Conversations with Olwen

Backchat Bites 03. Carly’s Story

Another wonderful Mum from the BackChat Village – Carly, shares her story – about her little guy and his struggles. Diagnosed initially with a Global Developmental Delay, this Mum and Teacher knew in her gut that something else was going on!
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Backchat Bites 02. Cathy’s Journey

Sharing our stories to help struggling Mum with hers, is what we are all about within at The BackChat Clinic. Today Cathy – one of our AMAZING Mums – is going to share her story in the hope, that it helps someone else.
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Backchat Bites 01. Mother’s Gut Instinct

Olwen’s favourite piece of advice kicks off the BackChat Bites.
For any Mum second guessing themselves right now, this one is for you.
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06. The BackChat Mum Village

The BackChat ‘Mumma’ Village, is by far the best part of our clinic.
 
We are a group of empathetic, educated, empowered Mums who will stop at nothing to help our own child – and to support and be there – for another Mum on the journey.
 
In this episode, we hear from Mums talk about everything; from their grief, the effort that goes in everyday to supporting their child and how crucial it is to have the right team, on your journey.
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05. Let Me Tell You a Story…

Olwen describes two very parallel lives - lived by two little boys - William and Billy. 
 
Two young boys that are neurologically the same, typical busy boys, but their home life and early experiences, has a critical difference on their whole of life outcomes. One child could be described as a ‘have’ while the other could be described as a ‘have not.’
 
And with a twist, that must be heard to be believed, this will be one of Olwen’s most honest episodes. 
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04. The Brain Building Nature of PLAY

Our children are more sedentary and have less life experiences than ever before. Less movement and experiences, less play, more screen time and more sitting down.
 
Olwen explores this from a brain development perspective, based on her clinical and her own personal journey with one of her sons. And how a very wise Paediatrician explained to her, the importance of play.
 
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03. Smart Screen. Dysregulated Brain

The most topical theme in the media at present, is Screen Time in our children. 
Olwen controversially tackles it head on, discussing its impact on our children from her perspective as a Mum and paediatric Therapist, that’s worked with kids well before, the introduction of ‘smart phones’ almost two decades ago.
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02. Warehousing our Children

More and more children across the globe, are accessing long hours in child care away from family during those critical early years.  
 
Using evidence-based research, Olwen discusses how this system impacts on early brain development. And literacy rates. She also highlights the effect that this ‘warehousing’ care system has, on all children – but in particular – our dysregulated little boys. 
 
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01. Introduction to Conversations with Olwen: All About Me

This episode introduces Olwen, a Mum of three boys and paediatric SLP with 25 years’ experience. The depth of knowledge she holds in this area, the paediatric early intervention space working with Neurodivergent children, means she is a voice worth listening to.
 
Her insights, reflections, and clinical observations on children, during a career spanning over two decades, make her a must listen for every Mum, Educator and Teacher.
 
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