Best kelesouef Podcasts (2025)

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It only gets better from here, with special guests Sue and Peter Le Souef 34:32

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To celebrate episode 100, we are thrilled to have Kate’s parents Sue and Peter Le Souef back on the podcast! We are talking about what the future holds, and how we can continue to get outside with our kids as they get older. And from everything we heard, there’s so much to look forward to. We have loved bringing our podcast to you for the last 100 …

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A huge announcement about our podcast 22:36

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Tonight we share a major announcement that we’ve been pondering for a little while about the future of our podcast. We reflect on all that we’ve learned in the last 99 episodes, and look back on amazing messages that we have received from our listeners that make us feel all teary and emotional. We also share what the future holds for us, our lives,…

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Celebrating our favourite guests, stories, and fails! 24:17

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As we approach our 100th episode, we reflect on the top 10 episodes (OK it’s actually 11, but who’s counting) from our show. We share the guests that we think about the most, and the stories that have really stuck with us. So many laughs, so many stories, so many fails! Episodes we mentioned in this episode: Ep: 75: Trekking to Everest base camp wi…

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Why we disagree with this popular parenting expert 21:06

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Could this be our most controversial episode yet?! Perhaps! We recently saw a post by a very popular parenting expert about indoor vs. outdoor play that caused such a strong reaction from us both, we knew we wanted to talk about the topic here on the podcast. We love @busytoddler, and her tips for entertaining little kids were such a lifeline for u…

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Raising outdoor kids, with our favourite storyteller Pete Clarkson, former Park Warden and marine debris artist 37:46

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He’s baaack! Fan favourite Pete Clarkson is back on the podcast to tell us even more stories about raising outdoor kids around mountains, beaches, grizzlies, waves, guns, helicopters, and wildlife! You’ll love Pete’s energy and his perspective on parenting, and his stories will have you laughing along with us. Tune in to hear: How to beachcomb with…

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How to get outside in cold and flu season 18:20

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Here in the northern hemisphere, cold and flu season is in full swing. The combination of cranky, tired, sick kids and cranky, tired parents (who might also be sick!) who have all spent too much time indoors can be nasty. Today we share our best ideas for getting outside when your kids are sick, when a family member is sick, or when you yourself ar…

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How to make (and keep) mom friends, with our special guests Katherine and Aimee 35:37

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Being a parent is hard enough, but when you feel lonely and unsupported, it’s about a million times harder. This week, we have invited two of our amazing mom friends, Katherine and Aimee, onto the podcast to talk about all the ways that good friends can help you in your parenting journey. Tune in to hear: How we have met moms who we actually want t…

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Five spooky ways to get outside in the fall 15:35

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When the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker, and there’s a definite eeriness to the evenings, it can only mean one thing… Halloween is nearly upon us! This is a time of year when it’s tempting to snuggle down inside. But you know that your kids need the fresh air just as much as ever. Never fear, we have you covered. This week …

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When you can’t get outside with kids 12:55

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Atmospheric river, heat wave, ice storm, air quality warnings… depending on where you live, there are lots of reasons why you might not actually be ABLE to get outside with your kid on a particular day. So what do you do? Let the kids run riot and trash your house? We have a better solution! Today we are sharing all our best tips for keeping everyo…

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Hiking to magical castles and jelly bean mountains in Ireland, with Gina from Our Little Hiker 27:26

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If you need a little extra motivation to take your kids hiking, you’re going to love this week’s guest! Gina from Our Little Hiker has been hiking all over Ireland with her three kids for years. She shares practical (and magical!) tips to keep your kids moving and get them to their next peak, castle, or lookout. Tune in to hear: Why your kids might…

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Our most epic fails: summer 2023 edition 27:23

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We are back with our epic fails from the summer! And wow, there are some big fails this season, including our most serious one yet. Every season, we share all our mistakes from the last few months so that you feel less alone. If you’ve also experienced meltdowns, forgotten gear, and terrible weather when getting outside with your kids, you’re not d…

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How to help your kids learn outside, with Jade Berrill from the Outdoor Learning Store 33:33

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Does your kid ask questions you can’t answer? We all want to raise inquisitive, observant, respectful kiddos but unless you have an actual teaching background, it can be really challenging! Enter the amazing Jade Berrill from the Outdoor Learning Store, who has all the prompts, questions, and activities to help you help your kids. Beginning with th…

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When your home is a bus, with Nicole and Bo from Roam With Bus 36:47

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Can you imagine moving your family, including two kids and a dog, into a converted school bus? That’s just what Nicole and Bo did, and the results have been life changing! Together, they have minimized their lives to roam the U.S. in their bus and as a result, they spend tons more time outside together. Tune in to hear: Why (and how) they decided t…

