The Mum Mind Podcast

Eating disorders can cause a lot of worry for families and things can spiral quickly. Laura Casey is Director of Services at the beautiful Lois Bridges Treatment Centre in Dublin. Laura is an enhanced psychiatric nurse who brings over 11 years of dedicated experience in supporting individuals with mental illness, with a particular focus on the treatment of eating disorders. Her approach is rooted in holistic and person-centred care, ensuring that each individual’s needs are met with compassion and clinical expertise.Today Laura talks to Stef about early signs and intervention, difficult conversations, pressure and how to access support and recovery.Below are some resources for parents.Established in 2010, Lois bridges is an award winning treatment centre providing a range of inpatient, day patient, outpatient and aftercare services for the treatment of all Eating Disorders including, but not limited to – anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.Lois Bridges also provide out-patient appointments with members of our specialised team- our Consultant Psychiatrists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists and various other registered therapists. You can make contact via phone 0876539747 or email info@loisbridges.ieBodywhys is the national voluntary organization providing support and information for people affected by eating disorders. Helpline: 01 210 7906Email Support: alex@bodywhys.ieFamily Support (PiLaR Programme):pilar@bodywhys.ieHSE Eating Disorder Teams (Public Health)Specialist teams under the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCP-ED).Access: Referral must be made through your GPCall the HSE Mental Health Information Line at 1800 111 888 for details on your local teamCARED Ireland(Caring About Recovery from an Eating Disorder)A voluntary parent and carer support group providing peer-to-peer assistance and advocacy.email: CAREDireland@gmail.comInstagram: @caredirelandRecommended Books1.    More than the Mirror: Alf Explores Body Image by Andrea Weldon (Author) for the child/adolescent2.    Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders Book by Jennifer L. Gaudiani3.    Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover by Tabitha Farrar4.    Brave Girl Eating by Harriet Brown5.    SupportedED: Online Self-Help Program for Carers of People with an Eating Disorder6.    Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends and Sufferers by Janet Treasure7.    Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders Piece by Piece: A Practical Guide for Parents by James Lock (Author), Aileen Whyte (Author), Brittany Matheson (Author), Nandini Datta (Author)Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Kelly Geoghegan has 25+ years’ experience working in childcare. She is a qualified Maternity Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, First Aid Instructor, and CPO, holding a QQI Level 6 in Child Psychology. Kelly is a member of both the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants and the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants.For many years, Kelly has travelled the world, working with children of all ages in various roles. Her new book Sleep Baby Sleep has all the info you need to get your little one's sleep sorted and it is written in a really easy-to-follow way. Available now at all good bookshops!If you would like to work with Kelly or to join one of her workshops check out https://sleepystars.ie/workshops/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

If you have ever wanted to know more about fostering this is the show for you. This week Stef chats to Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland to find out everything!Fostering First Ireland is a leading fostering agency that believes every child in care deserves a loving and supportive home. Fostering First is dedicated to providing exceptional, high-quality foster care placements and to support young people in care and their expanding network of foster families. If you would like to find out more please visit the website.Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Olivia Farrelly is an alcohol free coach and mentor. In this day and age more and more of us are becoming sober curious or certainly questioning our relationship with alcohol. This 'grey area drinking' where we turn to alcohol to soothe or celebrate is exactly what Olivia and Stef are discussing in this week's episode. As Olivia says you don't have to hit rock bottom to assess your relationship with alcohol.You can find Olivia at https://greyareadrinker.ie/ or on Insta at @greyareadrinker. She also hosts the podcast No More Booze.Olivia mentioned the book The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Grey Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Aimee Owens is a teacher and her dad is living with Alzheimers. Through her experiences she has realised how important it is to communicate with children about what is happening with their grandparent or relative and she is currently writing a children's book all about it. Aimee chats to Stef about ways to help children understand these delicate and sometimes upsetting situations.You can follow Aimee @aimeeowens87 and you can find support and information at https://alzheimer.ie/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Jennifer Davey is a Neuroscience life coach and global speaker. Also known as @wellbeingwarrior.ie, Jen works with women across Ireland, the UK and the US, helping them rebuild their confidence from the inside out.Today she is talking to Stef about those toxic family relationships that can be so tricky to navigate. It could be a parent, a sibling or an in-law but how do you handle them without blowing up the whole family? If you would like to work with Jen you can find her on Instagram or her website https://wellbeingwarrior.ie/new-home/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Marian Williamson is a nurse, midwife, mum, breastfeeding buddy and certified baby massage instructor. She is passionate about nurturing new mums in those vulnerable early months which is why she created her business https://www.instagram.com/the_nest_cork/Marian joins Stef today to talk about the benefits of baby massage and what we can all do to support new mums.They also talked about https://www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie/projects/breastfeeding-buddy-system/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

In this week's episode Stef is talking to Sarah Kelly. Sarah is a mum, a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, and a trained Montessori teacher who has a passion for early intervention, which led her to establish SpeakEasy SLT, her own speech therapy clinic in Dublin. Through her instagram page @playeasy.ie Sarah provides accessible and valuable information to both parents and professionals to promote speech and language development in children. Sarah has also created her own range of toys to ensure they are engaging, beneficial for children’s development and meet the needs of their intended age-range. Check out https://www.playeasy.ie/collections/all for Banana Buddy, Splash Pals, Chew Crew and more!Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Dr. Malie Coyne is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years experience. She is also a Mum and a best selling Author of the book 'Love In, Love Out - A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child' . Dr. Malie is also the psychological lead for A Lust for Life programme taught in Primary Schools - all about resilience, wellbeing and emotional literacy.Today she is talking to Stef about parenting teens. It is easy to miss the cues they give us and under parent this age group. Dr. Malie talks to us about keeping connection and communication open and to choose connection over correction.You can find out more about Dr Malie here https://drmaliecoyne.ie/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast