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I'm Gerad and welcome to my podcast. Over the past thirty years as a psychotherapist and Acupuncture Master, I've worked with thousands of patients to help them find an inner balance and unblock the obstacles that prevent them from choosing the right direction of their own lives. Now, I'm bringing my straight-talking approach to my podcast series where I cut to the chase with my guests about the reasons they get stuck, make poor choices and get in their own way. If you are ready for the unva ...
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Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back! This time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding. Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate advocates, and fellow parents to share real stories, helpful advice, and those “me too” moments we all need. This podcast is here to make you feel ...
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ARFID: The Misunderstood Eating Disorder Every Parent Should Know About! With Michelle Jacques & Teresa Foley
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Feeding your child should be simple — but for some families, it’s a source of fear, judgment, and overwhelming anxiety. In this episode, Izzy Judd is joined by mum Michelle Jacques and occupational therapist Teresa Foley to discuss ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) — a misunderstood eating disorder often mistaken for picky eating. Y…
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Parental Burnout Is Real: "You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup" with Lisa Galley
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Izzy is joined by autism consultant, former speech therapist, and mum of three autistic adult children, Lisa Galley. Together, they chat about the often-overlooked emotional and physical toll of parental burnout, particularly when raising neurodivergent children. Lisa shares her personal journey through two burnout collapses, the moment she hit roc…
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A Name For Your Brain: Ben Branson on Masking, Misunderstanding, and Making Change
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What happens when you finally get a name for your brain after 40 years of not knowing? This week, Izzy’s joined by Ben Branson - entrepreneur, dad, and founder of The Hidden 20% who shares his powerful story of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in adulthood. Hear how that moment changed everything, from how he sees himself to how he parents his …
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What Does Compassionate Communication Look Like? With Dr Donia Fahim
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Izzy is joined by Dr. Donia Fahim — a leading expert in speech and language therapy and behaviour analysis. Together, they explore the power of communication and share practical, compassionate ways to create inclusive environments at home and in schools. Topics include: when to discuss diagnosis with your child, techniques for communicating with no…
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Parenting, Perseverance and SEN Advocacy with Lisa Lloyd
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What happens when your child begins to fall between the cracks? This week, fun-loving author and co-founder of SEND Reform England Lisa Lloyd joins Izzy for a candid conversation sharing her story of raising two neurodivergent children. You'll come away with an understanding of how the education system can better support your child. Plus, find out …
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Brain Food: Lucinda Miller on Kickstarting Your Child's Day With The Right Nutrition
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How do certain foods affect the brain? And what should your child be eating more of? Izzy’s joined by nutrition guru Lucinda Miller, who’s spent over 25 years helping neurodivergent kids feel their best—starting with what’s on their plate. Find out just how important Zinc is and how to get it, why breakfast should take the crown, and how eggs could…
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Draw the World Differently: Eliza Fricker on Raising a Neurodivergent Child
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What exactly is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and how should you support a child with this profile? Izzy sits down with bestselling author, illustrator and advocate Eliza Fricker who has spent years working as a consultant for PDA, Autism and Learning. Discover how to adjust your child’s routines to allow for better decompression, why tradit…
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Before we dive into the series, Izzy shares the reasons behind creating this podcast. She opens up about what inspired her, what she hopes you'll take away, and why these conversations matter so much to parents, carers and anyone wanting to better understand the world of raising a neurodivergent child. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd is a new weekly podcast for parents and carers who are raising neurodivergent children. After the success of Let’s Talk Fertility, Izzy is back… this time, opening up honest, relatable conversations about family life, support, and understanding. Each week, Izzy chats with brilliant experts, passionate a…
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As a Bonus episode on our The Power Of Choice Podcast, you can listen to a Spring/Wood season episode, and learn all about the season in which we are entering. Nature awakens, painting the world with fresh blooms and lush greenery, spring breathes new life into the air, inviting a season of renewal and growth. This season, influenced by the wood el…
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In the fourth episode of The Power of Choice, we explore the highly sensitive subject of terminating a pregnancy or having an abortion. I interviewed Millie, who has had three terminations and Zara, who is in her 80's and reflects back on the process leading up to her decision to have a termination. My interviews with Millie and Zara are incredibly…