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How to find reliable trail information, with Sarah Lamagna, author of Hiking with Kids in New England 33:55

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How do you find trail information for hikes and walks? There are so many online sources these days, it can be overwhelming to find reliable information that won’t leave you stranded in the middle of a forest! This week, we are joined by the delightful Sarah Lamagna who is talking to us about the value of a real hiking guide that has been hiked, res…

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The best (and worst) parenting advice we’ve ever received 12:54

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Has a total stranger offered you total unsolicited parenting advice? Maybe it happened at a really low moment for you and made you feel terrible! This week we’re sharing the most terrible advice we’ve ever received, as well as the best. Best of all, our favourite piece of advice can be applied to pretty much any parenting situation. This fun little…

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When summer starts to feel long 12:44

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Does the end of summer make you feel like you’re in struggle town? You’re not alone! Today we are talking about all the things that can compound to make summer with kids feel long and irregular and a little bit hard! This episode is the pep talk you need to make it through to some cooler weather and a more regular routine. Because we know you’re go…

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How to know when you should cancel a trip 9:45

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Have you ever regretted going on an adventure with kids? It has happened to Kate and today we’re telling you all about it! Spoiler alert: never go straight from the Emergency Department to a camping trip… This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create mo…

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An ode to our pre-kid selves 7:41

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Now that you have kids, if you could go back in time, what would you say to yourself to calm the nerves and reassure yourself? What has surprised you about parenting? What has been harder than you expected? What are you proud of? In this week’s mini episode, we are casting our minds back to before our first kids were born and we are sending a messa…

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Takeaways from our top 5 guests of 2023 9:50

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Only got a few minutes? Great! In this short and punchy episode we’re sharing what we’ve learned from our five favourite guests on the podcast this year. Their wisdom and adventures have inspired us to try new and awesome things, and we know you’ll feel the same! This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes p…

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Five tips to get outside when you don’t want to 7:17

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Only got a few minutes? Great! In this short and punchy episode we’re giving you 5 tips to get outside with your kids when you don’t want to! These ideas will help you build some momentum to just get out the door and hopefully get the balls rolling on a bigger adventure. This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series. We are bringing you short min…

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How to make the most of a weekend camping trip, with lower stress (and less laundry!) 14:08

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Sometimes it feels like we should be doing bigger, longer, more epic adventures with our kids. But what if two nights of camping a few times a year was actually the perfect amount for your family? Freshly back from a camping weekend, on this episode we share our insights into how to make the most of your weekend trip to fit your work schedule, lowe…

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The life changing power of bite-sized weekday adventures 15:21

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Do your weekends feel like a chaotic stress fest? Do you feel like you’re trying to cram in fun activities, social time, chores, and family time, and maybe not doing very well at any of it? Never fear! Because today we share our secret to removing the stress from weekends by focusing on bite-sized weekday adventures. A little mindset shift, a bit o…

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How to prepare your outdoor kid for school, with our favourite teacher Lauren MacLean 41:16

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Is your kid starting kindergarten this year? Or maybe your kid has been in school a few years but you still don’t really understand what goes on at that place? Either way, if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens at school, you’re not alone. Today, we are talking to our favourite teacher Lauren MacLean and asking all the questions we WISH we h…

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How to camp with kids of all ages, with Carolyn Regehr from Prairie Crew Adventures 39:22

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Do you need some inspiration to get into camping with your family? Are you curious about camping for the first time with your baby or kid? It can be intimidating knowing where to start, but our guest Carolyn Regehr from Prairie Crew Adventures has tips and tricks for all ages and stages in this week’s episode! Carolyn is from Manitoba, Canada, so s…

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Our favourite gear and clothes for outdoor kids: summer edition 28:03

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Today we are talking about our favourite summer gear, including the gear that we always keep in our backpack, as well as our favourite summer clothing and shoes for kids! As always, we recommend buying gear and clothes second hand when possible. Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside (and then search your second hand groups for…

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Trekking to Everest base camp with 4 year old twins, with Tyson and Shannon from Restless Crusade 42:21

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Have you ever dreamed about trekking to Everest Base Camp? Would you ever consider taking one of your kids with you one day? Now, what about taking twin 4 year olds? That is exactly what our amazing guests on this episode did! We are thrilled to have Shannon and Tyson back on the show to tell us about their amazing travels around the world, includi…

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Our most epic fails: spring 2023 edition 33:56

