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#22 Helpline with Robyn Smith
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
11/17/21 • 20 min
Kurt is joined by Robyn Smith the National Helpline Manager for NOFASD Australia. They chat about her work with the NOFASD Helpline service which is dedicated to reducing the harm caused by alcohol-exposed pregnancies and improving lives for those living with FASD. They discuss who can use this service and what kinds of information and help that our helpline operators can provide.
NOFASD Australia Helpline: 1800 860 613
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewee: Robyn Smith
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#21 Prenatal Exposure with Briana Lees
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
11/09/21 • 17 min
Kurt is joined by Briana Lees, a researcher, PHD candidate for the University of Sydney and NHMRC Scholar studying the effects of alcohol use on neurodevelopment, emotion and behavior.
They talk about her research into prenatal alcohol exposure, alcohols effects on unborn children, the need for more research into comorbidity between FASD and other disabilities like ADHD.
For more information about Briana Lees research please check out her interview with Dr Norman Swan: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/alcohol-use-in-pregnancy-and-harm/13432380
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewees: Briana Lees
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#20 Biological Father with Robert
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
11/03/21 • 20 min
Kurt is joined by Robert; a biological father of a child with FASD.
They talk about the triumphs, the challenges and his feelings about his son being diagnosed with this invisible disability.
Podcast episodes featuring Sophie;
#05 Finale with Karen
https://anchor.fm/pasurprisingreality/episodes/05-Finale-with-Karen-e6b1lg/a-aqiidg
#11 Karen with Sophie
https://anchor.fm/pasurprisingreality/episodes/11-Karen-with-Sophie-el4t8a/a-a3iam47
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewees: Robert
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#19 Strengths with Kelly Skorka
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
10/27/21 • 26 min
Kurt is joined by Kelly Skorka; an Occupational Therapist, Researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Queensland with a focus in researching strengths and support for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
They chat about using a strengths-based approach to help children with FASD and the critical review she authored last year that focused on the experiences of children with FASD and their families. They also discuss the value of health professionals taking a holistic approach when supporting children with this invisible disability and their families.
To learn more about Kelly Skorka’s research then watch the video from the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qyr39FdosU
For more information about ‘Experiences of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their families: a critical review’ mentioned in this podcast interview click the link below.
https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d106484
For more information about FASD, please go to:
https://www.nofasd.org.au/
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewees: Kelly Skorka
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#18 A Little Bit of Success with Neil Reynolds
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
10/21/21 • 25 min
Kurt is joined by Neil Reynolds, a Carer of two children with FASD.
They chat about raising children with FASD, including the challenges and the importance of staying positive. He reminds us that small steps lead to a larger journey and to cherish every little bit of success.
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewees: Neil Reynolds
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#17 Early Childhood Education with Dr Kate Highfield and Christine Brooks
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
10/13/21 • 23 min
Kurt is joined by Dr Kate Highfield; the General Manager of Professional Learning and Research Translation for ECA (Early Childhood Australia), an experienced teacher, author and researcher. He is also joined by Christine Brooks; another experienced teacher, NOFASD board member and carer of a child with FASD. Together they chat about FASD in the Early Childhood sector, the role of early childhood educators and a new resource that is being developed to help these educators understand FASD.
For more information on the guide being developed by ECA in partnership with NOFASD Australia, please check out the website below.
https://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/through-different-eyes/
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewees: Christine Brooks and Dr Kate Highfield
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#16 FASD First Voices Part 4 with CJ Lutke
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
10/06/21 • 25 min
In this fourth and final part of this multi-part FASD First Voices Special, Kurt's quest is at a end.
Kurt is joined by CJ Lutke, a person with FASD, a member of the FASD Changemakers, advocate, writer and blogger. They chat about her life, her writing and how she deals with her FASD symptoms.
To read CJ Lutke’s many insightful blogs about her FASD then please click on this link:
https://www.nofasd.org.au/community/cj-lutke-blog/
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewee: CJ Lutke
This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaboration with NOFASD Australia.
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#15 FASD First Voices Part 3 with Maggie May
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
09/29/21 • 17 min
Kurt’s quest continues as he interviews another person with FASD in the third part of this multi-part FASD First Voices Special. In this episode, Kurt is joined by Maggie May who is a person with FASD, advocate, speaker, YouTuber and moderator for the Facebook support group for adults with FASD called “Flying with Broken Wings”.
They chat about her life and how she lives with this invisible disability. She also has advice for other people who have FASD.
To check out Maggie’s YouTube page click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJmMT33IPmwUIroo5UT_rw/videos
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewee: Maggie May
This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaboration with NOFASD Australia.
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#14 FASD First Voices Part 2 with Jessica
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
09/22/21 • 27 min
Kurt continues his quest to find out more about the people who live with FASD. In second part of this multi-part special, Kurt is joined by Jessica; an advocate, writer, speaker and person with FASD, who was previously interviewed back in Series 2.
They chat about her life, her FASD symptoms as well as the tips and advice she has for other people with FASD who are living with this invisible disability.
Please check out Jessica’s twitter page through this link:
https://twitter.com/JB_TalksFASD
For more information about FASD, please go to:
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewee: Jessica
This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaboration with NOFASD Australia.
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
#34 FASD in an Early Childhood Setting with Christine and Sophie
Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality
09/28/23 • 19 min
Kurt is joined by Christine Brooks; an experienced teacher, NOFASD board member and carer of a child with FASD, and also Sophie; a biological mother of a child with FASD. Together they chat about FASD in the early childhood sector, the things to know about FASD in an early childhood setting, and the special resources that have been developed to help these educators develop an awareness and understanding of FASD.
For more information on the resources developed by Early Childhood Australia (ECA) in partnership with NOFASD Australia or to download your free copy of the resources, see: https://www.nofasd.org.au/service-providers/education/through-different-eyes/
For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/
Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan
Interviewer: Kurt Lewis
Interviewees: Christine Brooks and Sophie
Narrator: Frances Price
The copyright is owned by NOFASD Australia.
All rights reserved - No reproduction or use of this content without written consent of Kurt Lewis and NOFASD Australia. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.
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Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality currently has 43 episodes available.
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The average episode length on Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality is 25 minutes.
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The first episode of Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality was released on Aug 30, 2019.
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