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The Power of Water: Reflections on Life and Winter
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In the midst of winter's quiet embrace, where the days grow shorter and nature seems to pause, a resilient force persists—the power of water. Join us in this compelling episode, as we explore the profound symbolism and timeless wisdom that water imparts during the colder months. As winter settles in, the monotonous sound of water, whether in a foun…
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Welcome back to “The Power of Choice” we are in the first series, which is all about fertility and babymaking. In this episode, Gerad introduces two guests who defied the odds to become parents, sharing their stories of soul-searching and strategic decision-making. David, alongside his husband, recounts their journey through egg donation and surrog…
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Autumn - The Season of the Metal Element | Bonus episode
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Tune into a bonus podcast episode exploring the profound connection between nature's transitions and the intricate dance of our own lives. In today's episode, our host, Gerad Kite, explores the depths of the autumn season and metal element. He delves into the emotions, transitions and inherent beauty that accompany the shift from summer to autumn. …
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Episode 2, Real Insights into Adoption, is an extraordinary account of two people’s different experience of adopting children. Gina, who adopted two sisters, has faced years of heartache with one of her daughters. Jack’s adopted a baby, who had been born in prison, where his birth mother was serving a sentence for arson. At the end of the episode, …
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Personal Perspectives on Egg Donation
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The first four episodes of the podcast, The Power of Choice with Gerad Kite, focus on fertility and the choices of IVF, egg donation, sperm donation, surrogacy and adoption. How do these choices affect the lives of individuals and families? What are the emotional, physical and ethical implications? How can we make informed and conscious choices tha…
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Introducing The Power of Choice with Gerad Kite Podcast: exploring the profound impact our choices have on shaping our lives. Have you ever thought about how your choices have a profound impact on your present and future? In his new podcast series, The Power of Choice with Gerad Kite, renowned Five-Element Acupuncture Master and psychotherapist Ger…
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To celebrate World Wellness Week Izzy talks to Acupuncture Master and Fertility Expert, Gerad Kite. Gerad's hollistic approach challenges us to question if we are functioning in an balanced way, living in the best way we possibly can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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In the final episode of this series, Izzy is joined by author, arts producer and adventure activist, Jessica Hepburn. Having been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and undergone eleven rounds of IVF, Jessica talks openly about how it feels to struggle to create the family you long for, and explains why she is dedicating this decade of her life…
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In this week’s episode Izzy is joined by Elle magazine’s beauty director and Times columnist, Sophie Beresiner. Sophie shares her own experience of infertility following cancer treatment and gives an open and heartfelt insight into her ongoing surrogacy journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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In this New Year’s day episode of Let’s Talk Fertility, husband and wife Harry and Izzy Judd recount their own fertility struggles and IVF story. Harry shares a very honest and open account, from a partner’s perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Viral Tribe Entertainment
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TV presenter Alex Jones is the co-host of BBC’s The One Show and in 2011 was a Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist alongside Harry Judd, which is where Alex and Izzy first met. In this week's episode, Alex shares her own experience of fertility issues, as well as some exciting news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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4: Ep. 4 - Herts & Essex Fertility Centre
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The Herts & Essex Fertility Centre is one of the UK’s top fertility treatment clinics. In this week's episode Izzy talks to the Herts & Essex team about what to expect when going through the IVF process and how to support those undergoing treatment. Joining Izzy are Medical Director and Consultant Gynaecologist, David Ogutu, Director of Clinical Se…
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Gabby Logan is a former international gymnast and one of the UK’s leading broadcasters. In this week's episode, Gabby shares her own experience of fertility struggles and how IVF treatment led to the birth of twins, Lois & Reuben. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Viral Tribe Entertainment
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Emma is a fertility and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, bestselling author, mentor and speaker. In this episode Emma explains how she has bridged the gap between western medicine and complimentary therapies, to provide her own unique approach to supporting all aspects of fertility. Learn more abou…
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In the first episode of my new series Let's Talk Fertility, I'm sharing my own fertility story with you. I'm interviewed by Jessica Hepburn, fertility author, campaigner and friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Viral Tribe Entertainment
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1: Coming soon: Let's Talk Fertility with Izzy Judd
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