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Are you ready for our messiest, muddiest episode of the season? We are back with our hilarious epic fails from the spring! Tune into this episode to hear about kids walking fully dressed into both lakes AND rivers, camping trips thwarted by rain AND rising lake levels, and forgotten items that have nearly ruined a day out in the sun. Laugh along wi…

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Camping, toddler meltdowns, and the most overrated outdoor gear, with Maritza and Brandon from The West Coast Fam 30:31

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Want to hear a family friendly version of “Would you rather”? You’re in luck! We sit down with this week’s guests, Maritza and Brandon, to talk about the good, the bad, and the overrated gear, hikes, and advice. Maritza and Brandon have been busy exploring the Pacific NorthWest for the last few years with their young kiddo and they have all the mes…

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Minimalism and getting outside with kids with Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms podcast 29:22

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What do minimalism and getting outside have in common? Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms Podcast is here to tell us all about it! We are so thrilled to talk about how you can apply minimalism not only to the things in your house, but also to the way you prioritise experiences and schedule activities with your family. You’ll hear so many practica…

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How to feel safer and more prepared for your next outdoor adventure with Sandra Riches from BC AdventureSmart 33:25

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Feeling safe and well prepared for an outdoor adventure is key to having a good time! It’s hard to enjoy an experience when you’re worried that the trail might be more challenging than you can handle or that maybe you’ve packed the wrong gear. But never fear, because today we have Sandra from BC AdventureSmart to help you! Sandra knows exactly what…

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From down under to a mountain top: moving to Canada and starting this podcast, with special guest Kate Le Souef 32:08

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This week our cohost Kate Le Souef is in the hot seat! Following up from last week’s episode where we dived deep with Jen, this week we turn the tables as Jen interviews Kate. You’ll hear all about Kate’s Australian childhood filled with beaches and spiders and sand dunes and hear why she moved to Vancouver. Kate tells you why she started this podc…

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The episode that made us laugh and cry, with special guest Jennifer Kolbuc 33:55

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We guarantee this episode will make you laugh and cry, because we’re going deep! Are you ready? This week our special guest is our very own co-host Jennifer Kolbuc, interviewed by our other co-host Kate Le Souef. We are diving into Jen’s life as a kid, what she wants for her family, and her favourite parts of being a podcaster, as well as talking a…

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How to travel internationally with babies and kids, with Anthony and Kristin from Tent to Takeoff 30:00

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Can you imagine moving around the world to a tiny island with a 2 month old baby? Well, our guests this week did just that! Anthony and Kristin Quill traveled extensively before kids and wanted to continue once they started their family. Since their first big trip from the U.S. to Malta with a tiny baby, they’ve continued to travel the world (64 co…

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How to capture amazing photos of family memories, with Deep and Tanvi from In Two the Sunset 36:27

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Taking photos of tiny kids can be a challenge at the best of times. But our guests this week do it at sunset AND at the top of mountains! Deep and Tanvi from In Two the Sunset know how to capture the beautiful, perfectly imperfect moments of getting outside with kids and we are so thrilled to talk to them this week. Tune in to hear: Why sunset hike…

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Outdoor play (with the correct shoes) is crucial for your kid’s growing body, with Maegan Mak, paediatric physiotherapist at Playworks Physio 37:14

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Why is play so important for children’s bodies? How important are kid’s shoes? And how exactly does screen time affect kid’s bodies? We dive into all this and more in this week’s episode with the amazing Maegan Mak, the owner of PlayWorks Physio, a paediatric physiotherapy clinic located in Port Moody, BC. Tune in to hear: How a paediatric physioth…

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Babywearing made easy, with Cassidy from Let’s Talk Babywearing 38:22

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Cassidy from Let’s Talk Baby Wearing really knows babywearing! If you’ve always wanted to try babywearing (or even if you have tried it but it didn’t feel quite right), you need to hear this episode. Cassidy is taking us from birth to toddlerhood with all her tips and tricks for choosing the right type of carrier to suit you, your baby, and your li…

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How to achieve a huge hiking goal with kids and prioritize your family’s time together, with Stu and Dev from Next Family Adventures 37:16

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Our guests this week completed an epic 100 hikes with their family in 2022! If you need inspiration to try hiking as a family, this is it. When Stu and Dev moved with their four kids from Texas to Washington State in the US, they were determined to explore their new state. And explore they did! They’ve hiked their way around their new home and pick…

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How to make the world your home and create systems that support your lifestyle, with Leslie Alder, mom of 4 and life coach 32:10

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If you’ve ever put off going on adventures because you’ve been trying to clean and tidy your home, you need to hear this episode. This week’s guest is no stranger to moving. As a kid, Leslie Alder moved all over the world with her military family and now that she’s a mom to four kids, she takes the same approach. Their recent move to New Zealand re…

