Three Little Things

27. The co-dependant relationship part 2 with Jules Preston

Part 2 with local Psychologist and friend, Jules Preston ! 
Jules shares with the other 3 core symptoms of co-dependency. She chats about what they might look like or how they present and some key strategies and examples of actionable steps we can do !  
This is another big episode, so strap yourselves in ( or feel free to listen to this ep in parts !). 
 
We totally understand and respect this may not be the right episode for you at this time. We have a whole heap of other episodes on our channel for you to listen to ! 
You can find Jules via her website at https://www.juliepreston.net/
Find us on instagram @threelittlethings.pod and on facebook Three Little Things.  

26.The co-dependent relationship Part 1 with Jules Preston

This week we welcomed back local Psychologist and friend, Jules Preston ! 
Jules has kindly delivered us a 2 part episode all about Codependency ! Jules shares with the 5 symptoms of co-dependency and chats in depth about the first few. (the others are followed on in part 2).
This is a big episode and one that may trigger some people. We totally understand and respect this may not be the right episode for you at this time. We have a whole heap of other episodes on our channel for you to listen to ! 
 
You can find Jules via her website at https://www.juliepreston.net/
Find us on instagram @threelittlethings.pod and on facebook Three Little Things.  

25. Unseal the sealed section with sex therapist Aleks

A little disclaimer for those little ears ! 
In this episode we welcomed the wonderful Aleks Trkulka. Aleks is a sex-positive therapist and has specialty training in issues of sexuality, sexual function, body image, and eating disorders. 
This was a big episode ! it jumped from place to place and we unpacked a BUNCH of really great topics ! Aleks is a wealth of knowledge and helped us (and you too!!) to reframe our perspectives and understandings around topics like desire, pleasure and heteronormativity. Aleks led us through exploring concepts like the hetero sex menu, the Queer Sex Buffet analogy and the impact of modern media and porn ! We finished the episode discussing some strategies to create shifts in our sexual relationships .... 
A packed episode, full of plentiful conversation ! 
You can find Aleks below & reach out to her for any questions and individual chats ! 
https://www.thepleasurecentre.org/
instagram @_thepleasurecentre

24. Your child’s sleep health with Dr Bill

We welcomed back another highly sought after guest, Dr Bill. An ENT specialist and holistically focused practitioner to chat about sleep, breathing & your kids ! 
In this episode we unpacked normal and not-so normal breathing patterns in kids, how to observe and monitor those patterns & what to do !! We spoke about disordered breathing, its symptoms and risk factors, the possible consequences and how best to help your little ones experience quality sleep (and breathing !!)
Dr Bill referred to a very cute, yet powerful TED talk at the end of this episode, see below ... 
https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five
 
 
 

23. Neuroplasticity and Concussion protocols with Dr Carlo Rinaudo

Dr Carlo Rinaudo is a registered Chiropractor, researcher and educator. Dr Carlo has over 21 years of clinical experience and has also completed a PhD in Vestibular (balance) Rehabilitation. 
 
We sat down to chat all about concussions. We discussed what happens to our brains after a concussion, including metabolic, neurologic and physical changes. We outlined who might be more susceptible and why, the Do's and Dont's in concussion management and how our parents, coaches, care gives and ourselves can assist in the recovery from a concussion. 
A must listen episode for all coaches, parents and athletes. 
 
Find Carlo at: 
website - https://brainhub.com.au/
 

22. What is evolutionary psychology ? with Clinical Psychologist Dr Matt Zuccala

Dr Matt Zuccala, a clinical psychologist sat down to chat with us about evolutionary psychology and what it teaches us about humanity. Matt speaks to his thesis that focuses on an evolutionary framework of death anxiety and ‘mental illness’. 
Matt provides us with a wonderful perspective around how our own environments influence our wellbeing. We speak about attachment systems and adaptive behaviours and what they mean, as well as taking a deep dive into death anxiety, fearing death and mental illness. 
This was one of the most fascinating chats and episodes we have recorded. 
** Disclaimer ... in this episode we speak to death, the fear of dying and mental illness. If these are triggering topics for you, please consider listening to one of our other episodes **
 
 
Find us at @threelittlethings.pod 

21. Welcome to Season 3 !! A sit down chat with Lily and Sarah

Welcome to Season 3 !! 
We have a huge season in store for our listeners, with guests lined up to delivers some thought provoking topics & some cleverly spoken tips, this season is shaping up to be the best yet ! 
Lily and Sarah sat down to open season 3 and give you all a sneak peak into whats to come this season. We also decided to put our chiro hats on and chat about some interesting cases we are seeing in clinic & what role we might play in their health care as practitioners. 
 
Let us know what you think !! 

20. Sleep health with Dr Bill Johnston

This is one BIG episode. A little longer then our usual episode, but totally worth it. 
We are joined with Dr Bill Johnston, ENT specialist with an interest in the functional pillars of health and medicine. Dr Bill joins us to talk about sleep health and its impact on all areas of out health and wellbeing.  
This is a FULL episode and one that covers many aspects of the Triad of health ! we rtalk about snoring and airways during sleep, mouth vs nose breathing, anxiety, stress, nourishing and nurturing the body  and mind and so much more ! 
 
 

19. Myths around strength training with an Exercise Physiologist

Our resident Exercise physiologist Archie Richards is back for another episode… this time we are chatting all things strength training ! 
There are some common misunderstandings or “myths” as we refer to them in the episode around strength training; what it is, when it’s appropriate and how or when to do it. There is also some wonderful evidence to show us its benefits ! Archie unpacks all of this and helps you understand how strength training can benefit you. 
Archie gives us some simple exercises and examples of how we are include strength training into our daily routines. He explores some barriers to strength training and gives some suggestions for solutions. 
 
You can find Archie at: 
Rebound health - https://www.reboundhealth.com.au/archie-richards
On his own podcast - The Honest EP 
On instagram - @archie.richards.ep 
Or as the says, in season 3 … if you have a particular topic in mind you’d like Archie to cover, let us know. 

18. Nurturing our athletes, a swim coach’s perspective

Another super fun episode !
This week we are joined by Michelle, a swim coach who has been in the industry for 30+ years. Michelle shares with a us a wealth of knowledge around how to get the best out of our kids in sport without the burn out. You'll soon understand, Michelle speaks straight from the heart. She is incredibly authentic in what she shares during this episode, she lets us into her personal experiences & shares with us her personal, core values. 
Along with some personal stories and experience from Michelle, Sarah and Lily, we speak about some big issues in sport including burn out, over training and how to quit… We also speak to the triad of wellbeing and how it applies to sport and our athletes. We unpack the physical side, the nutritional and then the mental/emotional and the intertwining relationship between all components. 
Michelle’s experience and wealth of knowledge in her profession was a wonderful insight into the athlete world and the workings of a coaches mind. This was a huge episode that came full circle with the beautiful triad of health. It has so many little golden nuggets that we are sure you’ll love.