Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson
Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson
Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as…Social links:
The Conversations We Dread: From Workplace Tensions to Family Interference with Dr. Ashleigh Moreland (Part 2)
In this powerful continuation, Dr. Jodi Richardson and conflict resolution expert Dr. Ashleigh Moreland tackle the conversations we all dread but desperately need to have. Dr. Moreland breaks down her game-changing "Observe, Think, Feel, Need, Request" framework for navigating workplace tensions—f…
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Learning to Feel Safe in Your Body Again with Dr. Ashleigh Moreland (Part 1)
What if your body could tell you everything you need to know about your anxiety — if only you knew how to listen? In this powerful first part of their conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with neurophysiologist and trauma-informed therapist Dr. Ashleigh Moreland to unpack what it really mean…
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When School Feels Tough: How to Support Kids Who Learn Differently, with Emily Fogg
Learning can be tough for any child—but for kids with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia, school can feel especially overwhelming. Add anxiety to the mix, and both children and parents can feel lost about where to turn. In this heartwarming and practical conversation, Dr Jodi Richa…
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The 1% Solution: Why 14 Minutes Can Transform Your Mental Health with Cooper Chapman
What if the barrier to better mental health isn't knowledge - it's actually doing something about it? Most of us know meditation and gratitude are good for us, but how many of us actually practice them daily? In this honest conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson speaks with Cooper Chapman about the gap…
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When Your Child Won't Talk - Dr. Lexi Frydenberg's Guide on Supporting Anxious Kids (Part 2)
In part two of this essential conversation, host Dr. Jodi Richardson continues her discussion with Dr. Lexi Frydenberg about supporting children and teens struggling with anxiety. Dr. Frydenberg shares practical, real-world examples of how parents can shift from focusing on challenging behaviours t…
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Recognising Childhood Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know with Dr Lexi Frydenberg
In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson welcomes Dr Lexi Frydenberg, a pediatrician with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children and families at a large pediatric hospital in Melbourne and the Victorian Children's Clinic. Dr Frydenberg shares what she's seeing in the clinic and how a…
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Managing Food Allergy Anxiety: Finding Balance Between Safety and Quality of Life
In Australia, 1 in 10 families are navigating life with food allergies - and the anxiety that comes with keeping children safe can be overwhelming. In this essential conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes Tamara Hubbard, founder of the Food Allergy Counselor and author of May Contain Anxiety: M…
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Childhood Anxiety & School Refusal: A Social Worker's Guide with Jessica Homicki
In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with social worker Jessica Homicki to explore anxiety in primary school-aged children and its impact on families. Jessica, who leads Uniting's School Attendance Support Program in Southern Melbourne, brings over ten years of experience working with fam…
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Rediscovering Play: How Simple Games Can Transform Your Mental Health with Dale Sidebottom
When was the last time you truly played? Not exercised, not scrolled - but actually played like a child? In this energising conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Dale Sidebottom, co-founder of the School of Play and TEDx speaker, to explore why play isn't just for kids - it's a powerful …
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From Guilt to Grace: Parenting When Your Mental Health Is Suffering - with Marie Vakakis
In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with accredited mental health social worker and couples/family therapist Marie Vakakis to discuss a challenge every parent faces: how do we support our children when we're struggling ourselves? Marie shares practical strategi…
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