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Creating ripples of change in our kids, with award winning children’s author Rochelle Strauss 26:50

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If you want to educate and inspire your kids about environmental issues, but you don’t know where to start, this is the episode for you! To celebrate World Water Day, award winning author Rochelle Strauss joins us to talk about her latest book, The Global Ocean. She takes us through how to balance environmental messages with messages of hope and ch…

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Our most epic fails: winter 2023 edition 25:28

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If you need a laugh, this one is for you! Our seasonal “epic fail” episodes round up our most ridiculous, most meltdown-y, most painful fails from the entire season and lay them out for your listening enjoyment! Highlights from the winter include forgotten gear, massive skiing wipeouts, public meltdowns, and so many plans disrupted by illness. We t…

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Connect your kids to nature with music, with Sara Ernst, musician, author, and illustrator 27:22

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You know that a catchy song can stay in your head for days! So why not harness the power of music to connect to nature? Today’s guest Sara Ernst sings, writes and draws about nature to help kids get outside and learn about the world around them. Tune in to hear: How to find wild places wherever you live How nature treasure hunts can inspire your ki…

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How to organise your kid’s clothes to save money, save the planet, and do less laundry, with Kaili Sutton from Coast Kids Reshop 31:35

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Dressing your kid in the right clothing means that they will get outside and stay outside. But what about all the holes, stains and rips that happen in the meantime? Today, we’re talking about all of it to Kaili Sutton, from Coast Kids Reshop. Kaili is a mom who also happens to live in a tiny home. Tune in to hear: How to organise your kid’s clothe…

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How an educator from Ecuador is changing kids’ lives in Canada, with Maria Jose Obando from Little Paws Outdoor Classroom 24:39

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Getting outside in the rain can be hard enough with one kid, but this week’s guest works outside with entire groups of little kids every single day in the rainy city of Vancouver! Maria Jose Obando from Little Paws Outdoor Classroom is originally from Ecuador but she fell in love with the outdoors in Vancouver and decided that she wanted to work in…

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How to vacation with kids: an honest account of the good, the bad, and the tantrums, with Jennifer Kolbuc and Kate Le Souef 19:05

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If you’ve been thinking about going on vacation with your kids, you might want to listen to this! Many kids thrive on routine and schedule, as well as the comfort of knowing exactly what to expect at all times. But what happens when you’re in another country and everything is different or unpredictable? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. We’ve already mad…

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Pelvic health is core to getting outside with your kids, with Lacey Forsyth, pelvic health physiotherapist 32:06

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Your pelvic health is core to almost everything in your body! But pelvic floor challenges can hold a lot of women back from participating in life, particularly after having kids, so on today’s episode we are talking about all of it with Lacey Forsyth. Lacey is a pelvic health physiotherapist, and the Founder and CEO of Bump Physio & Co, a boutique …

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How to get outside with your kids when you live far from your hometown, with Kate Le Souef and Jennifer Kolbuc 17:26

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Do you live far from your hometown? Maybe you and your kids live across the country or around the world from where you grew up (or from the place that feels like “home”). We get it. We both live far from our family and our home towns. So this week we’re talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of living far from home, and how it can all affect…

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Children need fresh air, sunshine and water: how outdoor time can transform education, with Nicki Farrell from Wildlings Forest School 36:53

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Today’s guest Nicki Farrell was motivated by the mental health crisis in teenagers to create her amazing business Wildlings Forest School with her business partner Vicci Oliver. Nicki and Vicci offer all kinds of programs in nature for preschool and school aged kids in southeast Queensland, Australia, and have even developed a course to help you st…

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How our obsession with kids’ sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game 34:29

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Note: audio issues on this episode have been resolved! Happy listening :) As parents, we hear a lot about the benefits of kids living active lifestyles. And sports are one way that we are encouraged to introduce our kids to this idea. But what happens when we take it too far? We are thrilled to be joined today by the amazing Linda Flanagan, author …

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Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada’s national nature prescription program 26:56

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Have you ever wondered why you feel better outside? Sure, the fresh air feels nice, but what is actually happening in your body? And how can you maximise the health benefits of nature in your everyday life? Today we have all those answers, and more! We are joined by the amazing Dr. Melissa Lem, who is leading a national movement to connect health a…

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Welcome to Get Outside with Kids in 2023! 5:22

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Get Outside with Kids is the podcast that helps you have more awesome adventures outside with your kids! Tune into this minisode to hear sneak peeks of the show in 2023. You have been telling us you want to hear from experienced parents, medical professionals, authors, and educators, so we know you’re going to love the guests coming to your ears in…

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