Episode 41: Children's Anxiety

05/13/25 • 31 min

Is your child’s worry just a wobble – or something more? In this week’s Family Health podcast, Kate chats with youth solution-focused therapist Lisa Blackwell from The Youth Fairy to explore the sharp rise in anxiety among children.

From the early signs to look out for, to understanding what’s happening in your child’s brain, Lisa shares practical tools and everyday tips that can make a real difference.

Whether it’s the impact of COVID, social media, or just the overwhelm of growing up, this conversation will leave you better informed – and reassured that help is out there.

A must-listen for parents, carers and anyone supporting young people today.

Lisa Blackwell is a member of The Youth Fairy, a UK wide team of therapists, specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy for children, teens, and young adults.

In addition to working one-on-one with children, the Youth Fairies lead wellbeing programmes in schools and run workshops for parents, equipping them with the knowledge to better understand their child's brain and support their journey towards becoming happier, calmer, and more confident.

Connect with Lisa here on LinkedIn

Find out more about Youth Fairy therapy programmes and follow them on Facebook and Instagram

Guardian article: NHS referrals for anxiety in children more than double pre-Covid levels

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From the early signs to look out for, to understanding what’s happening in your child’s brain, Lisa shares practical tools and everyday tips that can make a real difference.

Whether it’s the impact of COVID, social media, or just the overwhelm of growing up, this conversation will leave you better informed – and reassured that help is out there.

A must-listen for parents, carers and anyone supporting young people today.

Lisa Blackwell is a member of The Youth Fairy, a UK wide team of therapists, specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy for children, teens, and young adults.

Connect with Lisa here on LinkedIn

Find out more about Youth Fairy therapy programmes and follow them on Facebook and Instagram

Guardian article: NHS referrals for anxiety in children more than double pre-Covid levels

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Episode 40: Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting 1 in 7 women in their lifetime. Yet, many people still believe it’s a disease that only affects older women. The reality? 2,500 people under 40 are diagnosed every year.

In this episode of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid, host Kate Ball speaks with Paralympic champion Erin Kennedy OBE and Emma Walker from the breast cancer awareness charity Coppafeel! Erin shares her powerful story of discovering a lump at just 29, her journey through treatment, and her extraordinary return to competitive sport. Emma provides essential guidance on breast health, including:

✅ The importance of checking your chest regularly and knowing your normal
✅ Common misconceptions about breast cancer and who it affects
✅ Signs and symptoms to look out for, including those that are often missed
✅ How pregnancy can impact breast cancer diagnosis
✅ What to do if you find something unusual

Early detection saves lives, and this conversation is a must-listen for every woman, mum, daughter, and friend. Checking your chest is quick, simple, and could be life-saving.

References:

Connect with Erin Kennedy here on Instagram

Find out more about Coppafeel!

Download the leaflet Your Breasts During and After Pregnancy

Find out more about Triple Negative Breast Cancer and other types of cancer here at Cancer Research UK

Find out more about Mummy Star - cancer support in pregnancy

Find out more about breast cancer treatments including the different types of chemotherapy treatment here

Cancer treatment prehabilitation advice

Coppafeel’s guide to breast cancer signs and symptoms

Find out more about fundraising for Coppafeel! including how to join a Coppafeel! trek here.

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Episode 42: Sepsis

When Anna’s little girl, Cleo, developed a high temperature, she did what so many of us would do - Calpol, cuddles, and wait and see. But what unfolded was every parent’s worst nightmare. Cleo had sepsis.

In this episode of the Family Health podcast, Anna bravely shares their story of missed signs, gut instinct, and the terrifying rollercoaster that followed.

She opens up about how she and her husband had to fight to be heard, how Cleo’s life was saved, and why Anna is now on a mission to raise awareness as an ambassador for the Sepsis Trust.

This is an episode every parent, grandparent, and carer needs to hear. Knowing the signs of sepsis could save a life.

Connect with Anna here on LinkedIn

Find out more about the work of The UK Sepsis Trust and check out their support resources.

Learn the signs and symptoms of sepsis in adults and children

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Series 5 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.

If reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.