Raising Well Nourished Kids
We all want to raise healthy, emotionally resilient, food-adventurous kids, but what does that actually look like and how do we do it?
This podcast is a place for deep conversations and practical guidance about what it takes to raise well nourished kids, in every sense of the word. We tackle all the big topics from setting boundaries and creating healthy eating habits to instilling a good food culture in your household and fostering body positivity.
There’s a lot of information out there, much of it contradictory and confusing. This leaves parents overwhelmed and anxious about the ‘right’ thing to do when it comes to their child’s health and wellbeing. It’s time to reimagine a way to parent in this modern world that supports health, connection and the relational wellbeing of our families and precious children.
Every week we’ll bring you a new episode that draws on our combined 40 years of knowledge and experience in the fields of child psychology, behaviour and nutrition, as well as our own personal journey’s of raising healthy, thriving teenagers, in the hopes of bringing you some much needed clarity along with simple, proven strategies to help you raise well nourished kids.
We’re here to support you to support your young people in developing healthy eating habits and positive relationships with and through food.
Raising Well Nourished Kids
63. Kids’ Gut Health 101: How to Build a Resilient Microbiome
A resilient gut sets the foundation for your child’s health, supporting everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity and energy.
In this episode, Georgia speaks with clinical nutritionist Michelle Hislop about how to build and protect the microbiome in kids.
Michelle shares her beautiful “garden” analogy to help parents picture the trillions of bacteria that live in the gut and how diversity keeps that inner ecosystem strong. They explore why the first years of life are a golden window for gut health and how birth, breastfeeding, first foods, outdoor play and even contact with pets and soil shape resilience.
The conversation also looks at what happens when antibiotics are needed, how probiotics and prebiotics can help the gut bounce back, and why simple, colourful whole foods are the best ongoing support.
Other highlights include:
- How the microbiome influences 70% of immunity
- Signs that your child’s microbiome may need extra care
- When testing is useful and when it isn’t necessary
Practical tips for picky eaters and lunchbox inspiration
This is a warm and practical discussion for parents who want simple, natural strategies to support their child’s wellbeing through gut health.
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About Michelle Hislop:
Michelle Hislop, a Clinical Nutritionist with over 13 years of experience in practice and the health industry. She’s the founder of TestWise Clinical Nutrition, where she specialises in functional testing, helping both clients and practitioners make sense of complex results and turn them into clear, practical programs. As a mother of two, Michelle knows just how important it is to build a healthy microbiome, and she’s passionate about empowering others to understand the crucial role it plays in gut health, hormones, energy, skin, and mood.
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