Wild and Well | Motherhood, Postpartum Wellness and Children’s Health

Wild and Well | Motherhood, Postpartum Wellness and Children’s Health

Hosted by: Dr. Hilary Claire

A parenting and holistic health podcast for moms who want to support their own wellbeing, raise healthy and resilient children, and create a thriving family life. Wild and Well is a motherhood, parenting, and...

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Parenting Through Play: Practical Tips with Licensed Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Dr Kim Van Dusen | Episode 98

Play is often overlooked in parenting, yet it can be one of the most effective ways to reduce power struggles, improve behaviour, and build a strong connection with your child. When you understand how children...
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Mobility Training for Longevity with Movement Specialist John Lindsey | Episode 97

Many people focus on strength and fitness while overlooking a foundational piece of long-term health: mobility. Over time, limited movement patterns and prolonged sitting can reduce joint function, increase...
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Postpartum Depletion Explained with Postpartum Doula Jojo Hogan | Episode 96

Postpartum recovery is often underestimated, leaving many mothers feeling exhausted, depleted, and unsupported during a critical life transition. Understanding the physical, emotional, and mental demands of this stage...
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Preconception and Pregnancy Nutrition with Fertility and IVF Support Naturopath Kathryn Moloney | Episode 95

Pregnancy is often treated as something to get through, rather than a critical window for long-term health. But what happens during this time doesn’t just impact your baby, it shapes your health, recovery, and energy...
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Raising Independent Kids in a Digital World with Psychotherapist Nicole Runyon | Episode 94

Raising healthy, resilient children has never felt more complex. From screens and ultra-processed food to rising anxiety and dependence, many parents feel like they are working against the modern world. In this...
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Episode 93 - How Gut Health Impacts Hormones and Nutrient Deficiencies with Functional Health Practitioner Kristen Blake

Gut health is at the centre of nearly every aspect of wellness, from energy levels to hormones to immune function. When it’s off, the effects can show up everywhere in the body, often in ways people don’t expect. In...
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Episode 92 - Screen Time and Kids: What Parents Need to Know with Emily Cherkin

Screen time is everywhere, and for many families, it feels impossible to manage. But the issue isn’t just how much time kids spend on screens, it’s what that time is replacing, and how it’s shaping their...
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Episode 91 - Motherhood Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted & How to Recover

Motherhood was never meant to be a done alone. That leads to exhaustion, overwhelm, resentment and being snappy. At least that was my experience.  In this episode, I am joined by the founder of the Brain Health...
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Episode 90 - Raising a Child with Congenital Heart Defects with Nurse Practitioner and Heart Mom Sarah Boes

In this episode of Wild & Well, I sit down with Sarah Michelle Bose – nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, heart mom, and mental health advocate – to talk about her extraordinary journey navigating the...
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Episode 89 - Understanding picky eating: A psychological perspective

Picky eating can be frustrating (and exhausting) for parents, but there's often so much more beneath the surface than simply a child being "fussy."  In this episode, I explore some of the psychological factors that...
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Episode 88 - Why Mental Fitness Matters for Children with founder of Mindfully Natalie Von Teichman

What if we treated mental health the same way we treat physical fitness? In this episode, we explore the concept of mental fitness and why proactively building emotional strength, regulation, and resilience is one of...
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Episode 87 - Nervous System Regulation for Anxiety with Clinical Psychologist Dr Kaitlin Harkess

In this episode, I am joined by clinical psychologist, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher Dr Kaitlin Harkess to explore how somatic practices, nervous system regulation, and body awareness can support mental...
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