What’s the secret to making the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free for your child and yourself?

Kate Mason is joined by Dr. Victoria Waller, an educator and expert in learning differences with over 40 years of experience.

Together, they share creative strategies for keeping kids engaged during school holidays (without screens!), easing back-to-school anxiety, and creating positive routines weeks in advance.

From bedtime adjustments to fostering open communication with your child, this episode is packed with practical advice, fun activities, and even a few laughs to help families navigate one of the most stressful times of the year.

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03:45 - Can you survive school holidays without screens?

10:54 - How to get kids excited about school

22:01 - Five fun, screen-free summer activities

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Guest: Victoria Waller, PhD

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Food additives have an enormous impact on us. Preservatives, and colourings affect our health and behaviour.

In this episode Kate shares her personal experience of eliminating these from her family's diet and seeing immediate improvements in their health. Guests Tracey Fry and Joanne Ling, creators of Additive Free Lifestyle, also share their experiences and discuss the importance of understanding what is in our food. They highlight the significant profits made by the food additive industry and the lack of regulation around labelling, particularly with 'natural' flavours and colours.

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4:16 Joanne Ling’s Personal Experiences With Food Additives

8:40 The Importance of Awareness and Informed Choices

13:48 Market Size and Influence of Food Additives

26:33 Navigating Misleading Labels and “Natural” Claims

Guests Joanne Ling and Tracey Fry, Additive-Free Lifestyle

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In this episode of Inspired By, host Isabella Taylor sits down with radio legend Sean Craig Murphy, owner of the Australian Radio School. Sean shares his passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of broadcasters, offering insights into how his decades of radio experience have shaped his unique approach to education. From his start as a roller rink DJ to founding one of Australia’s top radio schools, Sean’s journey is packed with lessons on creativity, resilience, and the power of storytelling.

You will hear Sean’s advice for aspiring broadcasters, stories from his career, and why teaching fuels his own creativity. Stay tuned until the end for a behind-the-scenes moment that will leave you smiling!

Find Inspired By on your favourite podcast app via the Auscast Network.

Topics in this episode;

• Sean’s upbringing and early experiences in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
• His start in the radio industry as a DJ at a roller skating rink in Adelaide.
• Transition from DJing to radio, including his first job at Murray Bridge’s 5MU.
• Sean’s training at Vaughan Harvey’s Radio School and its impact on his teaching style.
• Founding the Australian Radio School and his passion for mentoring students.
• Key lessons learned from over 40 years in radio and podcasting.
• His experiences co-hosting Everyday Conspiracy Theories Podcast.
• The creative process of launching a successful podcast from scratch.
• Reflections on the evolution of radio and podcasting as complementary mediums.
• Insights into community radio as a training ground for aspiring announcers.
• Advice for staying creative and resilient in a competitive industry.
• A humorous behind-the-scenes moment at the end of the episode.

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Hey that's mine.

I saw it first.

Too bad. Finders’ keepers. Losers’ weepers.

No need to even ask if this sounds familiar. It does. But there are ways to manage sibling rivalries. Actually understanding your children’s personality types and preferences can go a long way to keeping the peace.

Guest: Sandra Etherington

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When traveling do you prefer to be highly organized and structured? Loose and available for what catches your whim? Or somewhere in between.

It’s all good when it’s just you traveling. It gets complicated when you have traveling companions, particularly if they don’t share your preferences.

Guest: Stephanie Noon

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Struggling to balance screen time, play, and family wellness? You’re not alone!

Kate chats with Dr. Nick Fuller about his research-backed lifestyle plan to create healthier families.

They look at the final two steps of Nick’s program: embracing daily play and tackling screen time to promote better sleep, movement, and overall health.

Listen For:

05:13 – Why unstructured play is vital for kids and adults alike

12:53 – Role modeling movement: The ripple effect on kids

15:18 – The science behind sleep deprivation and poor food choices

18:51 – Practical screen time boundaries: Rules for all ages

Guest: Nick Fuller

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More About Nick Fuller

Dr Fuller brings together a diversity of skills having held positions in both the industry and academic sectors. His current position as Clinical Trials Director within the Department of Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital involves working with government and industry to identify and develop cost-effective treatments for the treatment and management of obesity and metabolic disease.

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Is your Christmas full of festive chaos, quiet introspection, or heartfelt traditions?

Kate explores how our MBTI personality types shape the way we celebrate the holidays.

From extroverted party planners to introverted peace-seekers, and from intuitive gift givers to sensing traditionalists, Kate offers thoughtful advice to create balance and joy for everyone.

Featuring heartwarming stories of Christmas traditions from special guests, this episode is a festive blend of personality insights and family nostalgia.

Listen For:

06:42 – Steph Noon: Generations united by “The Night Before Christmas”

09:22 – Intuitives vs. Sensing: Gift-giving styles

15:18 – Sheryl Kent: Swedish gingerbread cookies and sentimental mandarins

21:33 – Jeanine Mouchawar: Merging Jewish and Christmas traditions

Guest: Nick Fuller

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Guest: Stephanie Noon

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Guest: Kate Thorn

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Guest: Jeanine Mouchawar

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Guest: Sheryl Kent

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How can families truly transform their eating habits for the better?

Dr Nick Fuller, a leading expert on obesity and the bestselling author of Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids, explores practical, science-backed strategies for overcoming food fussiness, breaking the yo-yo dieting cycle, and creating healthier mealtime habits.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or someone passionate about nutrition, this episode offers actionable tips to improve your family’s health while promoting stronger relationships at the dinner table.

Listen For:

03:11 – Why yo-yo dieting happens and how to break the cycle

11:26 – The real reasons behind food fussiness in kids

15:09 – Mealtime battles: How to make family dinners enjoyable again

20:02 – Role modeling: Why what you eat impacts what your kids eat

Guest: Nick Fuller

Nick’s Books | Recent Book | Family Recipes | Adult Weight Management | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Contact Kate:

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More About Nick Fuller

Dr Fuller brings together a diversity of skills having held positions in both the industry and academic sectors. His current position as Clinical Trials Director within the Department of Endocrinology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital involves working with government and industry to identify and develop cost-effective treatments for the treatment and management of obesity and metabolic disease.

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