Dr Golly and the Experts

Dr Golly

We all go into parenting as beginners. But imagine the learning curve when things don’t go to plan. Dr Golly delves into the hard-earned wisdom of parents who have faced tough times and come out the other side as… the Experts.  For more info about Dr Golly check out his website: drgolly.com

  • 56 minutes 8 seconds
    Living with spinal cord injury, with Emma Murray

    Seven years ago mindfulness coach Emma Murray had to put her training to the test when her eldest son, Will, had an accident that left him paralysed from the chest down. 
    This week, Emma shares the story of that fateful day and how she must continually master the art of acceptance to keep on going. 

    LINKS 
    Check out Emma on Instagram HERE
    Check out High Performance Mindfulness HERE
    For more information on Dr Golly's sleep program or new book head to drgolly.com

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    23 January 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 30 seconds
    The misunderstandings of miscarriage, with Tahyna MacManus

    When Tahyna MacManus experienced her first miscarriage, she was shocked to find out how common it was. After her second miscarriage, she decided to make a documentary. 
    This week, Tahyna shares the story of her three miscarriages, the insights that she gained from conversations with other women during the making of her documentary and where her family is today.

    LINKS
    To watch Misunderstandings of Miscarriage, search on SBS or Apple TV. 
    Check out Tahyna on Instagram @tahynamacmanus
    Visit The Pink Elephant Support Network website HERE
    The Pink Elephants Support Network Instagram @pinkelephantssupport 

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    16 January 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    SUMMER SERIES : Joh Scully and Georgia Barnes on surrogacy

    Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. 

    This episode features Joh Scully and her best friend AND surrogate, Georgia Barns. This is the story of how together they were able to make Joh’s dream of being a mother come true.

    LINKS 
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/surrogacy 
    https://www.surrogacyaustralia.org/ 

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    9 January 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 6 seconds
    SUMMER SERIES: Tiff Hall on Plagiocephaly

    Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening.

    This week's episode features fitness instructor extraordinaire, Tiffany Hall. Here, Tiff shares what happened when her daughter Vada was born with Plagiocephaly - which in simple terms it means ‘flat head.'

    LINKS 
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/health-concerns/plagiocephaly 
    https://mytxo.com/ 
    https://www.instagram.com/tiffhall_xo/  

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    2 January 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 5 seconds
    SUMMER SERIES: Ilit Golshevsky on Craniosynostosis

    Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. 

    This episode features Dr Golly's wife, Ilit Golshevsky. Together, they share the story of their youngest daughter, Pia, who was born with a birth defect called Craniosynostosis.

    LINKS
    https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2022/january-february/paediatric-head-shape-and-craniosynostosis

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    26 December 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 17 seconds
    SUMMER SERIES: Hamish McLachlan on West Syndrome

    Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. 

    This episode features sports broadcaster, Hamish McLachlan whose daughter Milla was diagnosed with West Syndrome.

    LINKS: 
    https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/west-syndrome/

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    19 December 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 37 seconds
    The unique challenge of childhood stroke, with Denton Pugh

    Denton Pugh was in the middle of an important presentation when he received a message from his wife to say their four-year-old son, Rocky, had a lump in his brain. Further investigation revealed that Rocky had in fact suffered multiple childhood strokes.
    This week, Denton shares what happened that fateful day, the heartbreaking reality of Rocky’s future and how the family are doing today.  

    LINKS
    For more info, check out the Stroke Foundation website

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    12 December 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 36 seconds
    The harsh assumptions around Down Syndrome, with Julie Mathers

    Julie Mathers was 12 weeks pregnant with her first son, Woody, when she and her husband were told that he had Down Syndrome. The same day, they were confronted with the option to terminate the pregnancy. This week, Julie opens up about the process of making the decision to go forward and how 5 years later they have never looked back. 

    LINKS
    Check out Julie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliemathers/
    Check out Snuggle Hunny https://www.instagram.com/snugglehunnykids/
    For more info on Down Syndrome, visit Down Syndrome Australia https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/

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    5 December 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 57 seconds
    The invisible disability of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), with Sophie

    When Sophie discovered she was pregnant, she was filled with joy but also concern as she thought back to the nights that she had enjoyed a glass of wine before knowing she was expecting. Fourteen years later, her son was diagnosed with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). This week, Sophie shares the struggles her son faces, how she and her husband have supported him and her passion to break down the stigmas surrounding FASD. 

    LINKS 
    Check out NOFASD on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofasd.australia/
    For more information on FASD check out https://www.nofasd.org.au/
    For the FASD free helpline call 1-800-860-6113 
    Check out Every Moment Matters website https://everymomentmatters.org.au/ 

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    28 November 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 46 seconds
    The road to diagnosis of Sanfilippo Syndrome, with Sarah Warden

    Sarah Warden knew that her son, Callum wasn’t progressing as he should, but she could never have predicted what was causing the delays. Callum’s final diagnosis was Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic condition described as ‘childhood dementia’. This week, Sarah talks about how she had to persevere to get the right diagnosis, and what this rare condition means for her life and her family.  

    LINKS
    Check out the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanfilippochildrensfoundation/
    To visit the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation website click HERE 
    To donate to Sarah’s fundraiser click HERE

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    21 November 2023, 7:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 19 seconds
    The reality of severe eczema and anaphylaxis, with Alexis Bree

    For the past six years, Alexis Bree has faced the relentless challenges that come with her son's severe eczema and severe anaphylaxis. These conditions have led to countless sleepless nights, heightened vigilance in everyday environments, and the constant feeling of being an overprotective parent.
    This week, Alexis shares how she has embraced being a pedantic parent, the extra precautions she must take to keep her son safe and how other parents with young children can help do their part in creating a safe environment for all.

    LINKS
    Check out Alexis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexis_bree/
    Allergic Australia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allergicaustralia/
    Allergic Australia https://allergyfacts.org.au/
    Ezcema Aus Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eczemaau/
    Ezcema Aus website https://www.eczema.org.au/ 

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    14 November 2023, 9:42 pm
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