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3P's in a Pod: Paediatrics, Parenting & Perimenopause

3P's in a Pod: Paediatrics, Parenting & Perimenopause

Dr Claudia Gray & Christy Herselman 8 episodes Latest May 19, 2026

Expert-led chats on child, teen & parental health and wellbeing brought to you by paediatrician Dr Claudia Gray and journalist Christy Herselman. Hosted by trusted voices in health and parenting, this evidence-based podcast blends paediatrics, women's health and modern parenting into practical, relatable discussions. From childhood illnesses, development & teens to hormones, peri-menopause and mental load, we connect the dots between caring for your child and caring for yourself.

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Your Teenager Decoded! Biology Part I: Body & Brain Jun 9, 2026 1472 Welcome to the first episode in a four-part series on adolescents. If you have ever looked at your teenager and wondered who this person is and what happened to your sweet child, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Dr Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman pull back the curtain on the physical and neurological chaos of adolescence. Both mothers of teenagers themselves, they know this stage i
Perimenopause 101: Tips on managing the mayhem! May 19, 2026 1282 Last episode, we talked about what perimenopause feels like. This episode, we talk about what to do about it.Dr Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman return for a practical, empowering conversation about managing this chaotic chapter—not just surviving it, but thriving. Because while there is no magic pill that replaces lifestyle, there are real, evidence-based ways to ease the burden and even reinve
Perimenopause 101: The Basics May 5, 2026 1085 For too long, perimenopause has been treated as a mystery—or worse, dismissed as "just part of getting older." But understanding what is happening to your body in this chaotic chapter changes everything.In this episode, Dr Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman finally turn the spotlight on themselves and every woman navigating this hormonal rollercoaster. They start with the basics: what is t
The Chat – How Soon is Too Soon? Apr 21, 2026 1365 Most parents dread the talk. But what if the real mistake is waiting too long?In this episode, Dr. Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman tackle one of the most anxiety-inducing topics in parenting: talking to children about sex and reproduction. Christy shares the story behind founding The Chat, a movement born from a birthday party conversation where a room full of mothers admitted they had no idea
Screen time: The TRUE Opportunity Cost Apr 7, 2026 1795 South Africa has the highest screen time in the world. But while we're all scrolling, what are we actually losing?In this episode, Dr Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman explore a concept that changes how we think about our devices: opportunity cost. For every hour spent on a screen, something else is being sacrificed—and the price our children are paying might be higher than we realise.They re
Medicating Our Kids for the Common Cold: Helpful or harmful? Mar 24, 2026 1231 When your child is miserable with a cough or fever, the medicine cabinet can feel like the only place to turn. But how many of those colourful syrups and familiar bottles are actually helping—and how many are quietly doing harm?In this episode, Dr. Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman take a hard look at the medications parents reach for most. From the sedating antihistamines Claudia calls "dirt
Immune Boosters in Children: Help or Hype? Mar 10, 2026 1611 Walk into any pharmacy or listen to any school gate conversation, and you'll hear about the latest supplement promising stronger immunity, fewer sick days, and healthier children. But how much of this is backed by science, and how much is clever marketing?In this episode, Dr Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman tackle the million-rand question every parent faces: Do our children really need immu
Using your Phone to Guide Parenting: Tool or Trap? Feb 24, 2026 1061 In our very first episode, we're tackling a question every modern parent grapples with: Is that smartphone in your hand a helpful parenting tool, or is it a trap that fuels anxiety and self-doubt?Join Dr Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman as they explore the five ways our digital devices are quietly reshaping parenthood. From the overwhelm of information overload to the danger of the compariso
Welcome to "3P's in a Pod: Paediatrics, Parenting & Perimenopause" Feb 13, 2026 80 Expert-led chats on child, teen & parental health and wellbeing brought to you by paediatrician Dr Claudia Gray and journalist Christy Herselman.Hosted by trusted voices in health and parenting, this evidence-based podcast blends paediatrics, women's health and modern parenting into practical, relatable discussions. From childhood illnesses, development & teens to hormones, peri-menopa

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