have contributed to the development and evaluation of the program over several years. Send us a speakpipe and let us know how you went. PlusView the Healthy Mothers Healthy Families website If you would like to learn more about support for mother-carers, visit The Carer Gateway for free counselling programs and support.For tools and resources to help with the way you feel, try This Way Up Mandy saw the movie Champions and loved it. Melbourne forecast for Friday 28 April - Showers developing, 21 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Kate talks about the therapeutic power of play

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 69:35


Mandy and Kate chat to play and filial therapist Kate Renshaw, an author, international speaker, university scholar and mental health consultant. She has a background in psychology, art therapy, play therapy, higher education teaching and learning, and currently works in her private practice Play and Filial Therapy. She's also a Pea with two children with different medical conditions and has recently ‘delivered' her third ‘child' (her PhD!) for assessment after eight years of research. While working as a school counsellor and studying art therapy in the UK, Kate decided to pursue play therapy as she loved working with children and families, and was passionate about the power of play. Kate shares her journey through studying, practicing and teaching play therapy, including her experience in academic research. She's developed evidence-based practices to support both parents and teachers in delivering play therapy at home and school. She's passionate about working with teachers and families, working with groups of children in Group Play Therapy, training student play therapists, contributing to play therapy research, and offering clinical supervision and professional development to registered play therapists. She's also self-publishing a book for play therapists in 2023.Thanks for chatting with us Kate!Check out the Play and Filial Therapy website Find Kate on Facebook Connect with Kate on LinkedInPlus: Kate was listening to Knowable Me podcast about online forms and Shagged Married AnnoyedKate was loving watching VeraMandy was loving watching The Last Of Us - the third episode ‘took her breath away' and loved the episode of Smartless featuring Wayne's World's Dana Carvey. Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 20 April - Partly cloudy, 18 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipeThank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us via our:Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
"A couple of dickheads" talk about their girl Sunday

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 71:59


Mandy and Kate are excited to chat with Grant and Chezzi Denyer, TV celebrities and producers, podcast hosts and Pea parents to three little girls. Their youngest daughter, Sunday, was born with hip dysplasia. After showing Mandy and Kate his Gold Logie (!), Grant and Chezzi talk all about Sunday's experience needing surgery, a full-body Spica cast for 12 weeks and a brace to encourage her hip joint to heal and grow into place. But how do you change an explosive nappy while your baby's in a full-body cast? And what happens if she's just about to take her first steps, yet she's completely immobilised?For Grant, coming from the “pretend land and silliness” of breakfast television and game shows, Sunday's health challenges forced a change of perspective. Used to faking it til he made it, and having to present a fabulous, flawless, no baggage, got-your-shit-together ‘look' for TV, Grant honestly shares his experiences of dealing with the reality of life off-camera, including some post-natal depression and anxiety, and adjusting to a new and unfamiliar life as a Dad. Chezzi also talks about her experience of hyperememis while pregnant, all while Grant was off in the jungle (literally, for I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!), and the amazing support she's found amongst the hip dysplasia community. Thank you for sharing your amazing story with us Grant and Chezzi! Listen to Grant and Chezzi's podcast It's All True?Follow Grant on InstagramFollow Chezzi on Instagram Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 13 April - Partly cloudy, 21 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Monica talks about Mimi Blankets

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 48:05


Mandy and Kate chat with Monica, founder of Mimi Blankets - beautifully-made wheelchair and stroller blankets that won't fall off!Monica's seven-year-old daughter Sophia is the inspiration behind it all. Sophia has a rare neurological disorder called Rett Syndrome which impacts her movement and speech. She's smart, a much-loved little sister, has a great sense of humour, uses a wheelchair and communicates through eye gazing and her iPad. When taken out in her wheelchair in cold and frosty Canberra, Sophia would often kick off her blankets in excitement. Monica was forever adjusting the blankets to stay tucked in! So, with an interest in sewing and a desire to create something practical and stylish, Monica decided she'd try her hand at designing and selling blankets specifically suited for use with wheelchairs and strollers. After much trial and error with the design and manufacture, and thanks to the generous support of friends and supporters through the Kickstarter fundraising platform, Mimi Blankets was finally launched! Sophia was very involved with the process, choosing designs and helping to make executive decisions. Mimi Blankets offer a range of high-quality, warm, durable, waterproof, versatile and beautiful products, and Monica is very excited to be sharing them with the world. Visit Mimi Blankets website and order one today. You can also fund a blanket to a person for a person in need. Find them on Facebook: Mimi_Blankets_AUFollow them on Instagram: @Mimi_BlanketsPlus: Kate's been laughing at the Betoota AdvocateListen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 6 April - Late showers, 26 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Artist pea Clare talks about loving Lexi-Gem

