How can speech therapy make a life-changing difference for kids and their families?

In this episode, I chat with Bree, a speech therapist with over ten years’ experience who now runs a private practice and coaches other speech therapists. Bree explains how speech therapy covers so much more than just talking delays, from working with children who have feeding tubes to supporting social skills and collaborating with schools.

We discuss how building strong relationships between families, therapists, teachers and support teams is key and share practical advice for parents feeling overwhelmed about speech therapy or navigating NDIS funding.

Whether you’re a parent, carer or professional, this episode offers real life insights and hope for the journey ahead.

We’re building a community here, one story at a time, and I’m so glad you’re along for the ride.

Please feel free to reach out!

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What if the key to helping your medically complex child feel safe, confident, and understood… was play?

In this episode, I’m joined by child therapist Belinda Baxter to explore the power of play therapy, especially for little ones navigating medical trauma, tube transitions, speech delays, and big emotions they can’t yet explain.

Belinda breaks down how play therapy works, what it actually looks like in a session, and why it’s so effective for kids who struggle to express themselves with words. We also unpack my own journey with Ezra, and how play therapy has helped him not only face tough hospital procedures, but start to name and share how he really feels.

You’ll walk away from this one with hope, insight, and plenty of practical ideas, whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or professional working with kids.

We’re building a community here – one story at a time – and I’m so glad you’re along for the ride.

Please feel free to reach out!

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📧 Email: beyondthetubepodcast@gmail.com

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A family holiday with a tube-fed child? It might be more doable than you think.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I took my son Ezra, who’s been tube-fed since he was one, on two overseas trips to Singapore and Hawaii. From getting syringes through airport security to feeding mid-air and packing the right gear, I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently.

I’ll share my travel checklist, how we handled customs, what I carried onboard, and why I now feel confident taking Ezra anywhere. If you’ve been putting off a trip because it feels too hard with a tubie, I hope this episode gives you the push you need.

You’ve got this. And your little one deserves the adventure!

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