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 75:00


Mandy and Kate speak to artist Clare Whitney, partner of Bean Dino and mum of Lexi, a gorgeous 10-year-old with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Lexi also has a younger sister called Summer. Clare reflects on Lexi's birth, after which she was hospitalised in NICU for three weeks. Lexi had suffered a stroke in utero and was soon after diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Claire then found herself on a mission to ‘cure CP' and threw herself into research and trying multiple therapies, trying hard to provide Lexi with all the support she could find for her in those crucial first three years. Given there was no NDIS and limited other support and funding at the time, Clare and Dino tried fundraising in order to pay for her therapies. They created this gorgeous appeal video and asked 140 people to join ‘Team Lexi Gem' and pledge $1 a day for 365 days. Within 48 hours, they'd fundraised $80K!! Clare is also an amazing artist and discusses her return to her visual arts practice some years after the birth of her daughters. Thanks for sharing your story with us Clare!Check out her artwork on Instagram and her website and revise 10 years worth of the delightful Facebook page Loving Lexi-Gem Plus: Mandy's been laughing over Alanah Sabatini's TikToks and ShrinkingKate's been loving QueerstraliaListen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 30 March - morning shower or two, 19 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Keeley's Cause make a difference with iPads

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 48:39


Mandy and Kate chat to Sharon and Keeley from Keeley's Cause, an Australian charity that provides iPads for children diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities. Keeley founded the charity following her own experiences of school bullying and exclusion and her strong belief that everyone deserves the right to an education. Sharon, Keeley's mum, is the CEO. After struggling to get the funds to purchase an iPad following her own diagnoses of autism and intellectual disability, a tool that would help her learn, Keeley decided she would change things for other kids so that no one would have to go through the experiences she went through. She's now raised a huge $250,000 and provided over 300 iPads to kids all around Australia. Thanks for sharing your amazing story with us Keeley and Sharon! Find out more about Keeley's Cause via their website, Facebook Instagram and TikTok Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 23 March - shower or two, 24 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Peas In A Podcast
Ondine and the miracle of love

Too Peas In A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 59:55


Mandy and Kate chat to Ondine Sherman, cofounder and managing director of Voiceless, the animal protection institute, author and Pea mum of identical 16-year-old twin boys with rare genetic disorder MCT8 deficiency. Ondine is our friend Mia Freedman's cousin and is calling in from her home in Israel. Ondine's boys have severe disabilities as a result of their condition. She chats about the challenges of their birth and diagnoses in Israel, where she was also managing her toddler daughter plus her unwell newborns far from her family's support, while also not speaking the local language of Hebrew. The boys were eventually diagnosed with the very rare disorder after a long search for help and answers that was spearheaded by Ondine's dedicated dad. Ondine reflects on the challenging and often lonely journey of being a twin mum with kids with special needs. The family moved back to Australia for a while to be closer to family, but ended up returning to Israel as it was a better fit overall for the family's needs. In the last few years, Ondine's been able to focus on her life and career again, and has written several books, including her memoir The Miracle of Love, Vegan Living: A simple guide to a cruelty-free, healthy plant-based life and the Animal Allies YA Series Sky, Snow and Star. She also founded Voiceless with her dad to promote an equitable world where animals can flourish. Thank you for sharing your story with us Ondine! Find out more about Ondine's books, life and work on her website Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 16 March - mostly sunny, 28 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.